Hello from the editor

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Introducing Travis Wagoner as the new editor of DigitalSignageToday.com.

Digital signage is the new normal for travel and hospitality

by Jeff Hastings — CEO, BrightSign

Springtime marks the unofficial start to the annual travel season, so for the next five or six months airports, train stations and other major transport hubs…

Digital signage advertising pops up in unexpected spots

Digital signage advertising has been used in restaurants, gas stations, retail stores and in the lobbies of businesses and hotels for quite a few years. Now in…

Digital billboards in the right locations drive big revenue

Digital billboards have been around for more than a decade now, so this outdoor advertising company GM is always surprised when he reads or hears comments…

Digital signage tells you you're driving the wrong car

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Imagine driving down the highway in your Toyota when you notice the digital billboard off to the right change its message to tell you a Chevy Malibu gets…

Samsung showcasing digital signage for broadcast solutions at NAB16

April 18, 2016

Samsung says its broadcast display solutions already have been integrated into 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.'

Chrome for signage support comes to embed signage

April 18, 2016

Digital signage provider embed signage has announced the launch of support for the Chrome OS platform.

Sign & Digital UK launches new Digital Signage Theatre

April 13, 2016

The Digital Signage Theatre will host a series of seminars across three days exploring the impact that digital signage is having on the industry, how it can…

Restaurant, retail customer experience leaders headline ICX Summit

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Gurus from Smashburger, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Detroit Red Wings, Domino's Pizza and Wingstop are among a hefty list of speakers and panelists offering expert…

Restaurants should use latest menu-labeling delay to ensure accuracy

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Even though some public health advocates have claimed the extension is a setback for public health, the good news is the delay gives foodservice operators…

March Madness: The Top 5 digital signage headlines of the month

by Christopher Hall — w, t

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

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…

Digital signage-based poll asks, Clinton or Trump? Respondents say 'Other'

April 8, 2016

A recent digital signage-based political poll conducted by EYE Play in bars, clubs and high-energy venues across the U.S. shows that in a Donald Trump versus…

Fukuoka, Japan-based Kyulux brings in $13.5M in funding for new OLED tech

April 8, 2016

The startup aimed at commercializing the OLED display and lighting technology known as Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence, announced that Samsung Venture…

Almo Professional A/V announces aqcuisition of International Audio Visual Inc.

April 6, 2016

Almo Professional A/V is acquiring International Audio Visual Inc., which it said makes it the largest privately-held professional audio video distributor in…

Outdoor Advertising Association releases white paper on benefits of OOH media

April 1, 2016

The Outdoor Advertising Association of America recently released a white paper arguing for the benefits of OOH media in contrast to digital advertising.

Socionext demos 'world's first' single-chip 8K video decoder

March 25, 2016

Socionext Inc., a provider of SoCs for imaging applications, has introduced what it says is the 'world's first single-chip SoC that can process decoding of 8K…

LED giant Daktronics acquires digital signage firm ADFLOW

March 25, 2016

Brookings, South Dakota-based LED display manufacturer Daktronics Inc. has acquired ADFLOW Networks Inc., according to an announcement from the companies.

Key facts driving customer demand for in-store technological disruption

The demand for in-store technology has heightened dramatically over the past couple of years, primarily because technology provides consumers with a much more…

4 big ideas from Day Two at DSE16

by Christopher Hall — w, t

After a frenetic Day Two at the show, here are just a few first impressions from the closing day at the digital signage industry's annual conclave.