Mobile marketing is a growing trend with many of the world’s businesses, most of them focusing on campaigns powered by QR codes. An increasing number of government agencies are following suit, as is the case with the National Capital Commission of Canada. The agency recently unveiled the use of QR codes in Ottawa as part of an initiative to education visitors of the city’s history. Ottawa’s Terry Fox Statue now features a rather large QR code, which links to a mobile website embedded with a video on the cultural value…
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QR codes help spice up celebrity charity auction
It should come as no surprise that the fashion industry is susceptible to emerging trends. QR codes are becoming an increasingly familiar sight accompanying designer clothing. Selfridges, a prestigious retail establishment in London, recently played host to a charity event sponsored by the Oxfam Curiosity Shop, which is selling second hand clothing donated by A-list celebrities. The clothes come with a QR code, linking shoppers to exclusive content via Oxfam’s mobile website. Among the celebrities that have donated their clothing to the event are Colin Firth, Annie Lennox, and Scarlet…
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