Location Based Marketing Association  ·  since 2010

Where matters.

As much as who, what and when. We're the global community turning location intelligence into measurable business — connecting brands, retailers, agencies and technology partners across six regions.

15+ years/ 150+ events/ 40+ countries/ 6 regions

The missing link

Location is the context between online and offline. We know what people do on a screen — where reveals how they move through the real world.

The result is honest attribution and experiences that actually fit the moment. Since 2010 we've built the community that turns that signal into measurable business.

15+
Years leading
150+
Global events
40+
Countries
6
Regions

Industries we serve

Where changes how you reach people

Location-based marketing reshapes how brands, retailers, agencies and organizations connect with audiences in the real world.

Brands

From awareness to conversion — measurable through location data

  • Reach customers where purchase decisions happen
  • Measure store visits after ad campaigns
  • Understand regional market differences
  • Read competitors through visitor patterns

Retail & Vendors

Every meter counts — location decides success or failure

  • Target nearby customers with drive-to-store
  • Analyze and optimize foot traffic
  • Compare store performance
  • Plan expansion with location intelligence

Marketing Agencies

Your differentiator in a crowded market

  • Deliver data-driven, measurable campaigns
  • Prove attribution and ROI
  • Stand out with specialized expertise
  • Open new service lines and revenue

Sports & Entertainment

Fan engagement beyond the venue — 365 days a year

  • Reach fans before, during and after events
  • Monetize venue surroundings for sponsors
  • Map the journey from home to stadium
  • Promote tickets and merch in context

Travel & Hospitality

The customer is on the move — location is the context

  • Reach travelers in decision moments
  • Run destination marketing in real time
  • Cross-sell at the destination
  • Win guests back after the trip

Data & Analytics

Turn location data into business intelligence

  • Advanced geospatial analytics
  • Enrichment and integration frameworks
  • Predictive modeling of movement
  • Privacy-preserving techniques

About the LBMA

Connecting the global
location ecosystem

The LBMA is the global industry association for location-based marketing. We bring together brands, retailers, agencies, media companies and technology partners to share knowledge, spotlight innovation, and advance location intelligence as a real business driver.

  • A global community of the people shaping location marketing
  • Thought leadership, education, events and best practice
  • A clear focus on measurable value and real-world impact

Join the LBMA community

Connect with industry leaders, access exclusive insights, and help shape the future of location-based marketing.

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