Case Study: Augmented Reality Filters on INSTAGRAM: A key ally for a successful brand strategy

Nowadays, technology has advanced since the first uses of this type of experience, since the filters developed in social networks currently allow to recognize not only human faces, but also other parts of the body such as hands, or even be used by several people at the same time. In this way, the creative possibilities provided by the use of Augmented Reality filters are increasing, and it is positioning itself as one of the preferred and essential complements for users in their Instagram stories. Thinking about it, Isource Marketing implemented a filter on the Instagram social network, given the need to see how Extended Reality is a technology in the market that is gaining strength in the world of digital marketing, where both brands and users have managed to get a greater reach. This the most recent Instagram filter developed by Isource marketing, strengthened its experience in the creation of type of tools that the agency has been developing for more than 5 years, carrying out projects for clients and providing greater recognition to the daily use of experiences of Augmented Reality, by developing a filter for -renowned sporting event world that allowed for a greater geographical reach and general interest. 

The main challenge of the project focused on the large number of filters created and published on Instagram, however, the objective was to provide a complete, customizable, interactive, differential and current experience with individual or group use to generate greater engagement among users taking advantage of the great reception of the recent sporting event. The first drawbacks when starting to develop the tool on Instagram were of technical origin, since the restrictions that Instagram has, influenced factors such as the weight of the files, the proper use of graphic elements and the textures in the environment or face of the person, the definition of the trigger and the audio. These factors were limiting factors that had to be adequately worked on based on trial/error testing, correcting the development with an internal testing group, which provided feedback to the creative and programming team of the agency, in order to arrive at the correct execution. of the filter, taking into account the technical limitations and weight of the social network mentioned above.

For all these reasons, Isource Marketing relied on the design and implementation of the filter that allowed the optimization of the agency’s engagement and the obtaining of recognition of the company in a faster and more precise way, in addition to providing a fun tool for all users allowing users to share the filter and access it permanently. Despite the great competition in today’s market, for Isource Marketing the development of a good segmentation when developing the project has always been a key element.

The initial solution was the implementation of a tool in social networks that would support the need to strengthen the commercial brand positioning tools for the agency, and that were implemented in social networks such as Facebook Ads and Google Ads, to boost the filter of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, obtaining a reach of 55% higher than the average that has been handled in campaigns related to filters and results that were reflected in the use of the same.

• Responsibilities and resources: Assign responsibilities and resources, specifying the collaboration framework between the agency’s creative and programming team, well as setting a calendar for the development of the project.
• The Assuring quality.: objective of this phase was to determine if the development of the filter was of optimum quality, to cover all the requirements defined in its functional analysis for the target audienceFor each metric and analysis dimension defined for use on Instagram, the restrictions were determined, as well as the degree of availability and adequacy of the elements for the development of the filter. The result of these two phases allowed the optimal execution of the tool on the social network and its visibility through reach, use, and interaction with the public.
• Pilot test: After the validation of the quality of the tools, the implementation of the tool began, but with a sample of significant data based on trial/error.
• Put into production: After the validation of the pilot test,take the filter was formally implemented on Instagram, in order to advantage of and offer unique experiences and generate greater engagement with digital communities.
• Final data evaluation: This phase allowed Isource Marketing to determine the metrics of the filter, evaluating factors such as the number of Impressions, how many times it was opened, how many captures it obtained and its reach and the number of times shared. In general, an analysis of the performance of the filter was carried out, as well as the type of public it reached. These figures helped the agency to understand what its community is looking for, but also to improve its next project in the development of filters.

Thanks to excellent teamwork from Isource Marketing, the filter developed by the agency allowed users to interact and get to know the agency by offering a current format linked to the brand. Likewise , it allowed the company to reach a larger audience and new audiences, increasing the scope of the actions, placing Isource Marketing at the forefront in the creation of interesting content and aware of the latest news with the constant use of new narratives and formulas that will distinguish the agency from the rest of its competitors.