The prevalence of the Internet has allowed advertisers to launch QR code campaigns in an effort to integrate the online world with the real one. Since QR codes provide a quick and convenient way to launch web pages, they have become increasingly prevalent in both print and interactive campaigns. The simple and effective functionality of QR codes has allowed them to efficiently augment any promotion. This list contains campaigns and ads that incorporate QR codes in a fun and effective way.
The smartphone's popularity has presented marketers with the chance to incorporate multimedia elements into their 2D print ads. Using QR codes, advertisers have brought print visuals to life. Promotions like speaking smartphone ads use video elements to grab the attention of readers. Other campaigns like scannable product deliveries and virtual pop-up shops leverage smartphones to let consumers instantly buy products upon seeing an ad.
30 QR Code Campaigns
From Scannable Subway Libraries to Invitation-Carrying Bananas:
Alexander Lam — Aug 8, 2013 — Marketing
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Interactive Retail Maps
Ralph Lauren's Window Display is an Interactive Shopping Experience
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QR Code Flag Ads
The CI Central de Intercambio Campaign Promotes Informed Travel
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Bare Naked QR Codes
The Zappos More Than Shoes Ads Ask Viewers to Dress Models
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Honest Augmented Reality Tags
Absolut Truths Take You to Another World
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Archaic Fresh Food Campaigns
Bosch Puts Fake Prehistoric Meat in Supermarket as a Stunt
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Fashion Buying Technology
Ralph Lauren's QR Codes and Interactive Windows
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Scannable Subway Libraries
The Physical Digital Library in Bucharest Subway Lets Passengers Read
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Scannable Window Shopping
John Lewis Virtual Shop Lets People Conveniently Click and Collect
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Clever Brand Melding Ads
The Seat QR Code Ads Personify the BlackBerry Barcode
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Personalized QR Code Stickers
The Heineken 'U-Code' Sends Customized Messages
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Couples-Only Discount Codes
The Scandinavian Airlines 'Couple Up to Buckle Up' Promo
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Augmented Sausage Packaging
Bemis' Transforms Branding with Interactive Package Systems
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IQ-Screening Campaigns
A QR Code Test by Agency YehoshuaTBWA Screens for Smart Students
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Self Esteem-Boosting Bags
This QR Campaign Raises Your Self-Esteem
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Scannable Product Deliveries
Walmart and P&G's PGMobile Trucks Offer Convenience & Accessibility
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Interactive Auto Ads
Ford's Interactive Print Ad Reveals the Explorer's Best Features
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Social Media-Incorporated Cups
The Budweiser Buddy Cup Sends a Friend Request with Every Cheers
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Fresh Fruit QR Codes
Taco Bell Uses Lemons and Avocados to Create Giant Code
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Virtual Pop-Up Shops
Christmas Shopping Made Easy with Wal-Mart’s Virtual Pop-Up Shops
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Print Magazine of QR Codes
Tada Gets
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Speaking Smartphone Ads
Reporters Without Borders Creates Print Ads That Actually Speak to You
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Candy Packaging Games
Cadbury 'Quaksmack' is a Deliciously Fun Augmented Reality Game
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Jet-Setting Subway Stunts
The Fastweb Fastline Campaign Brought Italians to Tokyo in Seconds
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Invitation-Carrying Bananas
The 'Banana Ambassador' Campaign Invites Tourists to Visit Ecuador
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Scannable Rooftop Marketing
Phillips & Company Blue Marble Takes Advantage of Google Maps
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Animated Obituary Ads
The 'Interactive Obituary' Brings Newspaper Postings to Life
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Scannable Pick-up Lines
The QR Code Beer Bottles Help Singles in Singapore
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Video Postage Stamps
The Australia Post's Unique Postage Stamp Lets You Send a Video
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Interactive Beer Campaigns
The Message in a Bottle Campaign Allows You to Attach Videos to Bottles
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Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Cheeky Adult Wipe Campaigns
goodwipes Launched a OOH Campaign at the 2025 NYC Marathon
Sensory Outdoor Posters
Billie Introduced its Scratch-and-Sniff OOH Campaign
Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Conversational Product Packaging
Digital Link's Cleo Assistant Lets Consumers Speak to Products
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Branded QR-Powered Retro Games
Orca Scan Debuts OrcaCam — an Interactive & Educational Experience
Assistive Alcohol Packaging
Strongbow Integrates Assistive Technology Directly onto Its Packaging
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Live-Printed Billboards
HP Showed Off the Power of Its Smart Tank Printers One A4 Sheet at a Time
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
NFC-Powered Gift Tags
Bardstown Bourbon Company Enhances Presents with Premium NFC Stickers
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
AR Documentary Series
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Links Content with QR Codes
Interactive AR Avocado Scans
Chipotle Launches its 'AvoLotto Lens' on Snapchat
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Real-Food Entrée Giveaways
The Chipotle Realest 30 Will Share a Text-to-Claim Code on Game Day
Gen-Z-Targeted Language Platform Campaigns
Duolingo Introduces its Character-Driven 'Duolingo Ads'
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Cheeky Bar-Focused Campaigns
Heineken Advocates for Financial Support for Bars with Starring Bars
Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards
Pizza Pizza Creates a Truck-Side Billboard Inspired by the LRT
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
QR-Enabled Smart Ovens
Tovala is Revolutionizing Dinnertime with its QR-Based Smart Oven Model
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Dynamic QR Management
QR Code Developer Creates, Customizes, and Tracks Dynamic QR Codes
AR Message Pens
The Favor AR Pen Lets You Draw in Air and Print Interactive Photo Cards
Personalized AI Billboards
Mercado Libre's Custom Billboards Analyze Their Surroundings and Adapt
Gamified Scent Marketing Experiences
Axe's Grab The Sweet Turned a Bus Stop into a Claw Machine
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Retail Receipt Kiosks
OnQ And Epson Streamline In-Store Fulfillment Workflows
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Youthful Convenience Store Campaigns
7-Eleven is Running the Roll-Up & Refuel™ Initiative
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Closed-Loop Retail Media Networks
Sam’s Club connects ads directly to measurable sales outcomes
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Pizza-Branded Reading-Encouraging Apps
Pizza Hut Has Introduced Its First-Ever BOOK IT App
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Interactive Scented Billboard Ads
LOLA MullenLowe Presents a Scented Lynx/Axe Campaign
Nanoscale QR Code Etchings
TU Wien and Cerabyte Introduced a Microscopic QR Code
Video Business Cards
Vidcard Helps to Make Connections and Leave a Lasting Impression
Gamer-Focused QSR Devices
McDonald’s Türkiye's ‘Archie' is Part of the Pro Gamer Menu
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Playfully Branded Crosswalks
OREO Turned Marked Areas Outside Some Kroger Stores into OREO Walks
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Health Engagement Disparity Campaigns
Function Health and SubwayTakes Partner on a Campaign
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups
Duomart Introduces a Themed Convenience Experience in Tokyo
Spontaneity-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Wyndham Debuts 'Where There's a Wyndham, There's a Way'
QR Music Cards
QRSong! Converts Spotify Playlists Into Shareable QR Music Cards
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Custom QR Code Generators
Styled QR Code Creator Builds Branded Visual QR Codes With Colors
Cut-Out Easter Treat Disguises
Cadbury Created Print Ads That Hide Easter Eggs as Everyday Items
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
No-Code Barcode Apps
Orca Scan Lets Users Build Custom Barcode Systems Without Code
Beach-Themed Beer Promotions
This Corona Promotion Marks the Brand's 100th Anniversary
Audio Experience-Integrated Beverage Packaging
TapTunes, Inc. Has Introduced Virtual Wax
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Road Safety-Focused QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Türkiye Launched a Campaign Called Drink & Drive
Paper Food Packaging Campaigns
This Koehler Paper Campaign Showcases the Market Shift
Presence-Boosting Bar Campaigns
'She's Got a Tab' Revives the SVEDKA Robot & Real-Life Connection
Subway Cabin Makeovers
British Airways NYC Subway Turns Commute into an In-Flight Experience
Musically Paired Chocolates
Cocoa Legato's Chocolate Bars Use QR Codes to Link to Songs
Value-Driven QSR Campaigns
Domino's 'Who Likes Pizza?' Visualizes Pizza's Worth
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Accessible Design Campaigns
Canva's Really, Really Good Design Transformed a Sandwich Business
Shelf-Less Retail Stores
Goody Goody Liquor Uses Robots and QR Codes to Replace Shelving
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Next-Gen Hybrid Instant Cameras
The instax mini LiPlay+ Integrates Sound into Photos via QR Codes
Contextual Map Advertising Features
Apple Introduced Ads In Maps Through Apple Business
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Festival Season Refreshment Campaigns
The Capri-Sun Festival Feeling Campaign is Running in the UK
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Shopping-Friendly Ad Formats
Equativ Shoppable Ads Allow Consumers to Seamlessly Make Purchases
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Girded Billboard Posters
Irn-Bru And Lucky Generals Introduced Girders Posters
Cheeky Wrap-Focused Campaigns
Jimmy John's Introduced the Wrap Exchange
Predictive Mobile Advertising Features
T-Mobile Advertising Solutions Unveiled Contextual AI Ads
Second-Screen Vehicle Sweepstakes
Kia Squares Engaged Sports Fans During the Big Game
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Chat-Based Payment Features
WhatsApp Enables Mobile Recharges Directly Within Messaging Chats
Gamified Travel Companions
Make Travel an Adventure With the CountryQuest Gamified Travel App
Swapped Phone Campaigns
KitKat Phone Break Depicts Devices Traded for Chocolate Wafer Bars
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Interactive Packaging Content
SmartLinks Debuts a Self-Serve Platform for Product Packaging
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
Code Generation Tools
Symbolify Creates QR Codes Barcodes And Stylish Fonts In One Tool
Sun-Drenched Furniture Installations
Corona Cero's Sun Tags Help Urban Workers Reenergize Outdoors
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Ad Creation Platforms
Magritte Helps Marketers Discover, Design, and Launch Ads Quickly
Customizable Marketing Postcards
Smartpress' Sticker & Magnet Postcards Fight Digital Fatigue
First-Of-Its-Kind Digital Coupons Programs
Inmar Intelligence Partners with bp and Axonet
Interactive Prank Tools
Scratch & Reveal Sends Custom Surprises and Jump Scares to Friends
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Texting Coffee Campaigns
The Costa Coffee Hypeline Connects with Gen Z
Hot Dog Subway Campaigns
Nathan’s Famous Launches “Follow the (F)rank Line” Subway Campaign
Personalized Greeting Card Kiosks
Expressions Launches the Expressions Gift Card Kiosk
Dynamic Scannable Product Codes
The Fazer Remix 30th Anniversary Candy Bag Includes a GS1 2D Code
Digital Contact Platforms
Reach Cards Provides Subscription-Based Digital Business Cards
Real-Time Cargo Tracking
U Mobile and Qualcomm Enable Continuous Shipment Monitoring with 5G
User-Friendly Event Sharing
Calendarco Simplifies Event Creation and Sharing with QR Codes
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
QR Code Tools
Quick Codes Creates And Organizes QR Codes For Links And Social Media
Recycling-Focused Travel Campaigns
Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments Partnered for a Promotion
Digital Queue Management
JoinTheQueue Simplifies QR-Based Queueing To Improve Retail Flow
File Sharing Tools
PDF To Link Converts PDFs Into Shareable Links And QR Codes
Canadian Product Scanners
Maple Scan Helps Consumers Identify And Support Canadian-Owned Products
QR Menu Solutions
Dishtup Enhances Dining with a Digital Menu & QR Code Technology
Barcode Scanning Tools
BarCode Reader Enables Quick Scanning, Storage, And Sharing Of Codes
QR Code Managers
QR Shorty Enables Custom QR Code Creation, Tracking, and Analytics
Digital Gift Creators
Gifts QR Lets You Share Personalized Love Pages via QR Codes
Custom QR Generators
QR Styler Lets Users Create Beautiful, Customized QR Codes Easily
Event Photo Solutions
JoyCapture Brings Disposable Camera Fun to Digital Event Guests
Accessible Customer Service Ads
Currys' 'Sigh of Relief' Campaign is Humorous and Inclusive
QR Code Scanners
QR Friend Offers Fast, Safe Scanning with History and Link Safety
Hybrid Mail Services
Better Letter Card Co Sends Photos and Videos as Real Postcards
Barcode Verification Tools
Maple Scan Instantly Identifies Canadian Products via Barcode
Ad Creation Tools
Create.ad Generates Social Media Ads Directly From Product Links
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
QR Code Scanners
Scan QR Code Pro Instantly Reads QR Codes From Images Or Camera
Digital Postcard Platforms
Yup Lets You Create And Send Personalized Digital Postcards In Seconds
Public Accessibility Initiatives
The City of York Council Launches for Your Convenience
Multi-Level Cancer Awareness Ads
The United Breast Cancer Foundation is at Times Square