At the end of each month, the AGS team looks back at articles and blog posts that we saw this month that stood out to us. Some are from news agencies, and many come from our partners, but not all use our data. Here is the round-up from February 2023.

SafeGraph

Data used for good? Now that is what we love to see. After the recent tragedies in Turkey, SafeGraph partnered with OpenStreetMap to support rescue and recovery efforts. The crisis is still ongoing, but the efforts of SafeGraph are worth reading about, over on their blog.

SafeGraph Data Used to Support Turkey Disaster Response

GIS Planning

As GIS Planning celebrates 25 years in the business this year, they look back at the last 25 years, and how they are innovating to move forward.

Legacy-driven leadership: 25 Years of innovation focused on the future (gisplanning.com)

Sites USA

The only thing we could love more than a data quiz is watching the team at Sites USA compete in a data quiz. So, who understands the store visit data better? The frontline team, or the back office?

Sites USA – Test Your Knowledge Of Store Visits

SiteSeer

The right tools and data sources can make all of the difference in your research, especially during times of market disruption. The SiteSeer team breaks down what you need to know now to make the most of your time and money.

Why You Need Well-Rounded Site Selection Research (siteseer.com)

Placer.ai

With basic grocery prices on the rise, it is no wonder that more and more people are turning to discount grocery chains to make ends meet. Aldi is a chain that is seeing a growth in visits, highlighting the need for more chains like it. The Placer team investigates over on their blog.

Aldi’s Success Highlights Growing Demand for Value Groceries – Placer.ai