Feature Story: OCTOBER 27, 2022

Space Shuttle Atlantis, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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@Anmaykaa | photographed at the Supercandy Pop-Up Museum
Open Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok, and you’re likely to encounter content creators known as influencers. Brands use them to reach out to niche markets—everything from food to travel to gaming. And influencers are an extension of a digital marketing strategy.
How do you connect a historical train shed to the wonders of the deep ocean? In the case of the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station, the answer lies in an unlikely source: digital technology. Let’s take a trip from design to implementation to see how digital elements paved the way for emotional connection.
Are you asking yourself, “what is an NFT, and why do I care?” To better understand NFTs, start with crypto. Crypto? Start with blockchain. It’s a dizzying array of terms. Let’s talk through them.
Are you ready to put some digital technology at your attraction but scared of how fast everything changes? With proper planning and implementation, digital elements can enhance the visitor experience and stand the test of time, remaining engaging and relevant long into the future.
Websites, social media, VR technology … we didn’t start the fire, but it’s always a burning question. What digital tools are helpful for your attraction?