Digital signage: entering a new era – part one
The discussion about the need for bricks and mortar retailers to compete with online shopping by using digital signage to entice consumers into their stores and deliver them an improved experience once inside is now pretty much over. Few retailers today don’t “get it”, and some sort of signage is now widespread in almost every outlet. Full Story: Essential Retail
Digital signage startup Raydiant raises $7M
Raydiant, a startup promising to turn TVs into interactive digital signs, is making several announcements today — a new company name, a new CEO, new partners and $7 million in new funding. Full Story: TechCrunch
How AV Integrators Can Take Advantage of Digital Adoption
It’s 2019, and if you haven’t realized that your business needs to become more digital, you’re probably falling behind. According to Lucas Miller, Founder and CEO of Echelon Copy, digital adoption — discovering how integrating the most current technology can help grow a business — is akin to when mankind discovered the lever. Full Story: Commercial Integrator
Digital signage finds success in gyms
Digital signage is quickly expanding into almost every space, including gyms. As clients flock to gyms to get in shape, digital signage can help keep them entertained while they burn calories, and vendors are figuring out new ways to effectively reach those customers. Full Story: Digital Signage Today
Digital kiosk’s original purpose remains, extends to multiple applications
Think back to the last time you encountered or interacted with a digital kiosk. Perhaps you were checking in for an appointment at your doctor’s office, placing an order at your favorite quick-service restaurant, or dropping your car off for service at your local dealership. Regardless of where you were or what you were doing, if you used a kiosk, it likely expedited and simplified your experience. Full Story: Kiosk Marketplace
B-Tech releases kiosk for LG 88-in signage displays
B-Tech AV Mounts has released the BT7007 kiosk for LG’s 88-in Ultra-Stretch digital signage, available in black or white satin finish. It is suited to retail, corporate and hospitality sectors and has an internal mounting systemusing B-Tech’s System X technology. This means LG88BH7D displays can be mounted using a “hook-on” installation method. Full Story: InAVate
Key Digital releases 4K presentation switcher
Key Digital has launched its KD-PS42 4K/18G presentation switcher. This device integrates directly with the company’s other presentation solution products for conference rooms, board rooms, classrooms, lecture halls and more, according to a press release. Full Story: Digital Signage Today
Digital Signage Enhances Advertising for Bluewater Promotions Inc.
Mvix, a leading provider of content-rich digital signage software and solutions, implemented a digital signage network of 15 media players within the Bluewater Medical Clinic in Sarnia, Ontario. Full Story: PRNewswire
Three Ways Indoor Maps Do More for Complex Retail Buildings
Indoor maps and location-aware technologies have been increasingly incorporated into retail spaces for the better part of a decade. In large, complex shopping malls and department stores, innovations in digital signage and personal mobile devices have been met with an increase in the adoption of indoor maps to provide indoor wayfinding. Full Story: Street Fight
How to do menu board content right
Most of us have been there. You know, we’re standing at the QSR counter, but not quite able yet to make eye contact with the order-taker because we’re trying to navigate a complex, animated menu in the background behind that individual. In fact, about a month ago, a Wall Street Journal reporter contacted our team to get to the meat of digital menu design, while also recapping a frustrating QSR experience. Full Story: Digital Signage Today