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Top 10 digital signage articles of 2016
2016 has passed into the annals of history, and a new year is here. Last year's most read stories covered a range of topics, such as marketing trends, OOH advertising, the cost of touchscreen displays and more.
January 10, 2017 by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
2016 has passed into the annals of history, and a new year is here. Last year's most read stories covered a range of topics, such as marketing trends, OOH advertising, the cost of touchscreen displays and more.
Other topics that made the top spots included content management, digital billboard rates and other market trends. It is time to take a look back at the top 10 most read stories on Digital Signage Today in 2016. The stories are posted in reverse order.
10. 3 reasons retailers should make the switch from print to digital signage
Prints ads don't just cut it anymore. More and more retailers are making the switch to digital signage for increased savings, real-time updates and truly engaging content.
9. 8 steps to successful digital signage content
It's not enough to simply have flashy displays. You also need good content that is simple, attention grabbing and gives a clear call to action.
8. Digital menu boards boost burger chain's sales by 50%
Prime Burger saw just how effective digital signage can be, when five 48-inch displays boosted the restaurant's sales by a whopping 50 percent.
7. What's driving the digital signage market trends?
The digital signage market size was more than $14.9 billion for 2015 and is expected to record a CAGR of 5.3 percent during the forecast period. There are a number of key factors driving this massive growth.
6. 2016: A look at the digital signage year ahead
Last year, experts gave their take on what was on the horizon for 2016, from everything to increased regulation of outdoor displays to the digital signage convergence of data and devices.
5. The rate game: How to set attractive digital billboard rates
Developing a rate structure doesn't have to be difficult, but it does require a methodical approach. There are three keys to developing your rate structure: understand your competition, know your viewers and develop a CPM.
4. Touchscreen displays cost how much?!?!
Touchscreen displays are expensive, but skimping on the cost and trying to slap together a touch overlay and a display might cost you more in the long run.
3. On-vehicle digital signage is on the move
Taxis, public transit buses and trains, shuttles and delivery vehicles are in the ultimate out-of-home environment and are poised for the expanding area of vehicle-mounted digital signage and LED messaging.
2. 10 key marketing trends for 2016 ( and how digital signage can help you maximize them)
2016 was a key year for marketers. Interactive technology provided the tools for marketers to embrace new trends such as the customer experience model and 3D technology.
1. 8 near-future trends set to change out-of-home advertising
OOH has changed greatly over the years, and it is set to evolve rapidly. Trends such as hyper targeting, more intelligent software and beacon adoption will drive the market.
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