Clearing Up HR Problems Using Digital Signage May 13, 2016 by Kenneth Brinkmann Guest Post: Debbie DeWitt, Visix A good Human Resources team is indispensable to the smooth running of a company or organization. Companies today are investing more in their HR departments1. They are often the interface between management and staff, and can make the difference in having an engaged workforce that knows what’s expected and wants to …
Defining The Digital Workplace May 12, 2016 by Joel Dart Guest Post: Brandon Harp, Barco/X20 Media The digital workplace has many different meanings, and as someone selling visual and software solutions into that space, I constantly find myself asking customers what the digital workplace means to them. Very few have clearly defined answers. The IT research and advisory firm Gartner describes the digital workplace as a …
6 Tips For Digital Signage Calls To Action May 9, 2016 by Sean Levy Guest Post: Irfan Khan, Skykit Picture this: You’re the proprietor of a grocery store, and you’ve just installed your first digital signage system. You’ve been careful to do everything right. You did extensive research into what type of display would be right for your business, taking into account everything from cost to viewing angles. You …
8 Ways To Create Digital Signage Content That Rocks May 3, 2016 by Jorn Olsen Guest Post: Elena Lathrop, CrownTV Digital signage is only as effective as the content it displays. Screens are nothing but a medium, while content has the power to shape the customer experience and inspire action. You may have a few promotional graphics and social media feeds to share on your screens, but how do you create …
Monster Media, TINT Resolve Patent Dispute Through Cross-Licensing Deal April 28, 2016 by Super User In an interesting approach to patent dispute resolution, the out of home media company Monster Media and the social media visualization firm TINT have done a long-term patent and technology cross-licensing agreement. The deal sees Monster licensing its LocaModa-derived social media display patent portfolio of five patents to TINT, and TINT has licensed the use …
7 Big Benefits Of Digital Signage In Healthcare April 27, 2016 by Cornelia Henkel Guest Post: Till Carlos, OnSignTV The quality and flow of information in a hospital setting is important for patients and the people working in those busy environments. Let’s look at some of the key benefits digital signage brings to manage patient and hospital communications. 1. Employee coordination and communication In a world where time often speeds …
Screenfeed’s Gavin Mourns Loss Of Friend And Mentor Prince April 21, 2016 by Super User The sudden passing today of rock and pop icon Prince is particularly upsetting to Screenfeed founder Jeremy Gavin. While there will be countless people in this industry who were big fans, and will mourn Prince’s unexpected death, Gavin was a friend and Prince a mentor to him. Gavin was the art director at Prince’s Paisley Park …
6 Strategies to Keep Brand Consistency With Your Digital Signage Work April 18, 2016 by Sean Levy Guest Post: Irfan Khan, Skykit Brands, as most of us already understand, reach far beyond the company’s logo. While the logo might be the entry point, the most successful brands promote a narrative. Everything from the look to the core values to the marketing efforts work together to make a coherent whole. Eateries like Taco …
Are Your 4K Players Really True 4K? April 7, 2016 by Jami McGraw Guest Post: John C. Wang, IAdea At every recent digital signage trade show, 4K or UHD (ultra-high resolution) has been a heavily promoted feature for next-gen displays. Research firm IHS recorded 95% year-over-year growth in 4K screen shipment in 2015. This may be the result of a strong push from display makers to generate market demand for showing …
Forget The Rules, Subway Going Ahead With Calorie Counts On Menuboards April 5, 2016 by Super User It’s starting to look like the whole thing about the QSR business going to digital menu boards, because of FDA regulations, is going away. The QSR industry isn’t waiting on rules requiring that its menu-boards show calorie counts. Major operators are just going ahead and doing it. Why that matters is the digital signage business has …
