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Mobile marketing lessons from the successes of the USPS

Mobile marketing lessons from the successes of the USPS

The use of QR codes and other smartphone friendly techniques has set a good example. The United States Postal Service has been integrating mobile marketing into its direct mail services and the results have been exceptionally positive, providing some solid examples of how smartphones can be properly used by marketers. In 2011, spending on direct mail increased by 2.9 percent over the year before. This took the spending on that channel up to $21 billion last year. Magna … Read entire article »

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United States Postal Service launches second discount campaign for those using QR codes

United States Postal Service launches second discount campaign for those using QR codes

Mobile barcodes to bring discounts to mailers The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has once again launched a temporary postage discount initiative that aims to boost business by encouraging mailers to use QR codes and other such barcodes. The campaign is identical to one that was launched by the USPS last year, which had been successful enough for the postal service to make another attempt. The USPS believes that the campaign will mimic the effects that it … Read entire article »

Filed under: Commercial, Featured News, Mobile Marketing, QR Codes, Trends, United States

Northwest Mailing Service adopts QR codes and Microsoft Tags

Northwest Mailing Service adopts QR codes and Microsoft Tags

Tags and QR codes keep track of the mail. The Northwest Mailing Service, a direct mail company based in Chicago, Illinois, has announced that it will be introducing QR codes and Microsoft Tags to its services. The company decided to adopt the mobile technologies after examining the response clients had regarding QR codes. Northwest believes that the codes could play a significant role in influencing the purchasing behavior of consumers and will be using the codes … Read entire article »

Filed under: Commercial, Featured News, Mobile Commerce, QR Codes, United States