The best way to get to know someone is through an ice-breaker of some kind. Game play or interactive competition reveals social and behavioral characteristics that normally don’t emerge in public settings. Best part is, playing games is FUN! We’ve been brainstorming some ways to use QR code for Game Play. Besides the obvious, check in, or… [Read more…]
Alison Richards and Stéphanie Lamontagne hit the streets in Metro Vancouver to find out exactly how much Canuck's on the West Coast understand QR. Results... QR has far to go before its embrace by British Columbians. We've decided to hold some quick training sessions for specialized industries and general consumer groups. The instruction will be focused on practical uses for QR relative to industry or services and ways to create compelling campaigns to attract consumers.
Even though QR has been around since 1994 in Japan… We’re just adopting it in North America so there are a few kinks to iron out. The problem lies with the vast number of Free code generators, Scanning applications and variance in smart phones and camera capabilities. Combine that with an end-user who isn’t too… [Read more…]
It's said that St. Patrick used clover to explain the trinity.
But with QR Meet Up the three leaves stand for...
Converge, Capture and Connect.
No one wants to admit they don't know the answer. Most people just nod politely and say "yeah, yeah" smile and nod some more, while you point it out to them. We see it in magazines and newspapers, at bus stops and on billboards but our brains don't register the image because we consider it unimportant. Our eyes are trained to ignore the catalog number or price sticker on a poster.
QR code is popping up everywhere. Here's some examples of QR code and where you will find it.
If you don’t have a smart phone no worries! Create your own unique QR code (http://bqrious.com or other) Take a picture with your cell phone screen capture Print QR on business cards or flyers Capture QR with your camera and download to computer (http://www.jaxo-systems.com ) Download free applications for iPhone, Blackberry, smart phones Capture, process, connect… [Read more…]
Watch Video for an explanation of QR code, its uses and to find out how you can use it to connect with people. Beside typical print advertising… QR code is used in Store Displays, on Hospital ID bands and for metered postage.
For those of you that don’t have a QR or mobile website this is a great place to get one. You can link to your twitter, Facebook, Myspace or whatever… Winksite® makes it easy for everyone to create a mobile Web site and community that can be shared worldwide. Start now. Easy, quick and FREE!
February 28, 2011
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