Archive for September, 2013

Qmatic UK + @ScalaInc in 560 Bank Branch Rollout

Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

Andrew Neale

Scala announced today that its software has been installed as part of an electronic queue management system with digital signage, throughout 560 Capitec Bank branches across South Africa. System integrator Ethniks worked closely with Capitec Bank to create a system that enables effective communications to customers, improves the in-branch experience, reduces customers’ wait-times and increases […]

Zoom Helps NABS Celebrate 30th Birthday In Canada

Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

The National Advertising Benevolent Society (NABS) will celebrate its 30th birthday in Canada later this week by holding a very special gathering Sept. 26 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto. Described as an ‘Enchanted Evening’, the event is a way for the industry to show its appreciation to NABS, says Lynne Clark, the event […]

STRATACACHE’s Optika Opens New Production Facility

Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

Maddie Cotterill

STRATACACHE announced today that its Optika specialty display division has opened a new, state-of-the-art optical bonding and display enhancement facility in Huber Heights, Ohio. The 25,000 square foot facility will be home to Optika’s bonding, resizing, lighting and advanced testing operations, along with a new outdoor digital signage research and testing area. To support the […]

Brand Relaunch For @TalonOOH

Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

This week saw a new-look Talon Outdoor, marking another milestone in the agency’s brief but very impressive history. Talon Outdoor was set up in 2007 as the UK’s only independently-owned Out of Home media specialist and remains that today. Eric Newnham, took a majority stake in the business in 2012 with ambitious growth plans as well […]

Six-Year, Zero Failure Warranty Program @NanoLumens

Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Atlanta-based NanoLumens has announced a Six-Year, Zero Failure Warranty Program, effective for all NanoLumens displays purchased from Sept.1, 2013. Karen Robinson, executive vice-president of business development, the new warranty covers everything, down to a single LED. It is thought to be a first in the industry. “NanoLumens displays are designed, engineered, and manufactured to the […]

Promoting The Industry, OAAA’s Stephen Freitas

Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

“Anything that helps promote the industry is a good initiative,” says Stephen Freitas, chief marketing officer of the Outdoor Advertising Association of America. The OAAA represents the entire outdoor advertising spectrum: out-of-home advertising, digital out-of-home advertising, street furniture, mall advertising, cinema advertising, QSR menu boards and more. “Events like NYC Digital Place-based Media Week (Oct. […]

JCDecaux’s New Division ‘Digital Sign Services’

Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

JCDecaux SA, worldwide outdoor advertising company, has named Paul J. Meyer as president of Digital Sign Services, a new division of JCDecaux North America. Meyer has served for more than 10 years as president and CEO of the Americas Division of Clear Channel Outdoor, where, during his tenure, he pioneered the development of Clear Channel’s […]

Peter J. Solomon At The DailyDOOH Investor Conference

Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

Russ Curry, Ministry of New Media

Peter J. Solomon Company Managing Directors are recognized as experts in the industries they serve and, as a result, are frequently invited to participate on leadership panels to share their thoughts and as regular readers will know… … we have Mark Boidman speaking once again at The DailyDOOH Investor Conference in New York October 23 […]

Sticky: New York Digital Signage Week

Monday, September 23rd, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

“New York Digital Signage Week gives more justification for people to get on a plane and come and spend a week in New York,” says Susan Danaher, executive vice-president and chief revenue officer, Adspace Digital Mall Network, New York. Danaher was president of the Digital Place-based Advertising Association when New York Digital Signage Week was inaugurated […]

Signagelive Launch Food Services Manager

Monday, September 23rd, 2013

Andrew Neale

Signagelive have launched Food Services Manager, a plug-and-play digital menu board application, which has been first shown at the Food Services Technology Conference (FSTEC), Talking Stick Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona on the 22-24 September – Signagelive’s technology can be found on the Zones Inc. booth #111, Ed. Food Services Manager, Signagelive’s out-of-the-box application allows mid-tier quick […]