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Category Archives: In-Store
Gap Is Cool Again (At Least at One Store)
Man, when you see Gap pull off something as cool as this, it makes you wonder why the hell they so often end up in situations like this. Just in time for the holiday season, Gap tapped the folks at … Continue reading
“Like” On Location
In the six months since we first covered Facebook’s social plugins and instant personalization features, over two million sites have implemented these services. It’s safe to say that Facebook’s little experiment is going well. But while the Like button has … Continue reading
Invisible Pop-Ups & Augmented Windows
It’s been a while since we checked in on augmented reality, the technology which overlays virtual items on views of the real world. What started as a gimmicky look into the future has developed into an increasingly practical tool for … Continue reading
Rise of the Machines
Since we mentioned vending machines in our latest Potty Posting, it struck us as a good time to catch up on what’s pending in the world of vending. Believe it or not, it’s quite the happening place to be. Part … Continue reading
POTTY POSTING – Set the Ex-Sample
No trick-or-treating required; we’ve got some sweet candy for your brain, in the form of our latest Potty Posting! Following up on our most recent Smartshot, in which we tackled the best practices for world-rocking sampling, this Posting presents you … Continue reading
There’s Lots to Like about QR Codes
If two of our Smartshot webinars – on Facebook Like and QR code marketing – got together and had a baby, we think that’d end up begetting some good looking offspring. (Not to mention, the process would only take 15 … Continue reading
Upshot Smartshot #4: Holy S#!t, Your Sample Rocked My World!
Above, you’ll find the boldly titled webinar, “Holy S#!t, Your Sample Rocked My World!” In less than 15 minutes, we tackle the following topics with reckless abandon: Why sampling (still) matters 5 benchmarks for best-in-class sampling Examples of great samples … Continue reading
POTTY POSTING – Has Stickybits Discovered Mobile’s Missing Link?
What better way to brighten up a gloomy Monday than with a brand new Potty Posting? Look, I think I see the sun peeking out already! In this Posting, we take a sneak peek at what Stickybits is about to … Continue reading
How Sticky Will Stickybits Be?
In our lengthy coverage of QR codes and barcode marketing in general, we’ve repeatedly referenced Stickybits without ever diving into how the platform actually works. There’s a reason for that – a couple, actually. But, with Doritos, Pepsi, Ben & … Continue reading
POTTY POSTING – Code Read
That’s right – it’s time for another Potty Posting! This time, we tackle barcode marketing, including our old friend the QR code. As always, a PDF version is available here, which we encourage you to share with clients and colleagues. … Continue reading