The document discusses the transformation of integrated marketing communications (IMC) in the era of virtual and augmented reality. It provides a timeline of the evolution of VR and AR technologies from 1998 to present. It then discusses three pillars for creating immersive brand stories using these technologies: sense of presence, empathy, and content creation. The document concludes by announcing an upcoming course on augmented and virtual reality in IMC focusing on integrated branded content across various VR and AR platforms.