Hall Technologies Acquired By Michigan Indian Band’s Economic Development Wing April 12, 2022 by Dave Haynes Much of the mergers and acquisitions activity in the digital signage and pro AV sectors has involved consolidation of competing companies or investments by private equity companies, so it’s an interesting twist to see a manufacturer acquired by the economic development arm of a Michigan-area Indian band. Dallas-based Hall Technologies, which makes and markets gear …
PepsiCo Using Big Displays, Projection-Mapping In Experiential Pop-Up For New Nitro Soda April 12, 2022 by Dave Haynes Soft drinks giant PepsiCo is using a combination of projection-mapping, interactive gesture software and large format displays to drive the experience at a pop-up venue opened to drive awareness and buzz for a new version of its flagship soda. The company gas taken over the lounge at the High Roller ferris wheel in Las Vegas …
OAAA Suggests OOH Ads Noticed Much More Now Than Pre-Pandemic April 11, 2022 by Dave Haynes New research from the Out Of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) and the market research firm Harris suggest Americans are noticing out of home advertising much more now than pre-pandemic, and particularly so with younger generations and in big cityies. The latest OAAA and Harris Poll research says “43% of US adult consumers are …
Raydiant Adds ArtPlayer’s Streaming Artworks To App Marketplace April 8, 2022 by Dave Haynes San Francisco-based CMS software and solutions shop Raydiant has put together a content partnership with a Danish firm, ArtPlayer, that’s mainly focused on using digital art to interest and calm customers and visitors in environments like healthcare and hospitality. ArtPlayer is now part of Raydiant’s app marketplace, says PR, enabling users to activate streamed art images …
116-Foot Tall LED Ribbons Front Expanded Phoenix-Area Casino Resort Tower April 8, 2022 by Dave Haynes This a super-nice integration of big LED on the side of a casino resort hotel in the Phoenix area – a 116 foot tall set of wavy 10mm pitch LED ribbon blended with an identifying sign for the property. The LED technology at the expanded Wild Horse Pass casino in Chandler is from Toronto-based Media …
Wavy OLED Video Wall Greets Visitors At AVI-SPL’s New Dallas Digs April 8, 2022 by Dave Haynes This is the lobby of the new Dallas offices of big pro AV integrator AVI-SPL, which starts the Wow Factor at the entry using a wavy, nine-panel OLED video wall. “We contract for a good deal of high-end signage and content, and there’s no better proof of our skill and ability to think outside the …
Workplace-Focused Appspace Reports 211% Revenue Growth Through Pandemic Period; New CEO, Too April 7, 2022 by Dave Haynes The software and services firm Appspace, which has evolved its pitch from digital signage “unified workplace experience platform,” has taken the interesting step of pushing out a press release trumpeting “several key growth milestones.” The Dallas-based company, which like most tech companies these days has people all over the place, says revenues have grown by …
Clever Retail: Subtle Shelf Robot Lifts Displayed Product When Shoppers Approach April 7, 2022 by Dave Haynes Hat Tip John Wheating … One of the ideas of using display technology right at merchandising shelves and tables is that the visuals will get the attention of shoppers. So what if those kinds of displays were paired with little robotic devices that actually lifted or shifted displayed products? That’s the premise behind a company …
Barcelona To Be Lit Up With Projection Mapping During ISE In May April 7, 2022 by Dave Haynes The organizers of Integrated Systems Europe have announced a set of immersive visual experiences around Barcelona next month to coincide with the giant pro AV show. Dubbed Light Up Barcelona, the short-term events will include the work of one of ISE’s keynote speakers, generative data artist Refik Anadol. The three events are: I RISE at …
Get These 5 Key Questions Answered to Ensure Your First Digital Signage Project Thrives April 7, 2022 by Dave Haynes GUEST POST: Lauren Duffey, Spectrio Regardless of industry, all businesses know they need to stand out from their competition if they want to attract customers. Creating an engaging digital signage project is a great way to do that. Especially considering that 80% of customers reported entering a store after viewing a digital sign. However, in …
