Archive for February, 2011

#dse2011 LG Video Wall

Friday, February 25th, 2011

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

As mentioned previously LG had some quite nice content on their stand. We particularly liked their video wall at their reception desk though it was perhaps a little strange as how the two whites didn’t quite match up colour wise (top two panels on the left).

#dse2011 Advice From A Caterpillar

Friday, February 25th, 2011

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Now safely back in the UK we aim to wrap up our #dse2011 coverage with a couple more posts. Here’s some random thoughts on what we felt and saw… The conference sessions on the Tuesday were MUCH better than we thought or had actually hoped for. The Ad Summit was sold out and there must […]

Robin Reardon Leaves CRI

Friday, February 25th, 2011

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Looks like Robin Reardon has quietly stepped down from her role as President Creative Realities, Inc. – she lasted 1 year 9 months it seems. CRI haven’t adjusted their webpage yet with her profile (still here as we write this post) but her LinkedIn Profile reflects the move. Perhaps Mr Paul Price is turning CRI […]

OpenSplash Timeline

Friday, February 25th, 2011

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

This week at #dse2011 saw our third OpenSplash discussion. We’ve had very fruitful meetings with many in the industry in places as far flung as Munich (Oct 2010), Montreal (January 2011) and Las Vegas (Feb 2011). We now have a quorum, a steering group and a timeline which we will release shortly up on a […]

PlayNetwork Acquires Absolute Audio Systems

Friday, February 25th, 2011

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

PlayNetwork, of Redmond, Washington, has expanded into the European market with the acquisition of Absolute Audio Systems Ltd., UK-based provider of commercial media products and A/V systems integration services. PlayNetwork Inc. is a leading provider of retail in store background music, video media and digital signage, and related promotional and branding. Absolute Audio, based in […]

#dse2011 Let The Experts Speak

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

#dse2011 and / or the Brawn family (whoever was responsible) need to do a much better job at vetting speakers before conferences. Not doing so just means you lose all credibility. Denys Lavigne, President Arsenal Media and a man who’s company picked up three Golds and one Silver at the awards ceremony with regard content, […]

#dse2011 – A Glance At A Few Exhibitors

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

We thought we’d take a quick look at a few of the many varied types of exhibitors at DSE2011: BrightSign – Leveraging the success of its ultra-reliable solid-state digital controller line, BrightSign is now shipping two new models, the HD210w and HD1010w solid-state media controllers, with built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. Designed to speed and simplify signage […]

#dse2011 Four Nil To The Arsenal

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Arsenal Media’s compelling experiential and marketing work for The Nielsen Company and Christie Digital Systems was recognised this week at the Digital Signage Expo Content and Apex Awards in Las Vegas with three Golds and one Silver. Denys Lavigne, President of Montreal-based Arsenal Media and Arsenal Integrated told us “For our team, the keys for […]

Taking Gold At #dse2011

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

DOOH creative agency, Jones Digital Media, walked home with one of the Gold Awards last night at the Annual DSE Awards Dinner – Jones Digital Media, is of course headed by our very own regular columnist, Dylan H. Jones esq. The Gold Award was given in the Non-Interactive Entertainment/Experiental Category for the re-branding and re-launch work […]

Royal Bank of Canada RFP

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

It always pains us when we hear of (let’s just be kind and say) ‘poorly managed’ RFPs. From the show floor of #dse2011 we heard mutterings from a happy vendor and several not-so happy vendors about the work from another mighty bank. It appears that the recent Royal Bank of Canada RFP process was heavily […]