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16:9: Digital Signage-Focused Vending Machine Operator Vengo Does $7 Million Raise

Via TechCrunch The NYC-area startup Vengo has done a $7 million raise of funds for its unique network of micro-vending machines, topped with interactive digital signage screens. TechCrunch reports that the six-year-old company has raised $7 million in new equity funding, roughly doubling the capital it has raised over the years. […]

sixteen-nine.net
Thu, Jan 3, 2019 at 8:47 AM

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Digital Signage Summit ISE February 6, Amsterdam

This half-day conference features experts and customers delivering market insights and presenting best practice. It is a must-attend event for integrators, solution providers and end-users. […]

digitalsignagesummit.org
Thu, Jan 3, 2019 at 4:54 AM

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16:9: DSE Extends Apex Awards Entries To Jan. 16th

The Digital Signage Expo folks have extended the nominations deadline for its annual APEX Awards –  which recognize excellence in digital signage creative and execution. To qualify, nominees must have a new or current digital signage or interactive technology program installed between Nov. 1, 2017, and Oct. […]

sixteen-nine.net
Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 2:10 PM

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16:9: How McDonald’s Has Made In-Store Interactivity The Norm

Guest Post: Emily Ingram, Prendi Emily Ingram Consumer expectations are advancing rapidly, and businesses will benefit if they keep up with it. Here’s a look into how McDonald’s have tackled this, to meet our growing expectations. I walked into McDonald’s the other day with a colleague, who went immediately up to the touchscreen kiosk to complete her order. […]

sixteen-nine.net
Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 8:31 AM

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Chive Media launches a content streaming platform for digital signage in retail and restaurants (Business Wire)

“Atmosphere was conceived to solve for audio-free TV programming in the third space. Eighty-one percent of the U.S. population lives in urban areas and people are exposed to screens many times throughout their day,” said Leo Resig, co-founder and CEO of Chive Media Group who co-created Atmosphere along with brother and co-founder John Resig. […]

businesswire.com
Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 1:20 AM

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What is Digital Signage: a Guide (Medium)

If, like many, you have been watching the Digital Signage revolution from the sidelines (or maybe you have even stuck your toe in the water) — then this guide will provide you with a solid foundation so you’re ready to take the plunge. What exactly does Digital Signage mean? […]

medium.com
Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 1:17 AM

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Adweek: Digital OOH Will No Longer Be a Niche Specialty in Marketing

There are plenty of good reasons to be bullish about digital-out-of-home (DOOH) in 2019. For one thing, this dynamic emerging media category is on track to more than double its total market value from $12.5 billion in 2016 to $26 billion by 2023. Even better, 60 percent of media planners report including DOOH in their media plans, according to a recent survey. […]

adweek.com
Tue, Jan 1, 2019 at 3:57 PM

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Experts share 2019 retail customer experience predictions (Retail Customer Experience)

The National Retail Federation said it expects the physical retail space to undergo greater transformation with customer experience values such as transparency and sustainability playing a greater role. The industry organization also expects AI, robotics and personalization to take a front-and-center role. […]

retailcustomerexperience.com
Tue, Jan 1, 2019 at 3:55 PM

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NRF: Retail predictions for 2019: What’s in and what’s out (Podcast, 23:15)

On this episode of Retail Gets Real, Reda and NRF’s Director of Industry and Consumer Insights Katherine Cullen hash out consumer behavior patterns that gained popularity this year — and are likely to transform retail in the new year. […]

nrf.com
Tue, Jan 1, 2019 at 7:38 AM

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Clear Channel UK’s 2018 in Numbers

Our digital OOH network has hosted a staggering 7.3 billion plays of content since January, from nearly 8000 contracts.If that content was displayed back-to-back on a single screen, it would take over 2,314 years to play out! Those plays come from the 15,000+ digital content files uploaded – 60+ each day. […]

Tue, Jan 1, 2019 at 4:41 AM

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16:9’s 2018 year In review for digital signage: a full CMS is an overkill; accelerating consolidation and other trends for 2019

Here are the most heavily-read posts on 16:9 in 2018, as well as (later) my observations on the major trends in 2018 for digital signage, and what may be coming in 2019. As you will notice right away, readers like free or cheap, and they definitely like lists and headlines that promise 3 or 5 or 20 items or ideas. […]

sixteen-nine.net
Mon, Dec 31, 2018 at 7:58 PM

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Nancy Fletcher’s 5 Predictions for OOH in 2019 (Billboard Insider)

FAMGA (aka Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon) believe in the power of our medium along with many other tech brands. Tech companies have become reliable OOH customers and big users of the medium. Next year, tech brands will buy more OOH ad space, help improve our products, and assist in streamlining the OOH buy-sell experience. […]

billboardinsider.com
Mon, Dec 31, 2018 at 6:57 PM

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Year End OOH Regulatory Roundup (Billboard Insider)

Veto in Michigan. On December 27, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder vetoed legislation sought by the billboard industry. The governor expressed concern about the prospect of more digital billboards in an “already crowded space” and also called for more public discussion regarding vegetation control. […]

billboardinsider.com
Mon, Dec 31, 2018 at 2:01 AM

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Electronic Paper and E-Paper Trends and Statistics for 2019 (Good E-reader)

There are a few new technologies that might be ready for prime time in 2019. A few years ago E Ink developed a new form of color e-paper that was initially developed for digital signage and they worked out all of the bugs and begun shipping it to customers in late 2018. […]

goodereader.com
Mon, Dec 31, 2018 at 1:22 AM

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MediaPost: Search And Digital Out-Of-Home Could Become The Next Duo

“Seeing something on a huge screen and then searching online to determine where to buy it is kind of a new phenomenon,” she said. “It seems to go both ways.” For example, a consumer can take a photo of the billboard with Google Lens and research online where to purchase the product. […]

mediapost.com
Sun, Dec 30, 2018 at 9:20 PM

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