Author: John Montgallo

Census QR code campaign at Brooklyn hospital helps patients scan and complete

John Montgallo
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Maimonides Hospital is encouraging patients to scan quick response codes before the deadline. Maimonides Hospital staff in Brooklyn have launched a census QR code campaign to make it easier for patients and staffers alike to complete their form before the deadline this month. The quick response barcode was first launched three weeks ago, and now they’ve made another push. The census QR code posters are displayed in areas where patients, staff, and even people walking by the hospital are all likely to see them. Whether they’re stopping to rest or…

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Newly launched City Bank QR code simplifies mobile payments

John Montgallo
City Bank QR code - Wallet with credit cards and QR code

The quick response code will bring together American Express, VISA, Mastercard and UnionPay in Bangladesh. The City Bank QR code is designed to be used in an interoperable mobile payment solution that can be used for VISA, Mastercard, American Express and UnionPay transactions The service is meant to help eliminate the need for separate barcode scans for each payment network. As a result, a merchant can display a single City Bank QR code at the front of a store for use regardless of the payment method the customer wants to…

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Pomegranate QR codes at INI Farms to help keep consumers informed

John Montgallo
Pomegranate QR codes - Pomegranates

The quick response barcodes will also help to make it easier to trace the history of the fruit. Indian grower and marketer INI Farms has added pomegranate QR codes to its fruit in order to boost traceability while keeping consumer more informed. INI Farms is adding the barcodes to all its fruits while increasing the capacity to trace each scanned fruit. In addition to the pomegranate QR codes, INI will also be using upgraded traceability tools and techniques. All the company’s pomegranates sold under its Kimaye brand will now feature…

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Small business QR codes explode among low-cost marketing strategies amid pandemic

John Montgallo
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Entrepreneurs are falling in love with barcodes and other tools appealing to COVID-aware consumers. Though small business QR codes have long enjoyed moderate popularity, the pandemic’s requirement for contactless strategies have thrown these humble barcodes into the spotlight. The pandemic crisis has given new life to the barcodes in the US due to their affordability and convenience. Small business QR codes are readily available, convenient, recognizable, contactless and provide low cost mobile marketing and other digital features for consumers. As brick and mortar shops and offices implement widespread safety strategies…

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Twitter subscription options drawing attention as ad revenue takes a dive

John Montgallo
Twitter subscription - Twitter sign up on tablet

The social media company said it is exploring new arenas for bringing in user money. A Twitter subscription option is among the various strategies the company is exploring to try to make money from its users. This is not the only model being considered, but is certainly one of them, said CEO Jack Dorsey. The move has occurred as the platform has experienced a substantial drop in its core ad business. “You will likely see some tests this year,” Dorsey said, referring to a number of different approaches while speaking…

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