NFC in Direct Mail: The Pros and Cons

Should you use near field communications in your next campaign?

Near field communications, or NFC, is a buzz word that has gained popularity over the past few years, especially in the retail space. NFC helps to connect the physical and virtual worlds through short-range wireless communication technology. Although this technology has been around since the 1980s, it took the rise of smartphones and mobile payments to launch NFC to today’s status of “the next big thing.” However, roadblocks, such as the late addition of NFC to Apple devices, slowed its adoption in the marketplace. But now that businesses are beginning to embrace the technology, marketers are finding clever ways to use the technology across many platforms, including direct mail.

In this document we’ll explore the pros and cons of using NFC in direct mail to determine if it is right for your next direct mail campaign.