LED or LCD: Finding the best video wall solution

by Digital Signage Today

For companies interested in jumping into the world of video walls, the biggest question they have to address is whether to use LCD or direct view LED displays.

Designing a reliable future for Ultra-Fine-Pitch LED

by Gary Feather — CTO, NanoLumens

While the display performance design and implementation of Ultra-Fine-Pitch is now competitive, there is significant work ahead for manufacturers to realize…

Avoiding the uncanny valley in digital signage

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Holographic displays are cool, except when they drive away visitors with creepy images and robotics. Avoiding the uncanny valley is key for any retailer…

3 touch table mistakes to avoid

by Casey Dubbs — Marketing Manager, Horizon Display

Touch tables are finally reaching mainstream audiences in homes, offices and retail. But there's not a lot of conventional wisdom out there on how it can be…

4 ways digital signage can transform sports' arena experience

It's a competition with the couch. And, the competitor is fierce. Professional sports teams and venues are continuing to compete with inanimate objects in the…

Stimulating the human eye: Creating true-to-life displays

by Gary Feather — CTO, NanoLumens

In the last 20 years, we have seen massive improvements in resolution, and 8K is on the horizon. The human eye might have a difficult time seeing more value…

Digital signage brings out the coloring book

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

JCDecaux, an outdoor advertiser, recently teamed up with Coca-Cola Amatil's brand Deep Spring to deploy a digital coloring book in Sydney and Melbourne…

Why are some fine-pitch displays operating like toasters?

by Gary Feather — CTO, NanoLumens

Manufacturers are continuing to develop finer pitch displays, but as the size gets smaller, the heat goes up to almost 165 degrees Fahrenheit. So what is…

Content is king

by Jeff Hastings — CEO, BrightSign

It is very easy to get swept away by digital signage technology and lose sight of the fact that the success of our industry rests on content. As digital…

Promotion and performance: Stories from the digital billboard revolution

by Darrin Friskney — pr for Darrin Friskney, Clarus Communications

For those of us in the digital display business, it's easy to understand why things like dynamic and conditional content are revolutionizing the outdoor…

5 ways the travel and tourism industry should be using digital signage

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

As the digital signage trend continues to grow, travel and tourism organizations are beginning to use live, interactive information to encourage travelers to…

Smartphones are just small digital signage displays

Smart phones have concentrated global business right at our fingertips, thus becoming the high-octane business channel for digital signage companies.

Spotlight on digital signage at the 2016 Rio Olympics

by Jeff Hastings — CEO, BrightSign

Digital signage is playing an integral role at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games unlike anything seen before at a large-scale sporting event.

The future of DOOH is now: Pairing biometrics with digital signage

by Richard Ventura — VP Business Development, NEC Display Solutions

Combining technologies like facial analysis tools and digital displays can enhance consumer experience while upping a brand's profitability and value.

July's Top 5 digital signage headlines

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

It's time to look back at the most-read articles, news and blog posts on Digital Signage Today from the previous month, recapping the biggest news headlines in…

Does the success of 'PokémonGo' mark a turning point in augmented reality experiences?

by Libby Davies — Content Writer, SignStix

Over the last week, the entire world has been gripped with Pokémon fever. "Pokémon Go," the interactive, augmented reality-enabled gaming app has captured the…

Industry experts answer your outdoor kiosk questions

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

To close our four-week series on outdoor kiosks, we've gathered the top 10 most frequently asked questions and answered them using best practices and industry…

4 ways digital signage makes the public sector run better

Public sector entities are increasingly turning to digital signage as they discover the many ways it can help these organizations operate and use tax dollars…

What makes an outdoor kiosk successful?

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

While many self-service kiosks are located inside, as we discussed last week, there are a number of use-cases where an outdoor kiosks will drive the best ROI.

Digital advertising at the speed of technology

by Darrin Friskney — pr for Darrin Friskney, Clarus Communications

LED signs are more than just a showcase of vibrant, colorful and attention-getting advertising. With software that is intuitive and highly programmable, sign…