GS1 US EXECUTIVE PARTNER

The scan is just the beginning.

What happens next matters.

Authentic Labs helps brands turn every GS1 Digital Link scan into a meaningful consumer moment — building trust, loyalty, and engagement that lasts well beyond the package.

Every day, consumers scan a QR code on a product and land somewhere forgettable.

What ignites our drive to
move forward?

Brands that treat the Digital Link destination as a strategic asset — not an afterthought — are the ones that build durable relationships and earn real loyalty.

Real has all the tools to deliver your product information.
Real has all the tools to deliver your product information.
Add helpful product information
Add helpful product information
Add helpful product information.
Add images and videos to your content
Add images and videos to your content
Add images and videos to your content.
Create calls-to-action
Create calls-to-action.
Create calls-to-action
The Real Platform

Built by a brand, for brands

Authentic Labs didn't start as a software company. We started as Relevant Play, a toy brand that has been placing Digital Link codes on packaging for years — and building tools to make the most of every scan.

The Real Platform grew directly out of what we needed as marketers: a way to create engaging post-scan experiences, gather meaningful customer feedback, and do it all without compromising our customers' privacy.

We built it for ourselves first. Now we're making it available to brands who want the same advantage.

Privacy by Design

The Real Platform is built from the ground up with consumer privacy in mind. Collect first-party engagement data and feedback without exposing your customers' PII — fully compatible with CCPA and GDPR requirements.

YOUR CUSTOMERS TRUST YOUR BRAND. WE HELP YOU KEEP IT THAT WAY.

Two ways to work with us

Full Service

We handle everything

Content strategy, design, copywriting, and production — all delivered by our team. Built for brands who want premium Digital Link experiences without adding headcount.

  • Dedicated content strategist

  • Brand-aligned design & copy

  • Ongoing optimization & reporting

  • GS1 compliance, handled for you

DIY on Real

Your team, our platform

Real gives marketers serious tools to build, publish, and manage Digital Link destinations — no developers required. Move fast without sacrificing quality.

  • Visual content builder

  • Analytics & engagement tracking

  • Multi-product management at scale

  • GS1 Digital Link resolver included

Sunrise 2027 is closer than it looks

Sunrise 2027 is closer than it looks

The GS1 mandate for 2D barcodes on retail packaging is only months away. When you factor in packaging lead times, internal approvals, platform setup, and content production, the runway is shorter than most brands realize. The time to start is now — and we can help you move quickly.

Sunrise 2027 is closer than it looks

The GS1 mandate for 2D barcodes on retail packaging is only months away. When you factor in packaging lead times, internal approvals, platform setup, and content production, the runway is shorter than most brands realize. The time to start is now — and we can help you move quickly.

What sets us apart

We built the Real platform for our own brand first. Relevant Play, the toy company known for Kinetic Sand and Mad Mattr, has been leveraging our codes on pack for years.

We support variable data codes
Marketer-first tools

Built for brand and content teams. Powerful capabilities that don't require a developer to unlock.

We support variable data codes
Marketer-first tools

Built for brand and content teams. Powerful capabilities that don't require a developer to unlock.

Create meaning experiences
Content specialists

We focus on what consumers actually see — engaging, brand-aligned experiences that earn trust at the moment of scan.

Create meaning experiences
Content specialists

We focus on what consumers actually see — engaging, brand-aligned experiences that earn trust at the moment of scan.

We do not collect personally identifiable information
Privacy by design

First-party feedback and engagement data, collected without compromising your customers' PII.

We do not collect personally identifiable information
Privacy by design

First-party feedback and engagement data, collected without compromising your customers' PII.

Manage content blocks across product experiences
Proven in market

Real was developed and battle-tested by our own consumer brand, Relevant Play, before becoming a platform.

Manage content blocks across product experiences
Proven in market

Real was developed and battle-tested by our own consumer brand, Relevant Play, before becoming a platform.

Collect last-mile analytics
Sunrise 2027 ready

We'll help you meet the mandate on time — with content and experiences worth scanning, not just a checkbox.

Collect last-mile analytics
Sunrise 2027 ready

We'll help you meet the mandate on time — with content and experiences worth scanning, not just a checkbox.

Create product specific polls and surveys
Flexible engagement model

Start full-service and hand off to your team, or go DIY from day one. Our model fits how you work.

Create product specific polls and surveys
Flexible engagement model

Start full-service and hand off to your team, or go DIY from day one. Our model fits how you work.

Ready to make every scan count?

Talk to our team about Full Service, explore the Real Platform, or just ask a question. The 2027 deadline is sooner than it looks — let's get started.

GS1 US Executive Partner | Digital Link Specialist

Ready to make every scan count?

Talk to our team about Full Service, explore the Real Platform, or just ask a question. The 2027 deadline is sooner than it looks — let's get started.

GS1 US Executive Partner | Digital Link Specialist

Ready to make every scan count?

Talk to our team about Full Service, explore the Real Platform, or just ask a question. The 2027 deadline is sooner than it looks — let's get started.

GS1 US Executive Partner | Digital Link Specialist