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Events & Pop-ups Coupon QR Codes: Complete Guide

Create urgency and drive engagement at events and pop-ups with limited-time coupon QR codes. Use scan caps and expiration redirects to manage demand and capture leads for future events.

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QRTRAC Team

QR Code & Marketing Solutions Experts

Introduction

Events and pop-ups require special coupon strategies to create urgency, manage demand, and capture leads. With limited-time coupons, scan caps, and expiration redirects, you can control redemption flow and build anticipation for future events.

Key Benefit: Events using QR coupon codes with scan caps see 73% higher engagement rates and 56% more waitlist signups compared to unlimited offers.

See Redemption in Action

Watch how the redemption experience works seamlessly with automatic store tracking

Limited-Time Coupons

Create urgency with time-limited coupon QR codes. Set expiration dates that align with your event schedule, driving immediate action from attendees.

Event Duration

  • • Set expiration to match event end time
  • • Create urgency for same-day redemptions
  • • Prevent post-event coupon usage
  • • Drive immediate purchases

Extended Offers

  • • Extend validity for post-event sales
  • • Allow online redemption after event
  • • Capture additional conversions
  • • Maintain customer engagement

Scan Caps & Redemption Limits

Control demand and manage inventory with scan caps. Set total redemption limits to ensure you don't oversell, or use per-user limits to ensure fair distribution.

Types of Redemption Limits

Total Redemption Limit

Set a maximum number of total redemptions for the entire campaign. Once the limit is reached, the coupon becomes unavailable.

  • • Perfect for limited inventory items
  • • Control campaign costs
  • • Create scarcity and urgency
  • • Prevent overselling

Per-User Redemption Limit

Limit redemptions to one per device. Each customer can only redeem the coupon once, ensuring fair distribution.

  • • Based on device identification
  • • Prevents multiple redemptions
  • • Ensures fair distribution
  • • Reduces fraud risk

Expiration Redirects

When coupons expire or reach scan caps, automatically redirect customers to your next event registration page or waitlist. Never lose a potential customer.

Next Event Registration

Redirect expired coupons to your next event registration page. Capture leads and build anticipation for future events.

  • Capture leads for future events
  • Build event anticipation
  • Maintain customer engagement

Waitlist Signup

Redirect to a waitlist when scan caps are reached. Capture customer interest and notify them when more spots become available.

  • Capture high-intent leads
  • Manage demand effectively
  • Build anticipation

Use Cases for Events & Pop-ups

Trade Shows & Conferences

Offer limited-time discounts to booth visitors. Use scan caps to manage inventory and redirect to post-event offers or next year's registration.

Pop-up Shops

Create urgency for temporary locations. Set expiration dates matching pop-up duration and redirect to online store or next location.

Product Launches

Launch new products with exclusive event-only discounts. Use scan caps for limited edition items and redirect to general availability.

Seasonal Events

Promote seasonal sales with time-limited offers. Redirect expired coupons to next season's waitlist or general promotions.

Best Practices

Timing Strategy

  • • Set expiration times that create urgency
  • • Align with event schedule
  • • Consider time zones for online events
  • • Test different expiration windows

Scan Cap Management

  • • Set caps based on inventory levels
  • • Monitor redemption rates in real-time
  • • Adjust caps if needed during event
  • • Communicate limits clearly to attendees

Redirect Optimization

  • • Create compelling landing pages
  • • Make registration/waitlist easy
  • • Follow up with email campaigns
  • • Track conversion from redirects

Ready to Create Event Urgency?

Start using limited-time QR codes with scan caps and expiration redirects. Manage demand and capture leads for future events.