The mobile landscape, and related consumer behavior, are evolving rapidly. Right now, factors like the booming e-commerce industry and fresh potential of SMS marketing hold great promise for the cultural sector, and may have a defining impact on museums in the years to come.
Read on to discover seven mobile technology trends that could shape the future of cultural organizations.
The mobile landscape, and related consumer behavior, are evolving rapidly. Right now, factors like the expansion of 5G networks, booming e-commerce industry, and fresh potential of SMS marketing hold great promise for the cultural sector, and may have a defining impact on museums in the years to come.
Read on to discover seven mobile technology trends that could shape the future of cultural organizations.
The mobile landscape, and related consumer behavior, are evolving rapidly. Right now, factors like the expansion of 5G networks, booming e-commerce industry, and fresh potential of SMS marketing hold great promise for the cultural sector, and may have a defining impact on museums in the years to come.
Read on to discover six mobile technology trends that could shape the future of cultural organizations.
We are psyched to announce that Museum of Fine Arts, Boston has released their mobile app, MFA Mobile! We couldn’t be more excited to welcome our incredible Boston neighbors into the Cuseum family with this exciting launch!
Cuseum announced today the issuance of United States Patent No. 10,573,025 related to an innovative wayfinding and positioning solution that leverages machine vision. This latest patent represents the company’s enduring commitment to enhancing the customer experience at venues and public attractions through mobile technology.
In recent years, the “mobile ticket” has taken off. It goes by many names – e-ticket, digital ticket, online ticket – and has transformed ticketing in nearly every industry. The rise of the mobile ticket has emerged concurrently with the widespread use of smartphones. A 2019 study by the Pew Research Center revealed that 81% of Americans own a smartphone.
Email marketing messaging has long been the backbone of marketing strategy for businesses and nonprofits alike. But today, is this the most effective way to build loyalty and retain customers and members? Increasingly, the world is turning to a different method to communicate with their constituents: push notifications.
If you’re reading this, you’re likely considering introducing digital membership cards to your organization and members or maybe you’re just interested in digital tools. Digital membership cards offer a great way to help reduce the costs associated with membership processing, including: card production, shipping, staff labor, direct mail, or promotional/renewal materials.
Augmented reality, the combination of real and computer-generated worlds viewed through your phone, is popping up wherever you look; in social media, advertising, games, etc! As a new, powerful tool for artistic creation and an innovative method of audience engagement, AR has the potential to revolutionize the way we experience art, and it was only a matter of time before AR entered the museum space. Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) has been at the forefront of the movement to bring AR into museums, and in December 2017, in partnership with Cuseum, they launched the first art exhibit using Apple’s ARKit.
When you think about the push to be eco-friendly and how you can help, what comes to mind? Using fewer to-go cups? Opting for paper over plastic grocery bags? Turning the lights off when you leave the room? You may never have considered your organization’s membership cards when you think of things that could be greener! But when it comes to the environment, every little bit counts, and switching out your plastic or paper membership cards for something with no environmental impact will not only save your organization time and money, it’s also great for the Earth!
The Historic Charleston Foundation is no stranger to leveraging new technology to showcase Charleston’s vivid history: they have over 50k followers on Instagram! Last year, HCF began a new project with Museum Hack and Cuseum to design an app that further communicates the rich history and stories of this remarkable city.
Cuseum was recently featured in VentureBeat, a leading tech publication, in a piece focusing on our work with AR! The article highlights the new AR exhibit at Pérez Art Museum Miami, featuring new works by artist Felice Grodin.
Brendan Ciecko, Cuseum’s CEO & Founder, was recently interviewed on State of the Art podcast!
The episode, “The Future Art Museum,” delves into Brendan’s background in music, art, and technology, the inspiration behind Cuseum, and the present and future of museums, as well as how technology is changing and advancing how people interact with art and culture.
We are so pleased to add Clearwater Marine Aquarium to the Cuseum family with the launch of their digital Annual Passes! The Annual Pass is available to members at three levels and offers an incredible array of benefits, including unlimited admission within the year and discounts in the gift shop!
We’re proud to announce that Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston has launched their new, digital membership cards with Cuseum! The digital cards are available at a variety of creatively-named membership levels, including No Monet (the student discount!), Minimalist, Modernist, and Futurist, among others.
Join us in congratulating Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs on the launch of their new app with Cuseum! This memorabilia-themed guide will allow visitors to take a peek behind the scenes at iconic movie props and costumes to learn about their exciting histories while discovering fun facts about the movies!
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new app from Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, powered by Cuseum! As you wander through the Museum, which was architecturally inspired by the Temple of Amon at Karnak, the mobile app will guide you to highlights of the collection, as well as providing in-depth information on the extensive variety of artifacts.
We’re proud to announce that Dreamland Wax Museum, which opened in Boston this summer, has joined the Cuseum family with the launch of their new mobile guide! While most wax museums are traditionally a static experience, Dreamland’s new app will allow visitors to hear the voices and stories of their favorite celebrities, politicians, and historical figures.