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What are QR Codes and is Anyone Using Them?

Maybe you’ve seen the little boxes with squiggly lines and dots on packaging, print materials, advertisements, billboards and even promotional items. What PMG Microsoft Tagare these cryptic pictures and how do we use them? They are 2-D barcodes called QR Codes or Microsoft tags and they can contain many types of information that can be useful to you.

To use these barcodes, you must have a smartphone and have downloaded an app that can read them. There are several applications that read QR Codes, but Microsoft Tags have their own app that you must download. After you snap a picture of the code using the app on your phone, you will be sent to a URL, given contact information or other information. The URL might have more information or reviews about products, pictures or a video.

With 2-D barcodes popping up everywhere you look, you may be wondering if anyone is actually using them. Here are some stats:

  • 52% of mobile users have seen or heard of QR codes and 28% of those have scanned one.
  • iPhone users scan codes the most at 68% followed by 26% of Android users and 4% of Blackberry users.
  • QR-code scanning grew quickly 1,200% from July to December 2010.

Are you ready to dive into the world of 2-D barcodes? You can make your own Microsoft Tags here and QR Codes at Kaywa, Qurify and Delivr. Ask us how you can incorporate them into you brand and promotional items. Call 800-737-0919 or e-mail pmg@phoenixmark.com today!

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Make This Year’s Golf Event a Success!

Golf Tournament GuideMany businesses use golf tournaments as fundraising events. They aren’t difficult to put together, but organizing teams and actually making money at the event can be a challenge.

How can you have a financially successful and fun event?

1. Add some exclusivity to your event by choosing a course that the public doesn’t often get to play. This will encourage a variety of players to sign up.

2. Want to try a fun twist? Add a 5th player to each team who is a local celebrity. Teams can sign up to play with their favorite player, newscaster or DJ.

3. Station a pro at one hole and let him drive each player’s ball for a $50 donation. This is a great way to earn some extra cash.

4. Recruit as many sponsors as possible to optimize your revenue. Consider adding tee sponsors, golf cart sponsors, registration sponsor, lunch sponsor, etc.

5. Ask local organizations for donations and host a silent auction with golf and sports items and gift cards.

To keep your players in good health throughout the day, provide snacks and enough water to keep everyone well hydrated. Above all, make sure everyone is having fun!

After the event, send every player and sponsor a thank you letter to let them know how well the event did and how much you appreciate their participation. This will set the stage for success for your event next year.
Need golf balls, tees or towels for your event? Call 800-489-0910 or e-mail pmg@phoenixmark.com today.

Download our Golf Tournament Planner today to make your event an success!

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Top 10 Promotional Products for Earth Day

Earth Day is only a couple weeks away, have you planned your eco-friendly promotional campaign? If you plan to hand out items to promote and celebrate this year, make sure those items are recycled, reusable, or sustainable promotional products. Send a message on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and go as green as possible.

For some great ideas, check out this video from the Advertising Specialty Institute. This episode of “The Joe Show” takes a closer look at the top 10 eco-friendly Earth Day promos:

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