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Electronic Love for Stickybits

bloggybloggybloggy — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:46:00 -0400

Check out this album cover that Dutch visual artist Baschz recently designed for hip-hop group La Melodia. He tucked a stickybit in amidst the wild colors and chaotic cool!

The album, Electronic Love, was produced entirely on synthesizers so Baschz wanted to bring out the the tech theme on the cover. Fans can scan the code for a video of the duo saying hi and showing them around the record pressing factory. Very cool.

To see a video Baschz about the project, click here. And to see more of his work, stop by his site.

Stickybits in the Wild.

bloggybloggybloggy — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:23:00 -0400

Across the Atlantic, Shropshire Wildlife Trust is using stickybits to create an awesome experience for those exploring the English Hillside. The organization, an environmental charity dedicated to protecting wildlife, is leaving a breadcrumb trail of stickybits for wanderers to scan and learn more about the nature and history of the landscape around them.

They are encouraging those out walking through The Stiperstones to attach pictures of the area. The wall for the code is going to be incredible—images of a beautiful landscape during different times of the year. It’ll also double as sort of a Stiperstones guestbook, showing who has roamed those hills.

We’re really pumped to see what people post — and to have Stickybits hanging out in such a cool area! Find out more about the project here, and check out the signage they’ll be posting below:

Enter to Win an iPad at SXSWi!

bloggybloggybloggy — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:16:41 -0500

Anyone headed to SXSWi? Scratch that. Everyone headed to SXSWi?

We thought so. Well along with sunshine and breakfast tacos, even more awesomeness awaits. PepsicoJobs is running a great promo during the conference. To celebrate the launch of their new set of job search apps, they’re giving away an iPad!

Just look for the PepsicoJobs team. They’ll be out and about wearing t-shirts with barcodes printed on them. Scan the tee to enter, and a random winner will be selected on 3/16/11.

You can check out their new apps here. And you see how perfect the weather in ATX will be here. Have fun y’all!

Scan for the chance to win an Alexander Ovechkin-signed jersey!

bloggybloggybloggy — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:16:00 -0500

The Washington Capitals are running an awesome promotion on Stickybits this month. They’re offering an iconic #8 jersey signed by the one and only, Alex Ovechkin. Fans, we’ve seen your spirit decorate the Caps’ Facebook Wall. This is your chance to win the ultimate game gear.

Just scan the QR code on the Washington Capitals Facebook page to enter. A random winner will be selected on March 31, right in time for Playoffs. (And fingers crossed, the Stanley Cup!)

You can find the code, and all things Caps, at http://www.facebook.com/WashingtonCapitals.

We Call It, Scanvenger Hunt!

bloggybloggybloggy — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:51:06 -0500

Sounds fun, doesn’t it? One of our users, Janna, thought so.

She recently wrote in to tell us about a Stickybits scavenger hunt she created for her boyfriend. She had him scan a box of cereal to find the first hint: a picture of the next item to find and scan for more clues. The BF scanned his way from sunblock to cough drops, and finally to the freezer, where he found a surprise tub of his favorite ice cream!

We love to see people use Stickybits in fun ways, whether it be worldwide social media experiments or little scavenger hunts like this one. Janna’s idea to use images for the clues is a cool twist, and definitely one that gets us thinking. Imagine attaching codes to places in a city with picture clues of other local Landmarks? Could be fun.

Where will your next Scanvenger Hunt take you?

Experimenting With Stickybits.

billychasen — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:26:22 -0500

The #Coolthingspeopledowithstickybits list is coming along nicely! Today’s addition is a project called “Random Thoughts & Observations,” a brainchild of Creative Director Heather Grimstead from DC.

Heather is sending 1000 cards with barcodes (shown above) around the world as a social media experiment. The cards ask people to scan the code and add a comment, post a photo, or say “hi” to the world. The team working on the project intends to leave the cards in all sorts of places; everywhere from nightclubs to subway stations. To read more about the project, click here.

We really like the idea of a sort of global inner monologue happening on these barcodes. With so many out there, tons of people will have the chance to scan and leave their random thoughts.

Very cool Heather!

Stickybits Releases Version 2 of the Android App

billychasen — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:58:00 -0500

We are excited to announce that Version 2 of the Android app is live! With V2, Droid users can now join challenges, score cool stuff, and earn points just by scanning. We’ve run some exciting promotions with Fiji water and Ben and Jerry’s, and now Droid users can get in on the action too!

Some cool new features:

Promos and deals attached to barcodes

Earn points and level up to access the best rewards

Tag posts as tips, reviews or even wtf

New design (ooh la la)

To download the app, just search the Android Marketplace. Now, off you go—time to explore and score!

HeArtwork uses stickybits to create "art with a memory."

billychasen — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:06:37 -0500

“An artist and a nerd” from Salt Lake City have created a project that plays with the interaction between technology and art. The artist, Jaynel, paints brightly colored hearts in all different sizes, and then adds a QR code to the back—prompting people to scan it with stickybits to add their story and see where the heart has been.

The idea of art with a memory is an interesting one. (Just imagine if there were a QR code on the back of the Mona Lisa!) We are really excited to be a part of this.

HeArtwork hopes to share this project with the world, and are working to raise backers on Kickstarter to help them do so. Visit here to watch a video of the artist at work, and to support the project.

Good luck guys!

PETA campaign sees 13,000 scans and counting.

bloggybloggybloggy — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:02:00 -0500

Working with McCann-Erickson Singapore, PETA has used stickybits to take their recent ad campaign beyond print and turn it into an interactive experience for anyone who scans.

The response to this innovative idea has been huge: thousands of scans in over 100 different locations in Singapore, along with a buzz of blogging activity.

Like the one shown above, each ad appears to promote designer deals. Yet when someone scans the barcodes, instead of finding a discount, they see a video exposing the animal cruelty involved in producing the items. The final frame leaves viewers with the message: “Know the real price. Shop responsibly.”

You can view the videos here and here. (Keep in mind they are fairly intense.)

We are thrilled to see brands use stickybits in creative ways. And according to 13,000+ scans, it looks like consumers are too.

Project 365 meets stickybits.

bloggybloggybloggy — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:03:12 -0500

Do you remember what you did on July 16th? No idea? Me neither.

The folks at Material Mashup have created a journal that combines stickybits and project 365, so you can document your days with digital goodies. They describe the journal as a “mashup of your old-school diary and your digital camera.” On each day there is a barcode to which you can attach photos, text, or video using stickybits.

Each journal also has a “community” barcode on the first page, turning the project social. You can scan the code to see who else is working on the project. Check out the Material Mashup site here to learn more or to purchase a journal.

Scan code for a free Israel Kamakawiwo'ole download!

bloggybloggybloggy — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:10:00 -0500

Beloved Hawaiian artist Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s greatest hits were released earlier this week. To celebrate, Spotify is offering a free song download from the album. And guess what, they’re doing it with a stickybits barcode! You can scan the code here to download the song, “White Sandy Beach of Hawai’i.” We’ll be listening to this dreamily as the snow comes down in NY.

Awesome idea, Spotify. Keep ‘em comin.

Brisk Makes Art Social.

bloggybloggybloggy — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:55:00 -0500

Cool hun?

Brisk Ice Tea has commissioned artists to create huge, brightly colored wall murals in a couple of spots in both NYC and LA. Each mural is an interpretation of the new risk can and smack dab in the lower right corner is a stickybit barcode, enabling you to post your interpretation too.

These murals do more than color NYC and LA in bright greens and purples (though that is pretty awesome in and of itself). They turn a wall into social art. Every post or comment or picture uploaded to that stickybit becomes a part of the mural.

Check out the time-lapse video of the painting of the mural pictured above. The murals are located at: 7000 Melrose and 1634 W. Sunset Boulevard in LA, and Bedford and 7th and 54 E. 125th street in NY . Stop by, attach a picture, attach whatever first pops into your mind.

World Travelling Snail Mail.

bloggybloggybloggy — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:59:00 -0500

We recently received a very cool piece of mail from our friends at QR Arts. It’s a stickybit printed on a postcard, with these directions: scan code, take a picture of where you are, mail EAST to a friend. We can’t tell if we’re more excited to see the pictures or to witness the six degrees of stickybits…either way, we’re excited.

They’ve sent out 25 of these postcards to travel the world. You can read about the project, and request a postcard, here. At the end of the project QR Arts will post the pictures and show where the stickybits travelled.

Our’s will be heading across the Atlantic soon! Who wants it?

Be Warned: We Are Contagious.

bloggybloggybloggy — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:23:00 -0500

The Most Contagious List of 2010 is out, and guess who’s on it? Yup. We made the cut.

Contagious is a magazine/website/trend spotter that highlights game-changing ideas and technologies. They’ve deemed 2010 an “officially manic year,” and they feature the outpour of activity in categories like viral, tv, movements, real time and tech.

You can view the list here. We’re in the tech section (number 11), placed next to some very good company, and honored to be there.

Thanks, Contagious!

You could win an Elmer's prize pack filled with crafting supplies!

bloggybloggybloggy — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:36:00 -0500

It’s time to get creative with Elmer’s and stickybits. Elmer’s is running a promotion on stickybits that gives you the chance to win an awesome prize pack filled with crafting supplies, coupons, and a project recipe.

So, while the paint is drying or the glue gun’s heating up, snap a picture or video of that DIY masterpiece you’re working on and attach it to an Elmer’s barcode.

We’ll randomly draw 24 winners during the month of December, setting up those lucky crafters with supplies for the new year!

For details on the promotion, visit http://canyoutopthis.net/stickybits-sweepstakes/?sms_ss=tumblr&at_xt=4d07934ecbb6bea4,0 for more info on the promotion.

Scan Glutino Pretzels and you could win a year's worth of Glutino Products!

slbedard — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:32:00 -0500

Have you tried Glutino Pretzel Twists? We have, and they are delicious. Just as delicious is the promotion that Glutino is offering on stickybits.

Scan Glutino Pretzels, and post a photo on the wall of your favorite and most creative way of eating our Glutino Pretzel Twists. Are they dunked in peanut butter? Spread with hummus? Drizzled in chocolate? The possibilities are endless!

A grand prize winner will get a year’s supply of Glutino products. Other prizes will also be awarded to runners up.

You can read more on the Glutino site:

http://www.glutino.com/news-events/events-trade-shows/introducing-glutinos-pretzel-possibilities-contest-2/

Now arriving: Stickybits at the London Gatwick Airport

slbedard — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:53:00 -0400

The London Gatwick Airport installed giant stickybits this morning, officially one-upping our friends at Blue Fountain Media who formerly held the title for creators of the world’s largest stickybit.

Gatwick, the busiest single runway airport in the world, is undergoing a £1 billion renovation. Stickybits are being placed around the airport as part of the Gatwick Discovery Tour which will inform passengers about renovations currently underway.

Trying scanning the code in the photo below, which will reveal a time lapsed video of airport construction.

The first codes were installed in the North Terminal of Gatwick Airport this morning, more codes will continue to be installed in other areas of the airport to keep passengers informed as renovations progress.

We love this smart, innovative use of stickybits. Bravo to our friends in the UK.

Read more about the Gatwick Airport and stickybits here and here.

Check out the full flickr set here.

Stickybits at the Zoo

slbedard — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:50:01 -0400

The San Diego Zoo is using Stickybits to help people share stories of their encounters with snakes, lizards, and tortoises at the Reptilemania event.

Mobile Sharing Stations

Scan the special codes at our mobile sharing stations using your mobile phone and share your pictures, videos, audio files, questions, and comments with your fellow reptile maniacs at the Zoo.

Can’t make it to the Zoo? Scan this code using the free stickybits app on your mobile phone or go to our Stickybits Web page to see what others are sharing and join in.

stickybits in your pantry

billychasen — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:09:00 -0400

food52 has attached a ton of their amazing recipes to various products out there.

We’ve recently come up with a new way for you to access food52 recipes while you’re at the grocery store, or even while you’re wandering around your kitchen looking for something to cook. Using the StickyBits application, we, along with a few intrepid volunteers, have linked hundreds of our community’s recipes to the bar codes on ingredients all over the country.

Read more about it on their blog and get scanning. Yummy!

The World's Biggest Stickybits Barcode

billychasen — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:47:00 -0400

We can confirm that this is in fact the biggest stickybits barcode we’ve seen.

Great job Blue Fountain Media!

Here’s a link to them setting it up