Archive for May, 2010

Niko Drakoulis – Cutting Pickles

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Chris Sheldrake

A nice interview with Akoo Founder and CEO Niko Drakoulis at MIPtalk here. See previous article about KIN Global 2010 here

I-Mumbai TV

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

REALTIME Interactive Media Pvt Ltd are about to launch (a horribly described) Infotainment and edutainment channel (yuk) called ‘I-Mumbai TV’ which will run exclusively inside BEST Buses. More news to follow.

Come On Down The Price Is Right

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

The Carpet and Rug Institute continues its change of direction – it now describes itself in press releases, and we quote “Creative Realities, a leader in creating innovative brand experiences”. It also announced this week the appointment of Paul Price as its new CEO. Price, 48, most recently served as global president at Rapp. Previously, […]

Nice Subway Install, Bristol Airport

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

There’s something rather nice about this signagelive powered digital sign at Bristol Airport’s Subway quick service restaurant. Subway were looking for a solution where they could attract more customers to their site and show time-sensitive promotional material. Ben Mapstone IT Manager at Subway has been quoted as saying “We had heard of Inurface Media and […]

There’s No Happiness in Minneapolis

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Back in November 2008 we wrote ‘Wireless Ronin Stock Dips Below $1‘ and reported that their stock traded at a market capitalization approximately USD 1 million above the cash on hand. Even the mighty Gill Berba from WireSpring was driven to write at the time ‘Wireless Ronin (RNIN) takes a beating. Will they survive?‘ Perhaps […]

Promoting Vacation Deals By Digital Signage

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Vasco Travel, a network of travel agencies with offices throughout Quebec, and in Toronto and Hamilton in Ontario, has made a deal with Hudson’s Bay Company that sees Vasco outlets opening in Zellers stores across Canada. The company has included digital signage as part of its new turn-key franchise package, with Montreal-based Mirada Media chosen […]

Kohl’s Customers Can Shop By Kiosk

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

If shoppers at Kohl’s department store in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, can’t find what they want in terms of size or colour, they don’t go away disappointed: All they do is click on the in-store kiosk, order what they want, and have it shipped to their home for free. There’s even a loudspeaker directing them to […]

Ford Dual Screens Target Dads And Kids

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Dads heading off on a half-term break or for a spot of shopping with the kids are the target of an interactive outdoor advertising campaign from Ford. Running from 24th May until 7th June 2010, the campaign targets the male audience during their freetime with the kids – JCDecaux’s 6-sheet advertising sites have been specially […]

Three New Members For OVAB Europe

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Chris Sheldrake

We have heard that there are likely three new members for OVAB Europe. They are all networks (as they should be). Expect an announcement shortly.

Broadcast International In Trouble

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

We said back in September 2009 in our post ‘Bank Of America Deployments‘ “We are not sure of the exact logic of awarding a USD 10M contract to a company that has been ‘functionally’ bankrupt since September 2008 (liabilities exceeding assets)” and it looks like Broadcast International (who for some reason were awarded the BoA […]