Tag Archives: Foursquare

Chicago pol goes new school, joins Foursquare

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

Wrigley Field, the Shedd Aquarium, and now its own official Foursquare city badge — yup, Chicago’s got it all. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Foursquare last week, just in time (coincidentally!) for the location-based service to release the “Windy City … Continue reading →

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Foursquare wants to be in the event biz

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Foursquare’s check-in location data isn’t linked to events — and the 10-million-user-strong social network knows that needs to change. In other words, Foursquare wants to tweak its service so you’re not checking in just at Madison Square Garden, but – … Continue reading →

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Puttin’ on the Ritz. On Foursquare.

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

The Ritz-Carlton hotel chain is now offering destination advice via Foursquare. It’s the newest member of a small but growing coterie of luxury brands generating content — and thereby finding value — in location-based social networks. The Ritz-Carlton’s Foursquare profile … Continue reading →

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Mercedes racing down Foursquare road

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Mercedes-Benz is utilizing the New York International Auto Show to get off to a fast start on Foursquare. In its first-ever Foursquare promotional offer, geo-social users checking in at the Javits Center in Manhattan will be encouraged to locate a … Continue reading →

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Bad (cyber) boys, Bad (cyber) boys, whatcha gonna do?

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

Spamming e-mail is so last year. Malicious coders and all-out cybercrooks will target newer and hipper forms of digital communication in 2011, according to a report released Wednesday by McAfee, the computer security company. Noting a “significant decrease” in the … Continue reading →

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Foursquare, the TV show

Posted on December 2, 2010 by

Independent production company Endemol will look to develop a TV series that will somehow incorporate mobile app Foursquare. Foursquare has become a popular platform for users — nearly 5 million at last count — to “check in” at restaurants, attractions, … Continue reading →

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Location, Location…Location?

Posted on November 4, 2010 by

Technology companies, venture capitalists and retailers have expressed no small amount of enthusiasm for location-based Web services, which allow users to “check into” locations in order to connect with friends or cash in on special offers from businesses. It is … Continue reading →

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Own a business? 3 tips for using geolocation services.

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

Own a business? Want to leverage the benefits of a geolocation service like Foursquare? We’ve got suggestions for you. OFFER SPECIALS: Many businesses use Foursquare as a digital replacement for coupons or loyalty cards. According to Foursquare, about 15,000 venues … Continue reading →

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