PIVOTING TO GROWTH: SELLING ADVERTISING & MARKETING IN THE DIRECT BRAND ECONOMY

February 26, 2019

Over the past few years, we have witnessed a record rise of direct brands—companies that create value through low-barrier, capital-flexible, leased or rented supply chains, with value creation accomplished primarily through the direct relationships between the company and its end consumers. There are hundreds of these innovative companies emerging, taking share from incumbent brands, while contributing to the evolution of business models and marketing tactics.

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KERV Interactive

KERV is a patented interactive video platform that utilizes sophisticated Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning techniques to quickly transform any video content into a fully interactive and trackable experience. Built on cutting-edge, patented technology, individual objects are identified by their pixel edges in any video stream. KERV technology recognizes depth, dimension and objects within a video just as the natural eye does. Every frame, in every scene, of any video to be an immersive, interactive experience for consumers.

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