location based

Blog Post

by Socialbrite
Social media has changed the world. It has revolutionized communications on a global scale, and the transformation continues with every status update, blog post and video stream. The global citizenry has become a global network. Since becoming...
by Mashable
While many non-profits are embracing social media for fundraising, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has found social media to be essential for bringing value to its members, raising public awareness, and building community online.
by Socialbrite
Here are six ideas to get your organization started on Foursquare, the geolocation social network that announced Monday it has surpassed 10 million members.
by Mashable
As Foursquare’s 10 million members check into locations in cities around the world, much of that location data can be accessed in unique and fascinating ways.  Here we’ve collected six of our favorite Foursquare applications.
by Nonprofit Tech 2.0
Foursquare is definitely starting to catch on with enterprising techie folks that love to be early adopters. That’s a good a sign. Most check-ins revolve around restaurants and cafes, but below are five simple ways you (and the nonprofit techies)...
by The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Facebook recently added a new feature that allows users to take advantage of location-based postings. To find out how nonprofit groups can benefit from this new feature, The Chronicle asked John Haydon, the founder of Inbound Zombie, a company that...
by Mashable
Foursquare isn’t just a good place to find cheap Mocha-Frappuccino’s. The social media tool is quickly allowing for new ways to benefit a range of fields, including non-profit organizations.
by The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Recently, Peter Panepento asked readers to offer their ideas for how nonprofit groups can best use the social-networking site Foursquare. Followng that post, they received a number of interesting ideas and Peter had the chance to connect with Joe...
by SankyNet
Friday night I had the chance to participate in The New York Public Library's Find the Future game. Part of the Library's Centennial celebration, the game selected 500 writers, artists, and librarians to collaborate in a massive overnight game...
by Nonprofit Tech 2.0
Foursquare has received quite a bit of buzz over the last few months. Some have even declared it to be the Twitter of 2010. Heather Mansfield is not so sure about that, but it is fun. It is Different. Addictive. And its growing fast. Part social...
by Mashable
What do Neiman Marcus, HP and Buffalo Wild Wings have in common? Not a lot, except that they’ve all created marketing campaigns on SCVNGR. The breadth of industries above showcases exactly why SCVNGR might be a good tool for your business. Mashable...
by Emily Yu
The phrase “location, location, location” is commonly used to refer to the three most important attributes of property when it comes to real estate. However, these days it seems more appropriate to use the phrase to highlight the significance of...
by Social Media 4 Nonprofits
This post will explore tactic #67: claiming your location on Foursquare to ensure accuracy and maximize exposure. Rosita Cortez will then take it a step further by exploring how your nonprofit can use this location-based network to advance its...

Infographic

by Chris Rawlinson
Foursquare had a busy year last year and have been having a good start to 2011. At the beginning of 2010 they had just over 600,000 users, by the end of the year that total had risen to over 6,000,000!. Earlier this month they launched a comments...

Organization

by drupal
Places is a Facebook feature that allows you to see where your friends are and share your location in the real world. When you use Places, you'll be able to see if any of your friends are currently checked in nearby and connect with them easily. You...
by drupal
Foursquare is a location-based mobile platform that makes cities easier to use and more interesting to explore. By “checking in” via a smartphone app or SMS, users share their location with friends while collecting points and virtual badges....
by drupal
Loopt started when Sam Altman walked out of class at Stanford University and wondered, “where are all my friends?” Since that question popped into Sam’s head in 2005, the innovation hasn’t stopped. Loopt has become an essential app for more than...
by drupal
SCVNGR is a game about doing challenges at places.

Video

by Howcast
Learn how to make the most of everyday existence and unlock your world with the app called Foursquare.