If you play any role as an in-store marketer, then you are likely familiar with the Shopper Marketing Expo at Chicago’s Navy Pier every October. Path to Purchase Institute, the media entity responsible for the show, has done a terrific job of combining in-depth content from leaders in the space with a trade show floor of in-store solutions from display to technology. The event is a two and half day deep dive into the science and art of shopper marketing, which Scanbuy has been participating in for the past four years. Read the rest of this entry »

For the longest time, the Internet has held the unique advantage of allowing users to participate in something simply by having them click on a button. It’s fast, easy and takes only a fraction of the effort that dialing a phone number or filling out a reply postcard would. Read the rest of this entry »

When innovation happens, it’s exciting. When innovation is put to good use, it’s inspiring. QR Codes are really a means to an end, so when executed with a specific strategy in mind, they can really achieve some amazing results. These 10 companies have used QR Codes to do truly amazing things. Read the rest of this entry »

Nobody disputes the fact that Mobile Engagement is of increasing importance in the marketing mix. But we have to ask ourselves: why the fuss about Mobile Engagement at all? Isn’t Mobile Engagement the same as Digital Marketing, but on a smaller screen? Not exactly. It’s all about action and context Smartphones can display digital content … Read the rest of this entry »

Last year, we were treated to a number of exciting and innovative QR Code campaigns, from Coca Cola and Budweiser to Proctor & Gamble and Axe. Now that we’re nearing the halfway mark for 2013, let’s take a look at this year’s brightest and best QR Code campaigns. They’re sure to inspire some out-of-the-box ideas for the remainder of 2013! Read the rest of this entry »

Are the advertising principles of the fictional agency on “Mad Men” still applicable today? Or are technological advances and savvy consumers driving an advertising evolution? Read the rest of this entry »

According to the RTP WhitePaper Integrating Mobile Across All Touch Points, Smartphones will Influence $689 billion in Retail Store sales by 2016. They currently influence approximately $159 billion in total sales revenue and with 100s of billions of dollars at stake the inconvenient truth is that retailers need to contend with shopper behavior changes and the challenges of this new dynamic environment. Read the rest of this entry »