Virtual reality is another tool that can transform the way we experience stories. The possibilities of Oculus Rift and Google Glass are just now being explored — but the potential to enable someone who may otherwise never have the chance to experience the World Series or a Beyoncé concert or tour the Louvre as if they were there — is extraordinary.
And finally, the impact of mobile technology to change the way we experience the world around us is already well established but still in its early days. Mobile is already transforming the way people experience sporting events and shop at retail — but so much more is possible. And, mobile is also emerging as a second screen to complement the consumption of content on another device.
This is the opportunity we all have in front of us: to redefine storytelling for an always-on world. It is a new Golden Age with an ever-changing set of disruptive technologies that offer creative talent the opportunity to try new things and figure out what works.
Looking ahead, the winning brands will be those who are best able to harness the power of these technologies to create and share stories that strengthen the connection with their audiences.
I had the opportunity to interview boundary-breaking actor, director, screenwriter and producer Kevin Spacey at our recent SapientNitro Idea Exchange in New York, where we spoke about the relationship between content and platforms: