December 2026, 4
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GMO TECH, Inc.
GMO TECH selected for Fukushima Prefecture's Local Ambassador Program
Strengthening tourism promotion with Google Maps, social media, and AI.
GMO TECH, Inc. (President and CEO: Ryoichi Suzuki, hereinafter referred to as GMO TECH), a member of the GMO Internet Group, was selected as the contractor for the "Local Ambassador Operation Management and Information Dissemination Promotion Project" conducted by Fukushima Prefecture through a public proposal process on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
This project aims to strengthen information dissemination by certifying and training local ambassadors who will promote the region's attractions, in preparation for the "Fukushima Destination Campaign (hereinafter referred to as Fukushima DC)" to be held from April to June 2026.
GMO TECH plans to support local ambassadors' PR activities and website management through practical seminars that combine Google Maps, social media, and AI. This will help build momentum for "Fukushima DC" and strengthen the promotion of Fukushima Prefecture's attractions, contributing to the success of this project.
[Background of the project]
In recent years, with the spread of social media and online media, the primary source of information gathering when choosing a tourist destination has shifted to the internet. For local governments, utilizing digital tools for information dissemination has become crucial not only for attracting tourists but also for revitalizing local industries and expanding the number of visitors.
Against this backdrop, Fukushima Prefecture certified local ambassadors to promote the region's attractions in conjunction with the "Fukushima DC" campaign, and also conducted a public proposal process for businesses to manage information dissemination seminars and projects for these local ambassadors.
GMO TECH was selected for this project based on its track record of conducting an information dissemination seminar using Google Maps in Fukushima Prefecture in 2024, and its community-oriented operational system in collaboration with local company SCC Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Nobuyuki Sakuma, hereinafter referred to as SCC).
[About the "Fukushima Destination Campaign"]
"Fukushima DC" is a tourism campaign in which the JR Group, the prefecture, municipalities, and local tourism businesses work together to promote the attractions of each region. Held from April to June 2026 throughout Fukushima Prefecture in the spring, the campaign will use the catchphrase "Fukushima, the Wind of Happiness" and offer special tourism experiences through four themes: "The Blessing of the Wind," "The Fragrance of the Wind," "The Poem of the Wind," and "The Path of the Wind."
[Planned activities]
■ Google Maps & Social Media Marketing Seminar to be Held
We will conduct a customer acquisition seminar for local ambassadors, incorporating Google Maps, social media, and generative AI. We will take a multifaceted approach centered on a "digital x local" hybrid customer acquisition strategy that reliably reaches the target audience.
The seminar will introduce practical methods for information dissemination, including optimizing your Google Business Profile, effective communication methods on social media, and using AI-generated content creation, idea generation, and streamlining customer review responses.
The instructors will include a wide range of people, from experienced GMO TECH members to influencers specializing in local information dissemination, who will teach practical communication methods.
■ Local Ambassador Information Dissemination
SCC will disseminate information about recruiting local ambassadors through its town information magazine "Monthly CJ Monmo" and town information website "Daily CJ Monmo Web". By utilizing its network with restaurants and facilities within the prefecture through the magazine, it will deliver information to individuals and businesses in the prefecture who are interested in outing information, thereby improving the quality of local ambassadors.
■ Creation and provision of PR tools
We create a "Local Ambassador Certificate" and an "Original Pin Badge" and provide them to certified Local Ambassadors. This will boost the motivation of Local Ambassadors and encourage their enthusiastic activities.
■Web page operation and management
We will operate and manage a dedicated webpage for recruiting and announcing local ambassadors. We will also regularly send event information to local ambassadors, ensuring that the information is always up-to-date.
[Reference URL]
"Fukushima DC" Local Ambassador Webpage:https://www.tif.ne.jp/localambassador/
[About GMO TECH]
GMO TECH develops its own services using the latest technology to help attract customers across all aspects of web marketing.
"MEO Dash! byGMO" helps businesses rank highly in Google Maps searches. It is a service that uses MEO (Map Engine Optimization) to increase awareness and promote visits to stores and facilities. "SEO Dash! byGMO" helps businesses attract more customers through organic searches. It provides SEO measures based on unique algorithm analysis and helps improve website search rankings. "GMO SmaAD" is an advertising distribution service that provides optimal promotion strategies tailored to clients' goals, focusing on affiliate (performance-based) advertising. "GMO Out-of-App Billing" is a new payment service that reduces payment fees and helps improve profitability.
In these services and across all our businesses, GMO TECH places emphasis on conversions (results) such as inquiries, purchases, and installations, which are the most important KPIs in our clients' web strategies, and contributes to the growth of our clients' businesses by attracting customers.
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[Press inquiries]
GMO TECH Holdings, Inc.
Public Relations Department Kobayashi
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[Contact information regarding services]
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[GMO TECH Inc.] (URL:https://gmotech.jp/）
| Company Name | GMO TECH, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Representative | Ryoichi Suzuki, President and CEO |
| Business Overview | Creating the future with AI 1. Internet customer acquisition business 2. Web Marketing DX Business 3. SaaS DX Business 4. Internet Media Business 5. Payment services business 6. Internet business in general, including the above |
| Capital | 1 million yen (as of the end of December 2024) |
[GMO TECH Holdings, Inc.] (URL:https://hd.gmotech.jp/）
| Company Name | GMO TECH Holdings, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, Securities Code: 415A) |
|---|---|
| Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Representative | Akito Suzuki, President and CEO |
| Business Overview | Management of consolidated companies and any other related business |
| Capital | 100 million yen (as of October 1, 2025) |
[GMO Internet Group, Inc.] (URL:https://group.gmo/）
| Company Name | GMO Internet Group, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market Securities Code: 9449) |
| Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Representative | Representative Director and Group Representative Masatoshi Kumagai |
| Business Overview | Holding company (group management functions) ■ Group business activities Internet Infrastructure Business Internet Security Business Internet advertising and media business Internet Finance Business Cryptocurrency Business |
| Capital | One hundred million yen |
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