Location Weekly: Recent Episodes

THE LBMA - Location Based Marketing Association

Weekly podcast on the latest news in the world of location-based marketing by THE LBMA.

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This week's #LocationWeekly episode features Life360 seeking to raise $155M in IPO, Heineken deploying a scavenger hunt campaign in Toronto for UEFA, SOCi launching Genius Search powered by generative AI & Indian OOH association launching RoadStar attribution tool developed by ReluAI. Make sure to listen in!

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Live from @NRFAPAC event in Singapore. Featuring a discussion about our local observations and thoughts on the market

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A new #LocationWeekly episode is out featuring stories from Schindler deploying projection ads on elevator doors with Doorshow, GeoQpons now reaching over 4M active users in the US, Retailigence's adPOP Engine bringing location data on 12M products & TikTok account Globetrots combining Google Earth & Text-to-Speech. Make sure to tune in!

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This week's #locationweekly episode features Ericsson expanding indoor positioning with 5G enhancements, Google & Singapore Tourism Board adding LB AR to map experiences, Microsoft Places using AI to find the best time for your next office work day & Zitcha & Venvee teaming up on instore media network measurement. Make sure to tune in!

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This week's #LocationWeekly episode features OpenBet launching “locator” tool in North America, FTC settling with InMarket & fines mobile operators, Adidas turning DOOH totems into running checkpoints in Stockholm + Ivee and Creative Mobile Technologies partnering on “smart taxi” advertising.

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This week's #locationweekly podcast features Princess Cruises launches OceanNow location-based services, Local Logic partners with Homogenous inc., Pipedream Labs raised $13M to build underground delivery networks &7-Eleven Japan partners with Song to measure inshore advertising.

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This episode of #LocationWeekly features Walmart offering Luminate platform linking media networks with ad performance, HERE location APIs now available on AWS marketplace, Grindr app updates with “Gayborhood” to connect local businesses & Glass Media launches “KrowdSense” a wireless occupancy scanner. Make sure to tune in!

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New episode of #LocationWeekly... FTC imposes final settlement on X-Mode/Outlogic for selling location data, Pedigree launches “Adoptable” using AI to create better ad for available dogs, Google launches “Find My Device” services at scale, Swedish grocery ICA partners with Cleveron on automated parcel delivery. Make sure to tune in!

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This week's #locationweekly episode features WalMart expanding their media network with programmatic features for advertisers, Home Depot launching Orange Apron retail media network, PAR and Punchh teaming up on SMS marketing for restaurants & Amazon cutting staff and pulling Just Walk Out tech from grocery stores. Make sure to tune in!

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This week's #LocationWeekly podcast features Shakira combining DOOH and stage in Times Square, Israeli start-up Wi-Charge developing wireless power for DOOH, AR innovator mirrAR raises $1.75M pre-seed round & Microsoft bringing Tutch digital platform to US retailers.

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This week's episode features Google adding location tracking controls to Chrome OS, Pearl Jam's debut new album with AR app, Five Below cutting back on self-checkout to reduce losses & FloorLocator changing the indoor navigation game. Make sure to tune in now!

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This week's #LocationWeekly episode features BeaconsmindAG using laser projection for art, Reese's using AR to promote their new product, Hugo Boss tapping into Roblox for a virtual store & NextNav acquiring New Spectrum. Make sure to listen in!

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This week's #LocationWeekly episode features stories from Instagram developing a SnapChat-like “friend map” feature, the Sway App letting you share your location with friends, Gabb Maps partners with HERE Technologies launching kid-safe maps & GSTV partnering with Influencer on network content. Tune in now!

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This week's #LocationWeekly podcast features VEON launching “Geolocation Gateway”, Walmart acquiring Vizio, Debenhams launching an AI-driven personalized beauty service + L’Occitane launching a virtual store for Ramadan!

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In this week's episode, Asif and Carsten talk about Avocados From Mexico launching AI & Imager Recognition recipes with Super Bowl, The DPAA launching MOOHA to represent media on moving vehicles, Appdome launching Geo Compliance suite to combat location spoofing & they talk on the partnership between MediaMarkt and Uber on deliveries.

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This week's #LocationWeekly episode features, Starship Technologies raising $90M for robot deliveries, Darabase Canada launching to help real estate companies with Digital Property Rights, RevealMobile partnering with LoopMe on OOH measurement, and DoMedia and Placer.AI team-up on PeopleToMySpot.com for SMBs. Make sure to listen in!

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This Week's #LocationWeekly episode features Google starting to test generative AI in maps, Sorted Holdings joining Location Sciences in reverse takeover, Netsertive releasing MLX 2.0 dashboard with new features + RoboMart partnering with PIX Moving on unmanned retail stores. Make sure to tune in!

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Today's #LocationWeekly Episode features FTC banning InMarket from selling data, Here Technologies and Uber partnering on more precise pickups, ExtraMile pilots AI-Powered “digital human” signage + Sam’s Club to roll out AI-based receipt verification at stores.

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This week on #locationweekly we talk about Microspoft & TomTom working on generative AI for cars, Stor.AI & Mercatus merging, Mattress Firm working with LiveRamp on linking ad impressions to store visits & LiveRamp acquiring Habu. Tune in now!

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Check out this week's new #LocationWeekly Podcast, episode 653! Available now on all platforms! #NRF2024 #VerizonBusiness #PlacerAI #Opertus #Ariadne

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This week's podcast features stories from Samsung, Hyundai and Burger King. We also have a guest interview with a company called TT Rideshare! Make sure to tune in!

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Our annual prediction show, with our expectations for 2024 and the companies we think you need to watch is out now! Make sure you check it out

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This weeks #LocationWeekly episode features TextOMap building interactive maps from location-based texts, Location-based social network Jagat passes 10M users, Sony's sensing platform tracks viewer time on in-store screens, Unacast & Gravy Analytics merge. Tune in now!

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Episode 649 of #LocationWeekly is now available! We talk about Yahoo’s new DSP blends AI and 1st party data, Qualcomm and Isro team-up on improved location services in India, Bumble debuut AI-powered conversation starters & Global Street Art & Google team-up on augmented art. Make sure to tune in

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Episode 647 of #LocationWeekly is out now! We talk about Coach launching AR try-on windows for the holidays, Taiwan's Oriongo & Fashion Intelligence teaming up on indoor mapping, AJo Malone creating 3D illusion gingerbread house in London + M/FM radio back as commuter traffic resumes. #retialtech #lbma #partnership #locationdata #marketing #AI #TheLBMA

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This week's #LocationWeekly episode features Hero One & AdTheorent partnering on machine learning ad targeting, United Airlines upgrading app with a raft of new features, Macys going AR with Disney princess shop at Herald Square + Body Shop launching pop-up shop advent calendar! Make sure to listen in!

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This week's episode features Ulta rolling out SOS free sampling machines, Google rolling out new tools to help SMBs with search, Public App’s Location Scan takes cricket fans on tours across Indian stadiums and Rhea Vendors Group and Neolix team-up in China on self-driving robo coffee delivery. Make sure to listen in!

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This week we provide a re-cap of our recent #RetailLoco conference in Atlanta held in partnership with Simon Malls and Nobu Hotels. #retailtech #indoornavigation #locationanalytics @TheLBMA

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This week's new #LocationWeekly episode features Anthropologie + Pinterest team-up on pop-up on Brooklyn, Londons smallest art gallery in an old phone booth, InMobi launches Identity Resolution tool + Claire's brings it’s products to both the meta verse & physical worlds. Listen now!

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LocationWeekly new episode is out now featuring Klarna launching AI image recognition tool for shopping, Google Wallet to become the go to standard, Nikes Swoosh merging digital and physical with sneaker drop & Uber Lauches return deliver service. Make sure to listen in!

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Tune into this week's new #LocationWeekly podcast! Featuring Data Sutram Raising $3 Mn To Provide Location Based Insights To Banks, DoorDash testing feature that rewards dining in, Olo taps SoundHound to power voice ordering at restaurants + VW activates ads by scanning number plates.

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Episode 640 of #LocationWeekly is out now! Shopify Audiences adds integration with TikTok, Snap and Criteo, Forever21 & SMS platform Attentive gear up for personalized messaging for Black Friday, Radar launches new mapping platform + Atly introduces new Ask Around tool for location-based recommendations.

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This week's new #LocationWeekly episode is out now. Sams Club launches Sales Media Performance dashboard, Amazon expands it’s Just Walk Out tech to apparel retailers, eBay UK launches The Authenticity Lab for sneakers + Mapbox raises $280M from SoftBank. Tune in now!

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Episode 638 of #LocationWeekly features Good American teams up with Crave Retail on smart fitting room tech, ToneTag launches payments through connected cars, Criteo launches DSP and Apple's iPhone 15 uses UWB to let you find your friends in a crowd. Tune in now!

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This week's #LocationWeekly episode features Marks & Spencer Adopting AI-Powered Visual Compliance Tech, News Briefs, Neptune Solutions acquiring Quotient, German start-up Sewts raising $7.6M for returns tech & Adapt Media spinning off Chameleon Digital.

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The new episode of #LocationWeekly features Rock, Paper, Reality partners with Google Creator & Adobe Aero, Coca-Cola & WPP Open X team-up on AI to enhance QR codes, Olyns brings their vending machine screen network to Screeners + Mezli launches the world’s first fully robotic restaurant in SFO. Tune in now!

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Today's #LocationWeekly episode features Outform creating the mannequins of the future, Agenty AI launching new POI services in India, Atlanta BeltLine getting smart with a digital inclusion project & Gale finding success with Chipotle Doppelgänger.

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This week's episode talks about Wawa testing all digital convenience stores, McDonald’s in France using RFID chips on packaging, ShotQuality announces a partnership with Huddle + ARway.ai enters pilot with Dubai shopping mall.

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Episode 633 talks about Nexxen partnering with Lumen Research on attention measurement, Quotient launching DOOH platform for retailers, New MTA App added location-based notifcations and CNIB and Blindsquare team-up on accessible indoor navigation.

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This week's #LocationWeekly episode features LocaChange relasing a location control app, Local Logic raises $13M for real estate tech, Verizon and The Met partner to bring items to Roblox, + Acosta Group & Pensa systems partner on computer vision shelf tech. Tune in now!

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Episode 631 is out now featuring Apple filing new patent on indoor positioning using infrared, Vibenomics and Stringray combine their media networks, Wayfair creates shippable images with generative AI & Vistar Media launches “nearest location” to connect with ads.

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This week's #LocationWeekly episode features the State of Massachusetts proposing a ban on the sale of location data, TripAdvisor using OpenAI to generate personalized inventories, Radar partners with Whataburger + Eurostar using tech from iProov for facial recognition check-in. Make sure to listen in!

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Episode 629 of #LocationWeekly talks about Haagen Dazs celebrates love with experiental campaig, Vidby announces content localization features, Google One VPN lets users switch locations and WhatsApp highlights privacy with shades on famous home. Tune in now!

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The new #LocationWeekly Episode is out now! - Barbie goes AR over real-world location with Snapchat, Meta launches Threads as a rival to Twitter, Nano Interactive launches Identity Personas & GoodMaps expands their visually impaired navigation with 3D audio. Listen in now!

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Episode 627 of #LocationWeekly is now out! Circana & The NPD Group launch Always On Analytics, University of Tokyo researches develop system for navigation with Cosmic Rays, Vericast & Intel pilot in-store media network tech & Rypplz raises $3M to accelerate growth in sports venues. Make sure to tune in now!

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On this week's episode Carsten and Asif share together about the future of The LBMA, the issues and opportunties ahead for our industry in AI, modeling, privacy, etc. and talk about the upcoming events for our members to get involved.

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This week we bring you #LocationWeekly from our #RetailLoco conference at Mall of America. Featuring interviews with Atlas Earth, Monical Pizza,and BigShots Golf.

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This week's #LocationWeekly mentions Listrak offers a new text generation AI tool, Paragraphica - a camera that blends location data and AI, Atly raises $18M to launch a social mapping platform & Mcdonald’s + Chick-fil-A add location tracking to their apps. Make sure to tune in now!

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Episode 622 of #LocationWeekly features Unacast launching a location intelligence platform powered by machine learning, SAP using generative AI to change DOOH ads every 24hrs, Wakefern expanding the usage of Freeosk sampling kiosks in groceries + China Telecom and 100Architects team-up on smartphone booths in Shanghai. Listen in now!

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LocationWeeklys new episode is out now. We talk about sensalytics identifying potential shoplifters, the Little Words project to expand, and DoorDash letting kids use toys as currency on Mother’s Day. Make sure to tune in now!

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Episode 620 of #LocationWeekly mentions Wendy’s & Google team-up to test AI orders in drive-thru, Amazon launching “Anywhere” in partnership with Niantic for shopping in virtual world, Macy's goes programmatic with The Trade Desk + Absolut Vodka launches “Mix Your Neighbourhood” in Canada.

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This weeks episode of #LocationWeekly talks about Constructor unlocks zero-party data via quizzes, Fresh Step using AI to spotlight adoptable cats, Google/Apple launching new shrives to slow down location tracking & Qualcomm & Xiamomi work together to show the power of meter-level positioning.

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Episode 618 of #LocationWeekly features Basis Technologies + Peer39 partnering on location-based advertising, Meta lets Brazilians pay merchants via WhatsApp, Bodytrak teams with NextNav on vertical location for wearable devices + Coca-Cola taps Snapchat for AR tech in vending machines. Listen in now!

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This week's episode #LocationWeekly talks about Niantic + Capcom partnering on a new location-based Monster Hunter game, RedBox and Dollar General teaming up on 1,500 new kiosks, MapsPeople to acquire the assets of Point Inside & Horizon Media launches AMP OOH measurement platform! Tune in now!

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Episode 616 of #LocationWeekly features Domino’s using Apple Car Play to boost pickup adoption, Kontakt.io partnering with Signify on indoor location analytics, Cartier enters the virtual try-on space with Looking Glass from Blue Trail Software & Mailsail Lodging partnering with Shipt on delivery to hotels. Tune in now!

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This week's episode features Blackbird Labs testing a new loyalty program with NFT’s for restaurants, Kevin Costner’s audio app Autio raising $5.9M, JCards launching new time-tracking app for mobile workers & Numbat EV and Broadsign partnering to deliver OOH ads in EV charging network

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Episode 614 of #LocationWeekly talks about Grubhub partnering with Transact Campus on student loyalty, Take 5 Car Washes gives away free washes for cars pooped on by their pigeon, RADAR deploys RFID inventory-tracking system in American Eagle stores & Dollar General teams up with Meta on the retail media business.

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On this week's episode of #LocationWeekly we talk about Mood Media acquiring Vibenomics, Panera Bread testing Amazon’s palm payment tech, Yext releasing a “no code” page builder tech, AARP launching a free app to encourage safe driving & Reveal Mobile introducing new OOH measurement tool. Tune in now!

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This weeks episode #LocationWeekly features Überall unveiling Digital Revenue Assistant with ChatGPT, Gowalla returning to the market with new focus, SOCi raises $120M to focus on AI marketing tools & Germany’s Cyreen brings analytics to shopping carts.

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Episode 611 of #LocationWeekly talks about Mars piloting smartphone-enabled ice cream delivery with Conjure, Norway’s Holzweiler partnering with Eon on digital product passport tech + Pepsico developing “audio logos” to tying brand identity to sounds with Veritonic.

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On this week's episode of #LocationWeekly we talk about Patron using AI to concoct new margarita combos, Meta teams up with IKEA for in-store AR experience, Shopic to deploy 2000 AI-powered shopping carts + McDonald’s Sweden turns DOOH into food trucks. Also a guest inteview with Jami Mcgraw of Arrow Electronics Tune in now!

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Episode 608 of #LocationWeekly is out now! We talk about restaurant tech Toast integrating with Google, Coca-Cola goes local in digital marketing pilots, Why #BNPL services like Splitit are going after physical retail + In Memorium device lets neighbours know when someone dies alone. Check it out now!

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This week's episode of #LocationWeekly we talk about Door Dash & Roku partner on food ordering via TV, Triple Whale raises $25M to for Shopify data platform, TruthSet launches coalition to score data quality and AWS using GrabMaps to powers location services in ASEAN market. Check it out now!

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On episode 606 of #LocationWeekly we talk about InMoment launching their Experience Improvement (XI) platform, Mashgin sees self-checkout success in the resorts with Alterra Mountain, MKodo’s GeoLocs service ready for iGaming operators, Melissa and TomTom team-up on precise addressing! Make sure to tune in!

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This weels episode of #LocationWeekly talks about Bumble partnering with Netflix, Strava acquiring Fatmap, Pinterest pilots clean room with Albertsons & Cooler Screens goes beyond the refrigerator aisle. Check it out now!

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Check out episode 604 of #LocationWeekly where we talk about Chipotle adding FlyBuy location tech to their app, Quuppa & Datalogic launching shopping companion tech, Meta, Microsoft & TomTom team-up on mapping non-profit, Lisnr & Clear partner on proximity and age verification tech.

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Today's episode of #LocationWeekly features McDonald’s unlocking old deals with Google Street View in Sweden, Delta launching free Wifi for members, Shopify sharing data with merchants to support ad-targeting & Apple’s new Business Connect is a game changer in listing management.

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On todays episode of #LocationWeekly we talk about DoorDash getting into the returns business, Kellogs & Navilens help visually impaired with packaging, IRI & Meta partnering to measure social ads with in-store visits and Unilever powers ice cream restocking with WhatsApp and location data.

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As we approach the end of the year Location Weekly takes time to reflect on the year that was and to speculate on the year ahead. Check out our predictions for 2023 on the latest episode. Stay safe and have a Happy New Year! #TheLBMA #retailtech #predictions #locationdata

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This weeks #LocationWeekly podcast talks about the Walmart app letting customers shop via text, Amazon launching Inspire enabling shopping through photos/videos feed in-app, Pocketstop updating their RedFlag platform with location-based alerts + Dutch supermarket, Jumbo creates slow checkout lane for seniors that want to chat!

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This week on #LocationWeekly we talk about Walmart launching visual search website, Westfield mall in LA and Purina rolls out holiday vending machine with free pet treats, ViralGains & LiveRamp partner on zero-party data, + Chevron debuts new rewards program and payment through your car. Tune in!

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On this week of #LocationWeekly we talk about Google updating Live View for better AR experiences, Tesco helping the needy with a “reverse supermarket”, Place Exchange shows targeting by hex instead of Ad ID is better and Unilver using geo-location for improved supply chain visibility.  Listen in now!

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On this week of #LocationWeekly we talk about H&M going experiential in Brooklyn NYC, SuperGPS means positioning with 10cm accuracy, Wain app brings location-based experiences to fans in Qatar & Sainsbury’s partnering with Checkout.com to remove the till at stores. Listen in now!

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This week on #LocationWeekly we talk about Subway launching new smart fridges for Grab & Go service, RetailNext acquiring Retail Performance, DRAKO’s location data now available in The Trade Desk + NextNav and Metcom partner in Japan for location services! Tune in Now!

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This week on #LocationWeekly we talk about the “Red String” project brings art to life in NYC Chinatown, DoorDash + Wing launch drone delivery pilot, Mojo Vision brings shopping lists to smart contact lenses & Ralph Lauren and Epic Games team up on Fortnite experience. Make sure to tune in!

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The weeks #LocationWeekly podcast features Mars partnering with Fetch for new loyalty rewards program, Burger King partners with Acrylic kiosks to promote Activision’s “Call of Duty” in-store, Digilant & Netsertive partner on real-time location-based experiences & Neiman Marcus gets ready for holidays with “Make the Moment” AR campaign.

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On today's episode of #LocationWeekly we explore Walmart's "Be Your Own Model" virtual fitting tech, Indian jewelry brand Tanishq launches AR/VR kiosk, Outfront Media goes real-time content with QR codes and Flowcode releases tech for TV attribution.

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This week we talk about BlueZoo launching mobile analytics in DOOH and DoorDash partnering with the Golden State Warriors.  We also bring you 3 guest interviews on the eve of our RetailLoco conference from Unerry (Japan), Digitas and BurgerFi.

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Today's episode of #LocationWeekly features US airports replacing self-serve kiosks with facial recognition, Woodman’s Markets using autonomous robots from Badger Technology to improve inventory processes, Avery Dennison teams up with the San Francisco 49ers for digital engagement & Retailers like Sephora, Home Depot, and others are becoming venture capitalists. Tune in now!

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LocationWeekly this week talks about Lucky Charms teaming up with Pokémon GO in local parks, Cooportunity Market tests Focal Systems shelf cameras for real-time inventory, Panera & Amex partner on cardholder loyalty program + New report challenges California Privacy Act again in-car displays systems.

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This weeks episode of #LocationWeekly features Google Maps helping you discover the “neighbourhood vibe”, Lowe’s introducing digital twin virtual stores, Wal-Mart enters the metaverse with Roblox & PettyGigs partners with Atomic to help teens with savings. Tune in now!

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Episode 588 #LocationWeekly features Theirworld & BBDO shining a light on global poverty, Sook leases pop-up retail by hour/day in UK, Wal-Mart gears up for holidays with curbside returns pick-up, VISIT in Korea releases Roundpic VR app for toursim.  With special message from Nick Patrick - CEO of Radar

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Episode 587 #LocationWeekly features Lowe’s + Instacart partner on nationwide same day delivery, Wegman’s shuts down self-checkout system on losses, Sephora to launch store of the future in Singapore + TPL Trakker rolls out at Krave Mart in Pakistan.

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Today's episode of #LocationWeekly features REVLAB Technology rolling out Campus Safe panic button, Minnesota Twins partnering with ARound for virtual experiences, Panera Bread tests CarPlay in the drive-thru, and Cerence launches new solution to make any car smart. Tune in now!

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Episode 585 of #LocationWeekly is out! Ford patents an app to let pedestrians know when and autonomous vehicle won’t stop, Radius Networks’ FlyBuy partners with Toast, FTC sues Kochava for sharing location data + FCC to investigate how carriers share location data! Make sure to tune in!

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Today's episode of #LocationWeekly features Doritos letting you turn any triangle into chips on Snapchat, Phono-Mat launching vinyl record vending machine in Toronto, Instagram lets you share reels, posts and location through QR codes, & Ecom Express partners with What3Words for last mile delivery.

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Episode 583 of #LocationWeekly is live! We talk about BC Transit debuting NextRide real-time transit info, PayTile launching a geo-location payment app, Meta going after restaurant sales with WhatsApp ordering & Immertia releasing AR packaging platform. Tune in now!

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The new #LocationWeekly episode is out now! We talk about Best Buy teaming up with Pokemon Go, Taiwan’s FamilyMart launching a convenience store on wheels, Baidu getting China’s first autonomous robotaxi license & Kalibrate partners with Near on location intelligence solution.

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On episode 581 of #LocationWeekly we talk about OneScreen.ai launching public directory of OOH advertising inventory, Tim Hortons wants to settle location targeting lawsuit with free coffee, Sweetgreen gamify’s loyalty program with rewards and challenges, Amazon to start deliveries from PacSun and Diesel stores. Tune in!

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A new episode of #LocationWeekly is out now featuring Heineken using projection ads to target late-night NYC office workers, GeoGuessr bringing you virtual tourism, Radar launching “Place Matching” to improve POI data, H&M + Amazon team-up to test tech-enabled COS stores. Listen in now!

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On Episode 579 of #LocationWeekly we talk about RIOSEO partnering with Moveable Ink on hyperlocal content, GetGo rolling out Cooler Screen DOOH platform replacing store refrigerator doors, Snapchat and Disney collaborating on virtual mural & SmartRadio app powers voice-activated betting for drivers. Make sure to tune in!

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The new episode of #LocationWeekly is about Readyland’s Alexa-enabled books letting kids talk to characters, Peru’s Oechsle dresses mannequins in theatres with their clothes, Simon Property Group launches search platform for shoppers, Geobroadcast responds to broadcast association complaints & updated stats on the performance of the SocialShelf platform. Tune in now!

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On this week's episode of #LocationWeekly we talk Verve Group partnering with Getty Images, Snapchat adding Ghost Trails for your friends’ location history, McDonald’s getting more personalized at the drive thru recognizing car license plates + SafeGraph partners with PredictHQ for location intelligence. Make sure to tune in!

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Episode 576 of #LocationWeekly features PepsiCo hosting “Summer of Giveaways” in New York City, Mini USA appeases long customer wait times with puzzles, Petvation - The Ring Doorbell for pets & Walmart partners with Instacart on 30 minute delivery in Canada.

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Todays episode of #LocationWeekly features Waymap app to help the visually impaired navigate public transit in D.C., Kiwibot rolling out fleet of advertising robots in Peru, Walmart partnering with Roku to stream stoppable TV ads & Guest Interview with Nick Patrick - CoFounder/CEO of Radar

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Todays episode of #LocationWeekly features Snap Map launching restaurant recommendations, Twitter opening access to “location spotlight” module, Yext partnering with What3Words, Harris Teeter stores to pilot SocialShelf. Tune in now!

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Episode 573 of #LocationWeekly talks about if Apple & Google getting rid of IP address tracking, GrabMaps to launch & license their own local mapping technology, Walmart partnering with senior care app - Avanlee Care for grocery delivery + NTT Data launches Mobicomma in Okinawa, Japan.

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On today's podcast we speak on Apiip expanding IP to Location API services to verify 1M+ requests, SPYR Technologies acquiring GeoTraq from JanOne, Google StreetView to get even better with new camera & Pacsun linking their physical and virtual metaverse stores. Tune in now!

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Episode 571 of #LocationWeekly is out now! We talk about Trader Joe’s partnering with MagnusCards on accessible shopping, Duolingo opening a Taqueria where you can practice your Spanish, Transverse releasing location intelligence service for food tech companies + Engine Creative uses AI with DOOH to help find missing people!

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On this episode of #LocationWeekly we talk about Near going public via a merger with Kludeln, FinGo using Hitachi’s vein mapping for user identification, Reveal Mobile launching Mira console for OOH measurement & Domino’s deploying PopID tech for facial recognition ordering to promote Stranger Things season.

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On today's episode of #LocationWeekly, we have Facebook cutting-off several of their location-based services, AT&T launching a location-based routing service for 911 calls, TikTok & Foursquare partnering on in-store visit data & Unilever rolls out hailable ice cream truck. Make sure to tune in!

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Today's podcast is on Walmart, Snapchat and Allrecipes teaming up on AR lens for healthy choices, Joann stores partners with Radar for in-store mobile offers, HomeStart saves families from eviction by selling digital apartments in the Cornerstone met averse + Italian start-up VADO connects vending machines to delivery apps like UberEats!

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On today's podcast we talk about Revlon partnering with ACTV8me on sequential QR code campaign, Anyline helping tire retailers with new app, Sam’s Club rewarding electric vehicle drivers, + OOH TRACE launching platform for real-time OOH proof of play. Tune in!

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On today's episode of #LocationWeekly we talk about Incognia introducing location-based device authorization, ESRI launching StoryMaps, American Airlines Center launching autonomous shopping, & Instacart launching AI tech to ring up groceries from your cart. Tune in now!

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In this weeks episode of #LocationWeekly features Tommy Hilfiger launching AR experience on Ocean Outdoor screens in London, Cadbury taking “mean tweets” and turns them into wrappers for Vegan chocolate bars, Wing releasing drone delivery of medicine, ice cream and more & Elevator company Schindler creates its own screen media network. Tune in now!

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On episode 564 of #LocationWeekly we talk about Tommy Hilfiger launching AR experience on Ocean Outdoor screens in London, Cadbury taking “mean tweets” and turning them into wrappers for Vegan chocolate bars, Wing releasing drone delivery of medicine, ice cream and more + Elevator company Schindler creates its own screen media network.

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Episode 563 of #LocationWeekly talks about Volvo Cars installing EV charging stations at Starbucks stores, Tim Hortons doing the same in Canada, ParkBee raising $33M, @Prose partnering with BreezoMeter on local pollution based hair care & CrownTV releasing a digital signage app to display NFTs at retailers.

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On todays episode of #LocationWeekly we talk about Snap teaming with SignAll to develop AR filters using ASL, Instacart partnering with Oriient for their IndoorGPS tech, Philadelphia’s transportation departments (OTIS) using location data for real-time bus arrival information, & Mavi.io launching OnMyWay app for ordering from your car.

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On our new episode of #LocationWeekly is out now! We talk about DoorDash launching gas rewards program to offset high prices, SES-Imagotag and UNICEF using electronic shelf labels to drive donations for Ukrainie, GroundTruth and Flowcode partnering on QR codes in TV, + Google displaying nearby cars for sale in search.

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Episode 560 of #LocationWeekly is out now! We talk about Uber launching in-app entertainment booking, AT&T using street lamps to ramp up 5G coverage, Narvar picking up returns from customers' homes, and Area launching geo-location NFT platform. Tune in now!

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On the latest episode of #LocationWeekly we talk about Precisely launching it's property graph, PlaceSense and Senozon creating European partnership, Gucci and Sandbox launching a virtual store in the metaverse, Gimbal/TrueX rebrand as Infilliion, & Qmetrix and Via Guide teaming on AI-driven airport checkpoint system. Listen in now!

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Tune into episode 558 of #LocationWeekly now! We talk about Sailor Moon’s moon stick becoming a subway pass, Walmart leveraging livestream shopping, Snapchat starting to match you with live concerts, and inDare Innovation launching a collection of smart street furniture in Shenzen.

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The latest #LocationWeekly episode is here. This week we talk about Coca-Cola's sensor-based lounge with SandStar AI, cases studies including Epson, STI Group and Pfizer, and Aldi testing automated age verification tech from YOTI.

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LocationWeekly 's new episode is out now! We talk about Clubessential releasing an LBM suite for private clubs, Ireland’s Gamma launching AddressLink geo service, Shake Shack + DoorDash teaming up on chicken sandwich dating site, + 7Eleven going touchless with hologram self-checkouts. Make sure to listen in!

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Tune into episode #555 of #LocationWeekly now!

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Tune into episode 554 of #LocationWeekly where we talk about Google getting sued over deceptive location tracking, Apple going head to head with Square making iPhones payment terminals, SavageXFenty rolling out AR-powered FIT:MATCH tech in-store, and Placewise partnering with Bambuser to bring physical malls to customers via livestream.

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Episode #553 of #Location Weekly is out! We talk about Vibes launching “Mobile Wallet as a Channel” service, Precisely acquiring Place IQ, OnQ giving shoppers control of in-store displays, and ESRI introducing ArcGIS indoor positioning system. Tune in now!

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The new epsiode of #LocationWeekly just came out! We talk about T-Mobile acquiring Octopus Interactive, Vendasta acquiring MatchCraft, Deliveroo opening their own pizza restaurant for research, and Sally Beauty becoming a data analytics provider. Make sure to tune in!

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Episode 551 of #LocationWeekly is out now! We talk about Catalina partnering with Place IQ, Matching Advisor Press, a dating agency in Japan using vending machines to find matches, Seattle launches an NFT Museum, and Here Technologies launches Indoor Map as a service and a pilot SBB AG!

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Tune into episode 550 of #LocationWeekly now! Today we talk about the TSA supporting Apple Wallet IDs starting in June, Locatify + Swiss agency Melt launching location-based audio walking tours, Irish retailers get into recycling with AI-based reverse vending machines, and Unilever's Lifebouy uses real-time mobile data to help Indonesians stay safe during COVID.

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As we approach the end of the year Location Weekly takes time to reflect on the year that was and to speculate on the year ahead. Check out our predictions for 2022 on the latest episode. Stay safe and have a Happy New Year!

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LocationWeekly 's new episode is out now! Today we talk about Hyatt rolling out room keys via Apple Wallet, New York Mets launching facial ticketing at Citi Field, Foodtown Supermarkets completing a successful pilot with Allegiance Retail Services, and Heineken getting into Christmas spirit to solve supply chain woes!

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Episode 547 of #LocationWeekly is now out! We talk about Skyhook signing a partnership with Sigfox, Asda partnering with GoodMaps to help the visually impaired navigate stores, Girls trying coding inside Doja Cat’s new music video, and Alexa in a Pear Tree - Alexa arrives in NYC Christmas window displays.

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There's a new #LocationWeekly episode out right now! CVS rolls out audio prescription labels, Circle K teams up with Pokemon Go, Precisely releases dynamic demographic offering, and Volkswagen goes AR on Amazon shipping boxes. Tune in now!

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Episode 545 of #LocationWeekly is out now! This week we talk about Life360 acquiring Tile, Albert Heijn using in-store data to inform programmatic DOOH ads, Mondelez Vietnam using AI in mooncake marketing campaign, and WaitTime bringing load-balancing tech to retail with Mall of America pilot.

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a new episode of #LocationWeekly is here! This week Asif and Aubriana talk about SPREE Interactive taking their VR platform global, a Robot mixologist serving drinks and collecting data,  Google Maps going head to head with Instacart, Square launching Square Photo Studio app. Make sure to tune in! https://thelbma.com/podcasts/location-weekly-episode-544/

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Tune into episode 543 of #LocationWeekly now! We talk about Google getting into the OEM vehicle navigation space, Giant Food pilots mobile deals on perishable foods, Lowe’s to launch “room scanning tool” using LIDAR in their app, and Amazon’s Alexa coming to hospitals and assisted living homes. https://thelbma.com/podcasts/location-weekly-episode-543/

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A new episode of #LocationWeekly is out! Today we talk about Digital Envoy acquiring Location Sciences, Campbells Soup & Universal Music's QR code experiences, Stirista launching their Crosswalk geo-attribution platform, and Text Request launching location tracking by SMS. Tune in now!

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Episode 541 of #LocationWeekly just came out! We talk about Chili’s Restaurants testing a server robot named Rita, Locky Dock Media Network blending media and public good, ProMobi releasing tech to track frontline workers, EzFill adding gasoline to growing list of on-demand delivery. https://thelbma.com/podcasts/location-weekly-episode-541/

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New episode of #LocationWeekly is out now! We talk about PayPal looking to aquire Pinterest, Starbucks exploring cashier-less stores with Amazon tech, Walmart testing text-to-shop technology, and Fast Simon debuting shop by image search. Listen in now!

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LocationWeekly episode # 539 is out! This week we talk about Old Spice going wild with Snapchat at Walmart, Toronto's Art Heist scavenger hunt, United Airlines using PayPal QR codes for in-flight payments, and Starfield Hanam shopping mall in Korea launching an interactive video wall campaign. Tune in now! https://thelbma.com/podcasts/location-weekly-episode-539/

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The new episode of #LocationWeekly is here! This week we talk about Home Depot hiring Walmart to deliver goods, Albert Heijn looking to monetize its app/web customers with Google-like ads, Apple upping their game with enhance “find my phone” location features, and Playfair Group bringing mobile jukebox to seniors. Make sure to listen in!

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Episode 537 of #LocationWeekly is out now! Today we talk about Uber Eats rolling out pumpkin delivery in 3 cities, Lancome debuting a virtual pop-up store in UK with ByondXR, Reveal Mobile acquiring MIRA, Kantar and Route joining forces on OOH measurement and Esty launching a virtual AR showroom with The Etsy House. Tune in now!

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On the new episode of #LocationWeekly we talk about 605 and PlaceIQ's partnership, Logiq introducing a geofencing platform, Robomart launching mobile store-hailing platform, and MoodMedia acquiring PlayNetwork. Make sure to listen in now!

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LocationWeekly episode 535 is out now! Today we talk about Amazon expanding "Explore" to offer group experiences, Pepsi launching Pepviz data experience, Visionect adding smart magnets with location tags, and Australia's NSW government to test geolocation and facial rec tech for COVID quarantine. Listen in now!

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On today's episode of #LocationWeekly, we talk about a Schuh sneaker hunt AR game driving traffic to high street, Hannaford Supermarkets now tracking their shopping carts, Foursquare and Clear Channel partnering on DOOH measurements, and Alfi’s facial recognition tech raising privacy concerns. Make sure to tune in!

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A new episode of #LocationWeekly is out now! Today we talk about Facebook rolling out birthday gifting, India’s Neareo releasing a suite of tools for digital engagement, Talon and MadHive partnering to link DOOH and OTT audiences, and Singapore's Cellarbration using government digital ID to verify alcohol purchases from vending machines.

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LocationWeekly episode 532 is now out! On this episode we talk about Avondale Park District putting Amazon lockers in parks, Oscar Meyer hitting the road with Lyft, FedEx leveraging sensors for last mile vaccine distribution, and Appen acquiring Quadrant in location data merger. https://thelbma.com/podcasts/location-weekly-episode-532/

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LocationWeekly's new episode is out now! Today we talk about Disney launching their Genie service, GroundTruth partnering with No Kid Hungry, Barilla helping the blind make pasta, and United Airlines teaming up with Walmart & Albertsons on COVID testing. Make sure you tune in! https://thelbma.com/podcasts/location-weekly-episode-531/

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A new episode of #LocationWeekly is out now! Today we talk about Groupon and Booksy partnering on salon appointments, the Nike Store in Seoul tying real-time data to DOOH, Kroger teams with Kitchen United on  ghost kitchens, and Bluedot gamifying with real-world AR. Listen in now!

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Episode #529 is out now! Asif and Aubriana talk about Digital Envoy acquiring X-Mode, Walmart making its delivery tech available to other retailers, IZEA and Place IQ partnering on influencer marketing campaigns, and TikTok using OOH to help unsigned artists. Make sure to listen in! https://thelbma.com/podcasts/location-weekly-episode-529/

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The new episode of #LocationWeekly is out now! Asif and Aubriana talk about Snapchat's edition of 'My Places', SOCi aquiring Brandify, INRIX launching IQ Location Analytics service, Shipt partnering with Continental Properties to give apartment tenants delivery service. Make sure to tune in!

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LocationWeekly is out now! Asif and Rob Woodbridge talk about Brookfield Properties partnering with ARIA Network for AR air rights activations, Adtech Realworld Lauching QDOOH to make buying billboards easy for local brands, Sams’s Club testing “scan & ship” feature for in-store shopping, and Coty getting COVID-friendly with perfume sampling!

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New episode of #LocationWeekly is out now! Today we talk about Yelp launching their “Audiences” platform, AirBnB partnering with What3Words for staycations, Billboards in Paris getting brighter for “Fearless Night” safety campaign and imageHOLDHERS launching “touchless kiosk” with Ultraleap technology.

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Another episode of #Location Weekly is out today! On today's episode Asif and Aubriana talk about Hallmark now printing custom messages in cards and mailing them out, Moving Walls tying OOH with local targeted offers, Nexyad and HERE teaming-up for next gen vehicle safety service and U-Blox launching PointPerfect location service. Make sure to listen in!

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A new episode of #LocationWeekly is here! This week Asif and Aubriana talk about Buffalo’s Olmstead Park using AR to bring history to life, Quan Media & AdQuick helping FreshDirect to measure OOH ad performance, Kinetic and MyHome.ie teaming-up on location-based real estate ads, and OneNav raising $21 million. Make sure to tune in!

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Good morning, it's #LocationWeekly Wednesday! On this week's episode, Asif and Aubriana talk about the Brij one-touch QR code product registration, SpatialTEQ showcasing it's partnership with Amada Senior Care, Verizon's acquisition of Senion, and Beaconsmind AG deploying a solution for Roberto Cavalli. Don't miss this week's podcast!   https://thelbma.com/podcasts/location-weekly-episode-523/

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Wednesday is here and so is #LocationWeekly! On this week's episode, we talk about Überall raising $115M and acquiring MomentFeed, LifeTagger and QR 2.0, Princess Cruises’ - CrewCall bringing services to passengers at their location, and Perch rolling out “product aware displays” for Purina. Watch/listen to our podcast and let us know what you think!

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Solutions to help the homeless, team-ups, mergers and environmental friendly solutions... This week's #LocationWeekly is full of exciting news! Tune in to hear all about a free laundry service for the homeless, Rockbot teaming with Clear Channel on the airport market, NextNav merging with Spartacus to go public and Solar-powered e-paper brings real-time signs to the Bavarian ski resort.

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Another special episode of Location Weekly is here with our European Director Carsten Szameitat co-hosting. So get ready to hear about: the arrival of PayPal QR Codes at Munich airport, Amazon getting ready to launch it’s own publisher ID, a digital signage portal bridging Lithuania and Poland, and GroundTruth rolling out geo-contextual targeting on OTT/CTV. Tune in!

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There are so many inspiring stories from the world of LBM on this week's podcast! Instagram is rolling out product called “drops",  Intent IQ launching new opt-in data sharing platform, NeilsenIQ acquires Label Insight, Simpleview invests in Stroll, and Verve Group acquires Beemray. Check out Location Weekly with Tim Hayden co-hosting this great episode.

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Good morning, it's #LocationWeekly Day! This week Asif and Aubriana talk about the WNBA teaming up with Twitter on a digital hoodie, Gimbal launching pick-up solutions for brands without an app, Kroger testing drone delivery and IKEA & Pinterest teaming-up on “Renocations”. Interesting, right? Check out Episode 518 and let us know what you think!

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The new episode of #LocationWeekly is here! This week we are talking about P&G’s SK-II retail pop-up in China, Burger King partnering with Rovio’s Angry Birds, MomentFeed unveiling “enhanced local photos” and Ford patents a new system for billboard to in-car advertising. We also have a guest from the local company DevHub: Mark Michael. Do not miss this week's podcast!

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The new episode of #LocationWeekly is here! This week we are talking about TikTok partnering with Nielsen for geo-targeted campaigns with the aim of helping SMBs, Target & Safeway using Google Pay for location-based promotions, Petco using facial rec. tech to reunite lost pets with owners, and a KLM billboard that listens for flu symptoms. Tune in and let us know what you think.

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Wednesday is here and so is #LocationWeekly! On this week's episode, we talk about Snap acquiring 3D mapping company Pixel8Earth, Tracesafe and Plot Projects parter to deliver workplace safety solutions in Europe, Placer.ai raises $50M in Series B, and Quotient launching a “Vaccine Dashboard” to enable ad targeting at vaccine sites. So tune in to hear more, stay safe and GET VACCINATED!

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As companies run the innovation race, a few groundbreaking projects have emerged. This week on #LocationWeekly, we are talking about Amazon opening a hair salon in London with magic mirrors and AR, Japan's Mitsubishi and Unerry partnering on smart city project in Jakarta, CVS rolling out digital audio messaging with In-Store Audio Network and Gentle Monster creating experiential retail with robots and donkeys. Intrigued? Tune in! 🤖

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This week on #LocationWeekly, Asif and Aubriana talk about a few new services, products, along with how fake restaurants are tricking delivery apps and consumers. Tune in to hear all about Dollar Tree getting into the retail media business, Verizon announcing it’s Hyper Precise Location service and Stirista releasing it's OMNA identify graph platform.

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There are so many inspiring stories from the location world this week! Trader Joe’s launches a special app for those with Autism, oOh!media releases “Audience Intelligence Hub”, personalizing in-store screen messages with new partnership between Ladorian & inReality, and Ulysses trying to monetize location data from every car on earth! All on this week's episode of #LocationWeekly. Watch/listen to our podcast from your favourite platform and let us know all about your thoughts afterwards.

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It is #LocationWeekly day. Today's episode is featuring Google's FLoC as an alternative to the disappearing third-party cookie, the AR platform Beerscans turning beer labels into augmented reality experiences, Krispy Kreme offering free donuts to encourage vaccines, and GroundTruth acquiring Addy. Want to learn more? Tune in!

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And the beat goes on! This week on #LocationWeekly, Asif and Aubriana talk about TmrO app creating connections between freelancers and the music/film industry, FocalPoint raising £6 million to improve GPS accuracy, Chipotle investing in driverless company Nuro and Whole Foods taping into AR cosmetics try-on tool. Do not wait any longer to tune in and learn all about what is going in the world of geo-location!

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It's spring! Positive vibes are here and so is #LocationWeekly with exciting news! Safegraph raising $45M, bLinkup app providing COVID safety ratings on local bars/restaurants, Reveal Mobile receiving patent on “custom tagging” and Apple dropping a hint at wearable tech with new patent... All on this week's episode of your favourite industry podcast. So tune in and DM us your thoughts! 

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New week, new acquisitons, creative co-campaigns and big customer decisions... This week in #LocationWeekly, we are covering Google making hotel search listings free, WazeAds + Mojo's coffee campaign, T-Mobile enrolling all customers in ad-targeting program and Clearlake re-aquiring Precisely in $3.5B deal. Do not miss the new episode of our podcast. Listen and let us what you think.

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Good morning, it's #LocationWeekly Day! This week Asif and Aubriana talk about Cubeiq shutting down its SDK to be more privacy friendly, American Eagle debuting AR shopping tool, Zoo Miami launching Easter Hunt with EventZee and Cole Haan unveiling GRANDSHOP in Harajuku, Tokyo. Want to learn more about all these news? Tune in.

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It has been a significantly lucrative week for the location world. Standard Cognition raising $150M for automated checkouts, WaitWhile raising $12M to help retailers manage wait lines, Revolution360 re-inventing the street poster and Google’s Jacquard data system for wearable clothing... All on this week's Location Weekly! Watch it and let us know what you think.

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Wednesday is here, and so is Location Weekly. This week, along with the new GroundLevel Insights / Town of Whitby Project, we talk about Vodafone rolling out centimeter level tracking, GPS tracking for dementia patients with GTX Corp solution and Gowalla coming back with AR location lenses. So don't miss our latest episode. Tune in!

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Caution: Delicious news ahead! This week on Location Weekly, we are talking about Shake Shack going Boyz II Men for Valentine’s Day, and the Girl Scouts partnering with GrubHub for cookie delivery along with Former Primesight heads launching GeoProve, and Firefly launching its Street.IQ platform with a Puma campaign. So get your burgers and cookies in place and listen to the new episode of our podcast!

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The world of Location, is yet again filled with innovation and new partnerships highlighted in our latest episode. This week on #LocationWeekly, we talk about Snap acquiring StreetCred, Refinery Lab bringing Mobilosoft to the U.S., Hypertrack announcing a location-based software suite for the gig market, and IsWhere partnering with HUAWEI cloud. Do not miss it!

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The new episode of #LocationWeekly is on! Walmart launching new Coca-Cola campaign with drones, Gibson’s trying their hand at “audio augmented reality”,  ParkMobile teaming with Tiba on contactless parking in garages, PlaceIQ acquires the geospatial insights business of Skyhook Wireless. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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After the amazing 500th episode, we are back with more industry news with the new target of getting to 1000 episodes! This week we talk about Circle Graphics + POP trackers for OOH proof of posting, Wal-Mart delivering smart cooler grocery delivery, Zocdoc founder creating Shadow app to help find lost dogs and Verizon & UPS teaming-up on drone delivery. Plus SOCi raises $80M in a Series D. All on your favourite podcast of location based marketing, #LocationWeekly! 

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We did it...500 episodes of #LocationWeekly ! This week we have a very special show with a look back over the 10+ years and a visit from the original co-host Rob Woodbridge to help us navigate the early days, plus a bevy of video messages from THE LBMA chapter leaders (past & present) congratulating us on this milestone.  Check it out now!

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Last episode before we hit the 500th!This week on #LocationWeekly, we will talking about NYC rolling out a contactless subway fare system, MetCom and NextNav partnering to deliver location services in Japan, Google’s Internet of Places moving forward and The Body Shop teaming up with Uber Eats for delivery. Tune in and do not forget to give us your comments! 

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A New Year, with new initiatives and campaigns from the location industry! In the first podcast of 2021, we talk about Crate & Barrel teaming with Glympse on curbside pick-up, Vybe app being booted from the Apple app stores, Geolocation being used for fraud prevention and Nike bringing the dressing room to the home. Do not miss the first Location Weekly of the year and let us know what you think afterwards!

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As we approach the end of the year Location Weekly takes time to reflect on the year that was and to speculate on the year ahead.  Check out our predictions for 2021 on the latest episode.  Stay safe and have a Happy New Year!

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Behold! It is Location Weekly Wednesday! Some exciting news from the location world is in our latest episode: AWS launching Location Service - a Google Maps competitor! Mood Media being acquired by Vector Capital, Starbucks partnering with Pokemon Go in Asia, Bayern Munich using AR to connect with fans and Gimbal being sued for patent infringement. All on this week's podcast. Tune in!

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The growth of location based services is evident and Location Weekly is here to fill you in on all the latest news. NextNav releasing developer plug-in for vertical positioning, PointMe developing solution for “point and click” in the physical world, Pointr & Comfy partnering to make workspaces safer to return to after COVID, and SKODA adding location-based services to their vehicles. Check out the latest episode of our podcast!

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Location Weekly, nearing its 500th episode, is again ready to share with you many news from the industry: Adthena launching“Local View”, Adsquare launching “Audiences in Motion”, Location-based game Breadcrumbs debuting in Singapore and Clark County, Las Vegas releasing “FixIt Clark County” app for citizens to report problems. All on this week's episode. Check it out and let us know what you think.

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Location Weekly is here once again and it is full of exciting news from the industry! From Incognia solving QR code fraud with location verification, to the Ontario Regiment Museum using an AI virtual assistant, L’Oreal launching virtual make-up for your online work calls and a discussion on how COVID is leading to greater public willingness to share location data, all on this week's episode. So tune in and do not forget to share your comments with us afterwards!

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Wednesday is here and so is #LocationWeekly! On this week’s episode, we talk about Google Maps adding new COVID related transit data, Number8 building Google Maps for Fishing and Whizz finder app&Bathroom-based marketing. Check it out and let us know what you think!

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Our level of positivity rises as the pharma industry is coming up with promising news of a vaccine. And in the world of location exciting news as well: GameStop activating with a Pokemon Go partnership, Lidl’s WhatsApp Chatbot ready to help you plan ahead, Amazon going after the office supply market with Smart Dash Shelf and Powell’s Books launching book-scented fragrance. So tune in and share your comments with us! 

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Hello everyone, it is #LocationWeekly Wednesday! Argo Design re-invents beer menus with digital projections, Outer teaming with their customers for neighbourhood showrooms, Scanit releasing tech to read QR and DRV codes from a distance and Pizza Hut bridging online & offline with Xaxis in Indonesia... All on this week's episode! Check it out give us your feedback after you watch our podcast.

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Positive vibes only! The location based marketing world is filled with inspiring news and we have it all on #LocationWeekly! Merrell using voice and location to highlight nearby trails, Burger King is at it again with Scary Places, Marshbot - Foursquare for your AirPods and Realworld launches Adfindr. Plus, check out new case study from Oriient on indoor positioning. Click the link in bio, watch our new episode and let us know what you think.

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The latest #LocationWeekly is here! This week we discuss Amazon giving customers money to purchase their data, Verizon deploying voice-activate digital signage in stores, Eight O’Clock Coffee hosting Java Parties and Telluride converting old gondola cars into dining cabins for winter. Tune in to listen to the latest episode of our podcast and let us know what you think.

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The conversation is focusing in as US election day nears! This week in #LocationWeekly, we talk about using location data to influence US elections along with lots of other exciting news from the industry: Brandify and Rakuten Ready partnering, ZoneTail teaming with Radical Road Brewing ,and Taco Bell using Certona AI to personalize menu for app members. Do not miss this week's episode and do not forget to vote!

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Location Weekly is here with your latest episode highlighting key developments in our industry. BMW Group geo-fencing E-Drive zones, IKEA’s Buy With Time” campaign in Dubai, Gimbal acquires TrueX from Disney, Amazon One let’s you pay with a wave of your hand… all on this week’s #LocationWeekly

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The location-based marketing world is full of exciting news and our weekly podcast is here for you to stay on top of it! Walmart delivering COVID tests via drone in Vegas, United Airlines launching an interactive flight search map, Amazon Sidewalk moving beyond the connected home and Toronto-based WXM Tech cooking up TraffikFlo for COVID traffic management... all on this week's #LocationWeekly. 

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A new episode is here! Episode 483 of Location Weekly is what you need to stay up to date this week:

51Degrees partners with Digital Element, Stirista acquiring Nikaza’s attribution & location intelligence engine, Torrid finding success with email marketing using personalized maps and FedEx launching real-time package tracking with SenseAware ID... 

Catch up now and share you comments with us! 

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It is Wednesday and a brand new episode of #LocationWeekly is here. Full of intreseting news, this week's podcast features InMarket acquiring NinthDecimal, Google announcing Orion WiFi, Burger King unveiling a COVID-friendly restaurant design, a discussion about education apps selling location data... Tune in and watch/listen to our podcast.

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LocationWeekly is full of intriguing news from all around the world! Check out our newest episode to learn all about Colorado artists selling their wares in refurbished vending machines, Google Maps enabling parking payments with Passport, Reveal Mobile looking at average CPMs for location-based audiences and Amazon going big on AR with Room Decorator...  We are looking forward to your comments after watching Episode 481!

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Technology-driven solutions, creative projects and exciting campaigns... All on this week's #LocationWeekly. Check out the latest episode to hear about Wawa launching drive-through only convenience stores, Waze launching contactless gas payments at Shell, Exxon Mobil, Burger King printing customer orders on face masks and Heineken’s “Star of the Summer” campaign at Tesco UK. Tune in!

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It’s a week full of exciting news on #LocationWeekly with featuring and amazing guest in our Members At Home series with Sony Electronics: Rich Ventura! Tune in to hear our exclusive interview and also learn about Verizon deploying 2cm precision location tracking, DoorDash opening DashMart stores, and Google launching earthquake detection on Android devices…

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Hello it's Location Weekly Wednesday! Another week full of exciting news from the industry: Neustar launching post-cookie measurement with Fabrick, Apple acquiring Mobeewave, United Airlines using a chatbot to ease COVID concerns and Amazon + Simon Properties begin to transforming shopping malls… All on this week’s podcast episode! Stay tuned to stay updated!

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Partnerships, innovation and creativity… Some words that come to our minds when we think about the world of location data. This week on #Location Weekly, we will be discussing Burberry teaming with Tencent for the worlds first social store, Voxel51 helping keeping stores healthy, Popeyes helping people to “autocorrect” their dinner plans, Foodpanda using traffic & weather data in a DOOH programmatic campaign, and Tapad and Reveal Mobile partnering to launch new audience and attribution capabilities for ad buyers. Curious much? Tune in and listen to/watch our latest episode.

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Wednesday is here and so is Location Weekly! This week, we talk about Walmart partnering to let people buy groceries through Yahoo Mail, Iceland’s Airport using sensors + AI to streamline passenger flow, a project between Trident&Instagram that can get you to the Grammy’s and MUJI taking their products to the mountains. So go ahead and tune in to listen to the latest episode of our podcast! And of course don't forget to share your comments with us!

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The news never stops in the  location world and once again Location Weekly is here to help you stay updated! Coca-Cola going contactless with its' Freestyle machines, Amazon putting “GO” in a shopping cart, Walgreens opening doctors offices in its stores, and Shake Shack launching summer camp in a box... all on this week's episode.  Listen and let us know what you think afterwards.

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Here we are! Location Weekly is ready with intriguing news from the industry along with exciting new guests in our Members At Home section. So tune in to learn all about Fit:Match teaming with Brookfield for virtual fitting rooms in malls, Walmart, Cadillac Fairview and others to transforming parking lots to virtual cinemas, Uber buying Postmates for $2.65B and listen to our guests: Emil/Filip, Co-Founders of Bluedot.

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It is Wednesday and Location Weekly is ready to share all the intriguing news from our take on the world! X-Mode launching Consent API for partner apps, Google to auto delete location & search history and NomadiX Media securing a contract with the Qatar World Cup. And in our Members At Home section, we are hosting Jean-Philippe Persico, The Director of Strategy & Innovation of Bosch USA. 

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As businesses are opening focused on a new normal, they are having to embrace innovation more than ever. In this week's Location Weekly, we discuss L’Oreal’s ModiFace working with Amazon for virtual cosmetics testing, Panasonic Lighting and Pointr teaming-up, BurgerKing gamifying lockdown Whoppers in Brazil and Facebook buying Mapillary. So, tune in to your favourite platform, watch/listen to the new podcast and let us know what you think!

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It is Location Weekly day and our podcast is again full of exciting industry news! Go ahead and listen to our podcast to hear all about PopID/Wasserstrom releasing a facial recognition/temperature screening system, Locomizer launching High Streets Recovery Tracker with Centre for Cities, Mobiquity Technologies releasing “hot spot” algorithms to measuring COVID traffic and Moving Walls acquiring Ahoy. And don't forget, we love feedback and comments!

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Wednesdays are for Location Weekly! Here we are once more, with an amazing guest in our Members At Home series, the Sr. IT Manager of Mall of America, Patrick Wand, and news from all over the world: Incognia launching in US with its location behaviour biometrics platform, Liquid Core Gum Co. installing Space Station touch-free gum dispensers, and Pinterest letting its users shop with their cameras. Check out our new podcast and let us know what you think.

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People all around the world are calling for justice in solidarity #BlackLivesMatter. This week we start of by taking a moment to reflect on the current situation before getting into our normal industry news discussion. This weeks stories include: Westfield’s Mall of the Netherlands using LEDs and AR to drive social distancing, MapinHood ensuring social distancing on sidewalks and PayPal bringing QR code contactless payment to help with distancing - and a brand new exciting guest in our Members At Home section: Vanjo Wandscher - Group CEO - ROQQIO Commerce Solutions. Tune in and share your thoughts with us after listening!

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It is Wednesday and Location Weekly is here for you! This weeks news includes: GroundTruth and Yext announcing a new partnership, Reveal mobile releasing free version of Visit Local platform and Facebook Shops launching in the U.S... and of course another amazing guest in our Members At Home section: Mike Peters - CMO, Optimizers & Head of LBMA Sweden. So check out our new episode and let us know what you think afterwards!

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Can you use some positive news? Location Weekly is back again this Wednesday with a great guest in our Members At Home section, Jed Schneiderman - EVP of Growth & Marketing for EQ Works and three news stories from the industry: Pedigree getting behind Zoom-based dog adoption in Nashville, Chantel Jeffries throwing a virtual DoorDash dinner party with Chili’s and Google highlighting businesses with curbside pick-up in local search results. Tune in and check out this week's podcast to see what's going on in location world! And of course do not forget to share your comments with us.

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Here we are again! This week, Location Weekly is full of exciting news and an amazing guest: Tanner Gatlin, the Sr. Live Content Creator of NFL Media. As for industry news... Spotify + Chiquita Bananas teaming for prizes & playlists, PubNative & Applift joining with Verve to form Verve Group and Coors Light #CouldUseABeer campaign! All in this week's podcast. So stay tuned and let us know what you think!

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Need to hear some fresh voices? Location Weekly has 2 new guests this week in our Members at Home series: Denise McKenzie, the Director of Benchmark Initiative at Geovation and Walter Geer III - SVP, Group Creative Director at TBWA/WorldHealth. And of course, the industry news is still here for you as well: Reveal Mobile is awarded patent & raises fresh funding and EQ Works partnering with Opta Information to use location data for the insurance industry. Tune in, stay updated and share your comments with us. And do not forget to contact us if you want to be our guest!

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Wednesday is here and so is Location Weekly! This week, we have 2 interviews in our Members at Home series: Asif Khan chats with Cami Zimmer, Chief Business Office of Glympse & Ron Cariker (THE LBMA Dallas Chapter) speaks with Shannon Wilkerson, Marketing Director of Cajun Harley Davidson. And as always, we have amazing news from the industry full of positive vibes: Nextdoor & Walmart helping neighbours help neighbours and 7Eleven opens a pop-up store letting hospital workers pay with their badges. Check out our podcast and let us know what you think! 

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Do you feel the days are just Zooming by? Well, it's Location Weekly day again and our Members At Home Series is at full throttle! This week, we have two amazing guests: Mark Michael from DevHub and Warren Zenna from Zenna Consulting. In addition, we have two great industry news stories for you: Pinterest adding a new ‘Shop’ tabs feature and Burger King encouraging kids to do math for free Whoppers - so cool! 

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As we are all trying to make the most out of working from home, Location Weekly is here with a brand new episode! We continue with our second “Members At Home”special episode.  This week we are hosting Rob Woodbridge and Hidetoshi Uchiyama, CEO of Unerry Inc. And if that weren't enough we still have two stories from the industry -Google & Apple are building a Coronavirus tracking system into their OS platforms and PlaceIQ is acquiring Freckle IoT.  We also touch on the ethics of price gouging by home delivery services during COVID.

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It is Location Weekly day! Many industries are modifying the way they work and evolving to better serve their communities.  This week we kick off our "Members At Home" series with Gimbal’s CMO/COO Matt Russo, along with a bunch of other great news for you: Uber Eats moving into grocery delivery, Foursquare merging with Factual, Filipino super app SIF expanding services during COVID-19, and the OutStreets app pivoting to monitor store shelf levels during crisis. Tune in and catch up!

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It is Wednesday (we checked the calendar, it really is!) and Location Weekly is here! 

In these unprecedented times, we seek the comfort of good news everyday. And everyday we see another company putting forth their utmost effort to help the community. This week, we will be talking about Unacast releasing “Social Distancing Dashboard” to share how Americans are complying, Inpixon offering LBS tech to help hospitals with COVID-19, McDonalds seperating its Golden Arches in Brazil, Yelp offering $25M in free ads to bars, restaurants. In addition to these amazing news, we will be hosting Geoff Revill, the co-founder and CEO  of our beloved member company Krowdthink to talk about Commuity Krowd to assit the UK Home Office in the crisis.

Stay tuned and stay healthy!

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Companies from all over the world are working hard to help the community in these extraordinary times. And location world is again full of interesting news! Turkish firm Elektral developing vending machine for masks, wipes & disinfectants, UNL raising $2M for smart address system, Wuhan bringing their famous Cherry Blossoms online and Israeli start-up Noveto bringing “smart audio bubbles” to digital signage… This week, Location Weekly also features a special discussion on using Location Data to track the virus. Stay tuned!

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Worried about missing out while working at home? What better time to watch our latest industry podcast! With the news of Amazon delivering Covid-19 test kits to residents in Seattle, Wirecard partnering with Klarna, Signify releasing “snap-in” IoT sensors for luminaries, Burberry partnering with Google for AR shopping, Cibo Express bringing Amazon cashier less tech to airports and Wingstop shifting OOH budget to hoodies, Location Weekly is once more full of interesting news!

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The world is going through tough times right now, but innovation stops for no one.. In the 455th episode of #LocationWeekly, we talk about Instacart's Doorstep Grocery Delivery amid the Coronavirus scare, Purina creating StreetVet - analyzing dog health by peeing on a billboard as well as Papa Johns having success with AR, 7Eleven opening “Evolution” concept store, TapAd partnering with Gimbal and Pandora launching interactive voice ads. Well, take care of yourself, wash your hands frequently and let us know about your thoughts after you watch the podcast!

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We all love Wednesdays not only because it is already half way to the weekend but also it's #LocationWeekly day! This Wednesday, you can hear all about FCC proposing hefty fines on mobile operators for selling location data, Apple turning your photo into a car key, Adidas tapping WhatsApp to reach consumers, KFC Canada integrating Google Maps & Assistant, Uber offering car-top signage for new driver revenue and JCDecaux leveraging facial recognition for Yoplait in Australia. All you have to do is to listen to Location Weekly - Episode 454! And, please share your thoughts with us after you do. 

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It is #LocationWeekly day! New episode comes with many astonishing news! Pearl Jam releasing new single via AR over the Moon, Outfront’s Valentine’s campaign that blends Instagram AR and OOH, Puma bringing hologram ads to car tops at NBA All-Star game, Uber letting seniors use their phones, Dwise partnering with Digital Element for ad targeting and IKEA letting customers use their time as currency. So go ahead and listen to Location Weekly Episode 453 and give us your feedback afterwards!

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The location world is again full of intriguing news from various industries and it can all be found on Location Weekly Episode 452! Foursquare partnering with Vistar Media, Al Arabia Outdoor using Streach to measure OOH in Saudi Arabia, Walmart shutting down their Jetblack text service, Panera reaching 9.3M with AR campaign, Unilever is piloting drones for ice cream delivery and Yelp launching new Store Visits product...  Listen to the podcast and share your thoughts with us!

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Location Weekly is once again here to give you the most recent news on location based marketing! 

Home Depot pilots kiosks from Slyce to locate products in store, Google updating Maps with tips, transit and AR, Air Canada enabling customers to use PayPal, NextNav raising $120M for 3D geolocation services in U.S., Korea’s Lotte going hi-tech to steal customers from e-Commerce and India’s NavIC might one day replace GPS... 

All on our 451th episode! Check it out and let us know what you think!

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In this 450th episode of Location Weekly, cosmetics industry dominate the news with Pinterest adding AR make-up try on feature and L’Oreal getting personalized with Perso app. And of course, more interesting news follow such as Atari blending gaming and hotels, Zenreach promoting “walk-through” metric for industry, Havas partnering with Moving Walls for OOH measurement and Google partnering with Coconut Software for financial service reservations feature. So listen to the show and please let us know about your thoughts!

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What a week for location based marketing! Location Weekly is again filled with very interesting news from the industry and from our members! This week, we are talking about X-Mode acquiring the assets of Location Sciences, Placer.ai raising $12M and aims to grow its U.S. operations and Stasher getting $2.5M to help travellers stow their luggage, MGI acquires Verve wireless, Kroger is launching a new lab for digital grocery innovation and H&M is launching a pay later feature with Klarna in the U.S. So go ahead, listen to Location Weekly on your favourite platform and let us know what you think!

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New chapter announcements, an exclusive interview from NRF and some important birthday celebrations… Location Weekly is once more, full of interesting news.

This week, we start off with TourByLocal getting $25M to match tourists with 4000 guides in 162 countries, Albertsons launching Pinterest-Powered In-Store mobile recipes and Google buying Pointy to boost brick&mortar retail.

After the Worldline interview from NRF, we continue with news from our 2 member companies: Gimbal giving mobile users control over their location data and Delta reducing travel stress with updated app features.

You are already looking forward to the podcast now, aren’t you? So listen to Location Weekly and please share your comments with us afterwards!

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Kicking off the new year with exciting news from various industries.

This week, our podcast starts with a new app for location based tool rental Leveld, Canada Goose creating store experience with snow and ice and JP Morgan Chase offering DashPass to premium cardholder members.

We continue with a groundbreaking step from the longest running musical of broadway, the famous Phantom of The Opera becoming the 1st in the industry to leverage Alexa, Earth Fare going with Mood Media for upgraded digital signage and Sprint & Wirecard teaming-up on IoT payments.

Well, a busy week for location based marketing is never a surprise and Location Weekly is once again here to update you on all that is going on. Click the link in bio and do not forget to let us know what you think after you listen!

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Are you curious about the future?

2019 was a highly interesting year for location based marketing but 2020 is going to be even more thrilling!

This week, we are talking about our expectations and predictions on location based marketing. We know you will not miss this episode but also please let us know about your thoughts after you watch the show!

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Location Weekly Episode #445 is ready for you to keep yourselves up to date over the holidays. Starting with a very interesting discussion on the New York Times article "One Nation, Tracked". We are also talking about Uber Works launching in Miami, the team-up of Amazon, Apple and Google to make smart homes interoperable, and Goodwill reaching 1.4M mobile devices with location-data via Teemo.

So many new discussions rising around location based marketing and so many moves from the world’s biggest companies. Subscribe to Location Weekly to always be one step ahead of the game.

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Location Weekly has a new episode up and ready for you to tune in! This week we're discussing DeliveryHero buying Woowa Brothers for $4B, Mad Systems being granted a patent for location-based facial recognition platform, Lyft entering the car rental market for $35/day, Walmart teaming with Digimarc to make its print toy catalogue shoppable, Google focusing on local and PlaceIQ & FourthWall Media partnering to link TV ads with in-store visits.   

Once again, there is a lot going on with location based marketing! With Location Weekly, you can follow the hottest trends In location- based marketing news. Check out Location Weekly Episode #444 and stay updated!

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THE LBMA PODCAST GETTING READY FOR 2020!  Your favourite podcast show, This Week In Location Based Marketing is getting ready for the new decade with its new name and design!  

LOCATION WEEKLY is now the new name of THE LBMA podcast. And it is still full of all the exciting news from the location marketing world.  

In this week's episode we're discussing the New York Times location-based air pollution AR visualization, Bandit taking us to mobile order ahead only for coffee, Dentsu Aegis Network India launching hyperlocal insights tools for OOH, Mood Media combining divisions to crate Technomedia, Chick-fil-A wanting people to spend time together this holiday season, and the Salvation Army unveiling donations via Apple Pay & Google Pay.  

So much happened this week revolving around location, that you'll want to know all about it from the experts. Tune in now to listen to Location Weekly, Episode 443 to get all the details and insights.

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A new episode has arrived and we've got the latest location based news for you! This week we're discussing 7Eleven launching mobile voice ordering, Adidas testing AR Instagram in London, Amex launching mobile restaurant booking app, Augemented Reality wine labeling with Winerytale app, Toys R’ Us first in Canada to use Snapchats Portal Lens, and Factual introducing predictive & loyalty audiences. 

This week is an awesome episode so you'll definitely want to listen in and be caught up on all things location based marketing!

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This week in location based marketing we're discussing Mobivity launching omnichannel offer platform with Subway,  Apple teaming with PlayNetwork for retail music, PayPal to acquire Honey for $4B, Tesco’s One Stop launches AR game, JCPenney opening new store with barbershop and styling, and CVS + Weather Channel team-up on AI flu predictions. 

So many amazing location based marketing occurred this week so this episode is a must see!

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This week we're discussing DSW launching the “Do Good Pop Up” for charity,  Pointr bringing way-finding to Washington D.C. airports, Kubient launching Audience Cloud, Yahoo Japan and Line talking merging, Dunkin’ Donuts doubling down on digital with rewards, & Starbucks opening “mobile-only” pick-up store in NYC. 

So many things happened around location based marketing this week that this episode is a must see!

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This week we're discussing Quotient Technology to acquire Ubimo, Fortnite and Royal Canadian Legion, Pepsi to pay it forward for the holidays, GroundLevel Insights + Gathr Lab, UPS and CVS team for drone delivery of prescription drugs, and Wirecard buys majority stake in AllScore. 

On our podcast we bring you the latest location based marketing news in the industry, how that impacts your business, and what your brands can learn from these real life examples. Tune in every Wednesday to make sure you're in the loop on this growing trend! 

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Featuring: Neura + Salesforce, do it outdoors media partners with BlueBite, NinthDecimal adds Inscape TV data, Eatigo (Thailand) matches restaurant deals with customers, Yoplait using facial detection for free offers with JCDecaux, Walmart launches alcohol pick-up in 2,000 US locations.

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Featuring: Neura + Salesforce, do it outdoors media partners with BlueBite, NinthDecimal adds Inscape TV data, Eatigo (Thailand) matches restaurant deals with customers, Yoplait using facial detection for free offers with JCDecaux, Walmart launches alcohol pick-up in 2,000 US locations.

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Featuring: Republican campaign using beacon-enabled lawn signs, &Pizza + Lyft, WeChat battles fake GPS data, Nordstrom will deliver food to you in store, Jägermeister summons “Darke Spirits”, Chick-Fil-A launches dine-in mobile app.

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Featuring: Republican campaign using beacon-enabled lawn signs, &Pizza + Lyft, WeChat battles fake GPS data, Nordstrom will deliver food to you in store, Jägermeister summons “Darke Spirits”, Chick-Fil-A launches dine-in mobile app.

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Featuring: Snapchat using OOH + AR, Zippin has store at Sacramento Kings stadium, Gig Economy under fire in California, Michael's Stores + UPS, Wirecard partners with SES-imagotag, UPS gets drone fleet approval in U.S.

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Featuring: Snapchat using OOH + AR, Zippin has store at Sacramento Kings stadium, Gig Economy under fire in California, Michael's Stores + UPS, Wirecard partners with SES-imagotag, UPS gets drone fleet approval in U.S.

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Featuring: Skoda announces in-car voice assistant Laura, Philadelphia bans stores that don't accept cash, Kochava teams with CubeIQ, GOAT let's you try on exclusive sneakers in AR, Olo powering restaurant orders from Google search and maps, Amazon to roll-out hand recognition payment at Whole Foods.

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Featuring: Verizon Media goes AR, Pared app for restaurants, Veeve re-invents the shopping cart, Uber testing milk/bread delivery in Australia, Albert Heijn piloting their own Amazon GO, Apple quietly adds UWB to iPhone 11.

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Featuring: Verizon Media goes AR, Pared app for restaurants, Veeve re-invents the shopping cart, Uber testing milk/bread delivery in Australia, Albert Heijn piloting their own Amazon GO, Apple quietly adds UWB to iPhone 11.

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Featuring: New York Yankees using Postmates, Uncle Ben's goes Google Lens with Innit, Toy R' Us back with Candytopia, Heineken teams with Grab in SE Asia, Walgreens delivers with Wing drones, Starbucks  Japan let's you pay with a pen.

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Featuring: New York Yankees using Postmates, Uncle Ben's goes Google Lens with Innit, Toy R' Us back with Candytopia, Heineken teams with Grab in SE Asia, Walgreens delivers with Wing drones, Starbucks  Japan let's you pay with a pen.

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Featuring: Factual returns to Europe GDPR compliant, WeChat release new facial rec. payments, Curiosity Lab teams with Georgia Tech, Gimbal releases Trends, iOS 13 changes location game, McDonald's acquires Apprente.  Special Guest: Kipp Jones - Chief Technology Evangelist - Skyhook

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Featuring: Vibenomics AOOH platform, Cerberus Interactive takes on location-based gaming, Southwest Airlines with ApplePay, Blis partners with Location Sciences, 7Eleven launches mobile checkout in NYC, Unacast releases Turbine platform.

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Featuring: Vibenomics AOOH platform, Cerberus Interactive takes on location-based gaming, Southwest Airlines with ApplePay, Blis partners with Location Sciences, 7Eleven launches mobile checkout in NYC, Unacast releases Turbine platform.

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Featuring: Google Nest's package detection, Spirit Airlines using WhatsApp, Reebok's voice contest, Experian partners/invests in PlaceIQ, Hubbell Lighting teams with Signify & PointInside, Nike creates Joyride experience in NYC.

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Featuring: SpotHere raises $50M, Israel's Shufersal serves the visually impaired, Jibestream acquired by Inpixon, Amazon rolls it's Treasure Truck, Comscore + PlaceIQ launch MovieLift, TomTom releases APIs for EV developers.

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Featuring: SpotHere raises $50M, Israel's Shufersal serves the visually impaired, Jibestream acquired by Inpixon, Amazon rolls it's Treasure Truck, Comscore + PlaceIQ launch MovieLift, TomTom releases APIs for EV developers.

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Featuring: InMarket acquires Thinknear, Google Assistant lets you send reminders to others, Kraken Rum's dining experience in London, Wirecard launches app in North America, Nike buys Celect for data science, Infiniti teams up with JCDecaux in Russia.

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Featuring: InMarket acquires Thinknear, Google Assistant lets you send reminders to others, Kraken Rum's dining experience in London, Wirecard launches app in North America, Nike buys Celect for data science, Infiniti teams up with JCDecaux in Russia.

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Featuring: PatientPoint's proximity in healthcare, Boen Wines using NFC with Guala Closures, Bumble gets into physical space, Puma geotargets on Firefly's DOOH, Google launches "seasonality" and "location groups", Groupon acquires Presence AI for voice & text.

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Featuring: PatientPoint's proximity in healthcare, Boen Wines using NFC with Guala Closures, Bumble gets into physical space, Puma geotargets on Firefly's DOOH, Google launches "seasonality" and "location groups", Groupon acquires Presence AI for voice & text.

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Featuring: PreciseTarget, Pinterest, Pokemon Go in NYC, Amazon killing Dash button, Walgreens using Theatre, MediaMarkt rolls out Signify indoor navigation, RevealMobile adds Canadian data.

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Featuring: PreciseTarget, Pinterest, Pokemon Go in NYC, Amazon killing Dash button, Walgreens using Theatre, MediaMarkt rolls out Signify indoor navigation, RevealMobile adds Canadian data.

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Featuring: Sweden's "The Fitting Room", Mabata Honesty Shop, Nutella goes voice commerce, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield brings the VOID to malls, SoundHound integrates HERE, Kroger launches Stratum data platform.

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Featuring: Sweden's "The Fitting Room", Mabata Honesty Shop, Nutella goes voice commerce, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield brings the VOID to malls, SoundHound integrates HERE, Kroger launches Stratum data platform.

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Featuring: Project Verte rates customers, Near raises $100M for AI platform, Moz introduces Local Market Analytics, T-Mobile launches NB-IoT asset tracking solution.  Special Guest: Harvey Wells from GeoBroadcastSolutions.

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Featuring: Project Verte rates customers, Near raises $100M for AI platform, Moz introduces Local Market Analytics, T-Mobile launches NB-IoT asset tracking solution.  Special Guest: Harvey Wells from GeoBroadcastSolutions.

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Featuring: U.S. Army #InOurBoots VR recruiting, Transport for London using WiFi tracking, Havaianas shoppable boardwalk, McDonald's Sweden's QR picnic blanket, Zeta Global takes over PlaceIQ's ad business, Amazon's employee incentive for creating delivery start-ups.

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Featuring: U.S. Army #InOurBoots VR recruiting, Transport for London using WiFi tracking, Havaianas shoppable boardwalk, McDonald's Sweden's QR picnic blanket, Zeta Global takes over PlaceIQ's ad business, Amazon's employee incentive for creating delivery start-ups.

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Featuring: Brands form "Voice Coalition", CherryPicks navigation + translation app, Paytronix + FriendShip loyalty, Signify's new LiFi, Coca-Cola Italy drives recycling, Sam's Club + Instacart for alcohol delivery.  Special - new white paper from Digital Element.

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Featuring: Brands form "Voice Coalition", CherryPicks navigation + translation app, Paytronix + FriendShip loyalty, Signify's new LiFi, Coca-Cola Italy drives recycling, Sam's Club + Instacart for alcohol delivery.  Special - new white paper from Digital Element.

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Featuring: Walmart Mexico accepts WhatsApp orders, Nex raises £2M for lunch discovery, Gucci lets try on shoes in AR, 7Eleven delivers to beaches & parks, Reveal Mobile launches foot traffic attribution, Trax acquires Shopkick.

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Featuring: Walmart Mexico accepts WhatsApp orders, Nex raises £2M for lunch discovery, Gucci lets try on shoes in AR, 7Eleven delivers to beaches & parks, Reveal Mobile launches foot traffic attribution, Trax acquires Shopkick.

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Featuring: Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency, L.L. Bean + Uber for Backyard Campsite, Carrefour test facial recognition, 7Eleven delivers Cheetos AR experience, Kyruus + Brandify partner, PromoRepublic raises 2 million Euro.

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Featuring: AppNexus rebrands to Xandr Invest with AT&T data, Cerebro Platform hyperlocal DOOH, Welcome travel itinerary app, McDonald's McNugget experience in the UK, Square adds DoorDash & Postmates, iOS 13 to be much more location-sharing friendly.

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Featuring: AppNexus rebrands to Xandr Invest with AT&T data, Cerebro Platform hyperlocal DOOH, Welcome travel itinerary app, McDonald's McNugget experience in the UK, Square adds DoorDash & Postmates, iOS 13 to be much more location-sharing friendly.

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Featuring: Wrangler Jeans + Old Town Road, The North Face + Spotify, SingleCut Beersmiths plays trivia, Amazon's StyleSnap, Coca-Cola's summer wrist bands, ProYo + InMarket.  Special: 2019 LBMA Global Location Trends Report

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Featuring: Wrangler Jeans + Old Town Road, The North Face + Spotify, SingleCut Beersmiths plays trivia, Amazon's StyleSnap, Coca-Cola's summer wrist bands, ProYo + InMarket.  Special: 2019 LBMA Global Location Trends Report

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Featuring: Eleven-X + Skyhook, NCR Digital + SAFE Credit Union, Albert Heijn tries dynamic pricing, Foursquare buys Placed from Snap, GrandVisual + NCMEC finding missing persons, Wendy's partners with GasBuddy for Memorial Day campaign.

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Featuring: Eleven-X + Skyhook, NCR Digital + SAFE Credit Union, Albert Heijn tries dynamic pricing, Foursquare buys Placed from Snap, GrandVisual + NCMEC finding missing persons, Wendy's partners with GasBuddy for Memorial Day campaign.

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Featuring: Swatch goes drive-through, iGeolise raises £3.2, Pokemon app driving traffic to Target, Neustar partners with JCDecaux, Google integrates food ordering into maps, MTA accepts Google Pay on subway/bus lines.

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Featuring: Swatch goes drive-through, iGeolise raises £3.2, Pokemon app driving traffic to Target, Neustar partners with JCDecaux, Google integrates food ordering into maps, MTA accepts Google Pay on subway/bus lines.

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Featuring: Trial Run Media's ABIE, Cheek-It's scavenger hunt, JCDeacaux + Location Sciences, Macy's launches OUT[FITS] with Pinterest, PlaceIQ partners with PMG on Old Navy, Admetrix + Locomizer.  Research: S4M & LBMA contrast GDPR vs. CCPA

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Featuring: Trial Run Media's ABIE, Cheek-It's scavenger hunt, JCDeacaux + Location Sciences, Macy's launches OUT[FITS] with Pinterest, PlaceIQ partners with PMG on Old Navy, Admetrix + Locomizer.  Research: S4M & LBMA contrast GDPR vs. CCPA.

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Featuring: Factual partners with Airship & Braze, Class action against all 4 U.S. mobile operators, Decathalon opens 1st U.S. store, Burger King delivers in Mexico City traffic jams, Para'Kito goes AR with Georgia Pacific, Walgreens teams with Narvar.

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Featuring: Factual partners with Airship & Braze, Class action against all 4 U.S. mobile operators, Decathalon opens 1st U.S. store, Burger King delivers in Mexico City traffic jams, Para'Kito goes AR with Georgia Pacific, Walgreens teams with Narvar.

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Featuring: MoviePass goes PreShow, Sainsbury test cashierless stores, Let's Bab for social recommendations, Kroger's QFC launches DogSpots, UberEats tests food delivery at Toronto Pearson Airport

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Featuring: MoviePass goes PreShow, Sainsbury test cashierless stores, Let's Bab for social recommendations, Kroger's QFC launches DogSpots, UberEats tests food delivery at Toronto Pearson Airport

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Featuring: PayPal invests in HappyReturns, State of Maine uses location data, Puma's first AR shoes, Amazon provides in-garage delivery, Snapchat's voice AR lens for Shazam movie, Salesforce acquires MapAnything.  Bonus: RetailLoco Re-cap.

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Featuring: PayPal invests in HappyReturns, State of Maine uses location data, Puma's first AR shoes, Amazon provides in-garage delivery, Snapchat's voice AR lens for Shazam movie, Salesforce acquires MapAnything.  Bonus: RetailLoco Re-cap.

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Featuring: Goodwill, Bose + Coachella, Improving traffic with "Flo", Amazon Go takes cash, Macy's launches "Story", Uber goes B2B with vouchers.

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Featuring: Goodwill, Bose + Coachella, Improving traffic with "Flo", Amazon Go takes cash, Macy's launches "Story", Uber goes B2B with vouchers.

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Featuring:Neiman Marcus + SalesFloor, Octopus ads in Uber & Lyft, Cleveland Cavaliers + Aramark use Apple business chat for food orders, CVS + Shipt, Snapchat testing "Status" feature, Walmart + Google voice ordering.

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Featuring:Neiman Marcus + SalesFloor, Octopus ads in Uber & Lyft, Cleveland Cavaliers + Aramark use Apple business chat for food orders, CVS + Shipt, Snapchat testing "Status" feature, Walmart + Google voice ordering.

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Featuring: Samsung's "Refrigerdating", PrivateAcre, Alibaba's FlyZoo hotel, McDonald's buys DynamicYield, Oreo + Target, Coor's Light battles Bud with sound. Special guest: Ian Dallimore - Lamar

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Featuring: Samsung's "Refrigerdating", PrivateAcre, Alibaba's FlyZoo hotel, McDonald's buys DynamicYield, Oreo + Target, Coor's Light battles Bud with sound. Special guest: Ian Dallimore - Lamar

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Featuring: 3D printed Sushi, PayPal + Instagram, Postmates Party, AirFrance SkyDeals, Macy's goes VR, Sam's Club Scan&Go.  Special Guest: Neil Crist - Moz

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Featuring: 3D printed Sushi, PayPal + Instagram, Postmates Party, AirFrance SkyDeals, Macy's goes VR, Sam's Club Scan&Go.  Special Guest: Neil Crist - Moz

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Featuring: HotNow + Baskin Robbins, Caliburger + NEC, S4M launches Pass-To-Store, Neoway teams with SafeGraph, Kroger partners with Pinterest.  Special guest: Matt Russo of Gimbal

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Featuring: HotNow + Baskin Robbins, Caliburger + NEC, S4M launches Pass-To-Store, Neoway teams with SafeGraph, Kroger partners with Pinterest.  Special guest: Matt Russo of Gimbal

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Featuring: Hermes AR package delivery, NFC forum's payment standard, Lego + Snapchat + Kabooki, Mcdonald's + Waze billboards, Geon Network, Glympse partners with Albertsons.

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Featuring: Hermes AR package delivery, NFC forum's payment standard, Lego + Snapchat + Kabooki, Mcdonald's + Waze billboards, Geon Network, Glympse partners with Albertsons.

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Featuring: Cedars Sinai goes Alexa, Fred Perry + Raf Simons launch virtual map shopping, Kontakt.io new SMB play, ESRI acquires Indoo.rs, Ford integrates What3Words, Walgreens accepts Alipay in the U.S.

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Featuring: Cedars Sinai goes Alexa, Fred Perry + Raf Simons launch virtual map shopping, Kontakt.io new SMB play, ESRI acquires Indoo.rs, Ford integrates What3Words, Walgreens accepts Alipay in the U.S.

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Featuring: 180byTwo's eCHO, Outdoorsy the AirBnB for RVs, Outer, Tide launches 24/7 laundry service, LG builds Amazon Dash into all appliances, Baidu builds AI cat shelters.  New research from Blis.

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Featuring: 180byTwo's eCHO, Outdoorsy the AirBnB for RVs, Outer, Tide launches 24/7 laundry service, LG builds Amazon Dash into all appliances, Baidu builds AI cat shelters.  New research from Blis.

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Featuring: Coachella + Amazon Lockers, Colruyt uses Google Assistant, DoorDash raises $500M, Kroger launches mobile pay app, Crate & Barrel + Handy.  Special co-host: Carsten Szameitat

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Featuring: Coachella + Amazon Lockers, Colruyt uses Google Assistant, DoorDash raises $500M, Kroger launches mobile pay app, Crate & Barrel + Handy.  Special co-host: Carsten Szameitat

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Featuring: GOAT Sneakers AR campaign, Swatch goes contactless, BevMo tests voice, Solving homelessness in London with ClearChannel, Nextdoor monetizes data, Toyota dealers + GroundTruth

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Featuring: GOAT Sneakers AR campaign, Swatch goes contactless, BevMo tests voice, Solving homelessness in London with ClearChannel, Nextdoor monetizes data, Toyota dealers + GroundTruth

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Featuring: TikTok + GrubHub, Bluetooth goes 5.1 accurate, NumberAI, Vistar Media + PlaceIQ & Others, Domino's builds loyalty with Super Bowl, Uber to launch flying taxis.

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Featuring: TikTok + GrubHub, Bluetooth goes 5.1 accurate, NumberAI, Vistar Media + PlaceIQ & Others, Domino's builds loyalty with Super Bowl, Uber to launch flying taxis.

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Featuring: Urgent.ly gets $21M, AisleLabs adds payments, Ahold Delhaize deploys 500 robots, TomTom sells telematics for $1B, Adobe to measure OOH, Walgreens tailors ads on coolers.

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Featuring: Urgent.ly gets $21M, AisleLabs adds payments, Ahold Delhaize deploys 500 robots, TomTom sells telematics for $1B, Adobe to measure OOH, Walgreens tailors ads on coolers.

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Featuring: Coty's AR smart mirror for hair, JDA + InContext for in-store ops, Postmates gets $100M, Safegraph launches IP-to-Place, Germany says no to Amazon Dash, Walgreens partners with Microsoft.

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Featuring: Coty's AR smart mirror for hair, JDA + InContext for in-store ops, Postmates gets $100M, Safegraph launches IP-to-Place, Germany says no to Amazon Dash, Walgreens partners with Microsoft.

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Featuring: Square goes mobile SDK, Sinclair + Harman + SK Telecom, Gimbal buys UberMedia, AT&T and others to stop selling location data, LocusLabs partners with IndoorAtlas. Special Guests: Herve Utheza (Here Technologies) & Tom Kenney (Verve).

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Featuring: Square goes mobile SDK, Sinclair + Harman + SK Telecom, Gimbal buys UberMedia, AT&T and others to stop selling location data, LocusLabs partners with IndoorAtlas. Special Guests: Herve Utheza (Here Technologies) & Tom Kenney (Verve).

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Featuring: Phillips 66 + Honda, Location Sciences raises capital, City of Los Angeles sues IBM/Weather Channel, Mall of America, Kroger goes unmanned for delivery, Heineken sees geo-marketing success in UK.

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Featuring: Phillips 66 + Honda, Location Sciences raises capital, City of Los Angeles sues IBM/Weather Channel, Mall of America, Kroger goes unmanned for delivery, Heineken sees geo-marketing success in UK.

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Featuring: CS Hudson, Baidu Maps, XYO Protocol's blockchain lab, Ariana Grande + YouTube, Alexa's location alerts, Starbucks + Uber

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Featuring: CS Hudson, Baidu Maps, XYO Protocol's blockchain lab, Ariana Grande + YouTube, Alexa's location alerts, Starbucks + Uber

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Our annual predictions show.  We recap 2018 and take a look at what we expect for 2019.

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Our annual predictions show.  We recap 2018 and take a look at what we expect for 2019.

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Featuring: Facebook files new patents, JoAnn taps Teemo, Favendo at Frankfurt airport, Google Map's "For You", Domino's hotspots, Mariott + PepsiCo go virtual reality art.  Special guest: Gabriel Bedoya - The Insight Company

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Featuring: Facebook files new patents, JoAnn taps Teemo, Favendo at Frankfurt airport, Google Map's "For You", Domino's hotspots, Mariott + PepsiCo go virtual reality art.  Special guest: Gabriel Bedoya - The Insight Company

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Featuring: AdMov, Xamoom celebrates "Silent Night", Burger King swipe McDonald's customers, Dunkin' fools Portland, MA, Stella Artois's beer-serving robot, Target selling Christmas trees with AR.

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Featuring: AdMov, Xamoom celebrates "Silent Night", Burger King swipe McDonald's customers, Dunkin' fools Portland, MA, Stella Artois's beer-serving robot, Target selling Christmas trees with AR.

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Featuring: Spent retail analytics, LinkSure free global WiFi, Casino competes with AmazonGo in France, McDonald's dancing in the streets of Bogata, Shopkick + Unilever & Walmart, Verve + AdCouncil for Goodwill. Special Research - Reveal Mobile Black Friday Report

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Featuring: Spent retail analytics, LinkSure free global WiFi, Casino competes with AmazonGo in France, McDonald's dancing in the streets of Bogata, Shopkick + Unilever & Walmart, Verve + AdCouncil for Goodwill. Special Research - Reveal Mobile Black Friday Report

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Featuring: MapAnything raises $42.5M, Baidu invests in Xinchao Media, Mobike + Louis Vuitton, Tencent goes all in with HERE maps, Walmart's toy lab, 7-Eleven Canada rolls out WeChat + Alipay.

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Featuring: MapAnything raises $42.5M, Baidu invests in Xinchao Media, Mobike + Louis Vuitton, Tencent goes all in with HERE maps, Walmart's toy lab, 7-Eleven Canada rolls out WeChat + Alipay.

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Featuring: Standard Cognition, GOAT sneakers, NomadX at Plaza Singapura, Amazon's Holiday Catalogue, Nike's futuristic store, H&M testing blockchain.

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Featuring: RideYellow + LISNR, Bidooh goes to South Korea, Francesco Rinaldi's "talking jars", Reveal Mobile launches Visit platform, Foursquare measures TV with Inscape, Kroger finds their voice.  IKEA launches start-up bootcamp

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Featuring: RideYellow + LISNR, Bidooh goes to South Korea, Francesco Rinaldi's "talking jars", Reveal Mobile launches Visit platform, Foursquare measures TV with Inscape, Kroger finds their voice.  IKEA launches start-up bootcamp