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QR codes find love with local business mobile marketers

02/23/201202/23/2012 Julie Campbell

Mobile marketing platform, BestBuzz, uses dynamic QR codes in order to provide consumers with various types of rewards while generating hype about different brands using social media, making it a very successful choice for local businesses who used these promotions for this year’s Valentine’s Day. The Valentine’s Day campaigns ran from January 30, right through to the end of February 14, and were designed to have consumers use their mobile devices and the BestBuzz mobile app to scan a special heart-shaped QR code. Scanning the “buzz code” gave the mobile…

AT&T study results show that small businesses are using more mobile

02/17/2012 John Montgallo

Mobile Marketing for Small Business Owners

The results of a recent survey by premier communications holding company, AT&T, called the “Small Business Technology Poll” have just been released, and they show that small businesses are continuing to use an increasing amount of the latest wireless technologies, such as 4G devices, tablet computers, and GPS navigation mobile apps. Within the poll, it was also discovered that 96 percent of small businesses are using wireless technologies as a part of their regular operations, and almost two out of every three of those businesses (63 percent) said that it…

U.K. small business owners implement low cost marketing strategies

05/07/2011 Jorge Gonzalez

Small businesses in the U.K. are starting to take a liking to QR codes. Having gained international acclaim for their inexpensive and eco-friendly nature, the codes are a promising alternative to costly conventional advertisements. The codes are also allowing small companies to connect with potential clients in a more dynamic way than ever before. In a world whose occupants are constantly on the move thanks to mobile technology, QR codes are ensuring that small businesses don’t get lost in the bustle of everyday life. William Dyer Electrical UK Ltd, a…

South Carolina Goes Mobile with QR codes and more!

04/08/201104/20/2011 Stephanie Beck

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is going mobile. The Area Chamber of Commerce and several business owners from along the Grand Strand area, have been working together to give their businesses a touch of high-tech. They aren’t just focusing on the mobile aspects; they’re looking at a total technology make-over. Every year thousands of people are requesting information about Myrtle Beach, or South Carolina in general. They request information on hotels, attractions, restaurants, travel guides and many other things that a vacationer might be interested in. When the local businesses saw…

What one business owner is doing with QR codes to help animals

04/05/2011 Stephen Vagus

QR codes are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. and more companies are using them to engage their customers in a new way. Jennifer Liu, owner of Fuzzy Nation has just recently begun using QR codes as part of their latest campaign. We were able to get in touch with Jennifer and get her take on the codes. Can you tell me about your business? We are a wholesaler, branding and design company. We license Fuzzy Nation branded designs to manufacturers of house ware, giftware, handbags, accessories and watches. We…