Before Apple’s iBeacon entered the digital tech scene, geolocation was not quite so sophisticated. There have been many attempts by brands, some more successful than others, to leverage location-based technologies to drive foot-traffic, influence purchases and promote awareness. Mobile apps like Foursquare, Google Latitude, or Gowalla came on the scene, merging the “offline” and online worlds via “check-ins.” Today, geo-location-based advertising is a default—whether it’s a deal for a local …