San Francisco’s Chinatown is part of Chinese-American history. Look at the city’s skyline, hear the stories and walk the streets on this self-guided walking tour through San Francisco’s Chinatown based on the critically-acclaimed podcast ‘99% Invisible’. Listening to the 99% Invisible Podcast (99pi) can be cathartic. Narrated by Roman Mars’ Read more…
It’s no secret that entrepreneurship is a huge economic driver. Through the introduction of new and innovative technologies, products, and services, a booming startup and entrepreneurship community breathes life into any city. It is important for cities to celebrate the vibrant entrepreneurship community they have so it can grow and Read more…
The pandemic has made it challenging for events and tourism. Organizations need to find new ways to encourage both locals and visitors to interact with all the things that make each city unique. To date, nine municipalities across the world have used the Story City platform to create interactive experiences Read more…
Last year, the world collectively walked into what felt like an alternate universe. So many things that we take for granted – like holding live events or festivals and engaging in person – were suddenly taken away from us. The pandemic may have decimated the arts and tourism industries, but Read more…
If your retail business has a brick-and-mortar location, you’re always looking for innovative solutions to attract more foot traffic. COVID has made that task even more difficult, as businesses and chambers of commerce try to balance attracting new customers with following safety precautions. Savvy business owners are turning to digital Read more…
Originally written as Building Resilient Arts/Entertainment Industries in a COVID-19 World for the Plug and Play blog, this piece was at the beginning of the pandemic but still unfortunately holds true now. We’re going the wrong way about building resiliency into our arts and entertainment industries and a shift needs Read more…
Almost every sector has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with a majority of businesses and organisations now working hard to come back from an unprecedented and unpredictable time. Among the hardest hit have been the arts and events spaces, with many organisations facing closure and staff out of work. But Read more…