Engineering How businesses use beacons to power location-based experiences
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Sam Fader on June 29, 2022
Bluetooth beacons are a powerful tool for delivering location-based experiences. In this blog, we will cover the basics about beacons, permissions requesting, and common use cases.
Read MoreChangelogMay 2022 changelog
by
Matthew Isabel on June 15, 2022
Check out the latest updates from May: Automatic geofence polygon detection, a new integration with Attentive, and event querying improvements.
Read MoreIndustry Build vs. buy: geofencing and location infrastructure
by
Brett Guenther on May 18, 2022
Explore the differences between building and buying geofencing and location infrastructure to help determine which is right for your business.
Read MoreChangelogApril 2022 changelog
by
Matthew Isabel on May 9, 2022
Check out the latest updates from April: new event querying and visualizations, remote SDK configuration, and address support in import.
Read MoreIndustryWebinar: How to drive engagement through SMS from Attentive, Bounteous+Hathway, and Radar
by
Jessie Chen on May 6, 2022
Radar's CEO and Co-Founder, Nick Patrick, joined partners at Attentive and Bounteous+Hathway for an interactive webinar to discuss a range of topics from cultivating an audience of customers that opt-in to executing on an omnichannel strategy.
Read MoreProductAnnouncing remote configuration for the Radar SDK
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Tim Julien on April 22, 2022
These enhancements make Radar the easiest way to remotely control the configuration of the Radar SDK.
Read MoreCompanyHarnessing location analytics for decision making with Radar and Amazon S3
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Tim Julien on April 20, 2022
Radar is now integrated with Amazon S3 to make getting insights from location data even easier for data scientists and analysts.
Read MoreCompanyVentureFizz interview: Sales at Radar with Ryan Gates
by
Radar Team on April 14, 2022
Ryan Gates, Radar's VP of Sales was recently interviewed on VentureFizz. Watch the video to learn more about Radar, our sales team, and the interview process.
Read MoreChangelogMarch 2022 Changelog
by
Matthew Isabel on April 7, 2022
Check out the latest updates from March: refreshed import experiences, new views and visuals for your Radar locations data, and integrate with Amazon Web Services S3.
Read MoreIndustryBuilding blocks for location-based app experiences
by
Sam Fader on March 31, 2022
Building an app of which location is a core component is complicated as well. You have a lot to think about: user experience, a permissioning flow, and the value that location access will bring your users.
Read MoreIndustry3 restaurant technology trends from MURTEC 2022
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Jessie Chen on March 18, 2022
During MURTEC, we heard from marketing, technology, and operations professionals about new developments in the space and how location data can help restaurant brands increase customer satisfaction and engagement, operational efficiencies, and revenue.
Read MoreCompanyVentureFizz interview: Nick Patrick on Radar's vision, growth, and culture
by
Radar Team on March 16, 2022
Our CEO and Co-Founder Nick Patrick was featured on the VentureFizz CxO briefing to chat with VentureFizz’s founder Keith Cline about Radar’s privacy-first geofencing platform, the company’s history, and new growth opportunities for 2022 and beyond.
Read MoreCompanyHow retailers and restaurants are powering seamless experiences with Radar and Amplitude
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Radar Team on March 14, 2022
We recently released a video with Amplitude exploring some of the ways that retail and restaurant brands can drive customer retention and revenue by investing in improving the customer experience.
Read MoreCompanyRadar and Hathway partner to power best-in-class pickup experiences for QSR and C-store brands
by
Guest Post on March 10, 2022
The past two years have dramatically changed the way that all brands, across industries, leverage app-based experiences to engage with their customers. Now more than ever, it's critical for companies to meet their customers wherever they are.
Read MoreCompanyRadar and Olo launch strategic partnership to reduce wait time for order-ahead and pickup for leading QSRs
by
Al Harnisch on March 4, 2022
By combining strengths to create a turnkey integration for order firing, Radar and Olo equip restaurant teams with industry-leading tools to drive remarkable experiences, customer loyalty, and revenue.
Read MoreCompanyRadar raises $55 million Series C led by Insight Partners
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Nick Patrick on February 8, 2022
We've raised a $55 million Series C led by Insight Partners to build location infrastructure for every product and service.
Read MoreCompanyRinging in the new year with a new domain name: radar.com
by
Nick Patrick on December 13, 2021
Our vision is location infrastructure for every product and service, and a big vision means making big bets. Today, we're transitioning from radar.io to radar.com.
Read MoreIndustryWebinar: The Drive-Thru Has Changed Everything
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Radar Team on November 11, 2021
Our CEO Nick Patrick recently sat down with experts in the restaurant industry to discuss how the drive-thru and off-premise dining has paved the way for the restaurant of the future.
Read MoreIndustryDeliver real-time messages for travel customers with Radar and Braze
by
Radar Team on September 27, 2021
With the right tools and right approach, travel and hospitality brands can provide relevant and valuable customer experiences at every step of a customer’s trip.
Read MoreIndustry4 ways travel brands can use location data to deliver out of this world experiences
by
Radar Team on September 14, 2021
Travel companies can build next-level guest experiences through their app with location technologies such as geofencing and beacons.
Read MoreProductAnnouncing Trip Tracking v2, with a new Pickup App and Trip Analytics
by
Aidan Cleary on August 10, 2021
These enhancements make Radar the fastest way for retail, restaurant, and grocery brands to launch and measure the impact of best-in-class location-enabled pickup experiences.
Read MoreEngineeringBuild an iOS order-ahead experience using Radar, Segment and Twilio
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Jeff Kao on August 2, 2021
In this recipe, we’ll show you how you can build an order-ahead experience on iOS using Radar, Segment, and Twilio.
Read MoreProductAnnouncing our redesigned dashboard, docs, and location simulator
by
Jay Sani on July 22, 2021
We've launched a redesigned dashboard, docs, and location simulator that make integrating and testing geofencing simpler than ever.
Read MoreIndustryWebinar: Why digital technology is the key to great customer experience in a post pandemic world
by
Radar Team on July 19, 2021
After teaming up with Mobiquity to conduct a consumer behavior study in April, we hosted a webinar to share how convenience stores can meet consumer experience by leveraging digital technology.
Read MoreIndustryTop geofencing strategies for air travel brands to boost retention and revenue streams
by
Amanda Vandiver on July 1, 2021
A lot is up in the air on travel day, but airlines and related providers can best serve travelers with location-based mobile experiences. Geofencing can help alleviate friction in the traveler experience to increase revenue and retention.
Read MoreIndustryWebinar: How to capture and convert traffic post-COVID with Radar, Yext, and OpenTable
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Radar Team on June 29, 2021
We teamed up with Yext and OpenTable to share strategies to capture the post-COVID surge in demand for in-person experiences.
Read MoreIndustryTop geofencing strategies for hotel chains to improve guest experiences and cultivate loyalty
by
Amanda Vandiver on June 22, 2021
Here are the top ways hotels can use geofencing to power exceptional experiences that keep guests coming back and spending more.
Read MoreIndustryBridging the physical and digital gap in a post-COVID world
by
Radar Team on June 18, 2021
Watch Radar's keynote session from Brand Growth Summit 2021: As consumers move through the physical world again post-COVID, winning brands will exceed new consumer expectations by seamlessly bridging the digital and physical.
Read MoreEngineeringCustom Partitions with Kinesis and Athena
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Jeff Kao on June 14, 2021
How Radar implemented custom-partitioning for AWS Kinesis using Athena
Read MoreIndustryTop geofencing strategies for grocery chains to foster loyalty and improve operations
by
Amanda Vandiver on June 4, 2021
Geofencing holds a great deal of promise for grocery chains to create customer loyalty and in-store engagement, as well as streamline their own operations.
Read MoreIndustryHow Radar can help travel and entertainment brands reactivate users on-premise
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Amanda Vandiver on June 1, 2021
It’s never been more important for entertainment brands to connect with their customers in real time and surface features that make them feel more comfortable on-premise, and location-context is what makes these experiences possible.
Read MoreCustomersRadar helps the Drybar brand drive appointment bookings and engagement
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Radar Team on May 26, 2021
Radar’s Geofencing and Geo APIs make it easy for the Drybar® brand to engage clients with the right message at the right time, resulting in a nearly 3x increase in appointment bookings.
Read MoreIndustryWebinar: Building better BOPIS experiences with Airship and Radar
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Radar Team on May 20, 2021
In this webinar, learn how Radar’s location solutions and Airship’s customer engagement platform work together to power a seamless BOPIS experience.
Read MoreIndustryWebinar: E-commerce optimization best practices with Taplytics
by
Radar Team on May 12, 2021
We teamed up with our friends at Taplytics to bring you a masterclass in shopping personalization out-of-store, on the way, and in-store.
Read MoreCustomersFiesta Restaurant Group powers curbside pickup using Radar
by
Radar Team on April 9, 2021
Using Radar, Fiesta is able to address the operational challenges of curbside pickup to minimize wait times and drive repeat orders.
Read MoreProductRadar launches integration with Amazon Pinpoint and joins the AWS Partner Network
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Radar Team on March 23, 2021
Along with joining APN (AWS Partner Network), we launched a new integration with Amazon Pinpoint. Enterprise customers can use the Pinpoint integration to send location-triggered and location-targeted messages to increase engagement and conversion.
Read MoreIndustryThe guide to Play Store background location approval
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Nick Patrick on March 17, 2021
Starting on March 29, 2021, apps submitted to the Google Play Store must receive approval to access location in the background. Learn tips and best practices for getting approved.
Read MoreIndustryLocation data privacy checklist
by
Radar Team on February 23, 2021
In this post, we share a ten-point location data privacy checklist to help you collect location data and build location-based experiences in the right way.
Read MoreProductRadar introduces beacon support to power contextual app experiences with sub-meter accuracy
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Radar Team on February 17, 2021
Beacons are like hardware-enabled micro-geofences that complement your existing geofence implementation. With support for beacons, Radar makes it simple to range, monitor, and build experiences with beacons for sub-meter accuracy, even indoors.
Read MoreProductActivate contextual in-store app experiences to increase engagement
by
Amanda Vandiver on February 8, 2021
Adding location awareness to your app can activate in-store features that improve the shopping experience, drive engagement, and increase conversions.
Read MoreCustomersT-Mobile increases app engagement with Radar-powered location-based offers
by
Radar Team on February 1, 2021
Radar's flexible Geofencing solutions allow T-Mobile Tuesdays to customize offers by region, increasing offer relevancy and customer happiness.
Read MoreIndustryRetail showdown: Safe curbside pickup at Home Depot versus Lowe's (plus free worksheet)
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Radar Team on January 21, 2021
In this five-round showdown, we evaluate how home improvement competitors Home Depot and Lowe's rolled out curbside pickup in a hurry at all their locations.
Read MoreCustomersRetailMeNot drives a 19% lift in store visits with Radar's contextual messaging
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Radar Team on January 20, 2021
RetailMeNot uses Radar's Places, Search API, and growth stack integrations to surface contextual messages and content at the right place and time, driving a 19% uplift in visits.
Read MoreIndustryHow to thrive with curbside: lessons from the nation's leading restaurants
by
Radar Team on January 13, 2021
We've sampled nine of the nation's largest restaurant chains to find out what ingredients make a Michelin-Star curbside experience.
Read MoreProductAnnouncing our Olo integration
by
Radar Team on December 16, 2020
With Radar's new Olo integration, you can start and stop trips for customer arrival tracking when orders are placed, fired, cancelled, or closed in Olo.
Read MoreIndustryHow to build a winning loyalty program in QSR and Retail
by
Coby Berman on December 15, 2020
With personalization and relevance as the cornerstone of a winning loyalty program, we’ve put together a framework to help QSRs and retailers evaluate their technology strategy.
Read MoreCustomersAmerican Eagle builds arrival detection for curbside with Radar
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Radar Team on December 14, 2020
American Eagle wanted to make the shopping experience even more convenient this holiday season. Radar was able to provide American Eagle a solution with everything they needed in one platform.
Read MoreIndustryHow retailers should be thinking about BOPIS this winter
by
Amanda Vandiver on December 3, 2020
Buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) orders now make up around 40% of total retail orders. Location can help the end-to-end experience for retailers and their customers by communicating arrival information to both parties.
Read MoreEngineeringOpen-sourcing api-diff, a tool for side-by-side evaluations of JSON APIs
by
David Blackman on November 20, 2020
We’re open-sourcing our api-diff tool to help developers confidently iterate on their own search and ranking APIs.
Read MoreIndustryWhy QR codes are cool again (and what to expect next)
by
Nick Patrick on November 18, 2020
QR codes are cool again because they're a lightweight, contactless way to unlock a digital experience tied to a physical location. But many large retailers and QSRs are turning to another, more powerful technology: geofencing.
Read MoreIndustryHow to win at mobile order-ahead with Curbside 2.0
by
Coby Berman on November 5, 2020
Curbside 1.0 is falling short of its promise to meet consumer expectations for convenient pick-up experiences. This winter, the spotlight will shine on the QSRs and retailers who have the right infrastructure in place for live tracking with Curbside 2.0.
Read MoreCompanyThe new Radar mission and the next generation of location-based experiences
by
Nick Patrick on October 15, 2020
2020 has been a year of massive change. Location, and how we interact with the physical world, is more important than ever. To focus Radar and our customers on the massive opportunity in front of us, we've refreshed our mission and vision.
Read MoreCompanyRadar named to Crain's Best Places to Work in NYC 2020
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Radar Team on October 12, 2020
Providing our employees with a fulfilling and inclusive place to work is a top priority at Radar, and we're proud to be named one of Crain's 100 Best Places to Work in NYC for 2020.
Read MoreCompanyWelcoming our newest technical leaders, Charlene Lee and David Blackman
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Nick Patrick on September 30, 2020
We're excited to welcome Charlene Lee as Director of Product and David Blackman as Director of Engineering.
Read MoreCompanyWe're back with Mobile On Air
by
Radar Team on September 24, 2020
We’re bringing back the best in the business for round 2 of Mobile On Air, with two days of networking and programming. Our conference theme: the new customer journey.
Read MoreCompanyIntroducing our Solution Partner Program
by
Al Harnisch on August 19, 2020
Our Solution Partner Program recognizes best-in-class agencies and consultancies that leverage Radar to build amazing location-aware experiences for their clients.
Read MoreProductAnnouncing our Branch integration
by
Radar Team on July 28, 2020
When you connect Radar and Branch, Radar will begin sending location events to Branch, enabling you to attribute offline actions to online campaigns.
Read MoreCustomersCase study: Slide by Raise provides personalized shopping experiences using Radar
by
Radar Team on July 23, 2020
Slide uses geo APIs and geofencing from Radar to drive store visits, engagement, and revenue through personalized location-based experiences in its new instant payments app.
Read MoreProductAnnouncing our OneSignal integration
by
Radar Team on July 20, 2020
When you connect Radar and OneSignal, Radar will begin appending location data to a user's OneSignal profile, allowing you to action on the user's location within your messaging strategy.
Read MoreCustomersCase study: Cars.com powers on-the-lot dealership experiences and reporting using Radar
by
Radar Team on July 10, 2020
Cars.com stores and maintains geodata for thousands of Cars.com dealership partners with Radar geofences. Cars.com uses Radar to power attribution reporting for its partners and contextual experiences for its mobile app users.
Read MoreIndustryUnderstanding approximate location permissions in iOS 14
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Nick Patrick on July 6, 2020
iOS 14 allows users to share only their approximate location with apps rather than their precise location. In this post, we explain the changes and how to prepare.
Read MoreProductIntroducing Last Mile for customer arrival tracking and more efficient curbside pickup
by
Radar Team on June 24, 2020
Last Mile enables you to accurately predict when a customer will arrive for a digital order. With the included in-store dashboard, employees can seamlessly view and sequence orders based on actual customer arrival time.
Read MoreCustomersCase study: Traveloka improves the traveler experience with Radar
by
Radar Team on June 8, 2020
Traveloka uses Radar to drive a 300% increase in engagement by delivering location-based customer experiences at the right time.
Read MoreProductRecipe: Reactivating users during and after COVID-19 with Regions
by
Radar Team on May 21, 2020
The severity of COVID-19 has varied widely across countries, states, and cities. Learn how Radar can help reactivate and engage users based on region.
Read MoreIndustryStudents build apps with Radar to address the world’s biggest challenges
by
Radar Team on May 12, 2020
Over the last few months, we’ve seen aspiring engineers and student hackers from across the world use Radar to build projects that help society and improve lives.
Read MoreProductGeocoding, search, distance, and SDK v3 now generally available
by
Nick Patrick on April 2, 2020
The new APIs are free up to 100,000 API requests per month and $0.50 per 1,000 API calls thereafter.
Read MoreProductRecipe: Powering curbside pickup, BOPIS, and delivery with Radar
by
Nick Patrick on April 2, 2020
In a time of social distancing, QSRs and retailers are switching from in-store transactions to curbside pickup, BOPIS (buy-online-pickup-in-store), and delivery. Learn how Radar can help you power these experiences.
Read MoreProductNavigating location services tradeoffs between accuracy, frequency, and battery efficiency
by
Nick Patrick on February 26, 2020
Location tracking involves tradeoffs between accuracy, frequency, and battery efficiency. Learn how Radar SDK v3 can help you choose the right balance for your use case.
Read MoreCompanyRadar raises $20 million Series B led by Accel to build developer-friendly, privacy-first location data infrastructure
by
Nick Patrick on February 12, 2020
We've raised a $20 million Series B round led by Accel to build developer-friendly, privacy-first location data infrastructure. We're also introducing new building blocks for location-aware apps.
Read MoreProductOpen-source Radar SDK v3 with custom tracking options, now in public beta
by
Nick Patrick on February 11, 2020
We're open-sourcing our SDK, introducing new tracking options and tools for data minimization.
Read MoreProductRadar geocoding, search, and distance APIs, now in private beta
by
Nick Patrick on February 11, 2020
We're launching new building blocks for location-aware apps: geocoding, search, and routing APIs.
Read MoreIndustryWe can't solve the problems of tomorrow with the tools of the past
by
Radar Team on January 16, 2020
Radar and nine other independent software companies united to declare that CRM systems are no longer enough for the digital era.
Read MoreEngineeringRadar student hackathon playbook
by
Radar Team on January 14, 2020
Learn how to use Radar to add location tracking and geofencing to your student hackathon projects.
Read MoreCustomersIbotta increases open rates by 30% with Radar
by
Radar Team on October 29, 2019
With Radar, Ibotta is able to send timely push notifications based on user location, increasing open rates by 30% and directly impacting engagement, conversions, and revenue.
Read MoreProductIntroducing user segments and top chains
by
Craig Kochis on October 28, 2019
You can now build user segments like "frequent travelers" or "frequent Starbucks visitors" directly in Radar.
Read MoreCompanyApply for the Radar Startup Program
by
Nick Patrick on October 23, 2019
Startups less than 2 years old, with less than $5M in funding, or with fewer than 20 employees can apply to get 1 year of Radar for free.
Read MoreIndustryDiscussing all things location context on the MapScaping podcast
by
Radar Team on September 19, 2019
Our CEO sits down with the MapScaping podcast to talk location context, creating great app experiences, and the future of mobile.
Read MoreEngineeringOpen-sourcing our Node.js S2 library
by
Jeff Kao on September 16, 2019
We’re open-sourcing our Node.js TypeScript bindings for Google’s S2 library to bring the power of S2 to the Node.js developer ecosystem.
Read MoreProductPreparing for new location permissions in iOS 13 and Android 10
by
Nick Patrick on September 13, 2019
iOS 13 and Android 10 introduce changes to location permissions. In this post, we explain how to prepare for the changes.
Read MoreCompanyRadar named a rising star in API-first SaaS
by
Radar Team on September 12, 2019
APIs are the next big SaaS wave, and we're thrilled to be recognized as a Rising Star by our partners at Accel
Read MoreIndustryThe Radar guide to location prompt best practices
by
Radar Team on August 13, 2019
Our best practices when prompting for location services, plus examples from 8 apps that do it well.
Read MoreProductAnnouncing our Lytics integration
by
Nick Patrick on July 31, 2019
The integration lets customers stream Radar events to Lytics to power location-based user profiles and segmentation.
Read MoreProductIntroducing Regions, our newest context type
by
Craig Kochis on July 15, 2019
Regions detects a user's country, state, DMA, and postal code, unlocking new location-based app experiences.
Read MoreIndustryUnderstanding new location permissions in Android Q and iOS 13
by
Nick Patrick on June 10, 2019
Android Q and iOS 13 introduce new location permissions. In this post, we explain the changes, as well as best practices for building with location on iOS 13, Android Q, and beyond.
Read MoreCompanyRadar raises $8 million Series A to scale modern, privacy-first location context platform
by
Nick Patrick on April 11, 2019
To continue our rapid growth, we're thrilled to announce that we've raised an $8 million Series A round led by Two Sigma Ventures, with participation from Accel, Heavybit, Scott Belsky, and Ashley Smith.
Read MoreProductAnnouncing our Amplitude integration
by
Nick Patrick on April 2, 2019
Add location context to your analytics by sending Radar events and user state to Amplitude.
Read MoreCustomersRadar entertainment & sports playbook
by
Radar Team on March 7, 2019
Learn how leading entertainment & sports apps use Radar to build contextual experiences, delight users, and increase engagement.
Read MoreCustomersRadar travel & transportation playbook
by
Radar Team on March 7, 2019
Learn how industry-leading travel & transportation apps use Radar to build contextual experiences, delight users, and increase engagement.
Read MoreCustomersRadar food & dining playbook
by
Radar Team on March 7, 2019
Learn how leading food & dining apps use Radar to build contextual experiences, delight users, and increase engagement.
Read MoreCustomersRadar shopping & retail playbook
by
Radar Team on March 7, 2019
Learn how leading shopping & retail apps use Radar to build contextual experiences, delight users, and increase engagement.
Read MoreCustomersRadar location context playbook
by
Radar Team on March 7, 2019
Learn how leading apps use Radar to build contextual experiences, delight users, and increase engagement.
Read MoreProductIntroducing all-new Radar Toolkit sample apps
by
Russell Cullen on March 5, 2019
We're excited to introduce all-new Radar Toolkit sample apps for iOS and Android. The new apps allow you to see your user state and event history in the foreground.
Read MoreProductDraw and edit geofences with the new dashboard editor
by
Craig Kochis on February 18, 2019
The dashboard geofence editor is now more powerful, allowing you to draw polygon geofences, set custom geofence metadata, and edit existing geofences.
Read MoreCompanyOur commitment to privacy
by
Nick Patrick on October 24, 2018
We take privacy very seriously. Read about the data we collect, how we collect it, and how we use it.
Read MoreProductAnnouncing our Iterable integration
by
Nick Patrick on October 23, 2018
The integration lets customers trigger location-based workflows and create location-based user segments in Iterable.
Read MoreProductIntroducing Radar SDK v2
by
Russell Cullen on August 20, 2018
Radar SDK v2 is redesigned under the hood to maximize reliability, efficiency, and reponsiveness.
Read MoreProductMultiple project support for enterprise customers
by
Craig Kochis on August 8, 2018
Enterprise customers with multiple apps can now seamlessly switch between projects with a single login.
Read MoreIndustryThe future of marketing is context-driven. Here are the winners and losers.
by
Coby Berman on August 8, 2018
Digital marketers have always aimed to deliver the right message to the right customers at the right time. But in recent years, the bar has been raised.
Read MoreProductIntroducing event filters: Location analytics and audiences powered by Radar
by
Craig Kochis on July 20, 2018
Slice and dice Radar event data to understand how users behave in the real world, create location-based audiences, and more.
Read MoreProductAnnouncing our Leanplum integration
by
Craig Kochis on July 18, 2018
The integration lets customers trigger location-based campaigns and create location-based user segments in Leanplum.
Read MoreProductTriggering Firebase Cloud Functions with Radar events
by
Nick Patrick on June 26, 2018
Send Radar events and user state to Firebase Cloud Functions to trigger push notifications and more.
Read MoreProductAnnouncing our Mixpanel integration
by
Tim Julien on June 13, 2018
Add location context to your analytics by sending Radar events and user state to Mixpanel.
Read MoreCompanyRadar and the GDPR
by
Radar Team on May 24, 2018
Radar is GDPR-compliant, offers the tools and agreements you need to be GDPR-compliant, and welcomes the GDPR as an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to privacy and security.
Read MoreProductLocation context on the web: Introducing the Radar JavaScript SDK
by
Nick Patrick on May 22, 2018
The new Radar JavaScript SDK brings the power of location context to the web, including geofencing, home and work detection, and place detection.
Read MoreProductAnnouncing our Brandify integration
by
Nick Patrick on May 1, 2018
The integration lets customers sync locations from Brandify to geofences in Radar.
Read MoreProductIntroducing AWS S3 support for geofence sync
by
Nick Patrick on April 23, 2018
Automatically sync geofences to Radar nightly from a private AWS S3 bucket.
Read MoreCustomersCase study: TouchTunes uses Radar geofencing to expand coverage across its network
by
Radar Team on April 23, 2018
TouchTunes uses Radar to send personalized messages to its mobile users in an additional 10,000 venues.
Read MoreCustomersCustomer story: Via
by
Radar Team on April 16, 2018
Learn how Via's growth, operations, product, and engineering teams use Radar in this video.
Read MoreProductAnnouncing our Urban Airship integration
by
Nick Patrick on April 12, 2018
The integration lets customers trigger location-based push notifications in Urban Airship.
Read MoreCustomersCustomer story: Raise
by
Radar Team on April 4, 2018
Learn how Raise's product, engineering, marketing, and data science teams use Radar in this video.
Read MoreCompanyWelcoming Tim Julien, our new CTO
by
Nick Patrick on February 14, 2018
Tim will lead the way as we aggressively scale our tech stack and engineering team.
Read MoreProductIntroducing geofence sync
by
Ryan Sloan on January 31, 2018
Automatically sync geofences to Radar nightly from any source.
Read MoreIndustryFive questions to ask when choosing a location platform
by
Coby Berman on October 10, 2017
Radar is a location platform for mobile apps. But what is a location platform, and how should you choose one?
Read MoreCompanyMillions of devices, new partnerships, and a $2 million seed round led by Accel
by
Nick Patrick on October 3, 2017
We're thrilled to announce that we've raised a $2 million seed round led by Accel.
Read MoreProductIntroducing chain and category filters
by
Nick Patrick on September 13, 2017
Now it's easier than ever to monitor the chains and categories that matter to your app.
Read MoreProductAnnouncing our Yext integration
by
Nick Patrick on September 11, 2017
The integration lets customers sync locations from Yext to geofences in Radar with just a few clicks.
Read MoreEngineeringMoving fast with MongoDB at Radar
by
Nick Patrick on August 24, 2017
Radar helps developers move faster, and we love MongoDB because it helps us move faster, too.
Read MoreProductPunching the clock with Radar + Segment + Slack
by
Nick Patrick on August 23, 2017
To show how simple it is to use Radar + Segment, we built an app that posts to Slack when employees enter or exit the office.
Read MoreProductRadar SDK v1.2, with iOS 11 and Android O support, now available
by
Nick Patrick on August 2, 2017
Radar SDK v1.2 is now available to all developers.
Read MoreIndustryMaking sense of new background location restrictions in iOS 11 and Android O
by
Nick Patrick on July 17, 2017
iOS 11 and Android O, still in developer preview, introduce new background location restrictions.
Read MoreProductAnnouncing our mParticle Feeds integration
by
Ryan Sloan on June 7, 2017
With this server-to-server integration, mParticle customers can forward Radar Geofences, Insights, and Places events to mParticle.
Read MoreProductIntroducing Places, powered by Facebook
by
Nick Patrick on June 1, 2017
Radar can now tell you when a user visits a place, chain, or category even if you haven't set up a geofence for that place.
Read MoreCustomersCase study: Via uses Radar to increase booking conversion by 25%
by
Radar Team on May 2, 2017
Via used Radar to run tests that increased booking conversion by 25%.
Read MoreProductRadar launch update: Millions of locations processed per day, hundreds of developers signed up
by
Nick Patrick on April 18, 2017
Two months ago, we launched Radar. We've been thrilled by the response so far, and we wanted to share our progress with you.
Read MoreProductRadar gets smarter: Introducing Insights, including home, office, and traveling detection
by
Ryan Sloan on April 6, 2017
Using the millions of locations that we process per day, Radar can learn a user's approximate home and office locations and tell you if a user is currently at home, at work, or traveling.
Read MoreProductIntroducing React Native support for Radar
by
Nick Patrick on March 21, 2017
We're excited to introduce a React Native module for Radar with support for iOS and Android.
Read MoreEngineeringAn Android location services tutorial for iOS developers
by
Nick Patrick on March 9, 2017
This is the tutorial I wish I had as an iOS developer learning Android location services.
Read MoreCompanyIntroducing Radar
by
Nick Patrick on February 15, 2017
We're ten years into the smartphone era, but building products and services with location is still too hard. We're building Radar to change this.
Read MoreIndustryIf you're only geofencing in the background, you're missing out
by
Coby Berman on January 18, 2017
Geofencing can increase user engagement, not only by pushing contextual information to users in the background, but also by pulling contextual information for users in the foreground, no tapping or searching required.
Read More