Augmented reality (AR) gained widespread attention the summer of 2016 with the addictive game Pokémon Go. But these days, AR is not just for fun. This disruptive technology is expected to drive significant changes to businesses across many industries because of its ability to combine the virtual and physical worlds.

Every once in a while it’s refreshing for a healthcare digital strategist or innovation officer to take a close look at how marketing technology is being used outside of pharma.

It’s no secret that marketing has grown in complexity in the last few decades, coupled with the rise in digital technologies. Unless you’ve been completely disconnected, you likely know that the newest phenomenon in this world is Pokémon Go, an app-based game that has single-handedly taken over the technological world.