2023-01-10 00:22
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Every week a new article about Advertising Displays, Narrowcasting, DooH, Digital Billboards, Infotainment Screens, Kiosk Systems, Self-Service Terminals, Public Displays, PoS and more
In Short: everything which has to do with Digital Signage.
2022-12-20 06:22
In this article, you will read quite everything you need to know about digital information boards. You will learn about Advantages, Disadvantages, and some of the concerns people can have Read More
2022-11-29 06:22
The customer is always right – while it sounds trite, the phrase applies more than ever nowadays. In an increasingly dominant online world, customers expect quick and easy access to in… Read More
2022-11-22 06:22
The grocery store is an ideal place to think about digital signage. People come to the store to buy something or to check it out. It's a great occasion to showcase your products and appeal t… Read More
2022-11-15 06:22
In this article, you will learn about the different techniques behind electronic paper and which digital signage solutions and which digital signage solutions benefit from it. You will also… Read More
2022-11-08 06:22
Advertising is omnipresent and there are hardly any places where you can escape it. On the way to work on the radio, on your cell phone while shopping online, and even on the refrigerator in… Read More
2022-11-01 06:22
PowerPoint is a popular tool for digital presentations. But is it also the proper tool for creating digital signage? In this article, we provide 10 tips and an overview of the pros and cons… Read More
2022-10-18 06:22
Digital is in – and not just in the field of marketing. Outdoor advertising has also long since caught up with the digital trend. Read what digital outdoor advertising is and how you c… Read More
2022-10-11 06:22
Outdoor advertising exists since people started trading. Even thousands of years ago, Egyptian merchants used stone tablets to advertise on street corners. This article mainly discusses the… Read More
2022-09-27 06:22
Multi-zones help maximize your digital ad spaces. Furthermore, they can be used to create interesting applications and work schedules. You can learn more about them in this article Read More
2022-09-20 09:22
Impress your audience with instant, amazing images and presentations using digital signage templates. In this article, you will learn the technical background of template engines, as well as… Read More
2022-09-14 04:22
Display marketing actually exists since the introduction of television. With the rise of the Internet, the term became widespread and is now mainly associated with banner ads. This article e… Read More
2022-08-23 06:22
A modern digital signage API enables remote control, convenient data exchange with other applications and much more. In this article, you will learn what stands behind cryptic terms such as… Read More
2022-08-16 06:22
Is green signage just another new marketing term, or is it really something? In this article, you'll learn what we can all do to make digital signage as ecologically sustainable as possible… Read More
2022-08-09 06:22
With a digital signage network, content and devices can be managed and administered centrally. In this article, you will learn what you need for this and what you must pay attention to Read More
2022-08-02 06:22
Wenn wir von Digital Signage Android reden, meinen wir in der Regel einen sogenannten Digital Signage Player. In diesem Beitrag lernen Sie eine Methode kennen, aus fast jedem Android ab Vers… Read More
2022-08-02 06:22
When we talk about digital signage Android, we usually mean a so-called digital signage player. In this article you will learn a method to build an automatable well secured media player out… Read More
2022-07-19 06:22
No one wants to spend more money than necessary. However, there is also much to do wrong. In this article, you'll learn what to look for in digital signage hardware and software to make it c… Read More
2022-07-12 06:22
You can buy digital signage hardware that are compatible with SmilControl from partner companies. Our solutions rely on the SMIL standard, so they are compatible with several manufacturers… Read More
2022-06-14 07:22
Digital signage refers to the digital transformation of the billboard and the sign industry. In this process, screens or projectors replace printed materials. Digital Signage is mainly used… Read More
2022-06-07 07:22
Despite the inflationary use of terms like cloud or SaaS in the media, decision makers are skeptical about these concepts. Find out whether this skepticism is valid or not in this article ab… Read More
2022-05-31 07:22
A Take-a-Number-system shortening the perceived queues in front of counters increases satisfaction, reduces stress and increases sales. Read here how this works and how to implement your ind… Read More
2022-05-24 07:22
Digital signage open source software adds more transparency and competition to our shuttered, marketing gobbledygook-dominated industry. In addition, knowledge of freely usable software ofte… Read More
2022-05-17 07:22
Thanks to Einstein's special theory of relativity, we know that a patient's waiting time can be shortened in real terms by time dilation if the doctor moves around the practice at the speed… Read More
2022-05-10 07:22
Interactive technologies transform passive viewers into active users. Learn here what we define as Interactive Digital Signage and how it can benefit you Read More
2022-05-03 07:22
Waiting times always challenge the patience of many people. Queue caller systems as a sub-discipline of queue management keep order, but only digital signage turns the seeming disadvantages… Read More
2022-04-19 07:22
A digital sandwich board or pavement sign gives you a perfect opportunity to grab the attention of the crowd and lead them to your products Read More
2022-04-12 07:22
At the check-out, in a doctor's office, or at government offices – waiting times are a regular occurrence in just about every area. We will show you how to successfully use waiting are… Read More
2022-04-05 06:22
Digital signage for museums is a great way to preserve the history of time and experience progress at the same time. Digital signage allows your visitors not only to have an unforgettable ex… Read More
2022-03-29 06:22
Running a digital signage player securely requires more than just installing and selling media player software on a device. Discover how our garlic-launcher turns Android devices into a full… Read More
2022-03-22 06:22
Unhappy customers cause a downturn in the road to success and are to be avoided at all costs. In this article, you will learn how to manage your company in a customer-oriented manner and how… Read More
2022-03-15 06:22
Your kiosk – the dream of many people who want to be entrepreneurs. With products in a small area that make customers happy and generate many sales? With our tips, you'll come a big st… Read More
2022-03-08 06:22
Do you intend to attract more customers and grow your restaurant business? Running a restaurant or other gastronomy is no easy task. Among the biggest challenges are not only profit maximiza… Read More
2022-03-01 06:21
Corporate Digital signage is a great way to communicate the benefits and specialties of your business to visitors and business partners. You create dynamic and impactful content for your vis… Read More
2022-02-22 06:21
We are dealing with two technical terms that IT people like to use. Since these terms appear in different environments, they add a lot to the confusion. Read the explanations here Read More
2022-02-14 23:21
Find out how to attract customers to the store and which ideas to attract customers are the most promising in this post. With these tips, you will not just have more customers in the store… Read More
2022-02-06 23:23
New Retail has its roots in China and is slowly but surely conquering the consumer world. If you want to be successful in the long term, you have to start looking at trends in the so-called… Read More
2022-01-31 23:22
Few everyday processes feel as annoying as waiting for something. However, waiting areas offer unique opportunities to score points with customers or visitors. Find out how useful digital si… Read More
2022-01-18 00:24
Video walls have become an integral part of sporting events, concerts or public screening. They are primarily used for live broadcasting. In this article, you will learn valuable details abo… Read More
2022-01-11 00:24
Anyone who is concerned about high-sales and weak-sales zones in retail needs solutions for low-sales zones. Digital signage provides a solution here Read More
2022-01-03 23:25
Retail offers many opportunities for a successful business. However, increasing sales is a challenge. Read this article to find out how to excite your target group Read More
2021-12-27 23:25
A digital signage proxy seems rather unusual at first glance. However, the software provides useful services in some cases. It helps to save traffic and increases security. Read here how Read More
2021-12-20 23:26
Most people know the term broadcasting, but what does narrowcasting mean? Learn the differences, what are the benefits, where and how to use it correctly Read More
2021-12-13 23:25
Projects and companies often fail because of poor internal communication. In this article, you will read what exactly this means and how it can be managed without making typical mistakes Read More
2021-12-07 22:25
Put yourself in the spotlight with good digital signage content. Learn how and why. You'll also find 19 ideas for your content Read More
2021-11-23 01:01
Digital signage can do more than just play videos. Pharmacies give a good example. Interfaces to picking machines or to ERP software, fully automated emergency service displays and digital v… Read More
2021-11-15 06:01
Showcases, display cabinets, glass cases or more. How modern digital signage solutions are revolutionizing even centuries-old traditional methods of information sharing. And how our softwar… Read More
2021-11-09 00:01
Digital signage reducing many only to marketing, entertainment and playing ads. Digital door signs prove that signage can also be used to create purely service-oriented solutions and interac… Read More
2021-10-26 00:01
Are you planning to use advertising monitors in the near future? In this guide you will get tips for the selection and location of your devices for indoor and outdoor use Read More
2021-10-19 00:01
Do you investigate options for improving service and management at your hotel? Digital signage is the most appropriate digital business solution for use at the front desk, lobby, conference… Read More
2021-10-05 00:01
Just a click and the food is on the table. The manager can always keep an eye on the optimal use of materials. Digitalization has not stopped at restaurants. Fast food restaurants in particu… Read More
2021-10-05 00:01
Digital signage widgets are an exciting solution for implementing uncomplicated, cross-platform customer applications. Learn here how it works and try it with a practical example Read More
2021-09-28 00:07
What do KPIs mean and what are their advantages? Which key performance indicators can be implemented with digital signage and how do we determine them? This article answers these questions a… Read More
2021-09-14 01:31
Digital signage marketing opens up great new opportunities for your marketing. In this article, you will learn about them and how to get the most out of the digital transformation of your ma… Read More
2021-09-07 00:01
Smart retail gives retailers the opportunity to optimize their processes and thereby strengthen customer loyalty. Learn what techniques are used to make this work and how digital signage can… Read More
2021-08-31 00:01
Classic offline advertising is slowly dying out. The interest of advertising agencies in investing in huge advertising banners in the long term has been declining for years. This is because… Read More
2021-08-24 00:01
Shopping has long since become an experience. Customers want to be entertained and emotionally touched. Here are interesting tips on how to attract walk-in customers with the help of digital… Read More
2021-08-23 23:01
Shopping has long since become an experience. Customers want to be entertained and emotionally touched. Here are interesting tips on how to increase walk-in customers or so-called fooot traf… Read More
2020-09-07 12:04
A digital signage player is strictly speaking a media player software, but there are differences to conventional media players Read More
2018-10-31 18:08
Digital signage security is a relatively new topic. At the beginning of the 2000s there were hardly any network installations. In addition, larger budgets were necessary for the implementati… Read More
2018-10-31 18:08
Digital signage security is a relatively new topic. At the beginning of the 2000s there were hardly any network installations. In addition, larger budgets were necessary for the implementati… Read More
2018-09-29 18:56
In this tutorial, we will show you how to integrate videos and images from MediaRSS sources into an HTML5 page for responsive digital signage content Read More
2018-09-29 18:56
In this tutorial, we will show you how to integrate videos and images from MediaRSS sources into an HTML5 page for responsive digital signage Read More
2018-08-16 13:21
In this tutorial we will cover the creation of digital signage playlists in SmilControl CMS. We will show you how to create a simple master playlist and assign it to a player Read More
2018-07-31 18:04
In this tutorial we will describe how you can connect your Digital Signage SMIL media player (IAdea or Garlic-Player) with the SmilControl CMS via the Internet Read More
2018-06-28 16:22
In the last articles we presented Digital Signage running texts, which got their contents from RSS feeds, with two modern HTML5 techniques. However, there are other alternatives, and we will… Read More
2018-06-20 15:32
In this article "Canvas Running Texts with RSS" from our workshop "Series Digital Signage" Newsticker we use the technique learned from the first Canvas article and fill the Canvas context w… Read More
2018-06-12 11:53
A canvas is a defined area in HTML5 in which Javascript commands can be used to draw. In this article we present an interesting alternative for Digital Signage Newsticker with the HTML5 elem… Read More
2018-06-05 13:14
In the last article of our workshop about Digital Signage news ticker we learned the first basic technology for horizontal scrolling texts. It is based on CSS3 animations. In this article we… Read More
2018-05-29 18:03
Horizontal auto scrolling texts are frequently requested functionalities in everyday digital signage. They are usually displayed at the bottom of a multizone setup screen. In this article we… Read More
2018-04-24 12:00
This How-to covers the steps necessary to create and build a channel based on contents of RSS feeds and SVG templates. First of all we will explain some technical basics: SVG, template engin… Read More
2018-03-20 00:50
SMIL is based on XML and, like HTML, it is a markup language. It was created to play multimedia content (audio, video, images, etc.) synchronized in time. The W3C standardized the first vers… Read More
2018-02-28 15:01
After discussing in the last part that Digital Signage Player hardware with Linux can be a pragmatic solution. Now the question of hardware selection arises Read More
2018-02-21 20:50
This is a relatively complex topic, and hence it is classified into two segments. The first part emphasizes why it actually make sense to use Digital Signage Linux media player while the sec… Read More
2018-02-05 18:34
We’re here to guide you through if you’re looking for answers to your queries regarding Digital Signage and Raspberry Pi combination. As you know, you need an engine behind your… Read More
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