Hennessy QR campaign: 1.3M scans (and counting)
When it’s done right, and the added value is there, QR codes can deliver and in a big way! Pretty genius move to include the QR on the press release automatically creating an interest and buzz for the multichannel campaign. The author of the article below (of which I have included an excerpt) also made […]
QR Code World Record Attempt
By Roger Smolski Hackerspace Charlotte is painting what they hope will be a world record QR Code on the roof of scrap metal recycler Southern Resources building located in the NoDa district of Charlotte, NC (video below). They hope to finish and have their world record certified by Guinness World Records in a couple of […]
Who wins the NFC vs QR War? Everyone!
I just read a great post by Tony Vassiliev – Chief Executive Officer at Gauge Mobile Solutions Inc. titled Will NFC Eliminate QR Codes Entirely? One of the reasons Im sharing it, besides my love for all things multichannel, is that he makes this very simple and clear point: “…As I mentioned earlier, NFC requires a transmitter […]
Ralph Lauren Steps Up Game With Customized QR Codes
U.S. lifestyle brand Ralph Lauren upped the QR code ante with customized bar codes to lure consumers into its store locations. The new bar code, complete with the brand’s polo player logo, is in Ralph Lauren store windows. The point was to entice affluent men into stores and allow them to engage with the brand through a chance […]
Billboard QR Code Puzzles Community
Residents of St. Joseph, Michigan were mesmerized and confused when a billboard containing a QR code popped up in their town. As marketers, on one hand the ad did get tons of local buzz, enough in fact to warrant a news report as seen in the video. On the other, would anyone have known who the advertiser was, […]
Crabtree Brewing using QR code as label for its newest beer
Sure the concept of using a QR code on a label isnt new, but as the label is pretty interesting. Beginning Sept 8th, anyone in the Denver/Boulder Colorado area will be able to see these labels in the marketplace and scan them to hear directly from the brewer about the beer they have purchased, or […]
Scan and Scratch Qr Codes
The concept is cool, though besides having a 1 or 2 minute fun factor not sure if adding “scratching” to the added value of getting a coupon is truly any value vs a gimmick. Does seems like the shoppers were enjoying it however for all we know it’s the first time they have even seen […]
Lights, Cameras, Cue the QR Codes…. Action!
The subject of “added value” often comes up when discussing the usage of QR codes, and providing exclusive content certainly tops that list. Even though the campaign mentioned below is the FIRST of its kind and only being rolled out in NY and LA, it is still a good indication that Hollywood is starting to […]
QR Codes Key To Macy’s Multichannel Success
http://macys.com/findyourmagic – Come backstage with Macy’s star designers this Fall to find your magic. Macy’s Backstage Pass is your insider guide to must haves for the season. Stay in the know. By NEHA KALE Macy’s Backstage Pass campaign highlights the growing role of QR codes in driving customer interaction, brand awareness and cross-channel engagement.Macy’s ability […]
GLAMOUR Enhancing PRINT With Bonus Digital Content
Seems their move to move readers to the e-mag wasnt going so well – so they are bringing digital to their PRINT version and having great success. IS a cellphone the key to a Glamour reader’s heart? The Condé Nast magazine is hoping that readers will use their cellphones to connect to additional digital content […]
14M QR Codes Scanned in US in June 2011
The full press release and data from comScore can be found here. Im just pulling out this section as it’s another HUGE victory for Print! Source and Location of QR Code Scanned Analysis of the source and location of QR or bar code scanning revealed further insights into how consumers are interacting with this marketing […]
NFC in QR Codes!
How do you solve the problem of wanting to use Near Field Communications (NFC) but there not being enough people using phones equipped to read it? Put NFC is your QR code! Genius right? All the talk has been NFC vs QR, but the smart folks over at Clove Technology did the old “You put […]
