Ally wants people to play with an AR app during the Super Bowl

The ability to see a customer’s finances as an almost-tangible, visual representation may not be a mainstream part of online banking, but Ally is launching an augmented reality game to coincide with the Super Bowl to nudge customers to grow their savings.

Called Ally Big Save, customers can use the savings app during Super Bowl commercials this Sunday. Upon launching the app, customers drag falling bills superimposed on their home environment into a digital piggybank and based on their performance, accumulate points. They can win cash prizes, but the main purpose of the activity is to help customers think of their personal finances in a different way.

Ally bank is the latest to experiment with augmented reality, which developers can use to create experiences that bridge the physical and online worlds.

Read the full story on tearsheet.co

https://digiday.com/?p=274570

More in Marketing

With the rise of the chief AI officer, it’s time to examine ‘czar’ culture

Even if it’s a familiar pattern — hot new thing, new C-Suite exec to tackle said thing, a few years go by and that C-Suite position no longer exists as everyone is now doing said thing (or it was a fad that has since faded away) — does it make sense for businesses to continue to appoint new czars with every new trend? 

Why Cava’s bid for brand awareness means prioritizing streaming ads

Fast-casual restaurant chain Cava has been in growth mode over the past year and is leaning into streaming ads in an effort to boost brand awareness.

A history of middle manager stress: The Return podcast, season 3, episode 1

In episode one, McKinsey partner Emily Field tells us more about why middle management is critically important to the workforce.