Source: Snipp Interactive, Inc.

Taco Bell, ESPN and Snipp Deliver A Mobile Knockout

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 21, 2013) - For the second year in a row, Snipp Interactive Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SPN) powered ESPN and Taco Bell's mobile QR code campaign for the Bowl Championship Series college football games. The campaign, which recently concluded, generated over 225,000 scans since its launch on December 20th, a record performance for a non-sweepstakes based campaign.

Taco Bell placed QR codes on variety 12 pack taco boxes and accompanying soda cups. Hungry football fans were directed to scan QR codes prominently placed on the packaging to watch exclusive mobile videos of ESPN college football analyst Mark May previewing upcoming games.

Last year, a similar campaign offered consumers an option between texting a keyword to a shortcode and scanning a QR code. This year's campaign, however, was QR code only.

Snipp CEO and co-founder, Atul Sabharwal noted, "This campaign should serve as a testament to the value and staying power of QR codes - and should serve as a case study for marketers looking to effectively leverage mobile marketing. There was a clear call to action on the packaging, a strong connection between the target audience and the content being provided and great execution on all aspects of the campaign including a mobile optimized site for watching the videos."

About Snipp Interactive Inc.

Snipp Interactive Inc. (www.snipp.com) builds mobile solutions for brands to engage and interact with their customers. Snipp provides print publishers, advertising agencies and corporate/consumer brands, including Fortune 500 companies, with three main solution sets:

  • Response: Mobile activations that make offline campaigns more interactive.
  • Infrastructure: Tools to create scalable mobile destinations and experiences.
  • Validation: Mobile workflows to validate purchases and other customer actions.

Snipp generates revenue by designing, constructing, implementing and managing these mobile solutions for its customers. Snipp is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with international operations in Canada, Mexico and India.

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Contact Information:

Snipp Interactive Inc.
Anthony Durkacz
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