How it Works

A proximity broadcast station is set up in a location that is frequented by the target audience – a shopping mall, museum, bus stop, concert hall, etc. If an enabled device is in discoverable mode (which should be  prompted by “call-to-action” signage) and comes within range, the Proximity Unit will ping the device and provide an opportunity for the user to accept or decline relevant content. This content can include text, still images, videos, audio files and more. If the user accepts, the Proximity Unit transfers the content to the device.

Proximity Marketing is being embraced by all kinds of organizations, including transportation services, sports arenas, financial institutions, malls and retail stores.  Because the content is only limited to what can be stored on a file, virtually anything is possible, from free ringtones and travel updates to sales promotions and event information.

The advantages of Proximity Marketing include free transmission for both the sending and receiving parties; the ability to send rich content such as video, music and even Java applications; the ability to target an audience very locally; as well as the relative novelty of the application.