NCR buys digital signage software company Netkey

November 1, 2009

NCR Corp. announced this morning that it has purchased the assets of Netkey, a digital signage and kiosk software provider based in East Haven , Conn. Terms of…

Digital Signage Association to host free webinar on future trends

October 28, 2009

The Digital Signage Association (DSA) is holding a free webinar entitled "Digital Signage Future Trends" on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 12 noon Eastern time. In this…

Hugo Boss uses gesture-based digital signage to launch new perfume

October 21, 2009

Hugo Boss has used gesture-control advertising supplied by Trinanda Media to install motion-responsive, interactive advertising signs in four São Paulo…

PlayNetwork acquires Channel M

October 19, 2009

PlayNetwork today announced its intent to acquire Channel M, a producer of customized in-store TV networks. The newly combined entity will be branded…

ISME 09: Upstart Play N Trade redesigns its experience, takes aim at GameStop

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Executives from the fastest-growing video game retailer shared details on their store redesign and emphasis on in-store events.

Price Checkers and Digital Signage Can Provide Data to Customers

Price checking scanners and digital signage can be integrated to allow retailers to enhance marketing and offer convenience for customers, leading to increased…

ViuOne launching mall video ad network

October 1, 2009

ViuOne has partnered with Aerva, a provider of digital signage software, to launch a network of digital displays in shopping malls across Central America. All…

KioskCom, The Digital Signage Show promise new content for NYC editions

A $10,000 giveaway and execs from Coca-Cola and Coinstar get top billing at November's co-located tradeshows.

The theater of the brand: Building entertainment experiences at retail

Retailers are using three pivotal tools to engage and stay top-of-mind with consumers.

Making the case for custom point-of-purchase content

A core factor of the retail customer experience is advertising. But how we speak to a potential customer versus a customer at the point of purchase are not the…

NBC Everywhere forms partnership with Gas Station TV

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

August 31, 2009

Mediaweek reports that NBC Everywhere, the OOH unit of NBC Universal, has struck a deal with Gas Station TV.

Audience Connects Students to Continuing Education

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology worked with Matrix Video Communications and Capital Networks to install a digital signage system that would inform…

Three rules for digital signage audio in the retail environment

In a noisy environment, audio programming straddles a fine line between engaging the customer and being obtrusive. Three rules of thumb will ensure that the…

Report: Retail stores missing opportunities without digital signage

August 19, 2009

Stores aren't using enough digital signage, or signage in general, to promote the "back to school season" according to an article from the Cincinnati Business…

BP signs contract for gas pump, c-store digital signage

August 18, 2009

Retail Media Company LLC, a digital signage provider based in Los Angeles, announced today that it has signed an agreement with BP making it BP's U.S. provider…

Thinking beyond traditional retail packaging

How retailers are mixing packaging with interactive technology to connect with consumers.

Breaking down Arbitron's Out-of-Home Digital Video Display Study 2009

August 6, 2009

Yesterday, Arbitron released the 2009 version of its Out-of-Home Digital Video Display Study to the industry, with much attention coming from the finding that…

Zytronic bringing interactive retail deployment to Asia

August 5, 2009

U.K.-based Zytronic, a display technology manufacturer, has announced its selection by digital media company Yeahpoint for an interactive project with…

Hardware retailer seeks to boost profits with digital signage

July 30, 2009

Scandinavia's largest hardware store chain, XL-BYG, has announced the launch of a digital signage network in its stores after a three-month trial revealed…

Niemann Foods testing in-store mobile messaging program

July 7, 2009

NORMAL, Ill. — American Digital Signage, a digital out-of-home network and digital signage solutions provider, has announced it was chosen by retail chain and…