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Aug 3

Why Marketers Shouldn't Waste Their Time With QR Codes

New technology tends to follow a predictable path from discovery, to overuse and disillusionment, and eventually, a proper or right level of use. But in the case of QR codes, that "right level" is likely to be fairly low and short-lived. Because it's the marketers, not the customers, who are so enamored with it.

This piece by Dave Wieneke on adage.com nicely articulates how I feel about QR codes — they are a cheap gimmick with very little true marketing value. (Thanks to @edwardtlynes for spotting the article.)

Jul 15

I hate QR codes, but...

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If you're gonna do it, this is pretty badass.

About Dan McDonough, Jr.

Dan used to be chief executive of elauwit. Now he's just another dude. Check him out on twitter at www.twitter.com/danmcdonough or on linkedin at www.linkedin.com/in/danmcdonoughjr.

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