Despite AR’s buzz, 41% of manufacturers report stagnant adoption due to low buyer uptake (Deloitte, 2025). The reality? Decision-makers value practicality over novelty, especially when evaluating six-figure equipment.
Budget Realities: AR requires $50K+ in app development, while video brochures deliver comparable engagement at 1/5 the cost (Statista, 2024).
Offline Accessibility: 85% of B2B buyers review materials in environments with poor connectivity (e.g., factories, flights), favoring plug-and-play video booklets (Frost & Sullivan).
Longevity: AR content expires with OS updates, but video greeting cards remain functional for 5+ years—key for long sales cycles.
Video Brochures as a Strategic Asset
Lower Risk: Preloaded video product demos eliminate AR’s dependency on third-party platforms (e.g., Apple’s ARKit).
Higher Retention: Buyers spend 3.2x longer engaging with video brochures vs. AR scans (Content Marketing Institute).
Seamless Integration: Sync video booklet engagement data (e.g., play counts) with Salesforce for ABM insights—unlike AR’s “black box” analytics.