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CBS Outdoor survey shows that QR codes are more popular than augmented reality and NFC advertisements in Europe

03/28/201203/27/2012 John Montgallo

A new survey from CBS Outdoor, an advertising firm specializing in outdoor media, shows that mobile marketing is becoming more popular in Europe. The survey examines the reach of mobile technologies – specifically QR codes, augmented reality and NFC technology. These technologies have become very popular in the world of marketing because of the ability to connect with mobile consumers. Amongst marketers, QR codes were once the favored tool before augmented reality and NFC took consumers interaction to new levels. The survey from CBS Outdoor, however, suggests that consumers do…

13 percent of consumers in Europe have scanned an outdoor QR code advertisement

03/27/201203/26/2012 Jesse Collins

According to the results of research from CBS outdoor and Kantar Media, only 13 percent of consumers in Europe have ever scanned an outdoor advertisement’s QR code. That same study indicated that the awareness of these two dimensional barcodes among consumers has reached about 40 percent. Equally, though, when compared to other forms of mobile interactive technologies, QR codes have shown a very positive performance. The report of the research findings, entitled “Interactive Europe”, was created based on an analysis of both a quantitative and qualitative nature, spanning 6 different…

Techniques for marketers to reach consumers using mobile social media

03/26/201203/25/2012 Jorge Gonzalez

With Facebook’s recent announcements regarding the changes it will be making for the mobile platform – for example, making the Timeline format available for brands over mobile – marketers are looking into new ways to get the most out of mobile social media by connecting with consumers. There are two primary strategies that are currently being tossed around, which are: • Reaching the mobile audience through Facebook, itself • Using micro sites to boost the social media marketing as a whole In the first effort, there are three main steps…

How to reach the coveted target market of moms with mobile devices

03/24/201204/14/2014 Julie Campbell

Mothers represent one of the most desired target markets and are desired by virtually every brand, but many don’t know how to reach them – especially in the new mobile marketplace. This is one of the largest demographics for using a product and then either blogging about their experiences, or sharing it through social media. There are currently approximately 4 million blogging moms in the United States. Though they are using their computers to share their experiences, they are also using smartphones on an increasing basis. Earlier in 2012, Facebook…

WIRED to feature new NFC advertisements from Lexus

03/22/201203/22/2012 Stephen Vagus

Popular technology magazine WIRED has announced that it will be featuring a new NFC marketing campaign from automaker Lexus. The magazine claims that the new NFC advertisements are the first ever in the magazine industry. The ads will feature new navigation and safety technology that will be incorporated into upcoming Lexus models. These advertisements are being billed as an interactive experience, allowing WIRED readers to get hands-on experience with the new technology coming from Lexus. Readers with NFC-enabled smart phones will be able to test out the Lexus Enform with…