An explanation by Katie Hutchinson
QR stands for Q uick R esponse code It’s a two-dimensional bar code that can be interpreted by a smartphone camera & code- reading app. Information embedded in QR codes: URL Plain Text SMS [text message]
What do you need? 1. A smartphone iPhone| Blackberry| Android| Windows 7 phone 2. A bar scanning app [application] 50+ available
Venue Tickets Outside Advertising Real Estate Print Publications Stickers| Badges Business Cards A few examples…
Calvin Klein Pepsi Southwest Airlines ebay
Messaging Networking Promotions Contact Information Events| Public Interest Social Awareness Entertainment Immediate & timely information
One person’s opinion… Creates a Call To Action Opportunity to directly connect with publics: Engage current & future customers. Links print, online & mobile PR efforts Message is instant & timely Pushes traffic to website Gives reporters immediate access to information Monitor & evaluate impact of QR code effort
Use an online QR-code generator tool to create a unique QR code. Fill in message here. Click here to create QR code.
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