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Najafi Design Group Transforms Historic Scoot Inn With FLEXCurve LED Video Technology

Friday, June 10th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

With offices in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Najafi Design Group prides itself on creating designs that truly complete the experience while immortalizing the moment. So when they were approached by Cleft Clips production company to create an entirely new technical design for ‘Funny or Die’, lighting and event designer Sohail Najafi was confident his […]

Jerry Rosen Joins @RMGNetworks

Friday, June 10th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Jerry Rosen has joined Dallas-based RMG Networks as senior vice- president, global chief marketing and creative officer. As RMG Networks continues to evolve its positioning to provide enhanced value to its customers, the company is elevating its capabilities and product suites by provisioning more advanced innovation and strategic creative solutions. Rosen brings a degree of […]

Lightking Outdoor Relaunches LED for Miami Casino

Thursday, June 9th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Outdated, problematic signage at one of Miami’s favorite casinos has been replaced by Lightking Outdoor, a company we met for the first when it exhibited at #BigPic16 in Boca Raton in April. Miccosukee Resort & Gaming now has three state-of-the-art LED billboards with high brightness and best picture quality. The project was completed one month ahead […]

3M Debuts 65” 4K Multi-Touch Projected Capacitive Displays

Thursday, June 9th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

St. Paul, Minnesota-based 3M has debuted a multi-touch projected capacitive 65” 4K display with ultrafine metal mesh design especially suitable for heavy-use commercial settings. Featuring a modern, smartphone-like design ideal for a broad range of commercial applications, the display is built to withstand the rigor of continuous use in a variety of public settings, including […]

New Christie Mystique Suite Of Tools For Large-Scale Experiences

Thursday, June 9th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

To address the increasing demand for world-class large-scale audience experiences in major entertainment venues worldwide, Christie is previewing the new Christie Mystique suite of tools, including software, hardware and services this week at #InfoComm16 this week. Supporting the design, installation, and operation of sports venues and other location-based entertainment venues and attractions, Mystique will augment […]

New Simplified @DSFederation Membership Fee Structure

Wednesday, June 8th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

The Digital Signage Federation, the only independent not-for-profit trade organization serving the digital signage industry, has announced the introduction of a new membership fee structure. The new fee structure not only recognizes a broader definition of ‘end users’, now to include brands/advertisers and digital network operators at its ‘Tier 1’ level, but also incentivizes enrollment […]

Brian Dusho No Longer at @civiqscapes

Wednesday, June 8th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

We learned officially Wednesday afternoon that Brian Dusho resigned from Civiq Smartscapes last Monday. Dusho had only joined the company last October as president of the DOOH division. He had earlier headed BroadSign. “I don’t know Dusho’s plans but I expect that he’ll take a few months off and then look for new challenges,” Brad […]

Urban Land Institute Gets @TransitScreen

Wednesday, June 8th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

The Urban Land Institute recently unveiled a TransitScreen in its new, state-of-the-art global headquarters in Washington, DC.. Regarding partnering with TransitScreen “for our building, staff, visitors, and members globally,” Patrick Phillips, ULI Global CEO, says, “We believe this is an essential technology that helps improve our experience of city life.” “TransitScreen is honored to have […]

Remembering: He Stung Like A Bee

Wednesday, June 8th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Many US Networks are running or have run tributes to Muhammad Ali who died last week. We note that Clear Channel Outdoor is running a digital tribute at Penn Plaza, a site directly across from Madison Square Garden, where Ali fought many of his fights. CCOA designed and sponsored the tribute themselves and it is running across […]

Captivate Adds The Weather Network And MétéoMédia To Canadian Screens

Wednesday, June 8th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Captivate, location-based digital video network, announced Tuesday, June 7, 2016, that Pelmorex Media, an industry leader in multi-platform weather information services, has been added as a content provider on Captivate’s screens in nearly 200 premier office buildings across Canada. Pelmorex Media is the parent company of The Weather Network and MétéoMédia. “The Weather Network and […]