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USA TODAY newspapers feature AT&T QR codes

01/13/201201/13/2012 Sam Lambert

USA TODAY and AT&T are working together to help to provide an enhanced experience for news consumption, which includes printing QR codes onto the pages of the newspaper in order to allow readers to use their smartphones so that they may gain further information relating to the content and the latest news. Readers of USA TODAY can now use their devices in combination with a QR code scanning app – such as the free AT&T Code Scanner – to be redirected to additional interactive multimedia content. The partnership between the…

Scanbuy study shows majority of marketers to adopt QR codes in the near future

01/13/2012 Stephen Vagus

The viability of QR codes in a changing market that is becoming more focused on mobility is much debated amongst marketers and companies looking to catch the attention of tech-savvy consumers. Scanbuy, a leading mobile barcode company, has released a new study concerning the matter. The study notes that, despite the rampant unfamiliarity of the codes amongst consumers, businesses are taking a keen interest in QR codes. Indeed, the codes are becoming so popular in the marketing world that the majority of advertisers may be using them in some way…

First ever internet-enabled QR code and Smart Tag product line released by Dynotag

01/11/201201/11/2012 Stephanie Beck

The technology company based in Seattle, Dynotag, Inc., has announced that it has now launched the first of its kind product line of internet-enabled smart labeling QR Code Smart Tag solutions available to small businesses and consumers, which features unlimited storage and a simple to use and friendly web interface. QR codes have conventionally been used strictly by large organizations and marketing companies, which kept the solution out of reach for consumers. However, with the new offerings from Dynotag, consumers and small businesses now have access to the first free…

Macy’s to include mobile marketing in its back to school strategy

08/08/2011 Jesse Collins

Macy’s has announced that it has launched its back to school marketing campaign which includes a mobile effort that will support DoSomething.org, which is a youth volunteer organization. DoSomething.org will be receiving one dollar from Macy’s every time a particular QR code is scanned using a mobile device inside the mstylelab in the retailer’s stores, to a limit of $250,000. Scanning the 2D barcode provides customers with information about the volunteer organization and social responsibility, in addition to helpful videos that concentrate on the latest styles and fashions. One of…