Cuseum announced today that it has been nominated for Best Art, Culture, and Event App in the “Apps and Software” category of the 25th Annual Webby Awards. Widely recognized as the “Internet’s highest honor,” the Webby Awards celebrate excellence on the Internet. With this nomination, Cuseum’s Augmented Reality (AR) app, [AR]T Museum, has been singled out as one of the five best in the world in its category, and among the top 10% of nearly 13,500 projects worldwide. As a Webby Nominee, Cuseum joins the ranks of major brands including Google, HBO, and Comedy Central, along with renowned artists and celebrities Billie Eilish, James Corden, Jennifer Garner, Gordon Ramsay, Sir David Attenborough, and Bon Jovi.
Introducing AI-powered Multilingual Translations
More than ever before, museums and cultural attractions are working to improve accessibility and ensure audiences of all backgrounds feel welcome and able to visit. As organizations strive to implement new accessibility measures, a chief concern is developing experiences and content that are available in multiple languages. In response to this growing need for multilingual audio content, the Cuseum team is happy to announce an exciting new feature for our Mobile Engagement Platform: AI-powered Language Translation.
Introducing Extended Support for Google Pay / Android Wallet
Today, Cuseum is happy to announce an exciting new functionality for our Digital Membership customers: extended support for Android and Google Pay. This new release will provide our partners with even more comprehensive support for mobile wallets, empowering them to offer their members the most seamless and up-to-date way to download and use digital membership cards.
Introducing AI-powered Text-to-Speech for Audio Guides
Today, we’re happy to announce the unveiling of an exciting new Mobile Engagement feature: AI-powered Text-to-Speech. Aimed at enabling our mobile app customers to effortlessly serve their visitors better and faster, the launch of AI-powered Text-to-Speech means that all text-based app content can be instantly converted to a state-of-the-art audio format. In other words, even when no audio has been recorded and uploaded, audio content can be made available auto-magically, making every app a true audio guide.
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Cuseum's CEO & Founder Recognized as Forbes 'Next 1000'
We’re psyched to announce that this week, Cuseum’s CEO & Founder, Brendan Ciecko, has been announced as a Forbes ‘Next 1000’ honoree.
Cuseum’s 2020 Year in Review
2020 will go down in history as the year that everything changed. Between COVID-19, a social awakening, and unexpected events around every corner, the past year has been filled with unprecedented moments. These last 12 months have been transformative for Cuseum, and for the sectors we serve. As we step into these first days of the new year with much optimism and excitement, we want to look back at the past year and share many milestones, customer stories, and achievements with you.
Cuseum Receives U.S. Patent for New Contactless Venue Admission Technology
Cuseum announced today the issuance of United States Patent No. 10,827,353 related to a new system for contactless venue admission. This latest patent represents the company’s dedication to delivering pioneering solutions that offer convenience and efficiency, as well as respond to the new challenges and demands faced by venues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cuseum’s CEO & Founder Featured on Blooloop’s 2020 “50 Museum Influencers” List
Cuseum’s CEO & Founder, Brendan Ciecko, was recently featured on Blooloop’s premiere “50 Museum Influencers” list, and we couldn’t be more proud. Blooloop’s 2020 list is designed to “shine a spotlight on 50 people whose innovation and creativity are helping museums through this uniquely challenging time.”
Cuseum’s CEO & Founder Featured as 2020 Artnet Innovator
We’re so excited and honored to announce that Cuseum’s CEO & Founder, Brendan Ciecko, has been featured in the Artnet Intelligence Report’s Fall 2020 Innovators Issue, alongside 51 other talented and creative entrepreneurs, artists, dealers, and more! According to the Artnet, “at a time when the art industry is facing unprecedented challenges, we set out to identify the most forward-thinking people in the market today.”
Cuseum’s [AR]T Museum is Featured by Apple
This May, Cuseum announced the release of a new Augmented Reality (AR) feature that virtually transports famous artworks from museums into people’s homes. Through this new feature for Cuseum-powered apps, as well as through the [AR]T Museum app, people all around the world have been able to virtually place paintings and other objects onto their walls and revel in artworks that are typically only available to view inside a museum setting.
Now, we are excited to announce that [AR]T Museum has been featured by Apple as “App of the Day” and promoted globally across Apple’s App Store social media channels!
Introducing a New Partnership: Cuseum & accesso
Partnerships have long been the backbone of the arts and cultural sector. Now, amidst the challenges related to COVID-19 and adapting to the “new normal”, partnerships are increasingly important to the continued success of museums and cultural attractions.
At Cuseum, we’re always excited to establish partnerships that can expand the offerings and opportunities available to the diverse organizations we work with. Now, more than ever, we’re committed to supporting museums, attractions, and nonprofits of all kinds as they rethink the visitor experience and introduce “contactless” options that can make visiting safe and seamless for guests. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with accesso Technology Group (LON:ACSO), a premier technology solutions provider for attractions and venues worldwide.
Statement: We stand in solidarity with the Black community
Cuseum values equality, accessibility, and inclusion across the cultural sector and entire world.
We stand with those raising their voices in support of justice and equality.
We know that actions speak louder than words and that we have lots of work to do. In the meantime, we will be finding ways to support organizations that are playing a role in addressing social justice, fostering inclusion, and promoting civil rights.
Announcing “Museum From Home” Augmented Reality (AR) Experience & Groundbreaking Research on How the Brain Perceives Art through Virtual Channels
In response to the new demand for immersive digital museum experiences, Cuseum is excited to announce the release of a new Augmented Reality (AR) feature that virtually transports famous artworks from museums into people’s homes, along with groundbreaking research on the neuroscience of how the brain perceives art through AR, VR, and other digital forms as compared to the original artwork.
Introducing a New Partnership: Cuseum and Tessitura Network
Cuseum, a leading provider of engagement software for museums and arts nonprofits, is the latest partner to join Tessitura Network‘s ecosystem of trusted technology and service providers. With this partnership, Tessitura’s user community, comprised of many of the world’s most iconic museums and cultural attractions plus an extensive number of leading performing arts organizations, will be able to benefit from new mobile engagement and digital membership solutions that integrate directly with the Tessitura platform.
Cuseum Receives U.S. Patent for Innovative Mobile Navigation Solution
Cuseum announced today the issuance of United States Patent No. 10,573,025 related to an innovative wayfinding and positioning solution that leverages machine vision. This latest patent represents the company’s enduring commitment to enhancing the customer experience at venues and public attractions through mobile technology.
Cuseum’s 2019 Year in Review
It’s been an extraordinary year at Cuseum, and we are filled with momentum as we head towards 2020. Between new partnerships, exciting additions to the Cuseum family, launching our third product, and sharing our vision all around the globe, 2019 marks the best year in our company's history.
Introducing Guest Pass Referral by Cuseum
Increasing attendance, membership, and visibility are some of the top priorities across the cultural space. To date, there’s been no easy and cost-effective solution that empowers organizations to leverage the networks of their most dedicated supporters to address these goals. Your constituents have valuable connections with the potential to elevate your organization – if only there were an easy way to tap into them.
Introducing a New Partnership: Cuseum & Neon One
Partnerships are the backbone of the museum and nonprofit world, and strong collaboration is vital to sustaining cultural space. From the relationships between organizations and their constituents, communities of volunteers, to partnerships between museums and brands, these networks are the lifeblood that keeps nonprofits thriving.
Cuseum is Celebrating its 5th Birthday!
This month, we are beyond excited to celebrate Cuseum’s 5th birthday! We’re kicking off the festivities with 5 Fun Facts about our company’s 5-year-long journey. So, let’s take a ride down memory lane!
Cuseum Receives U.S. Patent for Content Delivery System Based on Analysis of Location, Activity, and Sentiment
Cuseum is proud to announce the issuance of United States Patent No. 10,264,392 related to a new method of delivering content based on a user’s location, activity, and emotional response. The company continues to expand its inventive mobile solutions to serve the evolving needs of museums, attractions, and nonprofits.