<div class="wrapper narrow"> <img width="1102" height="2000" src="https://vibemap.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Layers-Diagram-07-scaled.webp" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" /> </div> <p>The route from A to B. But a map can also be a space for sharing stories.&nbsp;</p> <p>Just see Vibemap’s embedded interactive maps.</p> <p>Our maps are presented in a visual language that’s easy to understand. With Vibemap you can create embedded maps that highlight important connections between different places and features of a landscape. Our maps reveal the vibrancy of a city’s social life and how it changes throughout a day, week, or month. And our data-enriched maps communicate “the vibe” of a business or attraction to show how people are really feeling.</p> <p><strong>Benefit of Interactive Maps</strong><strong></strong></p> <p>By interactive maps we mean a digital portrait of your city. With it, any user can easily navigate through many layers of data, zoom around, and seamlessly explore information at their own pace. Unlike static maps, our interactive maps can handle large amounts of data–we happily keep that up-to-date-with our Complete and Enrich Data services. The end result is cohesive content that speaks to what’s unique and interesting about a community.&nbsp;</p> <p>Ready to create attractive, interactive maps that help visitors make a deeper connection with your destinations?</p>
<p>Are you looking for effective ways to promote the destinations you represent, even with limited staff, time, or digital skills? We understand the hurdles you&#8217;re up against, and that&#8217;s why we&#8217;re thrilled to introduce you to Vibemap – the innovative answer to your destination marketing needs.</p> <p>Vibemap stands as a game-changer, revolutionizing methods for attracting visitors to cities, districts, and destinations. Our city discovery platform, powered by AI and intricately linked with data insights, is crafted to enhance your initiatives and generate extraordinary outcomes.</p> <div class="wrapper narrow"> <img width="1120" height="306" src="https://vibemap.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Basic-Partnership-Package.webp" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" /> </div> <p>Partner with Vibemap to:</p> <ul><li>Manage and maintain accurate&nbsp;<strong>business listings automatically</strong>.</li><li>Provide customers with engaging suggestions for things to do through&nbsp;<strong>event feeds, content guides, and embedded maps</strong>.</li><li>Showcase destinations with<strong>&nbsp;Challenges, Scavenger Hunts, IRL marketing events, and digital campaigns</strong>.</li><li>Gain valuable insights through<strong>&nbsp;sentiment analysis</strong>&nbsp;to understand your audience better.</li><li>Elevate your online presence with our<strong>&nbsp;web development</strong>&nbsp;expertise, from improving existing sites to crafting bespoke platforms.</li></ul> <p>Join Vibemap today and support local businesses, public spaces, events, and the very essence of what makes your city magical.</p>
<p>Are you ready to simplify data management, spark real-world connections, and give a significant boost to your local businesses? Vibemap has the perfect solutions crafted just for you.</p> <ul><li><strong>Complete Data &amp; Interactive Maps:</strong>&nbsp;Say goodbye to manual data entry – we automate them for you and create up-to-date business listings, event feeds and beautiful interactive maps.</li><li><strong>Engagement &amp; Marketing:</strong>&nbsp;Elevate visitor involvement with engaging campaigns and content. We&#8217;ll help you create memorable experiences that resonate with your audience both online and in person, from guides and digital ads to challenges and scavenger hunts.</li><li><strong>Digital Platform:</strong>&nbsp;Let Vibemap handle your website development. Whether you&#8217;re at the starting line or in the midst of web development, we’ll build and manage your website with flexible solutions.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Location Insights:</strong>&nbsp;Gain valuable insights into your customer base with our location intelligence tools. We gather location intelligence and deliver actionable insights that help you understand who your customers are.</li></ul> <p>Vibemap has a track record of success across North America, helping destinations thrive. Request a demo today we&#8217;ll provide a customized Vibemap solution for you.</p>
<p>Vibemap works to make sure neighborhoods and special places are highlighted online and IRL. So when you’re ready to make a themed map, we’re here for you.&nbsp;</p> <p>Make any story, trend, or aspect of your district shine, with a beautiful themed map. Past BID and DMO clients have partnered with us to build digital (and printable) maps that recommended anything from murals to dive bars, holiday shopping to instragramable hotspots. The inspiring images depicted make for beautiful, embeddable maps that delight.</p> <div class="wrapper narrow"> <img width="1250" height="396" src="https://vibemap.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/thematic_1.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" /> </div> <p>Recently we&#8217;ve been diving deep into public art and mural themed maps for many of our districts. Some of our favorite art themed maps plot the unmissable murals in a community. Charting out places where visitors can encounter monumental art found in public space encourages self-guided tours of an “outdoor gallery.” This stimulates foot traffic to nearby businesses. And we love how murals make art accessible, insisting that art is integral to everyday life. What type of themed map would benefit your destination?</p> <div class="wrapper wide"> <img width="1056" height="662" src="https://vibemap.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/thematic_3.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" /> </div> <p>As part of Vibemap’s basic partnership package, we create interactive maps that sync with our complete and enriched data services. So points of interest that often get overlooked in POI databases &#8211; like murals &#8211; show up on our maps.</p> <p>Ready to depict your cultural richness with a map celebrating your fall arts scene? Have other map themes in mind as we approach the holiday season?</p>
<p>Vibemap is on a mission to bring people together in real life. Here’s how we helped one business improvement district increase footfall and excitement in Oakland, California.</p> <div class="wrapper narrow"> <img width="2986" height="1994" src="https://vibemap.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jack-London-Challenge-Summary_V2-3.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" /> </div> <p>We regularly team up with great partners to deliver digital and in-real-life marketing solutions. We partnered with the Jack London Business Improvement District to support local businesses in the wake of a challenging pandemic year.</p> <p>Called the Jack London Neighborhood Challenge, Vibemap incentivized in-person visits to 80+ special places in Jack London Square by gamifying a self-guided tour. Participants earned “Challenge Points” for checking out neighborhood eateries, bars, retail stores, public art and parks along this waterfront destination. They also unlocked special discounts via the Vibemap app while qualifying for top prizes such as hotel stays.</p> <div class="wrapper wide"> <img width="550" height="553" src="https://vibemap.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/jack-london-screen-shot.webp" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" /> <p class="caption"> Image here. </p> </div> <p><a href="https://vibemap.com/wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=post"></a></p> <h2><strong>Results: Connecting people to great city experiences based on vibes.</strong></h2> <p>We measured the impact of the Challenge, taking into account in-app actions on the Vibemap app, engagement with paid digital ads, visits to&nbsp;<a href="https://vibemap.com/jack-london-neighborhood-challenge?latitude=30&amp;longitude=-100" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a dedicated Jack London Neighborhood Challenge webpage on Vibemap.com</a>, social media impressions and on-the-ground feedback from our Jack London partners. Our data show that Vibemap&#8217;s approach successfully increased foot traffic to Jack London Square and encouraged people to explore the district’s vibe.&nbsp;</p> <p>Let&#8217;s build together,</p> <p>The Vibemap Team</p>
<p>Digital and online technologies can build more connected lives and a more connected society. &nbsp;While some digital products encourage users to stay immersed in the virtual world, &#8220;pro-connection technology&#8221; can bring people together in real life and increase personal health and community well-being.</p> <p><strong>How great is the need for social connection?&nbsp;</strong><br>Disconnection is a national problem, as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf">Surgeon General&#8217;s new report on social connection</a>&nbsp;emphasizes. Approximately half of U.S. adults report feeling lonely, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic . Social isolation takes a toll on the mental and physical health of individuals – the Surgeon General report says loneliness is as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes a day . Additionally, the negative impact that social disconnection takes on entire communities is high.</p> <p><strong>The report also shares solutions.&nbsp;</strong><br>Here&#8217;s the scoop: when people connect and form strong social bonds, it has a major positive impact on our communities. It boosts education, jobs, health, safety, prosperity, resilience, and civic engagement. It&#8217;s like a superpower that makes everything better. And there’s a way destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and convention and visitor bureaus (CVBs) can support this effort – by connecting individuals with their communities and facilitating real-life social interactions.&nbsp;</p> <p>Yes, DMOs and CVBs face the challenge of encouraging and inspiring people to step away from their screens, leave the comfort of their own homes, and engage in real-life interactions. But there’s a way “pro-connection technology” can bring people together in real life, as we know here at<a href="https://vibemap.com/destinations-and-districts">&nbsp;Vibemap</a>. Our digital platforms connect travelers and locals to great city experiences based on vibes. Drawing from our experience, we’ve got 5 tips for DMOs and CVBs to use digital technologies that enhance social connections:</p> <div class="wrapper narrow"> <img width="1333" height="2000" src="https://vibemap.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Pro-Connection-Technology_07-1-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" /> </div> <h3>1.&nbsp;Connect people with their local community</h3> <p>Connecting people with others that share similar interests and needs is vital for combating loneliness and isolation. Digital technology can help by enabling people to find places, events, and experiences that resonate with who they are.&nbsp;<strong>Personalized event feeds and notifications</strong>&nbsp;keep people informed about things to do and places to go nearby that match their interests. By showing up at local events, people can form meaningful connections, make new friends, and build social-support networks that are critical to their health and well-being.</p> <h3>2.&nbsp;Encourage people to use social infrastructure</h3> <p>Social infrastructure means the physical spaces, institutions, and networks that support community health and well-being. Digital technology such as&nbsp;<strong>interactive mapping</strong>&nbsp;can help people better connect to public transit, parks, schools, libraries, and other civic places that nurture our civic life. Social infrastructure can be a platform for positive connection whether it’s taking the bus with people you don’t know, meeting with friends in a local plaza, or gathering with a book club at the local library.</p> <h3>3.&nbsp;Make exploring cities fun and rewarding</h3> <p>Community activities such as&nbsp;<strong>digital passports</strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>scavenger hunts</strong>&nbsp;can be a fun and engaging way to encourage people to get out and explore cities and neighborhoods. These activities can involve creating&nbsp;<strong>interactive guides</strong>&nbsp;to hidden gems, local landmarks, and cultural attractions as well as bringing people together for fun in real-life experiences. By gamifying the experience with rewards and incentives, people are motivated to actively participate, fostering social connection and benefiting local businesses and attractions.</p> <h3>4.&nbsp;Promote events at local businesses</h3> <p>Local businesses are essential to the fabric of our communities, and they can also be great partners in promoting social connection. By collaborating with businesses, you can create unique experiences that encourage people to get out and stay connected. DMOs and CVBs can leverage digital technology to&nbsp;<strong>promote special events and experiences at local businesses</strong>, providing opportunities for people to meet in person and foster a stronger sense of belonging.</p> <h3>5.&nbsp;Model positive social interactions</h3> <p>Curate content promoting positive social interactions across various categories of activities, such as arts, culture, dining, and outdoor adventures. Use storytelling through&nbsp;<strong>videos, blogs, and social media platforms</strong>&nbsp;to emphasize the importance of social connection and the benefits it brings to individuals and communities. Integrating these strategies can encourage residents and visitors to explore the thriving social landscapes, diverse experiences, and meaningful connections that await.</p> <div class="wrapper narrow"> <img width="2000" height="1333" src="https://vibemap.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Pro-Connection-Technology_04-1-1-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" /> </div> <p>Social connection plays a crucial role in our lives and is as essential to our well-being as food, water, and shelter. The Surgeon General&#8217;s report emphasizes our biological wiring for social connection and sounds the alarm about the decline in social connections reported by Americans over time. However, there is hope.</p> <p>“Pro-connection technology” can serve as powerful allies in fostering meaningful connections and improving the quality of our relationships. DMOs and CVBs have the opportunity to create a culture of connection and raise awareness about the importance of nurturing social connections. By embracing these tools and promoting a sense of belonging, we can help individuals cultivate social connections and ultimately enhance their overall well-being.</p>