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Why Summer Is a Critical Time for Campus Visit Experiences

Tim Wiedeman

May 14, 2026

High school summers are filled with sun-soaked days, social gatherings, and memorable occasions. For up-and-coming…

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Accessible Commencement: Rethinking Your Campus Navigation for Graduation Visitors

Tim Wiedeman

April 15, 2026

Every spring, commencement becomes the organizational center of the university calendar. It’s one of the…

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Commencement Navigation Made Simple: How Interactive Campus Maps Transform Graduation Day

Tim Wiedeman

March 11, 2026

For everyone involved, graduation is one of the most meaningful days on campus. But at…

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Accessibility Isn’t Just a Lawsuit Issue — It’s a Building Block of Trust in Higher Education

Tim Wiedeman

February 26, 2026

Recent Department of Justice (DOJ) updates have made one thing clear: digital accessibility is no…

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The Most Common Digital Accessibility Mistakes We See on College Campuses

Tim Wiedeman

February 25, 2026

Most digital accessibility issues don’t stem from bad intentions but are created by assumptions…

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Local Event SEO: How to Rank for “Things to Do in [City]”

Tim Wiedeman

June 8, 2025

From small towns to big cities, tourism is vital for creating jobs, increasing revenue, and…

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9 Reasons Why Your Organization Should Have a Unified Online Calendar

Tim Wiedeman

May 6, 2025

Clients using Localist Events have shared the benefits they noticed when they adopted…

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Interactive Maps – A Perfect Tool for Music Festival Promotion, Navigation and Marketing

Tim Wiedeman

April 15, 2025

Music festival season draws millions of attendees each year, with major events like Coachella and…

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How to Transform Campus Engagement With Interactive Map Tours

Tim Wiedeman

March 19, 2025

Imagine a prospective student lounging at home and scrolling through your interactive campus map. They…

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Your Guide to Wayfinding for College Football Games

Tim Wiedeman

November 11, 2024

Fall is football season. For colleges and universities around the nation, college football fans become…