TONE
Advertising ServicesNevada, United States11-50 Employees
TONEprotocol operates in the advertising services sector, focusing on mobile marketing through patented audio QR-code technology. Its approach embeds inaudible tones into audio content, enabling mobile devices to trigger on-screen graphics and deliver targeted marketing collateral as the audio plays, with real-time interaction and analytics to track engagement across channels. The company positions its solution as a way for brands to reach mobile users any time they engage with their content, not solely when customers are physically present at a store or venue. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, the firm appears to serve clients seeking seamless integration with existing apps, without requiring additional hardware or infrastructure, and emphasizes data-driven insights from its analytics capabilities. A recent development noted in industry news mentions a partnership to develop a small, discreet GPS device, indicating ongoing expansion into new application areas beyond its core tone-based advertising. The business operates with a modest to mid-sized team and positions itself within the broader advertising technology landscape alongside other firms exploring audio-driven engagement and context-aware advertising.