Doing It The Nike Way – Novartis, AstraZeneca On Making The Metaverse Work

From AstraZeneca’s training program for its representatives to Pfizer’s campaign to drive vaccination in Brazil, the industry is taking a leaf out of Nike’s playbook in adopting the metaverse. Novartis’ executive director and AZ’s director of learning discussed applications and challenges at a recent event.

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The Metaverse Presents An Immersive Experience • Source: Shutterstock

The metaverse represents the next big paradigm shift across industries, particularly as a way to establish a connect with a younger generation accustomed to exploring and interacting with virtual reality (VR).

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