Soiree Nu in Montreal to promote Digital OOH with agencies June 1, 2011 by Dave HaynesOn the heels of a successful Adlympics awareness-raising event/party in Toronto, the Canadian Out of home Digital Association’s Quebec wing is prepping for an event June 16th in Montreal. With less than 2 weeks away, CODACAN Montreal is gearing-up for the first annual Soirée Nü event, happening on June 16th, 2011 at La Ronde in …
OMD and Ronald McDonald House big winners at CODACAN's Adlympics May 20, 2011 by Dave HaynesCODACAN managed to squeeze in its second annual Adlympics this week without getting waterlogged, a victory given how damp it’s been in the Great Lakes and eastern seaboard the last, well, forever. The event – which has teams of ad agency people competing in fun mental and physical games – was run at the old …
CETW and DSE just 2.5 weeks apart in 2012 May 16, 2011 by Dave HaynesThe wrap-up email from CET World at the end of April just dropped in my Inbox, with word that the exhibitors were pleased with the piles of qualified leads who wandered their way through the halls a couple of weeks ago. The show’s organizers don’t do the numbers thing with bodies, booths and square feet …
Strategy Institute going ahead with 6th annual DS Investor conference in NYC May 16, 2011 by Dave HaynesThe Strategy Institute has cut out its other events aimed at this sector, but is going ahead with plans for what will be the 6th annual Digital Signage Investor Conference in New York, October 25-26. The draft agenda has been schemed up and there are just a handful of confirmed presenters so far, including: * Virginia Cargill, …
CODACAN's 2nd ADLYMPICS to promote DigitalOOH set for next week May 13, 2011 by Dave HaynesThe Canadian Out-of-Home Digital Association (CODACAN) has its second annual ADLYMPICS set up for next week in Toronto. This year’s event so far has 16 ad agency teams registered, and several sponsors, including LG, Intel and the Steam Whistle Brewery. The format is a series of loopy sports events, with agency teams competing over the …
Mixer Report: good, diverse turnout May 11, 2011 by Dave HaynesWe had 55 confirmed and my guess is about 45-50 faces through the evening for the latest incarnation of the Toronto digital signage and Digital OOH mixer. There were plenty of familiar faces but also some new ones. The venue seemed to work very well and the wait staff was really efficient in making sure …
Last reminder: Toronto digital signage mixer tonight May 10, 2011 by Dave Haynes A final reminder to people in the Toronto area that tonight is the digital signage and digital out of home mixer. The event host this time around is Rise Vision, and its president Byron Darlison. We now have roughly 55 people registered, a big, healthy crowd, and we expect more to just show up. …
NanoLumens finalist in big US tech awards May 9, 2011 by Dave HaynesNanoLumens has been selected as a finalist in the Breakthrough Technology category for the American Technology Awards, described as the only national “Best Of” awards recognizing all technology products and services throughout the U.S. Atlanta-based NanoLumens — which has gained a lot of attention and market traction for its lightweight, flexible displays — was selected …
DFW's AMA chapter running Digital OOH session next week May 6, 2011 by Dave HaynesThis is nice to see … The Dallas-Forth Worth chapter of the American Marketing Association has organized a lunch and learn session next Friday on “The Evolution and Future of Digital Out-of-Home.” At the Studio Movie Grill in Dallas on May 13th, three experts with personal knowledge of the Digital Out Of Home craft will …
Next Toronto DS Mixer is Tuesday. Please Register! May 3, 2011 by Dave HaynesWe are a week out from the next Toronto digital signage and digital out of home mixer. It is next Tuesday, May 10, at a bar in downtown Toronto. The event host this time around is RiseVision, and its master and commander Byron Darlison. We have 36 registered so far and I would really like …