We have built dozens of mapping applications over the years. They range from basic search-driven maps (to find locations off- or on-line) for clients such as the Red Cross and Nature Conservancy, to mapping visualizations (event and tour maps), to social media driven experiences that involve mashups with Instagram and Twitter. Here are examples of some of the mapping applications we have built in the past:
Red Cross: Chapter Locator
This Facebook application allows users to find their local Red Cross Chapter on- or off-line, as well as their corresponding Facebook and Twitter pages (online only).
Nature Conservancy: Google Chapter Map
This is a similar version of the Red Cross Chapter map. This version uses Google as the backend engine (we usually use our own custom mapping backend) to reduce overall cost and maintenance. This specific mapping style has become very popular with non-profit organizations, and we have deployed versions of the application for many of them, including the Surfrider foundation and the American Heart Assocation.
Kirk Franklin: Fearless Fall Tour Interactive Map & Gallery
This Facebook application engaged Kirk Franklin fans and allowed them to collectively share photos from his concerts. The app also allowed fans to see tour dates and purchase tickets. It builds on previous touring applications we have built for EMI CMG artists like Matthew West and TobyMac.
Cher Lloyd: Dynamic Map
We recently deployed a successful scavanger hunt application for Sony Epic artist Cherl Loyd as part of her America Wants Cher Back campaign. We used custom map controls to visualize fan engagement in 15 different cities Cher visited. This unique mapping visualization gave fans a scope of the level of activity in each city and also provided more information about each venue (status, dates, etc).
TobyMac: City On Our Knees Widget
This interactive widget encouraged fans to "be counted" as part of TobyMac's "City On Our Knees" tour. This is another example of our mapping visualization development. The idea was that fans could "light up" a grid map - while the application was simultaneously collecting opt-in information.
Lionel Richie: From Tuskegee to Nashville (Double) Sweepstakes
This application featured two sweepstakes (weekly prizes and one grand prize) and an interactive map that showed the birthplaces of the co-stars on Lionel's new album. The concept came from UMG Nashville: fans could interact with the map to unlock a different city each week by answering a set of trivia questions. Fans could also preview videos or songs associated with each city. Once fans unclocked all 13 cities, they were eligible to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win the grand prize.
#HashTagMap - Social Media Mapping
This is the latest and greatest social mapping experience from our labs. The #HashTagMap application encourages fans to share their photos from Easton Corbin's #AllOverTheRoad project on Easton's home page. Read more...
