3 retail digital signage failures and how to avoid them

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Retail is one of the biggest markets for digital signage, but that doesn't mean every retailer or supplier uses it correctly.

Hughes Named to Top 10 of Fortune Magazine’s 2018 Change the World List

World leader in broadband satellite technologies and services recognized for innovation that bridges the digital divide and provides connectivity where and…

Sleep Number launches Manhattan store

August 15, 2018

Sleep Number, a mattress and bedding retailer, has a new location in New York. The store is located in the Flatiron District in Manhattan.

Digital signage, blockchain head to the restroom

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

One company is putting displays next to toilets, with its blockchain-powered digital signage sink displays.

Building the Store of the Future Today

Retailers who focus on creating the “store of the future” need to be careful not to overlook the technologies that are available for deployment today.

Digital signage 5 for 5: July 2018 edition

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Summer is rushing by us rapidly, and the digital signage market is keeping pace, with solutions that amaze and engage customers. The top stories in July…

Top 5 digital signage stories of first half of 2018

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

We have now past the middle point of 2018, and Digital Signage Today has not slowed down its constant stream of content on innovative deployments and trends.

Walmart and Microsoft partner for IoT, AI in retail

July 26, 2018

Walmart and Microsoft are teaming up in a five-year partnership to drive digital transformation across Walmart, boost shopping speed and empower Walmart retail…

Kia Motors Russia upgrades with digital signage from Scala

July 20, 2018

Kia Motors Russia recently rolled out Scala's digital signage solutions to boost sales and marketing. Scala deployed 540 media players at 180 dealerships to…

Spectrio hires Brian Harris as vice president of marketing

July 16, 2018

Spectrio, a digital signage, overhead music and messaging provider for retailers, has hired Brian Harris as vice president of marketing. Prior to joining…

3 ways cloud-based CMS can boost customer experience

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Many companies are beginning to utilize cloud-based content management solutions to manage their digital signage content. In some cases, a cloud-based system…

Kwik Trip partners with AV company Federal Heath to integrate CMS and digital signage

July 11, 2018

Kwik Trip, a retail chain based in Wisconsin and Minnesota, recently selected Federal Heath, an A/V company, to deploy digital signage at its locations.

Networld Media Group launches World of Money

by Kathy Doyle — President, Networld

World of Money will provide a singular source of information for professionals working in businesses that operate within the larger sphere of financial systems…

DOOH company Nearbuy Group acquires retail experience company NexusEngage

July 10, 2018

Nearbuy Group, an advertising tech company based in Dubai, has acquired NexusEngage Ltd., a U.K. based company that delivers targeted retail experiences…

Love's, Sodexo share digital signage, kiosk lessons

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Given the customer benefits that kiosks and digital signage can deliver for retailers, the challenges that oftentimes accompany these deployments are an…

5 ways digital signage can help retailers retain customers

by Jeff Hastings — CEO, BrightSign

Big legacy brands like Sears and JC Penny are dramatically scaling back their storefront presence, while retailers like Toys R Us are shuttering altogether.

ICX Summit exhibitors display tech innovation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

One of the highlights of this year's ICX Summit in Dallas was the wealth of innovation on display at the ICX Discovery Zone, where attendees received hands-on…

3 ways airports fly high with digital signage

by Tegan Worrall — Creative & Marketing Manager, CV Media & Signage

With customer experience remaining the primary focus, airports are capitalizing on the opportunities to provide efficient messaging. Airport are using digital…

How to measure digital signage ROI

by Debbie Wilson-DeWitt — Marketing Communications Manager, Visix, Inc.

Measuring ROI for digital signage can be very challenging. But there are ways to measure its overall effectiveness.

Reflect upgrades Levi's San Francisco store with video walls

May 31, 2018

Reflect recently installed two FlexClear transparent LED video walls at Levi Strauss & Co.'s location on Market and 4th Street in San Francisco. These…