Good news for businesses wanting to learn more about mobile marketing; the Global Strategic Management Institute (GSMI) is preparing for their 2011Mobile Marketing Strategy conference. This event will take place over a three day period, April 26th through April 28th, in San Francisco California. No matter which area of mobile marketing your interested in, there will be numerous speakers, hands-on workshops, and case studies, all presented by experts in their field of mobile marketing. This conference will provide valuable information about how your business can benefit from mobile marketing, how…
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Newspaper QR code sends readers to free app
The Orange County Register has begun including QR codes in issues of their newspaper. The codes are being used to offer readers more dynamic experience. An increasing number of publications have begun using the codes to bridge the gap between offline and online media. Newspapers in particular have been offering exclusive video content, letting readers watch interviews of commentaries without interrupting their reading experience. Print media has been struggling to find a foothold with an audience that has become increasingly dependent on technology. The public now has access to all…
Read MoreQR Codes and Mobile Marketing Trends
QR codes have been around for decades now. They were first developed in the mid-80’s by Denso Wave, a subsidiary of Toyota, to keep track of inventory. Smart phones were non-existent in that era, so usefulness of the codes was limited. As smart phones and other mobile devices rose to prominence, the codes became a popular tool for marketers to connect with consumers. In Japan, the codes are now used extensively for just about everything. Marketers around the world agree that QR codes are the next step in mobile advertising.…
Read MoreMedical journal linked to unique content makes it’s premier
The medical journal, NEUROSURGERY, will be featuring QR codes in their April 2011 issue. Readers will be able to gain access to additional online content by scanning the codes with their smart phones. The journal is using the codes to fill the gap between print and online content. The codes will help enhance reader experience for those that enjoy the traditional hard copy. Print media has been competing with digital content for some time now. With users able to access content quickly through the Internet, fewer are making use of…
Read MoreCompany enjoys success with QR Code promo
Stemlit Growers, a Washington based provider of organic fruits, was one of the first companies to adopt QR codes in early spring of last year. They began using the codes before they became popular and have enjoyed the attention their produce has been getting since implementing the codes. Now, Stemlit is taking their mobile marketing campaigns to the next level by adding QR codes to in-store displays and point-of-sale materials. The 2d codes can be scanned with any smart phone that has a barcode reading application. They originated in Japan,…
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