Sunday, January 24, 2010

Discover How To Approach Digital Signage

By Dorothy Collins

There are a lot of us out there that have not come across this term. If you work in media or advertising you will be more familiar with it. So you may be wondering what is digital signage? It is quite new as a term but the idea and method has been used for many years now.

Digital signage is a way to use electronic solutions to promote a product or just convey some information to an audience. It uses LCD screens and plasma displays in conjunction with media players to provide a unique way to advertise. It is mostly used as a marketing tool.

These screens or media players are normally exhibited in public places such as retail stores. In many cases they are also placed in private areas within a commercial building. Essentially, digital sign content is used for marketing purposes and by displaying it in public you maximise the exposure of your product. Many large corporate companies use this type of advertising as it has huge benefits.

Marketing like this is very engaging for the viewer so it retains their interest when they are no longer looking at the ad. The content on the screens can be easily changed so information can be directed to be relevant to the particular group who will view it. So there is greater amount of control on the time and interaction with the audience. This has proven to be a very effective way to market in comparison to the traditional methods.

Digital media content nowadays is used for so many different things and not just to market a company or product. Within corporate organisations, screens can be used to update the employees. It is also used in many stores to manage and enhance the brand. Information such as the news and weather forecast are also passed onto the audience through digital content solutions in the public arena.

Maybe you are thinking about using this method to promote an idea or product. Make sure that you are aware of all the costs as the screens and additional parts can be rather expensive. A good option is to buy commercial screens as they will last longer under constant use and you will be covered by a warranty.

A good way to keep the costs down for digital signage is to buy all the related tools you'll need from one company. You will need a few things such as the monitor, stand and an audio player. There are companies that offer special design content solutions so it's worth doing a little research before you buy.

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