Chocolate Graphics, a unique confectioner company that specializes in personalized embossed chocolates, has now released a product that can allow businesses to take advantage of QR code marketing. The product is a chocolate treat that features a QR code embossed on top, which can be scanned in order to direct mobile device users to app downloads or mobile websites as per the wishes of the customer. This allows the recipient of the chocolates to obtain information and then follow it up with a sweet treat. The QR code embossed chocolates…
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CBS Outdoor survey shows that QR codes are more popular than augmented reality and NFC advertisements in Europe
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…
Read More13 percent of consumers in Europe have scanned an outdoor QR code advertisement
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…
Read MoreEffective use of QR codes lacking amongst businesses, could leave consumers with a poor taste for mobile technology
Mobile technology has become a very important part of a consumer’s life. As such, businesses are beginning to incorporate this technology into their marketing and promotion schemes at a rapid pace. QR codes have become a popular tool in the endeavor to connect with tech-savvy consumers. Though the codes are relatively simple to use, many companies are having trouble using the codes effectively. The codes’ inherent simplicity has deceived many businesses into believing that they can create a code, stick it on an advertisement, and then forget about it. Such…
Read MoreTechniques for marketers to reach consumers using mobile social media
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…
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