Consumers Dig QR Codes, But There's More Learning to Do

About one-third of smartphone users (32 percent) have used a QR code, and 70 percent say they would use one, according to an MGH survey. The company surveyed 415 smartphone users last year. With Ad Age reporting that large companies like Macy’s are building consumer awareness of the bar codes (the retailer launched the Backstage Pass campaign shown above more recently), these numbers may already be climbing. However, there are obstacles to overcome.

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