Digital Signage Stories

The University of Texas spent $7 million on their Longhorn locker room renovation, and a fair share of that went to digital signage implementation. The locker room is fitted with more than 100 Samsung displays and motivating content pertaining to each player’s personality and stats. The displays are powered by the EngagePHD software from Ping HD, and this project is a perfect example of blending digital into the physical space to create unique experiences. On this episode, Ping HD Marketing Director Joe Malouff joins us to share how their team brought this unusual locker room project to life and boosted excitement for the University of Texas. For more case study information about project, click here.

Los Angeles is one of the biggest and most infamous cities in America, attracting millions of people each year. The downtown area has become a premier spot for shopping and nightlife with focal points like the Staple Center, LA Live and now the Circa LA towers. These towers are filled with entertainment inside and out, but the three massive displays outside steal the show. Combined, the Circa displays hold 17 million pixels and more than 18,000 square feet of SNA Displays’ LED panels.  On this episode, SNA Displays’ Executive Vice President Jason Helton joins us to share the digital signage story behind Circa and more! For more case study information on this project, click here.

The iconic One Times Square building sits at the busiest corner of New York City, and is historically known for being home to The New York Times. Originally constructed in 1904, the goal was to renovate and update the site, so building owners Jamestown LP partnered with Samsung to reinvent the outdoor displays that have been the focal point of Time Square for years. Samsung's new displays at One Times Square cover the entire front-facing portion of the building with more than 11,000 square feet of high-end digital displays.  On this episode, we’re joined by Prismview's CEO Don Szczepaniak and Senior Vice President and General Manager of Samsung's B2B Enterprise Display Division Harry Patz to discuss this high-profile renovation at a premier location. 

The Statue of Liberty National Monument is an instantly recognizable symbol of freedom, and in May of this year, the new Statue of Liberty Museum opened its doors to the public for the first time. More than 4 million people visit the site each year, and now each guest can experience Lady Liberty as an immersive theater, artifact gallery and interactive kiosk exhibit thanks to the team at ESI Design. On this episode, the 50th for Digital Signage Stories, we’re joined by ESI Design’s Emily Webster as well as Float 4’s Alex Simionescu and Diversified’s Carol Feeley-Vario to discuss the collaborative installation behind the AV experience at the new Statue of Liberty Museum.

TransLink is Vancouver’s public transportation network, and it’s responsible for all regional public transportation, major roads and bridges.  This year, TransLink deployed their first state-of-the-art commuter information kiosk in partnership with iGotcha Media and Lamar Advertising. Each kiosk provides real-time data along with wayfinding and more, improving the commuter experience and allowing travelers to plan their trips ahead of time. On this episode, iGotcha Media CTO and Co-Founder Kyle Pilot joins us to share how their team is working hand in hand with the Vancouver transportation network to create a better commute for locals and tourists alike.   

With millions of travelers and tourists constantly passing through, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is one of the largest and busiest airports in the U.S. Looking to simplify and improve the customer experience, while also providing a bit entertainment, MCO worked directly with Synect to develop a strategy that provides pleasure and convenience at every major touch point throughout the North Terminal. Showing cinematic video content, flight information and more, the MCO screen network culminates in a giant 700-display video wall accompanied by a custom kiosk. On this episode, Synect CEO Yahav Ran joins us to share how the company’s content strategy plays out through MCO’s North Terminal.  For more case study information about this project, click here.

The Thomas Cole House is a National Historic site found between the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. The entire landscape embodies the vibrant style and presence of painter Thomas Cole, a major 19th-century English American voice and founder of the Hudson River School, and the site has recently embraced digitization and projection mapping from Second Story to breathe new life into the work for a new generation. The Thomas Cole home is split into two parlors.  The East parlor now greets visitors with a large-scale projection presentation in which guests have an opportunity to experience all of Cole's work. In the West parlor, each guest is able to inhabit the space in Thomas Cole himself would host houseguests and discuss his creations. On this episode, Second Story's Technical Director Matt Arnold joins us to share how their team curated the projections within the Thomas Cole House and tastefully hid the technology in order to showcase the value of the paintings themselves. The project won Second Story a Bronze APEX Award at Digital Signage Expo 2019. For more case study information about project, click here.

It's never a great experience when a hungry customer has to wait for food at a QSR or fast-food restaurant. After all, one of the primary selling points is speed. That’s why Pink Fish Restaurants, Norway’s fast casual ode to fresh salmon, hired Pronto TV to design a digital signage ecosystem that would streamline the ordering process and deliver a unique and satisfying experience for each customer on the go. Each Pink Fish storefront now has digital signage that draws your attention from the outside and guides your through the interior’s branded experience.  On this episode, Pronto TV’s Head of Marketing and Analytics Jørn Olsen joins us to share how his team designed a digital signage ecosystem in each Pink Fish Restaurant  location and how that won them a Silver APEX Award at Digital Signage Expo 2019. For more case study information about project, click here.

The University of Minnesota has delivered a space called The Discovery Nexus Project for students and guests alike. The design greets visitors with seven different digital signage touch points that tell the University’s story and improve connections amongst staff, students and alumni. With a combination of custom content creation and strategic design from partners Tierney Brothers and Microgigantic, the job was completed using transparent LED, interactive touchscreens, curved direct view LED walls and more. On this episode of Digital Signage Stories, Kyleen Donahue, CTS Director of Digital Signage at Tierney Brothers and Microgigantic’s CEO and Founder Mark Bennett join us to share how they’ve worked together to transform this educational environment. For more case study information about this APEX Award-winning project, click here.

In the K-12 educational environment, the possibilities of digital signage often are just talked about. Rarely do these talks turn into reality as strict budgetary guidelines limit many school districts to invest in the bare necessities for the most students. The Hall County school district near metro Atlanta is another story. Local provider Visix has managed to install its AxisTV solution, along with LG LED displays, across a majority of Hall County’s 20 elementary schools, seven middle schools and seven high schools On this episode of Digital Signage Stories, Visix CEO Sean Matthews joins us to share how his team and their partner, Nisewonger AV, brought digital signage to life throughout an entire school district. 

Minnesota Vikings fans are loyal and promise to revel in purple pride forever. This loyalty and pure love for football prompted the team to build a dedicated space for their legends, coaches and fans to share as one. With more than 50 years of history to cover, they partnered with Dimensional Innovations to highlight the entire story with multiple interactive spaces and a breathtaking 360-degree theater housed in the Minnesota Vikings Museum built in 2018. On this episode of Digital Signage Stories, we’re joined by Dimensional Innovations’ Creative Director of Interactive Technology Brian Silvey, Lead UX Designer Monica Roesner, and Software Development Manager Chris Riebschlager to learn more about how the project came to fruition. For more case study information about the Minnesota Vikings Museum, which took home the first annual Integrator of the Year Award at the DSE 2019 APEX Awards, click here. 

The Las Vegas Strip, formerly known as Downtown Las Vegas, is the oldest township in the city. Today, it’s one of the best known sites for bright lights, digital signage, and the future of communications technology. Are you curious as to who’s behind all that digital signage excitement on the Las Vegas strip?  We were too, and on this episode of Digital Signage Stories, we all get to find out. Samsung's Director of Sales for the Enterprise Business Division Shawn O’Connell takes us on a personal tour down the Las Vegas Strip to discuss some major projects the company has recently developed. We touch on outdoor signage, hotel guest room experiences, common spaces for sports fans and more. 

As part of the $200-million renovation and redesign of its Concourse A, Charlotte Douglas International Airport has partnered with NanoLumens and media artist Refik Anadol to now offer video walls featuring mesmerizing patterns driven by actual airport data  The work that’s currently completed in terminal A is fitted with a 1400-foot by 10-foot digital sculpture and two 40-foot digital paintings, with all of the movement being translated from airport data such arrival times, departure times, ticketing information, etc.  On this episode of Digital Signage Stories, NanoLumens’ Director of Strategic Business Development Brett Farley joins us to get into the details behind this data-driven art piece. For more case study information about this project, which took home an APEX Award at DSE 2019, click here. 

The Pueblo of Acoma is about 60 miles west of Albuquerque and is one of the oldest communities in the United States. With the goal of highlighting the community and the unique tradition of Pueblo pottery, the University of New Mexico teamed up with creative company Ideum to achieve the objective via new and emerging projection mapping technology. In partnership with Clarence Cruz, who is an instructor at the University of New Mexico, and Acoma artist Michelle Lowden, the Pueblo Pottery project was born, and there is now a dedicated space at the school for larger-than-life pottery with projected Pueblo designs. On this episode of Digital Signage Stories, Ideum’s Founder and Creative Director Jim Spadaccini joins us to share how this unique history was brought to life with modern technologies. For more case study information about this project, which won a Gold APEX Award at DSE 2019, click here.   

The Housing Trust Group is using a single, customized digital kiosk to allow their clients to explore properties before visiting. The Housing Trust Group looked to Almo Pro AV to assist with creating an interactive space in which each guest could take a look at their facility virtually thereby becoming a huge time saver for both the realtors and the guests. With the acquisition of Insteo, Almo Pro AV has become a stronger player when it comes to providing a content-driven solution. On this episode of Digital Signage Stories, Almo’s Senior Director of Content Creation Services Jim Nista joins us to share how the company completed this 2019 APEX Award-winning project. For more case study information on this project, click here.

In rolling out the Samsung Galaxy S9, the Samsung team looked to Vistar Media for a Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) campaign that would target large groups. Vistar utilized its software and Samsung's data to drive the Galaxy S9 campaign to a 15% lift in store visits within targeted areas across the U.S. During the campaign, Vistar was able to take advantage of kiosks, billboards and other digital signage conveniently placed around those metropolitan areas.  On this episode, Vistar Media’s VP of Sales Lucy Markowitz and Director of Publisher Solutions Eric Lamb join us to share how they’ve strategically produced this Gold APEX Award-winning Digital Signage Story. For more case study information on this project, click here.

The 900 Michigan Shops mall has been around since 1989, with luxury brands filling the large space in the middle of Chicago's Magnificent Mile. The team at 900 Michigan Shops wanted to add new and inviting technology that would bring the building into the digital age without sacrificing the original structure. Partnering with ESI Design led to an extravagant deployment featuring 190 feet of LED within the building’s ceiling, illuminating fixtures at the portal entrance and more. On this episode of Digital Signage Stories, ESI Design’s Creative AV Technologist Andrew Lazarow joins host Alesia Hendley live from Central Park of the DSE 2019 show floor to share how the company approached designing for this unique retail space. For more case study information about this APEX Award-nominated project from ESI Design, click here. In addition, check out the video below the podcast recording for a closer look at this rollout.

The Hale Centre Theatre is no stranger to performing arts. They've gracefully succeeded at becoming leaders in the theatre space for more than three decades. Now, with the use of digital signage, Hale Centre Theatre continues to push the envelope beyond the stage.  Their team has fully embraced the power of technology by working with RevelTV to design a venue experience unlike any other by surrounding each guest with a dynamic use of digital displays. On this episode of Digital Signage Stories, Brian Fitzpatrick, President/CEO of RevelTV, joins us to share the approach behind this project, which won DSE 2019’s Installation of the Year APEX Award. For more information on this case study, click here.

Saudi Airlines is the third largest airline in the Middle-East according to the revenue being generated within Saudi Arabia’s air travel market. With such rapid growth, Saudi Airlines has set the bar high and has taken full advantage of digital signage to maintain its position. In doing so, Saudi Airlines hosted an exhibition that told their story with the help of the international content and design experts at Magic Innovations. The exhibition immersed attendees in a vision of aviation’s potential future, which was created by a myriad of LED screens and mirrors. Magic Innovations CEO Ostap Chitruck joins us directly from the DSE 2019 show floor to share the inside scoop behind this digital signage story, which nabbed Content of the Year at this year’s APEX Awards. For more case study information about this successful deployment, click here. 

Two entrepreneurs have come together to create a quiet and plush workspace for all of us on the go. This unique product is called Jabbrrbox, and it’s equipped with a myriad of technological amenities aimed at keeping mobile office workers focused, productive and well. With screens furnished by Elo, Jabbrrbox provides access control, mobile support, USB charging, motion sensors, smoke detection and more. On this episode, Jabbrrbox Co-Founder/CEO Jeremy Jennings and Elo’s Senior Director of North American Sales Luke Wilwerding both join us to share the story behind this digital signage partnership.

In 1883, Barney Kroger invested his life savings to open a grocery store in Cincinnati, Ohio. Today, Kroger Co. is known as one of the largest retailers in the world. Last year, the company pioneered digital shelf technology and won an APEX Award with EDGE (Enhanced Display for Grocery Environment) to enhance customers’ in-store shopping experience. This year, the Kroger team is back with an update to the project and is nominated for another APEX Award. On this episode, Kroger’s General Manager Titus Jones and EDGE Product Manager Kevin Fessenden both join us to share how the shelf technology was created and deployed in their stores throughout the Midwest. For more information about the original award-winning case study, click here..

The 2016 World Series win for the Chicago Cubs was an epic moment for the entire city of Chicago. With the whole city on fire with excitement, the Cubs chose to open a retail store for all their fans, and it was outfitted with augmented reality, a video wall and more to enhance the experience for each guest. On this episode, Dimensional Innovations’ Technology Director Curtis Walker joins us to share the digital signage story behind it all. For more case study information about this APEX Award-nominated project, click here.

The Wynn Resort and Casino Sportsbook recently renovated their space and fitted the interior with digital signage. RP Visual Solutions was a chosen partner to engineer and design the mounting solutions for the 1,500square-foot curved video wall. With the new additions the Wynn has earned the title of the one of the most upscale places in Vegas to watch your favorite sports games. On this episode, rp Visual Solutions VP John Brereton joins us to share what went into the design that holds this entire project together. For more case study information about this APEX Award-nominated project, click here.

Using Christie Digital Boxer projectors, Obscura Digital worked with Vornado Realty Trust to project over one million lumens across the Chicago River and onto the façade of the famous Merchandise Mart building for a collaborative art piece. Dubbed “Art on theMART,” this collaboration is now the largest permanent projection mapping installation in the world. On this episode, Obscura Digital’s Head of Communications Will Chase and Associate Director of Software Matthew Ragan join us to share the digital signage story behind it all. For more information about this piece, click here.

Rooted in Greatness is the new outdoor projection mapping installation near McCormick Place on Cermak Road in Chicago, and it was created to celebrate the 200th birthday of the state of Illinois. Using NEC 4K projectors and a total of 30,000 lumens to project the faces of 50 influential people from the state onto three unique trees, this immersive outdoor art installation reminds all passersby of what greatness truly is. On this episode, NEC Display Solutions' Sr. Product Manager Rich McPherson joins us to share the details of this project that highlights history by using technology of the future. For more information about this project, click here:  https://www.digitalsignageconnection.com/illinois-celebrates-200th-birthday-with-public-projections

The Leo Baeck Institute in New York is dedicated to the history of German-speaking Jews. Inside the institute, there is a small but powerful exhibit called “Stolen Heart: The Theft of Jewish Property in Berlin’s Historic Center, 1933–1945.” The exhibition and three-dimensional projection map designed by C&G Partners tracks the theft of Jewish homes and businesses by the Nazis during the Third Reich in Berlin. C&G Partners worked closely with the Leo Baeck Institute on this project and chose BrightSign 4K media players to bring the history into a clear perspective for each visitor. Jonathan Alger, managing partner at C&G Partners, joins us on this episode to share the details behind this digital signage story. For more case study information about Stolen Heart, click here.

515 North State Street was designed in the 1990s by Pritzker Prize–winning Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, who topped the building with a four-story “sky-window” that became a defining element of the Chicago skyline. The building features bold, angular architecture and a striking lobby, but lacked warmth, intimacy and the wow-factor that attracts tenants, so a digital media installation was commissioned by Beacon Capital Partners. ESI Design was one of the companies chosen to collaborate on this lobby renovation, and their solution utilizes custom software to create abstract color compositions on an LED wall that actually mimic and reflect on the happenings of daily life just outside in Chicago’s bustling River North neighborhood. The result, entitled Canvas, is a perfect mixture of digital signage technology and contemporary art.  On this episode, ESI Design’s Head of Media Architecture Emily Webster joins us to share the design experience behind the digital signage story of Canvas at 515 North State Street in Chicago. For more case study information about this APEX-Award nominated project, click here.

Digital Signage Stories was created to educate and inspire. This podcast serves as a virtual place for the digital signage community to learn from each other’s challenges and wins alike.  It’s also a platform to share some amazing work across the industry’s relevant skill sets and disciplines that has changed how we communicate, interact and engage with the masses. On this episode, we recap some of our most popular episodes, talk about education, and also discuss how you can possibly win a few giveaways. To read more on any of the case studies mentioned here, visit DigitalSignageConnection.com. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media. 

Georgia State University is widely known as one of the best public research schools in the United States. With 55,000 students attending, digital signage has become a powerful tool to engage everyone on the seven campuses that are spread across the Downtown Atlanta area. Within the enterprise solution that has been deployed by Visixthroughout each the campuses, you will find wayfinding, video walls, room signs, electronic paper signs and more than 300 media players amongst other practical applications. On this episode, President and CEO of Visix Sean Matthews joins us to share more on about this digital signage story. To read more case study information about this project, click here.  

The Wilshire Grand Center is a 73-story skyscraper in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. With three distinct digital display systems in place, the building is now known as an iconic landmark and serves as a beacon for all with more than 13,000 linear feet of modular lighting and 220 unique fixture length variations along the building.  StandardVision partnered with many contractors on the construction process to develop what is now the largest building west of the Mississippi River. On this episode, Josh Van Blankenship, Senior Vice President of Media Platforms at StandardVision, joins us to share more of the ins and outs. To read more case study information about the Wilshire Grand Center digital deployment, click here.

Sports Experts, the largest sports shop banner in Quebec, recently grew its Downtown Montreal location from a 40,000-square-foot space to a 60,000-square-foot space that now houses the latest technologies dedicated to the field of retail business. Thanks to help from Stingray Business, the renovated store now includes interactive mirrors, wayfinding, and most importantly, a 10-foot by 17-foot LED shoe wall that helps customers pick out the perfect fit. The transformation of the Downtown Montreal Sports Experts location into a flagship digital destination has increased in-store traffic and sales volume as well as the average purchase amount. On this episode of Digital Signage Stories, Stingray Business’ VP of Content Jean-Stéphane joins us to share more details surrounding the renovation project. To read more case study information about this DSE 2018 APEX Award-wining deployment, click here. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media.   Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

The South Side Seaport is a historic area in lower Manhattan and home to one of the best views of the East River. With the new addition of Pier 17, a four-story building designed by SHoP Architects, the historic Seaport just became even more of a destination. The Pier’s two-story atrium is one of the main arteries to the rooftop, a 1.5-acre terrace that features restaurants, outdoor bars, a venue for concerts, and more than 2,000 square feet of outdoor LEDs. The Howard Hughes Corporation worked closely with New York’s own ANC on this project. Driven by ANC’s LiveSync operating system, the displays in the network will be able to feature individual content or synchronize together to act as one canvas across the different locations. In this episode, ANC Vice Chairman and Founder Jerry Cifarelli and Executive Vice President Chris Mascatello join us to share more about how Pier 17’s new media network came together. To read more about this deployment, click here. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media.  Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

The centerpiece of Ottawa’s National Arts Centre rejuvenation is a 50-foot high transparent LED media facade launched in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary. This new landmark beacon is 80 percent transparent with 8,000 nits maximum brightness, allowing natural light to filter through while displaying distinct content during daylight and nighttime. Built with four additional 32-foot-high transparent LED light blades, content displayed can be coordinated to create uniquely aesthetic digital experiences. ClearLED, a Canadian company leading the way in the design of transparent LED displays, worked along the NAC and their architects to bring this transparent digital project to life. The new atrium is now the main entrance of the facility, and it encourages the whole community to enjoy all the NAC has to offer. In this episode of Digital Signage Stories, ClearLED Founder, and CEO Jin Fan joins us to share the details. To read more case study information about this project, click here.  Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media.  Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

The Holodomor Mobile Classroom Tour is a converted rock tour bus in which high school students from across North America now learn about the Ukrainian Genocide. Thanks to the immersive and interactive digital design makeover, students have new ways to make a personal connection with each lesson. The learning space is home to a large LED wall, and multiple iPads maximize engagement for both teacher and student. The Canada Ukraine Foundation wanted to translate their curriculum to an interactive experience and brought Forge Media & Design on to achieve that goal. In this episode, Laurence Roberts, Principal and Creative Director at Forge Media & Design, joins us to share more about how this digital signage story redefines historical education. To read more case study information about the Holodomor Mobile Classroom, click here. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media.  Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

The “Workshop of Light” Museum, better known as L’Atelier des Lumières, is the first digital art museum in Paris, France. CultureSpaces, a company that specializes in creating cultural experiences, discovered a historical foundry and completely revamped the venue to make it the digital art museum’s new home. The company then teamed up with Barco and integrator Cadmos to bring the immersive museum project to life.  Thanks to 140 projectors, L’Atelier des Lumières is able to showcase the artwork of Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, and Hundertwasser in breathtaking colors and detail thereby boosting digital culture cred and tourism for the city. In this episode, Barco’s Director of Strategic Marketing, Venues & Hospitality Peter Pauwels joins us to provide an exclusive and behind-the-scenes look into this new venue that puts visitors inside classic works with high-contrast and razor-sharp imaging. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media. Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

JP Morgan Chase have real-time dashboards deployed throughout their global network, and the Manhattan headquarters at 270 Park Avenue is home to a city-block-sized LED media wall that has swiftly become one of their most predominant dashboards for employee engagement. Titled Hours, Days, and Seconds, this media wall runs 24 hours a day and utilizes digital signage systems to amplify employee communication and coordination throughout the work week.     The design and culture experts at C&G Partners worked with the team at JP Morgan Chase for this installation and helped to continue building their esteemed internal communication systems on a global scale. Jonathan Alger, Managing Partner at C&G Partners, joins us to share the digital signage story behind this project. For more case study information, click here. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media.    Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

The TCL Chinese Theater originally opened its doors in 1927, and the grand opening is known for hosting the most thrilling theater opening in motion picture history. The theater has always been one of Hollywood’s biggest attractions on the Walk of Fame, and thanks to a permanent projection mapping project dubbed “Hollywood Lights,” which launched on the theater’s 90th anniversary, the historic L.A. landmark is finding new audiences after nightfall. At sundown, four-minute shows begin in celebration of Hollywood's most iconic films and continue through the night every 20 minutes.  Christie Digital, a leader in delivering visual and audio experiences, was selected to develop this digital media project along with the TCL Chinese Theater. Jan Miller, Christie’s Senior Experience Designer, joins us to reveal the digital signage story behind “Hollywood Lights,” which won a Silver APEX Award this year at Digital Signage Expo. For more case study information about this incredible project, click here. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media.   Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

The “As We Are” Digital Sculpture at the Columbus Convention Center is a dazzling 14-foot human head housing a photo booth. This design, the brainchild of Associate Professor of Design and Advertising at Columbus College of Art and Design Matthew Mohr, takes up to 32 photos simultaneously so one can exit the photo booth and see a display of their own face lit up by 850,000 LEDs.   Design Communications Ltd., a company team known for partnering with architects and designers, was selected to develop this project along with Matthew Mohr. Jeff Grantz, Director of Creative Technologies at Design Communications Ltd., joins us on this episode to elaborate on the Digital Signage Story behind “As We Are,” which won a Silver APEX Award this year at Digital Signage Expo. For more case study information about this incredible project, click here. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media.  Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

YETI, the premium cooler and accessory brand sweeping the nation, opened its first brick-and-mortar store in February of 2018 in Austin, Texas. YETI and Mood Media collaborated to create an in-store experience that truly showcased what the YETI brand is all about. The result is an 8,000-square-foot space that houses different customer touch points utilizing digital signage to heighten engagement for each visitor.   Brian Elles, Director of Product Marketing at Mood Media, joins us to share the digital signage story behind YETI's Flagship Store experience. For more case study information about this successful project deployment, click here.   Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media.    Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

ArtLens Exhibition is an experiential gallery at the Cleveland Museum of Art that incorporates 16 games, more than 70 feet of projection, three touchscreens and bleeding-edge software that tracks visitors’ bodies, gaze, and emotions. The result is an immersive mixed reality experience that allows each guest to get interactive with masterpieces of art. Principal and founder of Potion, Phillip Tiongson, joins us to reveal the digital signage story and approach behind this project deployment that won a Silver APEX Award at Digital Signage Expo 2018. For more information about this case study, click here.   Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media. Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened to the public in 2017, becoming home to the NFL Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC soccer team. Thanks to work by Daktronics, the stadium features an integrated digital canvas of uniquely-shaped displays containing 16 LED video boards that total 83,500 square feet.   Daktronics’ National Sales Manager Brent Stevens, Field Service Technician Gary Smith and Project Manager Tyler Jones join us to share the digital signage story behind the world’s largest video wall and more at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a deployment that won a Gold APEX Award in the Event Venues & Hospitality category at DSE 2018. For more case study information about this project, click here.   Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media.    Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, the only extensive children's facility in Iowa, recently built a tech-based entertainment environment in the main lobby of its facility. They called it Nick’s Theater, and it houses a state-of-the-art, 32-foot curved display for both patients and families to enjoy interactive games, movie nights and more as more and more studies show that video gaming can be an effective form of pain relief. Monica Rosener, lead UX designer, and Curtis Walker, technology director for Dimensional Innovations, join us to discuss how their teams helped work digital miracles for the kids at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. For more case study info about this project, which won a Silver APEX Award in the Education & Healthcare category at DSE 2018, click here.   Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media.    Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

Super Bowl LIVE was a nine-day family-orientated fan festival event that took place in Houston, Texas at Discovery Green Park around Super Bowl LI. Many moving parts were incorporated into this experience, but it was all driven by content and projection mapping on a larger-than-life scale.    Paul Whitney, Executive Producer at Bluemedia, joins us to discuss how their team created the content and showcased it in style during one of America’s biggest events. You can read more about this project, which won Content of the Year at the 2018 Digital Signage Expo’s APEX Awards, by clicking here.   Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media.    Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

Show Description - Digital Signage Stories, the official podcast of Digital Signage Expo and its editorial partner site DigitalSignageConnection.com, highlights successful digital signage projects and installations deployed around the world in a variety of different vertical markets. With this podcast, you will gain insight from industry experts to help make your own digital signage deployments successful as the industry continues to grow.   Show Notes - 150 North Riverside Plaza is a 53-story cantilevered glass tower along the Chicago River with a lobby that features a 3,000-square- foot display divided into 89 separated super- thin LED blades running generative content provided by distinguished artists as well as students from partnering cultural and educational institutions. Frank McCann, CEO of McCann Systems, joins us to discuss the ins and outs of this project deployment, with took home Installation of the Year at Digital Signage Expo’s 2018 APEX Awards. For more case study information on 150 Media Stream, click here. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media.    Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

Show Description - Digital Signage Stories, the official podcast of Digital Signage Expo and its editorial partner site DigitalSignageConnection.com, highlights successful digital signage projects and installations deployed around the world in a variety of different vertical markets. With this podcast, you will gain insight from industry experts to help make your own digital signage deployments successful as the industry continues to grow. Show Notes – The Uninterrupted project saw Filmmaker Nettie Wild bring an underwater cinematic spectacle of spawning Pacific salmon to the underside of the Cambie Street Bridge in Vancouver. Through the magic of projection mapping, the bridge and the surrounding area was transformed into an immersive space for the entire community to enjoy. Anthony Diehl, principle and creative technologist of Colours and Shapes Design, joins us to share the story behind Uninterrupted and how it all came together. 

The Metropolis Mall is one of the largest shopping complexes in Canada. This four-story complex housed the Mirage, a 20-foot mirrored box with digital projections that created a 360-degree immersive experience inspired by Dr. Who’s Tardis. The Mirage experience was designed to attract mall shoppers to a certain area with the promise of a unique and interactive journey.  Adrian Scott, Executive Creative Director of Go2 Productions, joined us to discuss the role of his company in this digital deployment and the immersive experience that not only took over social media but the hearts of all those that entered the space. You can see more about this APEX Award-winning digital signage story here. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media.

Show Description -  Digital Signage Stories, the official podcast of Digital Signage Expo and its editorial partner site DigitalSignageConnection.com, highlights successful digital signage projects and installations deployed around the world in a variety of different vertical markets. With this podcast, you will gain insight from industry experts to help make your own digital signage deployments successful as the industry continues to grow.  Show Notes - Libbie Mill LIbrary is the definition of a 21st-century library. Stories of the past in Henrico County unfold and are brought to life by a unique media installation created in collaboration with Second Story. The library is located in Richmond, Virginia and has become a technologically progressive learning hub for the community.  Jeremy Rotsztain, Senior Technologist at Second Story, joins us to discuss the role he and the company played in successfully creating content that resonates with 400-plus years of history from Pocahontas to explorer Richard Byrd. You can read more about this APEX award-winning digital signage story here. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media.  Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

The LG Experience Wall, an array of the latest OLED, Super UHD TVs, and interactive touchscreens, can currently be found in 75 percent of Best Buy Stores. The LG Experience Wall allows shoppers to interact with LG’s products and see exactly what they have to offer.   David Kuchta and Nicole Turner of The Sandbox Agency join us on this episode to share the digital signage story behind their strategic partnership with LG and Best Buy and what went into creating the unique shopping experience. You can read more about this project, which took home the Bronze in the Retail category at the 2017 DSE APEX Awards, by visiting DigitalSignageConnection.com or clicking here. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media. Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

The Virginia Tech shooting that took place in April of 2007 was named the second deadliest shooting in U.S. history, a tragedy that left many college campuses searching for different ways to efficiently send emergency alerts. Steve “Chewie” Stavar, the digital signage strategist at West Virginia University, joins us to discuss how the university’s infostations assist with campus-wide communications and keep everyone prepared for emergencies. You can read more about this digital signage network on the West Virginia University website.  Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media.  Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook