QR Code Press

Companies target augmented reality to help make QR codes more appealing

10/31/2011 Sam Lambert

QR codes are still quite new in markets outside of Japan. While they are gaining popularity in Western markets, consumers are still baffled by the black and white, blocky patterns that they see on a growing number of products. At times, the codes have been criticized – by both consumers and businesses – for being unappealing to the eye. As the codes begin to play a more prominent role in marketing, companies are looking to make changes to their QR codes to make them more aesthetically pleasing. It is difficult…

Real estate marketers take advantage of quick response codes and mobile apps

07/07/201107/07/2011 Jennifer Goula

Real estate brokers are beginning to take advantage of mobile marketing techniques such as quick response codes (QR codes) and apps in order to help them to sell properties. As today’s consumers are used to being able to look into their purchases online before they actually fork over their cash – especially in the case of big ticket items – real estate agents and brokers are using this knowledge to better advertise properties and make it easier for potential buyers to find the information they’re looking for. For example,…

Mobile commerce: Changing the way we travel

05/16/2011 Stephen Vagus

Proving that QR codes are not just for businesses looking to establish themselves in the burgeoning mobile marketing industry, the barcodes are edging out the competition in the travel industry as the favored means of distributing information to travelers. According to Ayan Banerjee of MindTree, an enterprise solutions consulting firm, the future of travel technology lies firmly in the hands of HTML5, NFC, and QR codes. Each offers travelers with a rich media experience and each has their own areas of expertise and appeal. However, Banerjee believes that QR codes…

New survey shows QR code usage on the rise

04/10/2011 Stephen Vagus

A new survey released by MGH Modern Marketing, a full service marketing agency, shows that enthusiasm for QR codes is at an all time high. The codes have displayed their prowess at content distribution since they began seeing extensive use in the U.S. nearly two years ago. Originally developed in Japan, few thought the codes would catch on like they have. Thanks to the widespread use of mobile devices, the codes are now becoming a cornerstone of marketing. MGH’s survey shows that 70% of smart phone users have used, or…

M Commerce…an industry in motion

03/24/201103/23/2011 Stephanie Beck

New reports released are showing customers prefer and enjoy the use of mobile commerce or otherwise known as m-commerce. Using the mobile phone as a tool for shopping, m-commerce can connect traditional and digital retail which provides great benefits for both consumers and business owners. From the Mobile Marketing Association, Michael Becker who is the North American Managing Director says that mobile commerce is exchanging something that has value with that of a mobile device. Further, he says that mobile has what it takes to connect traditional retail and digital…