Archive for June, 2012

Sony’s Convergent In Deal With Everbrite

Thursday, June 28th, 2012

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Convergent Media Systems Corporation, a Sony company since early 2010, announced this week a strategic relationship with Everbrite, LLC in order to provide a full suite of digital signage offerings to key markets, particularly quick service restaurants (QSR). This relationship supposedly leverages Convergent’s expertise as an integrator of enterprise grade digital signage and Everbrite’s long-standing […]

How Can @tapnride Be A World First?

Thursday, June 28th, 2012

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

We don’t know whether to blame the company who launched Tap’n Ride or the PR company who publicised the app to track and book taxis or limos in Toronto, but it certainly isn’t as claimed in a press release received yesterday “the world’s first transportation solution allowing users to track and book taxis or limos […]

DermaCARE Network On The Horizon

Thursday, June 28th, 2012

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

We had a short chat with Phil Cohen, president of CARE Media Holding Corp. and vice-chairman of the Digital Signage Federation, yesterday and, while it wasn’t the original focus of our talk, we discovered that Cohen is readying a new network geared specifically for dermatologists’ offices across the U.S.. The new network, to be called […]

Evergreen And Cisco Collaborate On Technology Showcase For Sustainable Cities

Thursday, June 28th, 2012

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

A ‘dashboard’, enabled by Cisco’s digital signage technology, is only one of many aspects of a collaboration between Evergreen and Cisco to explore innovations in urban sustainability. The effort with Cisco is the latest in Evergreen’s ongoing initiative to help transform communities and cities to make them more livable, economically competitive and sustainable. As the […]

Panasonic Opening Keynote At 2013 International CES

Thursday, June 28th, 2012

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

The Consumer Electronics Association announced yesterday that Mr. Kazuhiro Tsuga, incoming president of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC), will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2013 International CES. Owned and produced by CEA, the 2013 International CES is scheduled to run January 8-11, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Earlier this week, Panasonic shareholders approved Mr. […]

New Sales Directors At NanoLumens

Thursday, June 28th, 2012

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

To meet the growing market demand for its line of flexible and fixed LED displays, Norcross, Georgia-based NanoLumens has appointed Ben Sewell and Ilidio Vincente to the positions of Sales Director, effective immediately. “The appointment of Ben and Ilidio brings significant and necessary depth to our sales team,” says Karen Robinson, senior vice-president of sales […]

It Is (Indeed) A Confusing OOH World Out There

Thursday, June 28th, 2012

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

‘It is a confusing OOH World out there.pptx‘ was the name of the attached file to a recent email missive from Media World International Corp. and indeed it is, especially when you get all sorts of ‘aggregators’ pop up out of the blue claiming world dominance. Media World International Corp. supposedly based out of Sarasota, […]

Robert Baerg Leaves Ronin

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Did anyone else notice that Robert Baerg left Wireless Ronin earlier this year? A couple of eagle eyed readers spotted it in their LinkedIn timelines this week. Mind you, it’s strange why it would take this long to show up, as LinkedIn says he left sometime ago; Director, New Business Development, Wireless Ronin Technologies, February […]

Chief Establishes Direct Team In Canada

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Chief, a major provider of mounts, racks and interactive solutions, is establishing a direct sales team in Canada to support current customers and future growth opportunities available in the Canadian market. Previously, Chief had partnered with EIKI Canada to sell and distribute products via ChiefMounts Canada. “We really appreciate the successful partnership we’ve had with […]

OOH Agency Named One Of NY’s Fastest Growing Companies

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

C2C Outdoor, a New York-based out-of-home agency providing clients with a single source for strategy, negotiation and activation of OOH campaigns, has been ranked number 14 on Crain’s New York Business‘ inaugural Fast 50 list, featuring the 50 fastest growing, privately-held companies in New York City. The list is unveiled in the June 25 issue […]