Contributors
Brittney Joss
I am the office manager at Touch Hall of Fame powered by Empire Digital Signs. I have an associates in business and computer science which provides me with a powerful combination of skills and knowledge. Having a growth mindset has taken me far in my personal and professional endeavors.
Ajay Kapoor
Ajay Kapoor is the CEO of TouchSource, the industry leader in smart digital displays and IoT-connected directory solutions that improve the experience of tenants, visitors and shoppers. Prior to leading TouchSource, Ajay was the VP of Global Customer Experience at Imagine Communications and a senior executive at Avaya Communications where he ran professional services, consulting, and customer support. Ajay is a graduate of the University of Texas with a BS in Computer Science and a BA in Philosophy. In his off hours, he can be found with his wife and daughter on trails.
Chris Keefe
Chris Keefe is the chief product officer for Poppulo, the leading communications and workplace experience software company. Product is his passion. He has a proven track record of launching and growing products that successfully drive customer and business outcomes. He is a dynamic product executive and strategic business leader who excels at building high-performing teams, product vision and strategy execution, product design and development, and process improvement.
Arno Kooijman
Founder of Brandpulse Analytics, helping brands reduce risk and boost performance through pre-testing of ads, packaging, and signage.
Namrata Kotak
We a focus on AV systems, video walls, installations. Passionate about technology and design, I help create high-quality visual experiences for clients looking for immersive solutions.
Alex Lau
Alex Lau specializes in custom LED display design for both indoor and outdoor environments. With a hands-on approach from initial concept to after-sales support, Alex shares practical advice for selecting the right screen for any application and brings expertise in delivering and training across global projects.
Jacob Layani
Jacob is an experienced professional with over a decade in the digital signage industry, currently leading Sales Operations at CrownTV. His role includes strategizing, executing, and monitoring the company's sales performance, alongside managing crucial partnerships and client relationships. Beyond his expertise in digital signage, Jacob is a certified blockchain expert and an avid real estate investor, focusing on multifamily properties in New York through his own company. His investments extend to various blockchain ventures, like decentralized finance and autonomous organizations.
David Levin
David Levin is the CEO of Poppulo, the leading communications and workplace experience software company. In 2005, David co-founded Four Winds Interactive (now merged into the Poppulo brand) with a vision for how digital technology would transform how businesses communicate and engage with customers and employees.
Alan Li
Alan loves serving retail customers through his company, Signs and Mirrors, providing signage and furniture solutions to leading brick and mortar brands. He spent 3 years running two physical locations for his self-portrait photo studio concept, FotoLab Studio. Alan also spent time leading growth marketing at Lucy, a venture backed DTC company in the consumer goods space. Alan is a graduate of Harvard Business School and UC Berkeley.
Emil Lindblad
Emil Lindblad, Head of Business Development at PLAYipp, with 13 years spanning technical support, sales, and partner management in the digital signage industry. My journey from tech support to management gives me a unique perspective. I understand the technology, but my focus is on delivering customer value across diverse use cases. I'm passionate about helping organizations achieve real results/effects with their CMS and digital signage solutions. What drives me today is seeing the actual impact our solutions create for users, something our recent PLAYipp Summit confirmed brilliantly.
Monika Lindquist
In recent years, her focus has been on development in the area of digital signage, where digital communication channels in retail and other public environments play an increasing role in our perception of a brand and ultimately our purchasing decisions.
Brian Logan
As the Marketing Sales Enablement Manager at Hughes, Brian specializes in creating digital signage go-to-market strategies designed around the customer experience to help organizations maximize communication reach and increase brand engagement.
Brian Loosbrock
Brian Loosbrock, CEO of Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software. Brian brings rich experience, having served as President at Rise Display and now leading Rise Vision. Based in Kansas City, MO, Brian is renowned for his expertise in Digital Signage, Video, and Digital Marketing. A strategic thinker, Brian elevates industry standards with his insights and leadership.
Joe Martinez
Joe Martinez has served as a restaurant marketing consultant at Applova since 2019. Prior to Applova, he was the Marketing Communications Lead at hSenid Mobile Solutions Ltd. He is a graduate of South Carolina University where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Business Management and a master's degree in Business Administration.
Kevin McCord
Kevin McCord has been in the sign industry for nearly three decades. With degrees in marketing and business management, he started his entrepreneurial journey when he opened his first business in 2008. Today, McCord is the owner of Signarama in Lawrenceburg, Indiana and Florence, Kentucky as well as Yesco in Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio. In addition to his licenses and certifications, McCord has also received Signarama’s highest accolades, including the President’s Award, and is a member of Signarama’s Hall of Fame.
K.C. McLeod
K.C. McLeod leads the Business Development team at VideoElephant, having joined the team as their first U.S. hire in 2017. With a robust 15-year tenure in media, he has navigated diverse landscapes including digital publishing, music video, feature films, and the burgeoning CTV OOH space, fostering extensive expertise.
Geoff Michener
Geoff Michener is the CEO and co-founder of the geospatial data company dataplor, where he steers the company's strategy as it aims to provide the world's most comprehensive and accurate POI data. He previously co-founded the small business data company Prospectwise, which was sold in 2016, and was a nuclear counterterrorism contractor. Geoff hails from Colorado and is a proud Pine Ridge Reservation tribal member.
Matthew O'Connor
Matthew O'Connor is the CEO and cofounder of AdQuick.com, the first platform to allow brands, agencies and individuals to complete the entire process of planning, buying, executing and measuring out-of-home (OOH) advertising campaigns anywhere in the U.S. and around the globe.
Oliver Orme-Lynch
Oli is a specialist SaaS content marketer and sometime journalist. With over 8 years experience in SEO, content writing and strategy, he has helped grow various tech brands and is currently the Senior Content Manager at ScreenCloud.
Nick Ortega
Leading inventory partnerships and product strategy for Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) and emerging channels at StackAdapt, including Gaming and AI inventory. Driving innovation, scalability, and revenue growth through strategic collaborations and cutting-edge solutions.
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