The Content Strategies Summit in review, Part 2

by Paul Flanigan — Producer, Best Buy

Theory, research and best practices all saw some practical application during Day 2 of the Las Vegas conference.

Interactive merchandising and payment by cell phone

Ed Hill from Intel's Embedded Communication Group shows an Internet-connected kiosk and cash register for retail stores. These could help shoppers find exactly…

Signagelive offering free digital signage for resellers

May 20, 2009

ESSEX, England — Signagelive has announced it is offering resellers a free signagelive network for internal use and demonstrations. Resellers that register for…

Digitise Media launches SmartTV digital signage network

May 20, 2009

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — DigiTise Media has launched a digital new media network representing a convergence of technologies including cable and satellite television…

EnQii launches global digital signage advisory board

May 20, 2009

LONDON, U.K. — EnQii, a global digital signage agency, has announced the launch of its global advisory board with three highly respected practitioners in the…

The Content Strategies Summit in review, Part 1

by Paul Flanigan — Producer, Best Buy

Best Buy's digital signage producer says the focus on understanding the value of content was paramount at the Las Vegas event.

GestureTek launches the Cube, a portable plug-n-play interactive signage system

May 19, 2009

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — GestureTek Inc., a provider of gesture-controlled interactive display solutions, has announced the launch of the Cube, a portable…

.AdvancedMethod adds emergency notification functionality to digital signage system

May 19, 2009

SEATTLE, Wash. — In response to customer request, digital signage company .advancedMethod has added an emergency broadcast system to its express digital…

Avanti signs Sony as global sponsor for DOOH short film festival

May 19, 2009

LONDON — Avanti Screenmedia has agreed to a global deal with Sony United Kingdom Ltd. to sponsor Art by Chance, the first Ultra Short Film Festival running…

Westinghouse releases digital signage solution for car washes

May 19, 2009

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Westinghouse Digital Electronics, a provider of digital signage displays for gas stations and convenience stores, has introduced a…

Panasonic drops price of 103-inch plasma screen by $20,000

May 19, 2009

SECAUCUS, N.J. — Panasonic has announced that the 103-inch Plasma Full High Definition 1080p Display, the world's largest Plasma commercially available, will…

Ask the Experts: What do you tell those overwhelmed by digital signage?

May 19, 2009

In this week's Ask the Experts, we discuss with Steve Kartonchik of ADFLOW Networks what to tell those new to the game and feeling overwhelmed by digital…

NACSTech: Gilbarco's Applause digital merchandising system

Applause lets retailers start a conversation with customers via a digital screen to get them to come and shop in-store. All ads are customizable by the gas…

The low-cost route to digital signage

As the cost of digital signage goes down, more businesses are able to take advantage of the technology to connect with customers.

Amsterdam's Chamber of Commerce installs Scala digital signage network

May 18, 2009

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Hulskamp, a Scala Certified Partner in the Netherlands, has recently launched a sophisticated multi-channel dynamic digital media…

TruMedia audience measurement tested on ProVision digital signage in Japan

May 18, 2009

Tech-On!: Macnica Networks Corp. and Nihon Unisys Ltd. are conducting a marketing test using face-recognition technology for two weeks from May 15 to 29, 2009.

Greencroft Communities deploys RedPost digital signage across multiple retirement campuses

May 17, 2009

GOSHEN, Ind. — Greencroft Communities, a continuing care retirement organization with five affiliated and managed communities in Indiana and two in Ohio, has…

Coca-Cola chooses DigiGage digital signage framework for Coke Zero campaign

May 17, 2009

TEL AVIV — Coca-Cola Israel has announced that it picked a DigiGage-based solution for its new Coca-Cola Zero campaign. The campaign includes a unique mobile…

Electronic Art president named chair of PR & marketing for Digital Signage Association

May 17, 2009

CINCINNATI — Tim Burke, founder and president of Electronic Art, was named chair of the PR & Marketing Committee for the Digital Signage Association (DSA…

Digital signage at InfoComm: A healthy balance of expo, education

On or off the show floor, attendees have numerous opportunities to learn more about digital signage deployment, technology and trends.