Chicago is home to some of the most Instagram-worthy spots: from Cloud Gate to North Avenue beach. Powering those selfies can necessitate a battery charge-up (or two) during the day. So, whether you’re just visiting the Windy City or you’re a permanent resident, make sure you bookmark this neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown of phone charging stations in … Continued
Imagine running up the famous Philadelphia Art Museum steps and finding your perfect victory pose selfie next to the Rocky statue when all of a sudden your phone battery dies! A low battery can be an absolute nightmare, whether you’re visiting the City of Brotherly Love for the first time or you’re a permanent resident. … Continued
It’s no secret that LA is the epicenter of glam and ‘Gram. Whether you call it Hollywood, La La Land, or just the City of Angels, LA is a vibrant city with many diverse neighborhoods and iconic locations just itching for a selfie! If you’re visiting LA or you’re a permanent resident, we’ve got your … Continued
There has been a lot of speculation lately about the safety of public phone charging stations. You may have come across articles with fear-inducing, clickbait headlines like: “Here’s Why You Should Never Charge Your Phone at a Public Charging Station!” While it is good for consumers to be aware about the potential risks that some … Continued
Running out of juice when you’re hitting the pavements of New York can be a total nightmare. We need to stay connected 24/7 but power outlets can be hard to come by. Thankfully, there’s ChargeItSpot. We partner with retailers across NYC’s five boroughs to provide free (and secure) phone charging kiosks for power-hungry consumers. Whether … Continued
At ChargeItSpot, we’ve transformed a mundane in-store amenity – phone charging kiosks – into a powerful, attention-grabbing marketing platform for brands. We’ve previously described how you can use the ChargeItSpot user interface to promote your business, but an often overlooked customization is the kiosk wrap itself. Our charging kiosks can include custom wrap designs with … Continued
“I keep hearing about battery innovation, but it never makes it to my phone.” – Evan Spiegel (Snapchat Co-Founder) Poor battery life is the Achilles’ heel of every cell phone maker in the world. While our connected devices continue to break new ground in terms of product innovation, design and weight, battery technology has remained … Continued
Raise your hand if you’ve ever used in-store Wi-Fi? Wi-Fi has become a ubiquitous in-store amenity for brick-and-mortar retailers. According to a collaborative study by EarthLink Holdings, IHL Group and AirTight Networks, 57% of retailers offer free Wi-Fi for their customers and store employees. With increasing consumer dependence on cell phones, and the lack of … Continued
ChargeItSpot’s been busy for the past few months: deals closed, kiosks deployed, and new team members hired. But honestly, that stuff is business as usual at this point. However, we did hit some milestones that we think are kind of a big deal. First, a few weeks ago we turned 4 years old. Cheers to … Continued
Sheri Tate is our kiosk industry veteran, with over 12 years of experience working with kiosks in product development, operations and marketing roles. Sheri began working with ChargeItSpot’s Founder/CEO Douglas Baldasare as a consultant shortly after the company was founded. Her passion for the startup’s mission developed and in 2015 she relocated from Northern California … Continued
