Introduction
Badges + business cards: capture both with one app. Use a single, universal workflow to scan any event badge or paper card, enrich contact data in seconds, and sync to your CRM in near real time—online or offline. See the dedicated Badge Scanner and the business-card option within Event Lead Capture.
Why one app for both capture types
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Standardize across every event and every ad‑hoc meeting—no rentals, no CSV delays, no juggling tools.
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Eliminate manual entry; route enriched leads straight to Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, and more with custom mappings.
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Recover more first‑touch data: multiple capture modes mean fewer missed conversations.
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Operate reliably when venue Wi‑Fi is congested; sync automatically when back online.
Two capture modes, one workflow
| What you scan | Event badges | Paper business cards |
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| Capture tool | Universal badge scanner in the Popl app | AI business card scanner in the Popl app |
| Works anywhere | Any badge design at any event; no organizer API required | Any printed card; multilingual OCR |
| Offline first | Yes; stores securely and auto‑syncs later | Yes; stores securely and auto‑syncs later |
| Enrichment | Work email, phone, title, company, LinkedIn, firmographics (industry‑leading match rates up to ~95%) | Same enrichment and validation pipeline |
| CRM speed | Typical scan‑to‑CRM in seconds (often ~15s when online) | Same |
| Best for | Expo floors, session scanning, booth teams | Hallway intros, meetings, dinners, site visits |
Learn more: Badge Scanner and “Business Card Scanner” within Event Lead Capture.
How it works in 3 steps
1) Capture: scan a badge or card, or present your digital business card for two‑way exchange. 2) Enrich: Popl AI appends verified work emails, phones, titles, company data, and LinkedIn in seconds. 3) Sync + act: auto‑route to your CRM with custom field mappings, tags, owners, and instant follow‑ups.
Data quality, speed, and reliability
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Enrichment coverage: up to ~95% successful matches for verified work emails and professional attributes.
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Speed‑to‑lead: typical time from scan to CRM record is measured in seconds (often ~15s when online), enabling same‑day follow‑up.
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Offline mode: capture continues without connectivity; encrypted local storage syncs automatically when back online.
When to use each scanner
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Use the badge scanner when the prospect is wearing an event credential—fastest for on‑floor volume.
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Use the business card scanner for impromptu meetings, VIP dinners, and off‑site visits where badges aren’t present.
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Keep both enabled so reps never miss a lead regardless of context.
Get started
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Start with the universal Badge Scanner to standardize event capture.
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Add the “Business Card Scanner” workflow inside Event Lead Capture so your team is covered everywhere.