Tag: japan mobile marketing

NFC technology used on Tokyo smart ad sticker campaign

Julie Campbell
Pepsi social media marketing mobile technology

The new “Out of Home” advertisements for Pepsi products are displayed on city subways. Tokyo commuters taking the subway will now have a new way to keep themselves occupied while learning about Pepsi products, through a new campaign using NFC technology on stickers. Consumers with compatible smartphones have been using the “Pepsi Special” stickers since Nov. 16. The campaign is considered to be an experiment by Tokyu Agency, Inc., which has launched the campaign on behalf of Pepsi and Suntory Beverage and Food, Ltd. The NFC technology has been integrated…

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NFC begins to dominate mobile marketing industry in Japan

Jorge Gonzalez
Tokyo Japan mobile payments

NFC may be capable of dethroning QR codes in the land of their birth For years, the mobile marketing industry in Japan has been dominated by QR codes. The codes originated in the country and were first recognized for their marketing potential by Japanese advertisers. Japan’s mobile marketing industry has since proven a exemplar in terms of product innovation and interaction between consumers and businesses. Now, NFC technology is beginning to gain traction in the country and could soon replace the powerful QR codes. More retailers and advertisers are beginning…

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