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.
New Asus player is just $350, with XP August 8, 2008 by Dave Haynes $350.I have no idea whether the thing will burst into flames if trying to play 720P video, or lock right up trying to play Flash files.But the new Asus EE has a couple of things for for it that will make a lot of DS industry people scratch their chins and mumble, “Hmmmm….” Price and …
Dissecting the GSTV – Obama ads thing August 8, 2008 by Dave HaynesAd Age has taken a run at dissecting what happened with Gas Station TV’s decision this week not to run ads from US democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s campaign.The Obama campaign says the ads were refused because they were critical of biog oil – which operates most or all of the venues where GSTV is …
Can you post about how to join CODA? August 8, 2008 by Dave HaynesHi this is Kathy with Impact Digital Signs. Would you mind posting about how to join CODA and the benefits of doing so? We are interested in promoting our advertiser supported digital signage network. Whould joing CODA be of any benefit to us. Our company is small and located in Tampa Florida. So perhaps joining …
CODA bulks up membership August 8, 2008 by Dave Haynes The Canadian Out of Home Digital Association (aka CODA) has announced the approval of nine new company members, ranging from the big (LG, Barco, etc) to the little (Lyle Bunn).The list: * Harris Corporation * Coxcom Inc * Barco * Daktronics * Rogers Media * Arsenal Media * LG Electronics Inc. * Bunn Company * …
Zoom August 7, 2008 by Dave HaynesGood for them. I saw one of their screens yesterday. Well positioned. Good stuff. I’m not too surprised that they are pushing ahead though. There are 6 other Networks I know that have screens just in NY and are going hard at recruitment of locations and locking up venues. Two of them are brand new …
New campaign uses subway platform screens to drive book launch August 6, 2008 by Dave Haynes The guys over at OneStop Media Group have, for some time now, been pushing the envelope on the sorts of content they run on screens hanging on many of the platforms of Toronto’s subway platform.Through a partnership, they have run film and video shorts, and photos, on the 200 or so screens on the network.Now …
