Archive for May, 2013

Digital Signage Innovation Zone @SGIAExpo

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

We note that there is a ‘Digital Signage Innovation Zone‘ at 2013 SGIA Expo (Specialty Printing and Imaging Technology), which takes place in Orlando, 23–25 October 2013. The correct use of the industry term ‘Digital Signage’ is a sure sign that Brawn and Bunn are not involved.

Michael Steinberg, In Cannon Media & Marketing Inc.

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

A new sales initiative has been launched in New York, with Michael Steinberg, previously of Inwindow Outdoor and Clear Channel Spectacolor, now working with The Media Merchants via his new rep shop In Cannon Media & Marketing Inc.. In Canon’s main purpose is to generate exposure and revenue for brand marketers and real estate owners. […]

Neuroscience Study Reveals DOOH Ad Impact

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Large format digital outdoor advertising drives strong emotional responses that are ultimately linked to increased likelihood to buy, according to The Science Behind The Art of Outdoor, a new pioneering neuroscience study released yesterday by Neuro-Insight and Ocean Outdoor in London. It is believed to be the first time that research uses neuroscience to quantify […]

Danny Hoe Joins @Signagelive, Singapore

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Signagelive is further expanding its Asia Pacific presence with the appointment of Mr Danny Hoe in the role of Strategic Development for the region. The company is headquartered near Cambridge, UK and currently has subsidiary offices in Chicago and Singapore. Before joining the company, Danny Hoe was employed as Global Accounts Director by ModusLink Global […]

#NECshowcase @NearlyNewAV Deals

Thursday, May 9th, 2013

Andrew Neale

NEC Display Solutions and Nearly New AV (NNAV) have announced a new partnership that will see the sale of all videowall and large format displays demonstrated at next week’s #NECshowcase (taking place on 16th May at Tobacco Dock in London) … the showcase which will feature brand new displays for one day only, creates a […]

eShow São Paulo 2013 To Include Digital Signage #eShowBR13

Thursday, May 9th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Key trends and technologies in eCommerce, Online Marketing, Hosting and Cloud Computing, Social Media, Mobile and Digtal Signage will all be part of the upcoming second eshow São Paulo, the second edition of the largest fair in the sector, being held at the Transamerica Expo Center, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Scheduled for June 19 and 20, […]

#NECshowcase Thought Leadership Summit Brochure

Thursday, May 9th, 2013

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Upping the game as we are always wont† to do, we have produced a 24 page brochure for our Video Walls Unplugged Thought Leadership Summit, which takes place a week today in London as part of the UK #NECshowcase … The brochure falls open to the agenda in the middle, has a page per speaker […]

Mood Media Liquidation Part Une

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Mood Media Wednesday announced that it was to sell its retail point-of-purchases assets to Somerset Group, Ltd., a subsidiary of Allegro Corporation, dba Allegro Media Group. In the press release, whilst Allegro Corporation was described as. we quote “one of the premier independent media companies in North America with a leading catalog of music and […]

@PaulFlanigan Talks About His New Role @ProMotionTech

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

It was a long time since we had a chance to chat with Paul Flanagan who has been working with Wixum, Michigan-based Pro-Motion Technology Group for almost a year. We were going to say he has been ‘quietly’ working with Pro-Motion, but that’s not true, as he has been busy since day one, based out […]

Samsung Not Dogfooding. Not Bright(Sign) Enuf?

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Seems that not even Samsung are dumb enough to use their own Smart Signage Platform to power the video walls in premium Samsung concessions in various Curry’s electrical retail outlets in the UK. Each of the UK concessions features a 2×2 video wall of 46” Samsung professional LCD screens promoting tablets, TVs, phones, white goods […]