Archive for March, 2012

It Takes Two Hands To Hold A Whopper

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

In the Chicago metro area we are hearing that Burger King’s Digital Menu board system is down in a couple of restaurants… (Yes that top part of the picture is supposed to be the LCD displays). Those caddish amongst our readers would say “serves ’em right for using a point of sale vendor for screens […]

xSolutions 2012, London

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

Maddie Cotterill

xSolutions 2012 takes place 3rd to 4th October 2012 at ExCeL in London. It’s aimed at professionals who sell, install, purchase or have responsibility for the day-to-day running of audio and video communication technologies within commercial facilities. The organiser’s tell us that “It will provide the opportunity for you to meet key UK industry decision-makers, […]

MicroTiles At @UoSMediaCity

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

The public area on the ground floor of The University of Salford’s’ unique digital learning, teaching and research space in Manchester (UK) is dominated by a digital interactive showcase that includes a formal presentation space and ten interactive touch tables —designed to engage with the visitors. The central feature is a high resolution display wall […]

Akoo Named A Great Place To Work

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Akoo International Inc., media and technology innovator located near Chicago, has been named one of Advertising Age’s 2012 ‘Best Places to Work in Marketing and Media’. Recipients of the award are independently selected and recognized for creating leading-edge work environments, competitive compensation and benefits packages, and a highly engaged employee base. “This recognition by Advertising […]

Christie MicroTiles Head To University Arena

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Christie MicroTiles are reportedly drawing rave reviews at the recently remodeled University of Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The 15,500-seat arena is the home of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes men’s and women’s basketball teams, as well as the university’s wrestling (winner of 23 NCAA championships – including 11 straight starting in 1975), men’s and women’s gymnastics, […]

#isa2012expo Wraps @isa2012expo Orlando

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

An exhibit floor that was 10% larger that the last show in Orlando two years ago helped ISA International Sign Expo 2012 attract 540 exhibitors, 87 of whom were making their Expo debut. “We heard amazing feedback from exhibitors about the activities and interests of attendees — including one manufacturer who sold 11 pieces of […]

CURB Media’s Little Boxes For @RamVision And O2

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

CURB Media, described as the ‘world’s first natural media company’ have created what they describe as ‘the world’s first nationwide, audio-enabled OOH campaign for O2’, which is also described as ‘the first major project from its new multisensory division’. Phew! Yes I know, someone has been drinking the superlative soup Bottom line, ignoring the superlative-soup, […]

François de Gaspé Beaubien To Speak In Milan

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

The 53rd FEPE Congress in Milan which we could best describe to the uninitiated as being the ‘Davos of OOH’ continues with its impressive line of up speakers. With a big emphasis on networking, attendees gather on Wednesday 13th June with the congress itself taking place on the Thursday 14th and Friday 15th June. There […]

AVISP Looking For Digital Signage Professionals

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Maddie Cotterill

AVISPL is a nationally recognised Video systems integration company seeking experienced digital signage sales professionals. If you have interest or know of a qualified candidate then you should contact John Miles, VP of West Coast systems sales based in Southern California. All positions will be based in Southern California. John can be contacted at john.miles@avispl.com.

Support For OpenSplash

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

A few more vendors will be announcing their support for OpenSplash at #ScreenMediaExpo. The Steering Group has been busy this year talking with both software (CMS) and hardware vendors who are keen to integrate their solutions and offer their support for the open source digital signage player. OpenSplash will be on Stand C45 at #ScreenMediaExpo […]