Archive for November, 2010

Free Hot Wings

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

It’s not for us, okay, okay, okay it is (and we enjoy it as well you know) to comment on fellow online web portals that purport to analyse, research, report and support the industry but surely proof positive that Digital Signage Today have ‘lost it’ when their subscribers received the following on Tuesday… As the […]

Michael Clark Sole MD Imagesound (Again)

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Rumour had it last week that one of the MDs at in-store music provider, Imagesound had gone (yes they had two, which doesn’t seem fair somehow does it?) and news reached us Tuesday that the rumour was indeed correct – Michael Clark has resumed the position of sole Managing Director for Imagesound plc. It seems […]

EnGage QR Code Support

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

EnQii showcased the integration of Quick Response Codes with Digital Signage at the CETW show in New York a few weeks back – QR codes are of course scannable 2–D bar codes containing data. A shopper for example, could photograph the code using a smartphone application and receive venue, product and user specific offers and […]

What’s New Pussycat?

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Geny Caloisi

Reebok chose Westfield’s Ocean Outdoor LED screen as the perfect medium to launch its new ZigTech trainer in the UK. Presented by Nicole Scherzinger, Pussycat Doll and Lewis Hamilton’s squeeze, the event was streamed live on Ocean’s full-motion digital billboard. It started at 1pm when Nicole appeared in front of Ocean’s landmark screen for an […]

TrendMedia Choose Stinova

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

German software manufacturer Stinova Ltd. tells us that they have been chosen by Austrian and Liechtenstein based Media Service Provider TrendMedia for its new large format outdoor LED-Screen Network in West Austria. The OOH Digital Signage Network is managed via Stinova’s browser based Digital Media Server CMS software. Stinova’s Digital Media Player (DMP) Software is […]

Open Mind, Open Ear For Christmas

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Geny Caloisi

Christmas trees, fairy lights, red hats with white fluffy brims; they are all the range at this time of year. I bet you that the first Christmas glitter you see sparks a little smile (usually a sign of disbelief that it’s this time of year again), followed by the panic of ‘What do I need […]

First Look at Haivision’s CoolSign…

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

We had a chance to meet for the first time, the key players at Haivision yesterday and meet up with old friends at CoolSign. We toured Haivision’s busy two-story offices in Montreal and came away impressed with what it offers and its vision of where it wants to be in the future. Joining us were […]

CAN Media Feel Pinch, Lay Off Staff

Monday, November 29th, 2010

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Many companies in our sector would love to have annual revenues of GBP 7M but because of revenues DECLINING to such a low number it seems that CAN Media have had to take drastic action. Phil Austin, CAN Media, CEO told us exclusively this morning “Yes even the great CAN Media are feeling the pinch” […]

Mood Media’s Essence Of Guess

Monday, November 29th, 2010

Geny Caloisi

Fashion brand Guess’s new flagship store in London is seducing its customers with its own scent, custom visuals and music channel, created by Mood Media Corporation. Guess has chosen to use a version of its own in-store fragrance, ‘Seduction’, with the help of Mood Media to create a sensorial shopper experience worth returning to. Designed […]

Italy’s Trentino Adds More SMART Whiteboards

Monday, November 29th, 2010

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

The Autonomous Province of Trento in Italy is continuing deployment of SMART Board interactive whiteboards from Calgary-based SMART Technologies throughout its schools. Earlier this year, SMART – through its local dealer, EduTech, and its Italian distributor, InterVideo – was awarded a tender by the province to install 1,500 SMART Board interactive whiteboards in 400 primary […]