Posted on April 3, 2014 by Digital Signage Reporter

Digital Signage Versus Billboard

You probably have noticed that there are thousands of billboards placed in high foot areas, right? It has been said that this is one of the best ways to improve brand awareness, and is also the reason why there are a lot of businesses that are into display advertising. The problem is that advertising using billboards could cost a lot of money, and will continue for as long as you want to advertise your business. In this article, I will be explaining to you some of the things that you need to know about it and the reasons why digital signage is now considered as a better option for display advertising.

Using billboards to promote your business, product, or service is not a bad thing. Since you will be placing your ads in front of the eyes of potential customers, the name of your business will be more recognizable for them. The problem with it is that the information you can place on it will be very limited. For example, you can only place an image and a couple of texts with design. Using this would be good for your business, but you won’t be able to optimize the space that you are going to use for your advertising method. What if you have a chance to produce unlimited content using the very limited space that you have? Wouldn’t it be great for you and your business?

On the other hand, digital signage will allow you to display unlimited content. There are digital boards that can read memory cards and disks, giving you virtually unlimited space for your advertising. Aside from this, you won’t have to worry about producing another billboard whenever you want to display new ads. All you have to do is to look for someone who can provide you with new video clips, animation, or flash images and use it to replace the advertisement that you have.

This will help you save a lot of money in the long run, especially if you are going to consider the fact that a digital signage would last for five to ten years.

However, it doesn’t mean that using digital signage will be advantageous for you immediately. You still need to make sure that you have a reliable company with you. There are a lot of things that should be considered before installing and while using your digital signage, so you need to make sure that you will be looking for a reliable company. There are a lot of problems that you may encounter while using your digital signage, but all of these can easily be solved with the help of a reliable company that can provide you with all the services that you need.

If you want to learn more about digital signage, it would be better if you are going to look for a company that can provide you with all the information that you need. You can also visit our website now if you are looking for more information, or if you are looking for someone who can help you install your digital signage.

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Digital Signage Reporter

Coconino County to add electronic cigarettes to existing smoking ban

Coconino County to add electronic cigarettes to existing smoking ban
In 2011, the Board of Supervisors added electronic cigarettes to their existing smoking ban in unincorporated Coconino County. But that message hasn't gotten out everywhere. At the Mountainaire Tavern, an employee contacted Friday by the Daily Sun said …
Read more on Arizona Daily Sun

More study needed on electronic sign issue
ST. JOSEPH – The growth in the use of electronic message signs has prompted the St. Joseph Township Board to consider amending the sign ordinance. The proposed changes aim to better define what will be allowed, although board members said the …
Read more on Herald Palladium (subscription)

Drugstores Play Doctor: Physicals, Flu Diagnosis, and More
At CVS's MinuteClinic, an electronic message board advertises the facility's array of services, most of which cost $ 79 to $ 99. Ear infection or bronchitis? Check. Need a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination or a physical for the kids heading to camp?
Read more on Wall Street Journal

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Digital Signage Reporter

Federal Heath Sign LLC and ScreenScape Networks Inc. to Offer Joint Media Solution

Ocean Ranch, CA (PRWEB) April 03, 2014

Federal Heath Sign Company LLC today announced a joint initiative with ScreenScape Networks Inc. to offer its customers a full service, single source solution for place-based media.

The partnership combines the industry leading product and services of Federal Heath, needed to deploy the physical equipment across a national network of retail locations, with the internet-style networking and content sharing of ScreenScape, an emerging technology leader. Using ScreenScape’s software-as-a service platform, marketers can push their own digital promotions to screens mounted inside any number of venues with the simple click of a mouse.

“The potential for place-based media to lift sales and control mindshare at retail has created a strong demand for new customer engagement technologies,” said President and CEO of Federal Heath Kevin Stotmeister. “The road to success in this competitive new digital arena is all about choosing the right technology and the right partner to deliver an effective and consistent brand experience in the specific locations where buying decisions are made.”

Federal Heath has been steadily advancing into the digital signage area and now introduces Ingage Digital under its Ingage Solutions brand. Through its new relationship with ScreenScape, Federal Heath now has access to a unique software platform that can power multiple digital signage networks simultaneously.

“Federal Heath has more experience in deploying retail signage across a range of industries than any company in the United States” said ScreenScape CEO Mark Hemphill. “We know how important effective project management is to successful, scalable digital signage deployments. The greater the number of retail partners that participate, the more attractive the network becomes to its operators, its brand partners and a variety of different kinds of interested marketers.”

About ScreenScape Networks

ScreenScape Networks Inc is the first global platform for place-based media. Based on the software-as-a-service (SaaS) delivery model, ScreenScape enables its members to turn any Internet-connected computer or screen into a dynamic digital display. Together, members of ScreenScape form a massive community, which acts as a shared resource for content creation, cross promotion and advertising revenue. For more information, please visit http://ScreenScape.com.

About Federal Heath

Federal Heath Sign Company provides innovative, comprehensive and consistent solutions for sign product and maintenance requirements. The company supplies quality, electric signage to high profile companies in the retail, restaurant, hotel, finance, petroleum, automotive, corporate identification and gaming markets. Federal Heath has more than twenty offices nationwide, including four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. For more information about Federal Heath Sign Company, please visit us at http://www.federalheath.com.

###

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Digital Signage Reporter

Aim2011.com Launches in UK for Maximum Savings With Discount & Voucher Codes

(PRWEB UK) 26 February 2014

Aim2011.com launched in the UK as a voucher and discount site. In recent years, online shopping has grown in all kinds of shopping requirements – from food to electronics to clothing items. With online shopping, the customer has the advantage of not having to wait in lines and it provides easy and secure transactions as well as allowing the customer to shop at their own pace. Generally, the online shopping experience is an increasingly preferred shopping choice.

The attraction of this has doubled in recent years and is likely to expand into some more remote areas. A discount code is of great benefit to the online customer as it enables them to shop for more while staying within their budget.

Online shopping is on the upswing for many reasons, but mostly for the reason that smart shoppers have realised that they can find more attractive deals online than those offered in traditional stores. Nevertheless, not every item sold online is a good deal, and unless a customer is cautious, they might not save any money at all. With Aim2011.com’s simple tips for saving money online, customers are assured to save money speedily, effortlessly, and reliably every time they shop.

Online shopping is convenient but there are ways in which one can save money. The first and foremost thing to do is sign up to an online coupon service. These services give discounts for online shopping and also coupons for traditional shopping methods. Vouchers from various different retailers can be set up in one location and are typically categorised to allow customers to quickly find the voucher they are looking for. Some services even offer cash back rebates on items purchased online from the merchants that the service supports.

Research is important in online shopping and these services allow customers to quickly locate their desired items at a number of places and compare prices between the merchants.

Get the greatest deal possible by doing a little bit of research. It is also very worthwhile to consider shipping costs. Incorporating shipping prices into the price of customer’s purchase is not permitted. For certain merchants, customers may not have to pay shipping if the customer buys in excess of a certain number of items.

For more information visit aim2011.com.

The reviews provide valuable insider information and may save customers money if the item is not rated well by other consumers. Another vital element is patience; as seasons pass by, stores try to get rid of old inventory and promote new items. Prices may initially be high but typically diminish as time advances. With online shopping, customers can continuously check if prices are lower without leaving the comfort of home.

Retailers love to connect with their customers through social media, so they’re continually posting new discount, hints, and promotions to keep them up to date and interested. To find the newest deals online without having to be familiar with too many coupon sites and message boards, just follow the stores on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

A whole new range of browser additions like Honey takes the guesswork out of online savings by applying several deals and promotions to the customer’s shopping carts. Just add the required items to the shopping cart, proceed to checkout, and hit the “Find Savings” button. If there’s a deal to be had, the price will automatically decrease.

While many sites have a one-coupon limit, that doesn’t mean they can stop customers from applying multiple savings tools to their purchases. Beat the system by stacking discount gift cards, rewards cards, and coupons together.

Try using comparison shopping search engines e.g. Google Shopping, Amazon, Shopzilla as well as Pronto.com to search for products based on rates. There are still various other things that discount coupons can deliver aside from using vouchers online to save money. Even if the customer finds the best online deal in the world, if it doesn’t make sense for their budget, then the savings aren’t worth the overall cost.

Online shopping is turning out to be an increasingly prevalent resource in our fast-paced world. It is extremely convenient and by using the tips provided, it can help customers to save money on purchases. There are many benefits that customers may derive from using discount coupons. People are drawn to visit a web site that features coupons. That’s why most businesses on the net use cut rate codes to increase direct traffic. Another usage of price cut coupons is to introduce fresh products into the market. If a business wants to hit financial success for a customer’s business online, then the customer has to understand how to use discount coupons successfully.

For an online shopper who wishes to get big savings, finding excellent deals while shopping online with the proper application of discount codes is a great idea. Using coupons online to save money is not just an interesting hobby or a bit of gossip heard from friends, it is the brand new way of saving cash.

There are currently 579 active coupons on the parent site onlinevouchercode.com. There are also loads of discounted products available on the net, often with opportunities to get as much as 10 to 20 percent savings.

Aim2011.com is committed to providing great resources and keeping up with enhancements and advanced trends in the online shopping world with exclusive and unique coupon packages for our customers. Visit aim2011 at aim2011.com.

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Digital Signage Reporter

Tiny Green PCs new fit-PC3i brings enhanced computing technology to signage, surveillance and telecommunications applications

London, UK (PRWEB UK) 4 April 2014

Tiny Green PC has launched the fit-PC3i; based on the tiny, robust, fanless, ultra-low-energy fit-PC3 compact computer, it brings superior graphics performance and excellent connectivity to digital signage, surveillance and telecommunications applications. The fit-PC3i offers all the features of the fit-PC3, enhanced with an on board SIM socket, integrated fit-Headless HDMI plug, dual GbE networking and CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) support for the dual HDMI graphics channels.

All of these features contribute to making the fit-PC3i ideal for its target applications. A SIM card and optional MiniPCIe cellular modem module allow mobile applications to communicate over cellular networks including 2G-GPRS-EDGE, 3G-HSPA and 4G-LTE. The dual GbE network ports allow redundant networks to be set up for more reliable and resilient communications links.

The Fit-PC3i offers an integrated fit-Headless plug for remote high resolution displays that can be set up easily. For digital signage and surveillance, the CEC capability over the HDMI channels allows users to operate multiple screens from one controller.

The fit-PC3i products are built around AMD’s Embedded G-Series Fusion 64-bit APUs with up to 16GB of DDR3-1333 memory, while Radeon HD processors provide outstanding graphics capabilities. A bay for a 2.5” SATA hard disk satisfies internal storage requirements. The front-mounted FACE module can be used for extended custom functionality or I/O options. Units can be supplied diskless or with Microsoft Windows 7 or Linux OS.

Graphics needs are covered by dual HDMI 1.4a display channels with CEC. Audio features include a Realtek HD audio codec, digital 7.1 S/PDIF, stereo line-in and stereo line-out channels. Comprehensive ‘out of the box’ I/O on all models includes: Dual Gigabit Ethernet; internal SIM socket; Bluetooth; four USB 2.0 ports and two internal mini PCIe sockets. MultiLAN versions of the Fit-PC3i also include 802.11b/g/n WiFi.

“The fit-PC3 range of tough, green, ultra-miniature PCs has been chosen for many different industrial applications over recent years,” says Viru Patel, Sales Manager at Tiny Green PC. “Now, the new fit-PC3i offers particular opportunities to signage, surveillance and telecommunications systems builders with its high graphics performance, rich I/O and extremely low power consumption.”

Following the strategic joint venture between andersDX and CompuLab announced early in 2011, the fit-PC3, exclusive to andersDX in the UK and Italy, can be supplied throughout Europe. More information can be found at http:http:http://www.andersdx.com/fit-pc3.

About Tiny Green PC

Tiny Green PC, a division of Anders Electronics plc, is a leading supplier of ultra-small, ultra-robust, ultra-low energy, fanless computing solutions used across Security, Education, Medical, Industrial, Signage and many other sectors. The company is the official European home of Fit PC, IntensePCTM and UtiliteTM.

Adding value through custom design and configuration services, software integration, installation and financing, Tiny Green PC helps companies improve their green credentials and reduce their energy usage, whilst providing ‘genius’ technical solutions that do the job better, faster and cheaper, making great long-term commercial sense.

Tiny Green PC is headquartered in cyberspace with a physical base in London. Sales and operations cover Europe, the Middle East, North America and Asia.

For further information, please visit http://www.tinygreenpc.com.

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Digital Signage Reporter

Digital Signage Market Worth $14.87 Billion by 2020 New Report by MarketsandMarkets

(PRWEB) April 03, 2014

According to a new report “Digital Signage Market by Hardware, Software (Edge Server, Distribution & Scheduling, Content Management), Application (Commercial, Infrastructure, Institutions, Industrial), Products (Indoor & Outdoor) & by Geography – Forecast to 2014 – 2020”, published by MarketsandMarkets, the total market is expected to reach $ 14,875.6 million by 2020 at an estimated CAGR of 8.94% from 2014 to 2020.

Browse more than 80 market data tables with 49 figures spread through 219 pages and in-depth TOC on “Digital Signage Market”

http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/digital-signage-market-513.html

Download Sample PDF Today!

http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownload.asp?id=513

This research is conducted noting the paradigm shift in the demand for digital signage products and its applications for many of the sectors such as retail, education, government, corporate, sports, and transport in the regions of North America, Europe, APAC, and ROW.

Digital Signage Market is diversified into a large number of segments. Even the largest market share of digital signage is in North America and Europe, but it has a large scope in the APAC region, of which China and India will be taking the lead in the near future. The emerging markets such as African and Arab countries will also seek the positive growth.

Other than hardware, software is also one of the major growing markets of digital signage. Fall in the prices of the displays and increasing applications of the DOOH (Digital out Of Home) has increased the scope of the overall GPS market. Increase in the demand of more integrated features in the digital signage system by the customers has also increased the scope of digital signage software market.

Early buyers will receive 10% customization on this report.

Inquiry before buying:

http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Enquiry_Before_Buying.asp?id=513

This report elaborates the market dynamics for Digital Signage Market in face of areas such as enhanced user experience, emergence of new markets in educational and government, increase in demand because of the falling prices of LCD devices, power problems, damage of digital signage displays, and scaling of the network.

Central to “technological advancement in the advertising”, insights into the digital signage and its applications targeted for Display manufacturers, Retailers and distributors of digital signage components, Corporate, Governments, Content and software developers of digital Signage.

Browse Related Reports:

Head Mounted Display (HMD) Market Global Forecast & Analysis (2012 – 2017) By Products (Helmet Mounted Display, Head Mounted Display/Computing), Components (Micro display, Tracker, Computing, Battery, Accessories,), Applications (Military, Consumer and Non-Consumer) & Geography

http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/head-mounted-display-hmd-market-729.html

Pico Projector Market by Technology (DLP, LCOS, LBS), Type (USB, Standalone, Media Player, Embedded), Product Model, Brightness, Application (Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Business & Education, Consumer, Healthcare) & Geography Forecasts & Analysis (2013-2020)

http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/pico-projector-market-196.html

About MarketsandMarkets

MarketsandMarkets is a global market research and consulting company based in the U.S. We publish strategically analyzed market research reports and serve as a business intelligence partner to Fortune 500 companies across the world.

MarketsandMarkets also provides multi-client reports, company profiles, databases, and custom research services. MarketsandMarkets covers thirteen industry verticals; including advanced materials, automotive and transportation, banking and financial services, biotechnology, chemicals, consumer goods, telecommunications and IT, energy and power, food and beverages, industrial automation, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, semiconductor and electronics, aerospace & defense.

We at MarketsandMarkets are inspired to help our clients grow by providing apt business insight with our huge market intelligence repository.

Contact:

Mr. Rohan

North – Dominion Plaza

17304 Preston Road

Suite 800, Dallas, TX 75252

Tel: +1-888-600-6441

Email: sales(at)marketsandmarkets(dot)com

Visit MarketsandMarkets Blog @ http://www.marketsandmarketsblog.com/market-reports/electronics-and-semiconductors

Connect with us on LinkedIn @ http://www.linkedin.com/company/marketsandmarkets

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Digital Signage Reporter

Garmin fenix 2 New GPS Watch Standard, Says HRWC

Bozeman, MT (PRWEB) February 25, 2014

fenix 2 is the new ultimate outdoor navigation and fitness watch according to the Heart Rate Watch Company.

“This watch has stepped it up to a whole new level from the initial Garmin fenix,” says Rusty Squire, president of the Heart Rate Watch Company. He adds, “Adding the run technology of the Garmin 620 was brilliant and then adding real-time connectivity features like text messages was over the top.”

What Is New

Swim features including laps, strokes, distance and swim efficiency have been added that are identical to the Garmin Swim and Garmin 910XT.

“For runners you can now get run oscillation, or bounce, along with ground foot contact time just like the Forerunner 610,” says Squire. He adds, “You can also get training recovery time and VO2max estimates if you buy the performer bundle which contains the HRM-Run chest strap that was originally designed for the Garmin 620.”

Get A Text On Your Watch

Garmin fenix 2 can take advantage of Bluetooth Smart to display text messages directly on the watch with an iPhone 4S or later version in close proximity. “This is pretty cool stuff for the younger users but might be a little tougher for the over 45 age group,” says Squire.

Swim Features

fenix 2 adds swim features similar to the Garmin swim and Forerunner 910XT models including laps, strokes, distance and swim efficiency. “This makes fenix 2 a viable alternative for swim and triathlon training,” says Squire.

Snow Sports Features

For skiing and boarding this watch should be the big-ticket. “Ski-Board mode puts speed, distance, vertical drop and an automatic run counter (with Auto Pause for the lift line) and more at your fingertips,” says Squire. He adds, “Plus you can remote control a Garmin VIRB Elite action camera with this watch.”

Call The Experts

“There is so much to talk about with the new Garmin fenix 2 that you really need to call us at 866-586-7129 and have a conversation,” says Squire. He adds, “Talk to experts that use, test , live and breathe nothing but fitness electronics.”

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Digital Signage Reporter

Larry Winget to Keynote 9th Annual Fast Casual Executive Summit

Louisville, KY (PRWEB) April 03, 2014

Larry Winget, AKA The Pitbull of Personal Development®, will keynote the 9th annual Fast Casual Executive Summit, Oct. 12-14 in Denver.

His presentation will pull material from three of his six bestselling books, Shut Up, Stop Whining & Get a Life, It’s Called Work for a Reason and People Are Idiots and I Can Prove It. Each share principles for success that can be applied to life, money, customer service, sales, leadership and more, said Cherryh Butler, host of the event and editor of FastCasual.com, the online magazine that not only covers the fast casual industry, but also produces the Summit.

The Summit brings together CEOs and other high-level executives of fast casual restaurant brands — big and small — for networking opportunities and educational sessions to help them grow their brands.

Larry attacks traditional business wisdom and offers simple truths in his caustic, thought-provoking and hilarious style. He offers a realistic approach that will work for anyone, at any time and in any business, Butler said.

“Our attendees are some of the most respected and brightest in the industry, so we knew we had to bring in someone who would be direct and ‘real’ with them,” she said.

Attendees of the Fast Casual Executive Summit will enjoy an exclusive Sunday evening Q&A session and a post-discussion cocktail party with Winget, who has starred in his own television series and appeared in national television commercials.

The two-and-a-half day event also features a fast casual restaurant food tour, other keynote and breakout educational sessions, sponsor demonstrations of the latest products and an dinner party at Coors Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies.

This Summit has been created specifically for C-level executives, VPs, and directors for restaurant operators in the fast casual and QSR segments. Registration is now open at fastcasualsummit.com, and early-bird pricing is in effect.

ABOUT THE FAST CASUAL EXECUTIVE SUMMIT

Networld Media Group, publisher of FastCasual.com, created this exclusive event for top-level restaurant executives, leaders and innovators of the fast casual industry. In its ninth year, the Summit’s goal remains to bring together an experienced group of restaurant professionals whose common interests and concerns are brought to the table for open discussion in a fun and relaxing environment.

ABOUT NETWORLD MEDIA GROUP

Founded in 2000, Networld Media Group is a leading business-to-business (B2B) media communications company specializing in digital media, associations and events in the mobile, self-service, digital signage, retail, food service and financial services industries. Online properties include ATMmarketplace.com, DigitalSignageToday.com, FastCasual.com, KioskMarketplace.com, MobilePaymentsToday.com, PizzaMarketplace.com, QSRweb.com, RetailCustomerExperience.com, SelfServiceWorld.com and ChurchCentral.com. The company produces executive summits in the fast casual, retail, ATM and mobile payments industries. Its custom media division develops premium content and marketing services for associations such as the ATM Industry Association.

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Digital Signage Reporter

Electronic Message Boards For Your Business

Electronic message boards work for all types of businesses, with retail stores, banks, travel agencies, and restaurants finding a particular benefit from the ability to update the sign at a moment’s notice.

How many times have you driven past your local bank to check the time and temperature on their sign? Electronic message boards are found on businesses throughout every community. They work wonderfully for many businesses because they can be updated easily, without the need to brave the elements and hassle with magnetic letters. If you are a business owner, consider whether or not these versatile tools could benefit your company and customers.

Retail Establishments Retail establishments benefit greatly from electronic message boards. The flashing lights of these signs allow a store to showcase a special or a loss leader to get customers to stop on their way by and enter the store to make a purchase. If two similar stores sit near each other in an area, one of these signs could entice a customer to stop at Store A rather than Store B.

Banks Banks are one of the most common businesses to use electronic message boards. It’s almost become part of our culture in America to see the time and temperature on the bank’s sign, but that’s not the only use these signs offer. Banks can display current rates for savings accounts, mortgage specials, and even customer incentive programs on their signs to draw in new and existing customers. They can also be used to present good wishes to the community, such as to offer congratulations to a winning local basketball team, and thus build a better rapport between the bank and the local people.

Travel Agency Travel agents can use these signs to display current specials and tempt potential travelers with descriptions of exotic destinations.

They can also remind customers about upcoming travel times, urging them to get in on the best deals before the rush. Because these signs can be updated at a moments notice, the travel agent can change them to reflect sudden discounts or new airline specials being offered.

Restaurants Did your restaurant just introduce a new dish? Electronic message boards allow you to easily and affordably display this information to the world. You can display congratulations to groups having parties at your location, announce special prices, or inform customers about your daily special dish or soup choices.

What makes these signs work so well for business owners is their versatility. When something changes at your business location, you can quickly and easily type it into the display and let your customers know. Electronic message boards market your company 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. But most importantly, theses signs draw attention from passersby, and that attention can translate into increased traffic into your establishment, which in turn translates into better sales, making a sign a great investment for your future success.

Electronic message boards can light up the night with your business’s advertisement. Find out more today at http://www.greaterbatonrougesigns.com

Page 172 of 174« First ‹ Previous 168 169 170 171172173 174 Next ›

Digital Signage Report

News about Digital Signage