Today, we’re launching Sponsored AR Filters on Snapchat, a new augmented reality (AR) ad offering that expands brands’ reach beyond the pre-capture Lens Carousel. This ad placement occurs after Snapchatters capture their content with the Snapchat Camera, accessible by swiping to the post-capture Filter Carousel. With over 5 billion Snaps created every day, brands can now join in on even more shareable moments and truly own the Snapchat Camera experience from end to end. Here are the key features:
Staying culturally relevant with branded moments: One of the key benefits of Sponsored AR Filters is the ability to seamlessly integrate brands into both major tentpoles and everyday moments.
Easing Filter production with fun, new templates: Advertisers can upload existing assets and build Filters from a variety of tried-and-true templates including AR face Filters, location-based overlays, countdown timers, quiz generators, and more.
Maximizing brand awareness and engagement: By leveraging Sponsored AR Filters, especially alongside pre-capture Sponsored Lenses, brands can guarantee optimal visibility and impact across the entire Snapchat Camera experience.
Capturing more measurement signals: With the integration of calls to action (CTAs), advertisers can capture valuable mid-funnel signals, guiding Snapchatters towards specific conversion actions and driving measurable results for campaigns.
Lowering the barrier to entry for AR Ads: With no outside production costs needed, advertisers can effortlessly create Sponsored AR Filters in under 10 minutes using Lens Web Builder, a free DIY tool for Filter and Lens creation. This allows budget-conscious brands to participate without the expense of traditional production and storyboarding.
For advertising budgets of all sizes
From the NFL featuring a countdown to Super Bowl LVIII to Franklin Park Conservatory promoting its local Orchids exhibit, Sponsored AR Filters enable advertisers of all sizes to easily opt into AR advertising.
Snapchat’s AR Filter helped Franklin Park Conservatory promote its events with interactive experiences, increasing attendance and ticket sales to this botanical garden. The Conservatory has been bringing people and plants together since 1993, and Snapchat’s AR Filter was a crucial component in their effort to continue engaging with all ages and generations.
— Mallory Khan, Account Executive at Third Street Digital
We use Snapchat for traditional traffic and conversion campaigns, which have been very effective at driving ticket sales and awareness of Trail Blazers events. We've just started leveraging AR Filters, but we're super excited to keep developing that strategy for hyper targeted campaigns, growing fan affinity, and generating excitement on event days through our fans' cameras.
— Joey Peluso, Digital Marketing Specialist at Portland Trail Blazers
Get Started Today: How to Build AR Filters
- Learn how to build a Sponsored AR Filter on Lens Web Builder here.
- Upload your creatives
- Save to your Lens Folder
- Publish the AR Filter
- Learn how to build a Sponsored AR Filter campaign on Ads Manager here.
- Build your ad through Advance Create on Ads Manager
- Under placements, select Camera and AR Filter
- Set up the rest of your campaign
- Browse for the Filter you’ve created
- Publish your ad campaign
