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“The Times They Are a – Changin’”




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How do we reach the emerging generation
                     of consumers? (age 15-35)




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True or False?
                     “I now have to text my son/daughter to answer the
                     phone when I call.”




                                            TRUE    FALSE




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Did you know there are more mobile
                     phones than TVs and computers
                     combined in the US today?




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Smart Phones are the new
                     personal computer,
                     contact manager,
                     entertainment center and
                     mobile communication
                     device all in one.



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CHALLENGE:
                     So how do we reach the
                     new mobile consumer?



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The 2D code brings it all together.




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What exactly is a 2D Barcode?




                                 QR         TAG   POSTNET   AZTEC    DATA
                                                                    MATRIX




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How Does My Phone Fit In?
                     In essence your camera phone becomes a “scanner”.




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Reader Enabled         Free Reader Apps
                     Phones
                                             NeoReader
                                             Scanlife
                      Palm
                                             Microsoft Tag
                      iPhone
                                             QuickMark
                      Blackberry
                                             I-Nigma
                      LG
                                             Kaywa Reader
                      Nokia
                                             etc
                      Motorola
                      Samsung
                      and many more


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Mass Market Appeal




                                            Stadium JumboTron

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Magazine ad

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Sign at park   Book jacket review



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CHALLENGE:
                     So how do we monetize?




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First… spread the word!
                     “Walk the Talk” with your business cards (and convert
                     your customer’s cards as well).




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B2vCards.com
                     Create a unique storefront using AccuLink’s
                     B2vCard technology.



                     “Any other business
                     card is obsolete.”




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OPTION 1:




                                            vCard


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OPTION 2:




                                            Landing
                                             Page

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OPTION 3:




                                            Linked In   vCard




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Other ways to monetize
                     2D barcodes…



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Restaurant Example:
                     Place a 2D barcode on a
                     table tent.




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Results:
                     The sales manager at Wings, Rings & Things
                     Restaurant receives daily or weekly updates.




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Automated SMS text messages                                           Personalized Direct Mail
                        (Real-time Coupons)                              (Gets viewed by other members
                                                                                of the household)
                                                  Automated Emails
                                              (Newsletters, coupons, events)




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SOLUTION:
                      A relationship is initiated.

                      Restaurant management knows who
                       is visiting their establishment.

                      A new channel is created to reach
                       “opt-in” prospects.

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SOLUTION:
                      Important information is
                       collected, measured and used
                       for future strategic promotions
                       and improvement.

                      Repeat and referral business
                       increases brand loyalty.

Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
SUMMARY:
                      2D barcodes are widely used and
                       accepted in Japan and Europe –
                       They are catching on now in the US.

                      2D barcodes are the “cool”,
                       “convenient” and “relevant” way to
                       reach 15-35 year old consumers.

Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
SUMMARY:
                      Be the first to present this to
                       your CMO clients and you will be
                       the “Expert”.

                      Begin now by researching 2D
                       barcodes and “walk the talk” with
                       your own cards from B2vCards.com.

Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
RESOURCES:
                     Our Website
                         www.AccuLink.com
                         www.AccuLink.mobi

                     Linked In 2D Barcode Groups
                         QR Code
                         QR Codes – Great Ideas
                         2D Codes for Global Media



Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
RESOURCES:

                     Print Junkie 2D Barcode Discussion
                         www.PrintJunkie.net/forum/topics/qr-codes

                     Other Sites & Blogs
                         www.GoMoNews.com
                         www.Mobile-Barcodes.com
                         www.beQRious.com/news




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Qr Codes Ed Session 09

  • 1.
    Copyright © 2009Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 2.
    “The Times TheyAre a – Changin’” Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 3.
    How do wereach the emerging generation of consumers? (age 15-35) Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 4.
    True or False? “I now have to text my son/daughter to answer the phone when I call.” TRUE FALSE Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 5.
    Did you knowthere are more mobile phones than TVs and computers combined in the US today? Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 6.
    Smart Phones arethe new personal computer, contact manager, entertainment center and mobile communication device all in one. Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 7.
    CHALLENGE: So how do we reach the new mobile consumer? Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 8.
    The 2D codebrings it all together. Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 9.
    What exactly isa 2D Barcode? QR TAG POSTNET AZTEC DATA MATRIX Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 10.
    How Does MyPhone Fit In? In essence your camera phone becomes a “scanner”. Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 11.
    Reader Enabled Free Reader Apps Phones  NeoReader  Scanlife  Palm  Microsoft Tag  iPhone  QuickMark  Blackberry  I-Nigma  LG  Kaywa Reader  Nokia  etc  Motorola  Samsung  and many more Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 12.
    Copyright © 2009Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 13.
    Mass Market Appeal Stadium JumboTron Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 14.
    Magazine ad Copyright ©2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 15.
    Sign at park Book jacket review Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 16.
    CHALLENGE: So how do we monetize? Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 17.
    First… spread theword! “Walk the Talk” with your business cards (and convert your customer’s cards as well). Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 18.
    B2vCards.com Create a unique storefront using AccuLink’s B2vCard technology. “Any other business card is obsolete.” Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 19.
    OPTION 1: vCard Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 20.
    OPTION 2: Landing Page Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 21.
    OPTION 3: Linked In vCard Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 22.
    Other ways tomonetize 2D barcodes… Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 23.
    Restaurant Example: Place a 2D barcode on a table tent. Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 24.
    Copyright © 2009Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 25.
    Copyright © 2009Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 26.
    Copyright © 2009Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 27.
    Copyright © 2009Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 28.
    Results: The sales manager at Wings, Rings & Things Restaurant receives daily or weekly updates. Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 29.
    Automated SMS textmessages Personalized Direct Mail (Real-time Coupons) (Gets viewed by other members of the household) Automated Emails (Newsletters, coupons, events) Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 30.
    SOLUTION:  A relationship is initiated.  Restaurant management knows who is visiting their establishment.  A new channel is created to reach “opt-in” prospects. Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 31.
    SOLUTION:  Important information is collected, measured and used for future strategic promotions and improvement.  Repeat and referral business increases brand loyalty. Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 32.
    SUMMARY:  2D barcodes are widely used and accepted in Japan and Europe – They are catching on now in the US.  2D barcodes are the “cool”, “convenient” and “relevant” way to reach 15-35 year old consumers. Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 33.
    SUMMARY:  Be the first to present this to your CMO clients and you will be the “Expert”.  Begin now by researching 2D barcodes and “walk the talk” with your own cards from B2vCards.com. Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 34.
    RESOURCES: Our Website  www.AccuLink.com  www.AccuLink.mobi Linked In 2D Barcode Groups  QR Code  QR Codes – Great Ideas  2D Codes for Global Media Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC
  • 35.
    RESOURCES: Print Junkie 2D Barcode Discussion  www.PrintJunkie.net/forum/topics/qr-codes Other Sites & Blogs  www.GoMoNews.com  www.Mobile-Barcodes.com  www.beQRious.com/news Copyright © 2009 Acculink, Greenville, NC