But what do they do? August 13, 2008 by Dave Haynes Get the cake. Dig out the candles. The Digital Signage Association just hit 100 … members.The Digital Signage Association recently signed its 100th member when Ingram Micro joined the association, reports the association. Based in Santa Ana, Calif., Ingram Micro is one of the world’s largest distributors of technology solutions as well as a technology sales, …
DSE East getting lukewarm vendor interest August 13, 2008 by Dave Haynes Digital Signage Today has a piece up about the looming Digital Signage Expo East show in Philadelphia, which goes off in mid-September.It confirms a couple of things, notably that the thing is still going to happen and also that it will be massively scaled back from the Las Vegas version it is building off.This one …
Out of home growth pegged at double digits for next three years August 13, 2008 by Dave HaynesMediaPost has a piece up taking a deeper look into recent numbers forecasti8ng ad spend for the next three years.There’s a lot of detail but also a lot of generalization in there.(Analysts) Veronis Suhler Stevenson project that six segments will continue to exhibit double-digit gains over the next five years, while only newspapers will exhibit …
Mall screens get Essentials August 13, 2008 by Dave Haynes Mall screen network guys AdSpace have done well with a feature that regularly updates a list, mall by mall, of the best values available in that particular shopping palace.Now, reports MediaPost, they are unveiling a new content offer called Essentials. The new feature, straddling the line between advertising and editorial content, delivers advice and tips …
NEC brings commercial panels in line with key competitors August 13, 2008 by Dave HaynesNEC has long produced very nice commercial grade panels that are well-suited to the digital screen space, but usually came with a 20 per cent or more premium over guys like Samsung and LG.Not anymore, according to an announcement by NEC this week.The new MultiSync 15 Series displays, with three-year limited parts and labor warranties, …
Beijing opening ceremony not immune to BSOD August 11, 2008 by Dave HaynesSpotted via Gizmodo …At the big moment, as billions watched, the final torch bearer flew around the Bird’s Nest Stadium and right past a good old Microsoft Blue Screen Of Death.Ugh.Even with all the planning, all the money, sh*t happens.Hope the guy in charge of video servers at the stadium still has his organs … …
Go Train guys change software platform August 11, 2008 by Dave HaynesThe UMBC guys who run the screen network on Toronto’s commuter rail system have annnounced a software change, going from something built in-house to the Omnivex system.GO Transit operates over 400 bi-level passenger rail cars in the GTA, serving over 170,000 passengers daily, and over a million impressions per week. The majority of passengers are …
Ad Age takes closer look at TV networks' moves into DS August 11, 2008 by Dave HaynesAd Age did a dip this morning into our little world, detailing how the major TV networks, facing declining revenues, are looking for ways to hang on to revenue by offering new stuff to sell.Not much new if you have been around this space for a while, but the closing paragraphs offer some insight into …
CODA August 9, 2008 by Dave HaynesCODA has a good website that will fill you in on what they do and why. As a Tampa-based company it won’t make a lot of sense to join, unless you have business aspirations up in Canada. However, I am all for having you so that CODA meetings in the winter could be at your …
Beijing opening ceremony shows what long-throw lenses and a lot of money can do August 8, 2008 by Dave HaynesWhen most people were sleeping or heading to work, the Beijing Olympics opened with what I gather was a rather amazing technical display.Judging by stills on Gizmodo, from getty Images, the opening ceremony organizers threw some BIG money athis and really showed what all is possible using projection technology.
