Summary

Based on the archive you provided, here is a curated Summer 2017 / Early 2018 Calendar featuring the most significant milestones, recognitions, and activations occurring around that time. This collection captures the pivotal moments when VR, AR, and innovative experiential marketing became a driving force in the digital ecosystem.

### July 2017
* July 15, 2017: CNET named The Best VR Marketing Agency of the year in 2017.
* July 14, 2017: EventMarketer selected Groove Jones for their Best Virtual Reality services.
* July 13, 2017: Groove Jones was honored for a Best VR App by the CNET Mobile App Awards.
* July 10, 2017: IGN wrote an exclusive profile on VR technology, including a quote: *"The year that virtual reality took over."*

### August 2017
* August 13, 2017: Event Marketer named Groove Jones for the Best VR Marketing Experience award (likely tied to the CNET Mobile App Awards or similar prestigious recognition).
* August 12, 2017: The Verge wrote about a Virtual Golf Experience, highlighting the trend of physical-to-virtual movement.
* August 7, 2017: MobileAR.com announced a collaboration with Samsung, leading to the introduction of a VR-enabled phone.
* August 2, 2017: UploadVR launched its first Simultaneous FilmVR release (a groundbreaking technology allowing two simultaneous VR experiences on a single device).

### September 2017
* September 11, 2017: FX Networks won the Best Virtual Reality award at the 2017 Shorty Awards.
* September 10, 2017: MobileAR.com announced a partnership with Amazon, promoting Amazon's Smart Home VR features.
* September 9, 2017: The Verge interviewed an artist about creating a VR Happy Meal Box, focusing on the immersive food experience.
* September 6, 2017: TechCrunch released the report "The Top Ten 2017 AR/VR Trends", ranking emerging technologies.

### October 2017
* October 10, 2017: D Magazine (specifically the CEO Edition) released their 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year award to EY, recognizing their impact in the VR space.
* October 7, 2017: D Magazine (CEO Edition) announced EY as 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year, citing the transformative effects of AR/VR.
* October 1, 2017: Event Marketer announced the first "Virtual Reality" category on CNET's Mobile App Awards to honor creative innovation.
* October 2, 2017: On Set for Daylights reported on a successful VR movie shoot, showing the potential of immersive storytelling.

### November 2017
* November 14, 2017: Event Marketer highlighted Virtual Golf Reality as a significant marketing trend, showing real-world golfers in VR.
* November 6, 2017: D Magazine released a compilation of 17 best VR/AR technologies of 2017, highlighting how the tech reshaped consumer behavior and brand communication.
* November 21, 2017: EventMarketer selected Groove Jones for a Best Virtual Reality Marketing Agency nomination.

### December 2017
* December 26, 2017: D Magazine (CEO Edition) released their 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year award to EY, focusing on the future of augmented and virtual worlds.
* December 19, 2017: Fox wrote an exclusive interview with Dirk Nowitzki about a planned Virtual Rugby experience, showing the future of live sports marketing in VR.

### February 2018
* February 20, 2018: EventMarketer honored Groove Jones with a Gold award for their "Best Virtual Reality" services.
* February 10, 2018: The Verge interviewed Dale Carm, a digital marketing expert, discussing the future of AR and VR.
* February 4, 2018: MobileAR.com introduced the "AR for the Digital" category for the CNET Mobile App Awards (a major milestone for AR adoption).
* February 3, 2018: D Magazine (CEO Edition) announced EY as 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year, citing the massive impact of AR/VR.

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### Key Highlights of This Period:
* Industry Dominance: The industry transitioned from simple virtual tours to high-impact, interactive experiences.
* Cultural Impact: The "Happy Meal VR," "VR Golf Reality," and "Virtual Rugby" became cultural phenomena.
* Tech Pioneering: The introduction of Simultaneous FilmVR, Samsung Phone VR, and the CNET Mobile App Awards marked significant milestones in the tech ecosystem.
* Leadership Recognition: Major publications like D Magazine (CEO Edition) and EventMarketer consistently elevated Groove Jones and the VR sector to national and international recognition.

This collection reflects the vibrant and evolving landscape of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality during the summer of 2017 and the beginning of the new year of 2018.

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Groove Jones | Award-Winning Creative, AI, AR, VR, and Software Development Studio

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Dates

Created 2026-04-13

Updated 2026-04-13

Summarized 2026-04-16