QR Code Grocery Store a Sham???

Oh, the internet.  Endless source of information and mis-information.  This was such a great concept and story and I’ll be really sad if it turns out to be a fake. Even as I write this, there are new posts about the QR Code Grocery store being shared. Thanks to Roger Smolski over at 2d-code for […]

QR Code to the Moon?

These didnt scan for me but my assumption is they are just not linked to anything yet as my Android did try it’s hardest and the markers are there… if you get results please let me know! By Roger via QR Code to the Moon?. Robs Ned has designed two QR Codes images below for Team Selene […]

ScanBuy Releases 2nd Qtr QR Report

Their REPORT is obviously based upon their product, but the numbers are still a pretty good case for QR code usage in your marketing mix… especially if you are trying to reach the ladies… Some take aways: Scans come from over 125 different countries every day. – 2D barcode scanning is currently outpacing the growth of […]

QR Scan Analytics Are Available

I am not endorsing this particular company (though this seems AWESOME), but in general if you arent using a QR code that generates this type of data you are missing out on the VALUE for your business.  We talk so much about that VALUE for users – such as making sure there is some if […]

QR Codes Offer Shoppers Multilingual Info

One of the best things about having a website like PMC, or running my Print Production Professionals group on LinkedIn is that I am able to network with people from all over the world and share information as well as receive it. To that point, the other day I received an email from Rurik Nyström […]

To QR or not to QR: What would you have done?

Sorry Community Color Mailer – but this is possibly the WORST use of QR Ive seen – scan the code to reveal a promo code – write down the promo code then SNAIL MAIL to redeem??? Certainly we can all be armchair quarterbacks on this one… If it was your campaign – how would you […]

QR Code vs. Microsoft Tag

By Roger Marquis… Last year, I did a simple analysis on terms found in the 2D barcode space and, after receiving a comment by a member of my LinkedIn group (2D/QR Barcode Strategy and Creative), I thought to revisit the research and provide an update. The charts below are from Google Trends and serve to […]

QR Code Grocery Shopping!

By Roger via QR Code Shopping at the Subway Station. A virtual grocery store in a subway station in Seoul, South Korea with products labeled with QR Codes has increased online sales by 130% for Tesco Homeplus. The virtual display is exactly the same as in the actual stores but the QR Code allows shoppers returning […]

Registration Now Open for Xplor Two-Day Program at GRAPH EXPO 2011

“Next Generation of Customer Communications” to Offer 18 Educational Sessions Land O’Lakes, FL – June 21, 2011– Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced that registration is now open for their two-day program at Graph Expo 2011, the year’s largest graphic communications exhibition and conference in the Americas, September 11-14, 2011 at […]

20 QR Code Tools and Uses

via 20 QR Code Tools and Uses | Practical eCommerce. With quick response codes, businesses and organizations are finding new ways to deliver information and interact with consumers. When you scan a QR code with your smartphone application, you can receive product information. But QR codes can also link to web content, video, social media, email, […]

Dutch Make World’s First QR Code Coin

The Royal Dutch Mint have produced a limited edition of QR Coded coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Mint in Utrecht. The silver 5€ (image below) and the gold 10€ will be issued on June 22, 2011 when the Mint promises that if you scan the code “…you will be surprised at what […]

QR Codes on Labels and Packaging Providing Customer Service

Connecting With Clients Through the Power of Tech By JOHN GROSSMANN In Lynn Milos’s previous business endeavors as a caterer and private chef, customer service was old school and face to face — the longstanding marketplace advantage enjoyed by small businesses over big businesses. Then Ms. Milos founded Culinary Twist in early 2010 with her […]