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Finally measuring print ROI with augmented reality

The oldest complaint about print marketing is that you can’t measure it. You print 10,000 flyers, hand them out, and hope. AR closes that gap.

From guesswork to a dashboard

When a printed item carries an AR trigger, every interaction becomes a data point:

  • Scans — how many people activated the experience
  • Views & dwell — what they watched and for how long
  • Shares — how far the content travelled beyond the print run
  • Conversions — taps through to tickets, products, or sign-ups

Reach beyond 1:1

Traditional print reaches fewer people than copies distributed. AR campaigns routinely hit 2:1 reach or higher through social sharing — turning every item into a brand ambassador you can count.

Make it accountable

With real numbers, print stops being a cost line you defend and becomes a channel you optimise.