A mysterious plaque has been put up for auction on eBay. The plaque was made by the Norwegian band SHINING to commemorate their nomination in the 39th annual Spellemann awards, the Norwegian equivalent of the Grammy’s. The plaque features a QR code which, when scanned, links to the band’s latest album “Blackjazz.” The winner of the auction will also be the first owner of the band’s upcoming DVD, which is a showcases live performances by the band. There have only ever been three other items adorned with QR codes to…
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Exclusive content linked to QR code “March Madness” campaign
The Off Shore Gambling Association (OSGA) will be celebrating March Madness today in Las Vegas and will be promoting their event through use of QR codes. The codes will be featured on clothing worn by the OSGA Girls and will be fully functional. Scanning the codes with a smart phone will take smart phone users to a mobile site where they can download content from the OSGA. Starting March 16th, anyone that scans the QR codes will be able to download exclusive content. The OSGA Insider Betting Guide to March…
Read MoreCanadian Kokanee beer uses QR Codes to promote
Kokanee, one of the most popular breweries in Western Canada, is promoting the launch of their limited edition Mountain Can Series that will make use of QR codes as part of their innovative packaging. The packaging will feature trial maps of several well traveled mountains in the area and the codes can be scanned to connect to an interactive version of each map. “Using QR codes is a fresh new approach for Kokanee in our product packaging and provides a richer brand experience,” says Mike Bascom, marketing manager for…
Read MoreBig wine contest promoted with QR Codes
Oregon based winery, R. Stuart & Co., have launched their latest campaign that is making use of QR codes on their recently release Big Fire Pinot Gris wine. The codes, when scanned using a smart phone, will invite consumers to participate in the company’s “Me and My Big Fire” contest on YouTube. The contest was developed by Maria Stuart, co-owner of the winery, alongside marketing firm LynkSnap. The contest is calling for fans of the Big Fire wine brand to submit videos about their experiences with the wine. A sample…
Read MoreIs there green in Dole’s new QR plug for salad promo
A joint effort from the Price Chopper market chain and Dole Food Co., is encouraging users of mobile devices to eat more salad. Last year, Dole planned a mail campaign that was tailored to engage both active and lapsed members of its loyalty program. The same time Dole was prepping their campaign, Price Chopper was approached with the idea of using QR codes with its own marketing campaigns. The two began working together and, in November, Price Chopper sent more than 40,000 postcards, each attributed with QR codes, on Dole’s…
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