Category Archives: QR Codes / Barcodes

Is a taxi topper the best place for your QR code? How about on television?

As I was waiting for a bus yesterday, I noticed a cab drive by with an ad on top featuring a QR code. While I did have my smartphone out (to check the bus schedule), I’m certainly not fast enough … Continue reading

Cracking the Code – Upshot’s Guide to Mobile Barcodes (Infographic)

With marketers and the masses coming around on barcode marketing, we decided to clear the air about which barcodes are most appropriate for particular marketing campaigns, the growth of the barcode marketing category, and where to find additional resources about … Continue reading

SXSWe’ve Arrived

SXSW Interactive – we’re coming for ya. But don’t worry, we’re bringing the music. Yes, Upshot’s SXSW Interactive coverage team has arrived in Austin, and just like last year, we’ll be covering the town with our QR-coded stickers. (Unlike last … Continue reading

Best of 2010 on The Awesome Blog – Part 2

Following up on yesterday’s post, here’s Part 2 of The Awesome Blog’s greatest hits from 2010. The launch of our Upshot Smartshot series of 15 minute webinars has been a huge success so far. You can see the past webinars … Continue reading

The Story Behind the Store Windows

The flipside of freezing your tuchus off in December? If you do make it past your front door, you’re bound to be treated to some spectacular sights – especially if you venture past some department store windows. But in addition … 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

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

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

Pacifico Quenches Our Thirst for QR Codes

After all our talk of QR codes and Stickybits and barcode marketing, we’d be remiss if we didn’t take a second to pat ourselves on the back here at Upshot. As part of Pacifico’s sponsorship of the US Open of … 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