Let the world know your each and every move by checking out these location-based innovations. Checking into places and earning badges for visiting the grocery store is all the rage in the social media world these days. This cluster is filled with cool promotions and products that take advantage of the ever-growing realm of location-based services.
These location-based innocations leave their mark on everything from the NFL to politics. Check them out today.
23 Location-Based Innovations

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Location-Based Social Mapping
Loopt on Your Mobile

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SMS Introductions
Gatsby Mobile App Uses Foursquare to Introduce Like-Minded People

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Luxury Shoe Games
The Jimmy Choo Trainer Hunt Uses Social Media Tool Foursquare
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Social Media Check-Ins
Topguest Lets You Check in and Earn Rewards Online
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Social Media Movie Spoofs
'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' Reenactment on Twitter and Foursquare
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Ride Sharing via iPhone
Carticipate.com
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Location-Based Film Screenings
Volkswagen 'See Film Differently' Campaign Heads to the London Zoo
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"Sausagefest" Avoidance Sites
Ratio Finder Uses Foursquare to Find Female and Male Hotspots
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iPhone AppStore Products
Loopt (UPDATE)
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Social Media Mayoral Campaigns
The Foursquarian Candidate Could Make You Mayor of Chicago
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GPS Hook-Ups
Using Location-Based Tech to Give Directions to Your Love Life
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Geeky Honor Patches
Advertise Your Pwnage with Foursquare Nerd Merit Badges
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Location-Based Cameras
1080p ContourGPS Helmetcams Displays Your Every Move
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Location-Based Microlistings
Anttenna is Striving to Reinvent Traditional Classifieds
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Game Stat Tracking Sites
'Be the Mayor' Helps You Rule Anywhere on Foursquare
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Complimentary Denim Promotions
The 'Gap Facebook Places Deal' Offers Free Jeans to Customers
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Social Media Voting Badges
The Foursquare 'I Voted' Campaign Aims to Get Youth to the Polls
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Location-Based Movie Promos
SCVNGR 'Eat Pray Love' Challenges Send You On Your Own Sabbatical
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Magic Kingdom Check-Ins
Gowalla & Disney Team Up to Check You into Space Mountain
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Social Check-In NFL Promos
Washington Redskins Foursquare Campaign Targets Connected Fans
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Yelp Killers
MySpace and Citysearch Join Forces for MySpace Local
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Connection Platform Experiences
Facebook Debuts at Stagecoach to Target Younger Audiences
AI-Based Football Predictions
Field Vision Debuts Field Vision Sports, a New Curated App
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
Creative Online Social Networks
BuzzFeed Introduces the New BF Island Social Network
Comedic E-Commerce Brand Spots
Instacart Unveiled a Teaser for its Super Bowl Commercial
Sniffable Deodorant Billboards
Sure's Out-of-Home Campaigns Invites Passersby to Take a Whiff
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Exercise-Themed QSR Promotions
Chipotle x Strava: The City Challenge is Arriving for the New Year
Apologetic Beer Initiatives
Coors Light Debuts a Creative Marketing Initiative — Obstructed Brews
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
Bar-Focused Dating Apps
Heineken®'s Bar Dating App Appeals to Gen Z's Social Habits
Reactive Fan-Based Football Campaigns
Coors Light Launched a New 'Coors Light Coors Light' Spot
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Sneaker Tag-Inspired Car Keys
Nissan's Kicks Key Merges Auto Technology with Streetwear Culture
Fan-Centered Stadium Menus
Kellanova Shared a Special Menu for Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts Bowl Games
Immersive Sports Fan Platforms
Sony's FavoriteSpace™ Caters to the Sports Fan Communities
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Informational Real Estate Apps
The Oyssey App Redefines the Home Search with Data-Driven Insights
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Food Transparency Apps
WISEcode Positions Its App as a Powerful Tool in the Food Industry
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Digital Staredown Games
Modern Human Habits Inspired TWIX's Second Screen Staredown
Cheeky Bar-Focused Campaigns
Heineken Advocates for Financial Support for Bars with Starring Bars
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Restaurant-Collaborating Dating Apps
FROME Launched with a List of L.A Food Location Partnerships
Nostalgic Sports-Focused Grocery Campaigns
Instacart Debuts a Campaign in Kansas City
Challenge-Based Fitness Rewards Platforms
Receipts Debuts the Collective Movement Series
Local Restaurant Campaigns
PEPSI X Kelly Rowland Present the Local Eats Better With Pepsi Program
Snapchat Super Bowl Filters
The NFL x Snapchat Creator Program Debuts Ahead of the Big Game
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Boycott-Supporting Phone Apps
Buycott Helps Consumers Decide Whether to Buy or Avoid a Brand
Football-Based Chocolate Bar Campaigns
SNICKERS Presents the 'SatisFORTUNES' for NFL Fans
AI-Powered Food Journals
Eat N' Log Lets You Record, Organize, and Share Your Food Experiences
Senior Living Innovation Hubs
The AGE-WELL Innovation Studio Highlights Age-in-Place Solutions
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
Cookie-Paired Beer Initiatives
Iron Hill Prompts Consumers to Earn Their Beer Badges
Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences
CASEKOO Hosted a DIY Experience in Beijing
AI-Powered Adventure Apps
The 'Globe Chaser' App Features Geocaching-Inspired Tours
Immersive Cereal Cities
Kellogg's Town Welcomes Virtual Visitors in a Breakfast World
Soccer-Themed Fragrance Pop-Ups
Hugo Boss Presents an Immersive Activation in Brazil and Argentina
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Location-Based Storytelling Apps
Storyrabbit Functions as a Personalized Audio Tour Guide
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Meetup-Encouraging Social Networks
The 'Mozi' Private Social Network Facilitates IRL Meetings
Bagel Shop Loyalty Apps
Jeff's Bagel Run Debuted its Proprietary App for Loyal Customers
Mini Luggage-Compatible Trackers
Apple Unveils a New AirTag Feature for Tracking Missing Luggage
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Super Bowl Drive-Thru Commercials
Taco Bell Debuts Its Live Más Drive-Thru Cams Campaign
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Luxury Travel-Ready Summer Programming
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Debuts New Offerings
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
Digital Map AI Enhancements
Google Maps Update Brings AI-Powered Exploration Tools
Localized Beer-Fridge Campaigns
Natural Light Unveils 'The Neighborator' for the Holidays
Miniature Tile Bluetooth Trackers
Life360 Introduces the Comprehensive Dynamic Tile Bluetooth
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Transportation Network Wayfinding Technologies
Bee Network Implements GoodMaps Wayfinding Tech
Local Eatery-Elevated Soda Campaigns
Pepsi is Running Immersive Experiences for the Super Bowl LIX
Branded Pub Crawls
The No Lay's, No Game 'Lay's Crawl' Entices Soccer Fans to Pubs
Interactive Hygiene-Focused Football Experiences
Lysol’s Germ Zone Features the Air Sanitizer
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Location-Based Audio Platforms
VoicingMap Attaches Voice Recordings to Locations To Immerse You
Engaging Isolation-Combatting Pop-Ups
LEGO Group Debuts the Interactive Le Florist Flower Truck
Interactive Packaging Content
SmartLinks Debuts a Self-Serve Platform for Product Packaging
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
AI-Powered Location Technologies
The City of Busan Unveils the 'Finding All' AI Technology
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
Top City Discovery Tools
Things.in Helps Users Find the Most Reviewed Attractions and Stays
Retailer Music Festival Partnerships
7-Eleven and Live Nation Have Partnered for Festival Season
QR Code Shopping Assistants
Nintendo Implemented Icecat Tech to Enhance In-Store Shopping
Highly Sought-After Restaurant Features
OpenTable Announces Its Icons Program for Major Cities
Events-Focused Retail Spaces
The Brick Spot from LEGO Group Features Interactive Party Elements
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Social Connection Campaigns
Beavertown Brewery's Is This Seat Taken? Campaign Unites Strangers
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Urban Climate Solutions
Climate Tech Cities Connects Climate Professionals with Resources & Events
Connected Store Window Stickers
Alo Entices Users to Its Alo Yoga Sanctuary with NFC Stickers
Modern Health-Conscious Product Deevlopment
Hain Celestial Opened Its Innovation Experience Center
Second-Screen Vehicle Sweepstakes
Kia Squares Engaged Sports Fans During the Big Game
Worldwide Service Marketplaces
Airbnb Services are for Booking Everything from Catering to Makeup
Activity-Monitoring Sports Apps
Strava Heatmaps Offer Athletes Insights into Populated Areas
City Navigation Tools
Open Path Map Helps You Navigate Mega Cities Like a Local
Social Dining Networks
Recce Discovers and Shares Trusted Restaurant Picks Easily
Interactive Store Hubs
The Samsung Experience Store at Scarborough is a New Hub for Tech Lovers
Interactive Football Game Venues
TOCA Social Delivers a Blend of Sports, Entertainment, and Dining
Audio Experience-Integrated Beverage Packaging
TapTunes, Inc. Has Introduced Virtual Wax
Real-Time Night Life Maps
Bardar Provides Real-Time Information on Venues and Nightlife in Sydney
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
Geography Challenge Games
Guess Where You Are Game Tests Your Geography Skills with Fun Visuals
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
NFL Restaurant Promotions
Applebee's Partners with the NFL to Offer an Array of Sporty Deals
Mobile Ad-Supported Checkouts
Sam's Club is Launching Display Ads in its Mobile App
Location-Sharing Codes
LandCode’s Technology Ensures That Users Can Quickly Convey Locations
Glow-in-the-Dark Football Events
The Toyota Glow Up Classic Event Featured NFL Stars
Tech-Enabled Ice Cream Trucks
Alsies Reimagined a Nostalgic Experience for the 21st Century
Social Gathering-Scheduling Apps
Tecatita Light Debuts the Convenience-Focused Momentitos App
Community-Oriented Meetup Apps
The 'Flying Pig' App Connects People for Hanging Out
Football-Themed Chicken Wing Promotions
This Applebee's Super Bowl LIX Promotion Offers Free Wings
Local Event Discovery Tools
'Place To Be' Helps Find and Share Events on an Interactive Map
App-Supported Seamless Checkouts
Sam’s Club Introduces a Checkout-Free Shopping Centre
Paranormal Mapping Platforms
Ghost Town Lets You Track and Share Paranormal Events Worldwide
Digital Loyalty Companions
Brew Perks Offers an Easy Way to Track Rewards, Unlock Exclusive Deals
Entertainment Tracker Apps
Flickd Lets Users Track, Discuss, and Get Recommendations on Media
AI-Powered Local Recommendations
Epic Fusion Connects You to Your Ideal Local Spots Effortlessly
Food Show Finders
TVFoodMaps Discovers Restaurants Seen on Your Favorite Food Shows
Interactive Parisian Neighbourhood Apps
NotezParis Let's users Rate Their Experiences in Paris
Humorous Losers-Focused Campaigns
Miller Lite Introduces the League Losers Billboards
Branded Long-Term Sports Partnerships
New York Red Bulls & Sports Illustrated Tickets Join Forces
Simplified Connection Apps
Bumpd Simplifies Networking Through Seamless, Spontaneous Encounters
Self-Service Event Promotions
Industry Dive Adds Self-Service Offerings to Include Event Promotion
Home Organization Tracking
WhereThings Helps You Organize and Locate Your Belongings Effortlessly
Smart Networking Tools
'Connector' Enhances Professional Networking Using AI and Location Features
Store Locator Solutions
Closeby Helps Easily Design and Publish a Branded Store Locator Map
Decentralized Ad Platforms
City 17 Turns Everyday Screens Into Revenue-Generating Ad Displays
Digitized Travel Wishlists
Wish2Go Let's Users Save Locations to Bring Travel Dreams to Life
Location-Based Message Sharing
Sharepath Brings Location-Based Messaging Inspired by Souls Games
Interactive Travel Showcases
Sseenn.app Creates 3D Globes To Highlight Your Travel Journey
Loyalty-Focused BBQ Apps
Sonny's BBQ Debuts a Mobile App Alongside an Exclusive Rewards Program
Sports Affiliated Restaurant Campaigns
NFL Trio Star in a Official Grill + Bar Sponsor Campaign
Centralized Comedy Event Listings
Find Comedy Events Near You in Real-Time with Comedy Bit
Business Experience Trackers
Log Cabin Tracks Experiences And Offers Insightful Data Analysis
In-Neighbourhood Service Maps
TROT KIT Helps Nomads Find Services Where They Are
Event Venue Finders
CoolSpace Helps You Secure the Perfect Venue for Your Events
Nearby Playground Finders
The Playground App Helps You Discover Nearby Playgrounds Quickly
Church Locator Tools
'Find Nearby Churches' Locates Christian Churches with an Interactive Map