Digital signage: focus on growth

by Ashley Lyon

The best is yet to come for digital signage and the companies that deploy it.

SeeSaw adds PetroTV, emebaVet networks

June 27, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO — SeeSaw Networks announced the addition of PetroTV and emebaVet to its network of out-of-home digital media venues. Both signage networks target…

Clear Channel Outdoor, Esprit launch digital campaign for Bacardi

June 26, 2007

LONDON — Clear Channel Outdoor UK's Create division has partnered with Esprit Digital to develop digital advertising panels at bus shelters across the UK. The…

Ralph Lauren interactive window debuts in London

June 21, 2007

USA Today: Ralph Lauren launched a 24-hour interactive window in London on Wednesday, giving customers the opportunity to shop by touching a widescreen monitor…

Report: Digital signage 'on path to sustainable growth'

June 20, 2007

InfoTrends: The business of networked digital displays in retail and other public spaces is on the path to sustainable growth, according to InfoTrends market…

Report: One million digital signs in North America by 2009

June 20, 2007

ANAHEIM, Calif. — A new study by Acclaro Growth Partners has determined audiovisual products and services comprise a $25 billion industry in North America.

Interactive displays alleviate labor shortage

June 20, 2007

CALGARY, Alberta — Experticity is working to alleviate the current labor shortage in Alberta, Canada by offering in-store online help through webcams.

Muzak partnering with digital signage company

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

June 18, 2007

Digital Signage Today has learned that Muzak, a pioneer in the field of in-store audio and a true household name, is entering the digital signage business.

The case for retail digital signage

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

As consumer expectations shift, digital signage becomes a crucial tool.

New interactive display changes the car-shopping experience

June 11, 2007

Advertising Age: A new display technology allows car shoppers to "look" through a car's sheet metal into its automotive underbelly. It's just one of many…

'Virtual Sales Associates' combine digital signage, speech recognition

June 10, 2007

ATLANTA — Message Technologies Inc., provider of interactive voice response (IVR), speech technologies and call center solutions, announced that it has formed…

TATA Indicom to bring digital signage to India

June 10, 2007

MUMBAI, India — TATA Indicom VSAT Services (TIVS) announced an alliance with Digifour Technologies (Digi4), reseller of Scala digital signage solutions. The…

TAXI-TV coming to New York cabs

June 10, 2007

Mediaweek: ABC's New York flagship WABC-TV, along with partner VeriFone Transportation Systems, is the first vendor to get the green light by the New York City…

Keywest moves into Asia, Australia, Middle East

June 5, 2007

LENEXA, Kansas — Keywest Technology announced the appointment of Hal Archer, a digital signage and television veteran in the Far East, as vice president of…

Analyst: digital signage shows 'proven return on investment'

May 28, 2007

Investor's Business Daily: With people spending less time watching broadcast TV and reading print publications, advertisers are looking to digital alternatives…

College bookstore sales jump 240 percent with digital signs

May 28, 2007

ROANOKE, Va. — Sales of products advertised on the IntelliMat, a digital floor display, dramatically increased at two Virginia Tech bookstores earlier this…

Spotmedia launches 150-screen network in Saudi Arabia

May 28, 2007

EXTON, Penn. — Spotmedia, the largest digital signage network operator in the Middle East, announced the deployment of dynamic digital signage for Mobily, the…

Digital signage to see boost in retail, education

May 21, 2007

CRN Canada: NEC Display Solutions, based on Itasca, Ill., recently wrapped its digital signage summit. Some of the highlighted applications: A retail store…

DSE: Touchscreens gain focus

Deployers and vendors upgrade flatscreens with touch.

Avocent, Gas Station TV announce partnership

May 15, 2007

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Avocent Corp. announced a partnership with Gas Station TV, to provide programming through video monitors and speakers integrated into gas…