Alumbaugh, Joann (author), Schimek, Rosemary (author), Cooper, Hyler (author), Brandt, Erika (author), Rieker, Jana (author), Herman, Matthew (author), Durs, Don (author), Winter, Kristen (author), Melnyk, Darwin (author), and Rattliff, Robert (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2009
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C28778
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 172 Document Number: C29182
Notes:
Via MediaDailyNews. 1 page., Describes tests of SmartCarts which use digital screens attached to shopping carts to display advertising based on the shopper's physical location in the store, past preferences and shopping lists. ShoptoCook also operates a chain of interactive kiosks that allow shoppers to browse meal ideas and recipes, and prin free coupons during their visit.
Report on viral marketing campaigns that use video on the Web. Cites two examples: TractorChasers.com, used by John Deere to stimulate interest in a new line of tractors, and Blimp Chasers, used by Syngenta to create interest in a seed treatment for the cotton market.