eBay uses augmented reality to help you pick packaging

eBay uses augmented reality to help you pick packaging

It can be a pain to sell your gear on eBay for many reasons, not the least of which is packaging. How do you know a box will be large enough without having it on hand? eBay can help: it just launched a previously teased, ARCore-based augmented reality feature for Android that helps you choose […]

Goulburn Valley Turns its Product into a Destination with GPS Labelling and Tour Platform

Goulburn Valley Turns its Product into a Destination with GPS Labelling and Tour Platform

The origins of our food are a heated and ongoing debate in Australia. Consumers want to know the truth about what they’re buying. New government mandated labels are attempting to make it clearer, but, in a push for full transparency, Goulburn Valley Fruit has completely redesigned its packaging and turned the brand into a destination. […]

Chilean Winery Deploys Thinfilm’s NFC Mobile Marketing Solution in Asian Export Markets

Chilean Winery Deploys Thinfilm’s NFC Mobile Marketing Solution in Asian Export Markets

Thin Film Electronics ASA  a global leader in NFC (near field communication) mobile marketing and smart packaging solutions, today announced a new customer in the wine and spirits industry. PengWine, a premium producer of 5-star Chilean wines, will leverage Thinfilm’s NFC solutions to educate and engage consumers through gamification. PengWine is planning multiple commercial deployments […]

Jameson Unveils Limited Edition NFC-Enabled ‘Connected Bottles’

Jameson Unveils Limited Edition NFC-Enabled ‘Connected Bottles’

To celebrate and activate the launch of their new limited edition bottle range, Jameson Whiskey has launched its first collection incorporating Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. Created in partnership with Dublin based artist, Steve McCarthy and Pearlfisher London, the bottle’s added connectivity offers users the chance to experience the rich history of Jameson. The IoT enabled […]

Malibu Brings the IoT to FMCG as it Turns Bottles into Digital Touchpoints

Malibu Brings the IoT to FMCG as it Turns Bottles into Digital Touchpoints

Malibu is looking to capitalise on consumers’ “contactless payment behaviour” by turning 40,000 of its bottles into media platforms, offering consumers access to exclusive content simply by tapping their smartphone on the bottle. Malibu is using the same technology used for contactless payments to create 40,000 ‘connected’ bottles, allowing users with Android phones and the […]

Pushing the boundaries of the mobile web – AKQA’s “La French Touch”

Pushing the boundaries of the mobile web – AKQA’s “La French Touch”

INSIGHT For their 300th anniversary, Martell wanted to unveil a new La French Touch limited edition that showcases L’Art de Vivre in a contemporary way. IDEA AKQA were tasked to bring people on an unexpected journey by creating unique packaging that transforms into an interactive 360° mobile experience. The user guides the Martell Swift by […]