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…

The looming convergence of digital signage and mobile tech

by Jeff Hastings — CEO, BrightSign

We're so accustomed to interactivity on our phones and tablets that we simply assume all screens will be just as dynamic, and we're surprised when they're not.

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…

Is there a future for traditional sign shops in the face of digital signage?

by Evan Magner — Marketing Project Coordinator, Mvix

Is the future of traditional sign shops in the face of digital signage bleak or promising? Are there any digital signage opportunities for sign shops in this…

Why no one wants to use digital signage

by Andrew Hoffman — Vice President, Noventri

No one wants to use digital signage? How can that be? It's everywhere! Find out how to make end-users want to USE digital signage without having to use digital…

Digital signage can work for the 'Joes' and not just the 'Pros'

by Evan Magner — Marketing Project Coordinator, Mvix

Is digital signage yet another in a long line of successful marketing technologies reserved for big businesses and beyond the budget of the SMB crowd? The…

Are embedded digital signage systems fatally shortsighted?

by Evan Magner — Marketing Project Coordinator, Mvix

While some are questioning the possible extinction of digital signage media players, this digital signage blogger offers a rebuttal and asks if embedded…

8 tips for a successful digital signage deployment out of the gate

by Sean Matthews — President & CEO, Visix, Inc.

If you deploy digital signage solution without some planning, you could end up with ignored screens and wasted time. With just a little extra effort, though…

7 steps to digital signage success

by David Little — Director of Marketing, Keywest Technology

Digital signage end-users know that the implementation process can be arduous; it's time to understand why that is and what they can do about it.

Is the digital signage media player close to extinction?

by Drew Harding — Sales & Marketing, Eclipse Digital Media

Life as a digital signage media player may feel like a vulnerable place right now with System-on-Chip devices maturing on the market and gaining traction every…

Digital signage making smart transportation smarter

Gone are the days of paper signs and delays in getting updated information out to travelers. We live in a real-time world, and travelers expect real-time…

Make content automation a breeze with digital signage integrations

by Kelly Eisel — Copywriter, Industry Weapon

Kick back, relax and let automated digital signage content take care of itself, digital signage blogger says.

HTML5 ushers in big advances in digital signage interactivity

by Jeff Hastings — CEO, BrightSign

People are no longer viewers of digital signage, they're participants. The ability of the viewer to self-navigate signage content ensures a highly personalized…

Stage early and often to avoid headaches in the field

by Jeff Hastings — CEO, BrightSign

For integrators, staging and testing digital signage projects prior to deployment is an important yet often overlooked element of any successful digital…

Which digital signage platform is best for your business?

by David Little — Director of Marketing, Keywest Technology

A digital signage expert weighs in on the debate over running a system on cloud-based or on-premise software.

Why digital signage belongs in the cloud

by Craig Scott — VP Sales & Marketing, www.digbil.com

A digital signage expert offers his thoughts on the upside of cloud-based digital signage. Does he have a point?

Real-time data underpins the digital signage success story

by Jeff Hastings — CEO, BrightSign

A recent report published by Markets & Markets confirmed yet again how quickly digital signage is growing: 8.94 percent CAGR over the next six years. IHS…

New Google tool could have a deep impact on digital signage

by John Wang — CEO lAdea, lAdea

Just a few days ago, Google released the beta version of its new "Web Designer" tool for authoring online ads in HTML5. Like most tools released by Google, it…

Why (Android) digital signage players are not created equal

by John Wang — CEO lAdea, lAdea

The digital signage industry appeared to have woken up suddenly in the past year to embrace Android as if it were the savior for us all. I recently had the…

The Top 7 mistakes once you have digital signage

by Sean Matthews — President & CEO, Visix, Inc.

Now that we've identified the Top 6 digital signage mistakes, let's talk about the Top 7 mistakes we see people make after they've bought a digital signage…