Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for employing QR code scanning to identify instances of background streaming. In certain embodiments, a method may comprise verifying a content stream is being viewed, including generating a scannable indicator including metadata related to a content stream, displaying the scannable indicator during the content stream, receiving a message indicating that the scannable indicator has been scanned, and continuing to display the content stream based on the message.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for QR attribution for actionable content including in content streams and displays. In certain embodiments, a method may comprise analyzing viewer interaction with displayed content via a content display service, including identifying user content for display that includes an original scannable indicator, re-rendering the user content to produce re-rendered content including a new scannable indicator, receiving an indicator from a user device that the new scannable indicator has been scanned, logging analytics data based on the indicator, and redirecting the user device based on the original scannable indicator.