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New Covid Relief Package and PPP Loans awaiting final approvals (Billboard Insider)

As of Monday night , the House has approved a $900 billion pandemic relief bill and was sending it to the Senate for late-night consideration after days of hard-fought negotiations. We are still waiting for a final signed bill and additional analysis on the final package. It does appear to Insider that this latest round of Covid Relief should be including the following: PPP Additional Funding. […]

billboardinsider.com
Tue, Dec 22, 2020 at 6:57 PM

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WIRED: How to Understand the Russia Hack Fallout

The hackers, who have been widely reported as Russian, compromised high-profile targets like the US Commerce, Treasury, Homeland Security, and Energy Departments, as well as companies like the security firm FireEye. All of the attacks appear to stem from one initial compromise of the IT infrastructure and network-management firm SolarWinds. […]

wired.com
Tue, Dec 22, 2020 at 6:25 PM

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16:9: DSF/AVIXA D=SIGN Online Conference Attracted Big Virtual Crowd

The Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA) and the Digital Signage Federation (DSF) have pushed out numbers on the recent D=SIGN: the Digital Signage Conference, with more than 2,500 industry people registering. “Total registrations for D=SIGN came to 2,540, and 41% were from outside the U.S.,” the organizations say in joint PR. […]

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Tue, Dec 22, 2020 at 8:03 AM

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Branded Cities to sell adds on a new spectacular digital billboard on Las Vegas strip (Billboard Insider)

The digital spectacular will be marketed by Branded Cities as the “bLVd” and is located at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Sands Avenue. At 7,875 square feet and sized 45’ x 175’, the bLVd is one of the largest digital signs on the Las Vegas strip, in addition to Branded Cities’ Harmon Corner. […]

billboardinsider.com
Tue, Dec 22, 2020 at 12:10 AM

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Everything you need to think about to set up digital signage for your business (Signagelive)

When starting to look at rolling-out digital signage for the first time, there are several elements you need to consider. This post is aimed at covering those elements and giving you the list of questions you should be asking yourself early in the process. So what do I need to know that I don’t already know? […]

signagelive.com
Tue, Dec 22, 2020 at 12:08 AM

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Stimulus Update: Help for Small OOH Businesses (OAAA)

Congress is set to pass another COVID relief package that will reauthorize and replenish emergency loan and grant programs for small businesses that continue to endure hardship as a result of the pandemic. […]

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Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 8:07 PM

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Does biometric technology threaten consumer privacy? Recap of a panel discussion by Retail Customer Experience

A panel during the recent Self-Service Innovation Summit made it clear that companies can meet these requirements while providing biometrics' benefits. Every improvement brings its conditions. Biometric identification — which has brought significant benefits to many self-service kiosks — isn't risk-free. […]

retailcustomerexperience.com
Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 8:07 PM

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The Latest Digital Signage Players – Review by AV Network

A staple product in AV deployments across facilities and campuses, the mighty digital signage player has seen a flurry of innovation in recent years. In addition to boosted performance to handle today’s demanding video formats and resolutions, the latest breed of devices boast features to make tech managers’ lives easier, too. […]

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Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 8:05 PM

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Clickz: The state of OOH advertising in 2021 according to AdQuick CEO

By Matthew O’Connor, Co-founder and CEO of AdQuick. As the world begins to open back up in 2021, customers will resume their usual activities again. Brands should plan for this now and work out-of-home (OOH) advertising into their 2021 marketing plans. […]

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Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 8:02 PM

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Australian Financial Review: Brendon Cook reviews his 31 years at oOh!media

By Miranda Ward. At just 29 he founded Outdoor Network Australia, the company that would morph into oOh!media, an out of home advertising company today worth $1.03 billion. […]

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Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 8:01 PM

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IDTechEx report: “Transparent electronics” market will be well above $20 billion in 2041

The rapidly expanding business of transparent electronics includes transparent electrics and optronics. For example, the new LG and Xiaomi micro-LED displays will constitute the best see-through billboards with "bright images floating in the air" in planned smart cities, self-powering if another layer is added. […]

idtechex.com
Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 7:28 PM

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Vending Times: How to increase ROI of your self-service kiosks: panel recap

by Bradley Cooper. When it comes to self-service technology, it can be a challenge to demonstrate its real value from an ROI perspective, especially during COVID-19 when margins are tight and restrictions are high. However, new software tools are making this an easier task by providing services ranging from personalization to data analytics and mobile/physical convergence. […]

vendingtimes.com
Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 7:19 PM

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16:9: Video: Fantastic Application Of In-Store Digital Signage And Experience At Warsaw Concept Store

This is a video that walks viewers through the pretty fantastic digital retailing set-up for the Warsaw concept and flagship store of the apparel retailing chain Modivo. I wrote about this a few weeks ago, but only had images to work off. The store is HEAVILY driven by digital, from LED on the store’s mall concourse facade to a ton of narrow-bezel LCD on the walls. […]

sixteen-nine.net
Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 8:41 AM

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Billboard legal: the difference between canceling and declining to renew can be important (Billboard Insider)

Language matters and imprecise language creates legal problems. That’s the lesson of Seymour versus Lamar Advertising. Insider’s take: This case underscores the need to consult your attorney every step of the way. […]

billboardinsider.com
Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 12:10 AM

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OUTFRONT Media’s Andy Sriubas to serve as MRC Out of Home Chair in 2021-2022 (Billboard Insider)

At MRC’s (Media Ratings Council) annual Board of Directors meeting on December 9, 2020, the following members of the Board were appointed to serve on MRC’s Executive Committee for the 2021-22 term: Board of Directors Chair: Dale Coons, Campbell Ewald Board Chair, ex officio: Matt Ross, NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations Print Committee Chair: Rob Frydlewicz, Carat USA International Committee Chair: Atin Kulkarni, PepsiCo Radio Committee Chair: Annette Malave, Radio Advertising Bureau Out of Home Committee Chair: Andy Sriubas, OUTFRONT Media Television Committee Chair: Kevin Stuart, Hearst Television Digital Committee Chair: Eric Warburton, Horizon Media The departing members of the 2019-20 MRC Executive Committee were also recognized by the Board for their outstanding service to the organization. […]

billboardinsider.com
Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 12:10 AM

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