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July 1, 2007

Monetization, Profits and Virtual Worlds

"What are the practical benefits of virtual worlds" is a question I am often asked. Platforms like Second Life are great for learning and experimenting, but how much investment is required for a company to obtain engagement and profitibality?

Here are two great posts by Out to Pasture and Metaverse that address these issues head-on.

Out to Pasture » Blog Archive » Profitability and Private Worlds

Trilogy Studios Targets Branded Virtual Worlds



Posted on July 1, 2007 1:53 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

August 29, 2007

Cisco Uses Virtual Words for Team Meetings

In a very interesting post about virtual work, Cisco shares some of their early experiences with using virtual worlds to hold team meetings.

1. conversations are more engaging
2. conversation flows are smoother
3. 3D views reduce information overload

Why play in the Virtual World schoolyard? - Cisco Virtual Worlds Blog

Posted on August 29, 2007 1:07 AM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

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