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While newspapers are working on getting their staff members interested in online, the fact remains that many print writers and photographers aren’t all that interested in paying attention to the ups and downs of […]
If you’re unfamiliar with QR codes, please take a look at my series on these communication innovations. Sweet pic by fimb
QR codes have the potential to change the ways newspapers relate to consumers and could provide some revenue-generators for print news.
At the same time, U.S. QR code adoption faces obstacles that have some marketers acting […]
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There’s no doubt that QR codes will be big business in the U.S. in no time. Now that you know all about them, and how they can be effective, it’s time to start using them!
Which phones can scan QR codes?
From what I’ve read, a variety of cell phones are already […]
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The function of newspapers will never be obsolete. Reporting and sharing information is the fundamental purpose of newspapers and for that and other purposes, their presence will always be necessary. The news must be disseminated for the protection of rights and justice. In this post, I am strictly referring to newspapers’ obsolescence in […]
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