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Quality Event Lighting is Key. So Why Isn’t it an Industry Standard?
Live events are the cornerstone of an AV company’s repertoire. Full of multiple components including audio, visual effects, the actual content, and of course the overall flow of the show itself, every aspect deserves attention. When there are so many different factors at play simultaneously, though, the specifics and importance of the lighting for…
Beyond the Numbers: How Do You Keep Your Company Safe in the Cloud?
Trip Hillman and Kyle Morris join Weaver: Beyond the Numbers this week to talk about how companies can maintain compliance in today’s “cloud offering” society. To the average user, there is still much uncertainty about the cloud. However, it has revolutionized business capabilities. It has allowed companies to scale without having to invest time and…
Mission Critical to Mission Accomplished: Why High Stakes Markets Require Expertise
Most people might think of Times Square when Pro AV is brought to mind. The bright, bold signage is captivating and becoming more ingrained in people’s lives all around the world. However, Pro AV technology serves a higher purpose than just advertising. Constant Technologies integrates customized video wall systems with an expertise and emphasis on…
Blazing a Trail Through Telecommunications with Katherine Tracey of Katt Communications
Joining the Marketscale Podcast today is telecom entrepreneur Katherine Tracey, CEO at KATT Communications. She shares with listeners her journey to launching her own business in the telecom industry, one that has been male-dominated. KATT Communications started with a focus on converting businesses to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP), but Tracey remarked, “The growth…
Backtage Pass: How to Engage the Modern Active Viewer at Live Events
The nature of the end-user experience at live events is changing and it is up to companies to get creative about how they digitize live events to get maximum impact. On today’s Backstage Pass with Alford Media, Daniel Litwin, the Voice of B2B chats with Dan Thompson, Senior Account Manager for Alford Media about…
DSE 2019: The Vital Signs Behind the Digital Signs
If DSE 2019 proved one thing last week it is that there is far more to digital signage than physical screens. The displays continue to get bigger, brighter and better, but there is far more to them than their pixel pitch nowadays. IoT As IoT continues to get more refined, digital signage technology will…
LEDTalk: The Challenges Facing the Display Industry in 2019
On today’s episode of PixelFLEX’s LEDTalk , Tony Green, VP of Business Development for Snap Install, and David Venus, Chief Marketing Officer for PixelFLEX, give insight on the direction of the display industry and the road blocks that are making the market struggle. The two also dive into how pertinent the choices are that…
Video Wall Digital Cinema Glossary of Terms
For anyone paying attention, direct view LED display technology is tracking to replace projection technology within the cinema space with better performing digital alternatives. As the viability of direct view LED within theaters improves, members of the cinema and digital display industries will need to familiarize themselves with the confusing, and expanding, terminology. Consider the…
Creating an Interactive Experience at DSE
When a monitor or screen fades to black, it is not uncommon to see fingerprints smudged from corner to corner. Whether the device is a touch screen or not, the expectation from users is that it will be. Interaction with devices has become the standard, and digital signage is no different. On the third…
DSE 2019: Analytics Driving Customization
In everything people do today they expect personalization. In the retail world, giving customers an experience beyond just the product is essential to the survival of the brick-and-mortar environment. Driving the industry towards better customization for shoppers today is data. E-commerce has enjoyed an innate advantage over physical spaces because of the ease of…
ROCK THOSE SEASONAL ACTIVITIES WITH PRESCO
Presco marking products are not just for work sites. They are used for many seasonal activities, too. If you want to stay active this year, be smart and do it with Presco products. As the premier leader in safety marking products, our formulations ensure the utmost durability and weather resistance your money can buy. Spring…
Education is Pushing the Industry at DSE
On this episode of the Transforming the Experience podcast series, four more Pro AV experts explain what is behind the displays the public sees every day. The industry has advanced far beyond simple visual advertising boards, and data and analytics gathered from digital signage enhancements are giving businesses an entirely new reason to invest…
Transforming the Experience: The Expert Take
No two businesses are the same. The same can be said of business locations. Each physical space has its own unique design, needs, and customer profile. Still, digital signage has found a way to penetrate industry after industry because of the diversity the technology can now offer. From banks to bakeries, there is a…
SUPPLIER DIVERSIFICATION
Is Supplier Diversification Right for Your Business? When seeking a supplier, there’s more to the process than just looking at prices. Many factors will inform your decision, such as value for money, quality, reliability, and service. The weight of each of these factors depends on your business’ goals and objectives. You may determine that single…
The Data Driving Digital Signage at DSE
Five years ago, the Pro AV industry was moving towards personalized digital displays and social media marketing. However, no one could have predicted exactly how much the market would grow and how Big Data and Analytics would drive it. Industry leaders congregated in Las Vegas this week for DSE 2019, where the latest innovations…
Beyond the Numbers: Why Texas Has One of the Nation’s Best Economies with Adam Jones
In this episode of Weaver: Beyond the Numbers, host Shelby Skrhak sits down with Adam Jones, consultant for Weaver and owner of Capitol Jones, LLC. Jones and Skrhak take a detailed look at how the state of Texas is faring economically in 2019. In Jones’ eyes, it’s one of the best in the United States,…
APEX Gold Medal Winner Talks Installation of the Year Win
Industry events bring the latest products under one roof, but it is important to recognize how these innovations have changed the outside world in the past year. Absen Inc., in partnership with integrator Revel Media Group, was honored as the Gold Medal recipient in the Venues category at the 15th annual APEX Awards on March…
Identifying and Addressing Bandwidth Needs for Businesses
Any thriving business must rely heavily on fast internet speeds and sufficient bandwidth. Without these critical resources, your business may be bogged down, costing you time and productivity. So, how can you determine the right amount of bandwidth for your business? It’s a tricky balance ensuring you have adequate supply without paying for too much….
Digital Signage Insider Podcast Series at DSE 2019
With more than 200 exhibitors in attendance, there is a vast array of innovation, expertise and opinion available at this year’s Digital Signage Expo. On March 27 and 28, Tyler Kern will gauge the state of the Pro AV world by speaking with more than a dozen industry insiders on the MarketScale podcast. Get prepared…
DSE 2019: TRANSFORMING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES WITH INNOVATION AND DISRUPTION
There is no better show to attend to check the pulse of the digital signage industry than the Digital Signage Expo––the world’s only international industry dedicated show. This immersive experience offers attendees a full-scale introduction to every aspect of digital and interactive signage. TRANSFORMING EVERY EXPERIENCE This year’s theme at DSE is “Transform the _________…
KEY REASONS TO UTILIZE A SCADA CONSULTING FIRM WHEN EXECUTING A PROJECT
Recently, a major pipeline operator decided to implement a new SCADA system and worked directly with an integrator and vendor to put it together, without bringing in a SCADA consulting firm. The operator did not develop a formal specification for the system, resulting in no organized table of requirements for performance and regulatory compliance. Rather,…
Wilsonart Charts New Path in 2019 With KBIS Product Debuts
Thin is in. That is what Wilsonart conveyed with its new THINSCAPE line of performance tops, which were on display at KBIS 2019 from Feb. 18-21. The tile and surface provider spent the expo showing off its latest products and enlightened attendees on what the Temple, Texas-based company is bringing to market this year. “We’re…
Los Angeles Shows How Pro AV Can Take Over the Entertainment World
The Telestron exhibit, designed by artist Bradley G. Munkowitz, or ‘GMUNK’, has made its long-awaited West Coast debut at the famous ROW DTLA in the ever-expanding Arts District of Los Angeles. After only being publicly debuted twice, once in China and once in Houston, Texas, the California exhibit opened in late February and will remain…
Spence Diamonds and Reflect Create Brilliance
Spence Diamonds, a leading retailer of diamond jewelry, recently expanded their operations, opening three new concept stores. This is on the heels of the extraordinary success Spence and Reflect enjoyed with their initial store openings in the U.S., including a 2017 DIGI Award for Best Digital Signage in Retail. The new stores are awesome, an evolution…
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