(openPR) - Philadelphia, PA –Digital Signage Expo East (DSE East) and Interactive Technology Expo East (ITEE), the regional versions of the international Digital Signage Expo and Interactive Technology Expo, today announced that qualified attendees to the show surpassed expectations and numbered in excess of 900! (Final and more comprehensive attendance statistics are pending).”

The new regional event delivered on its promise to attract a more regional audience, of end-users, brand and advertising executives who don’t want to, or don’t have the budget to travel to the industry’s premier international event, Digital Signage Expo, which is staged annually in Las Vegas in February.

Chris Gibbs, Executive Vice President of Exponation, LLC, which owns and produces the event, said, “The show exceeded everyone’s expectations. Thanks to the support of forty visionary exhibitors, we were able to help the industry make another ‘giant sales call’ on potential new customers bringing the exciting technology our industry offers to a more regional information-hungry audience. Exhibitors reported high levels of satisfaction with the quality and the quantity of the event’s attendees, as well as the new educational features.”

The two new and unique education features that marked the point of difference at this new event were the “Lunch & Learn Roundtable Program” and the “Free On-floor Workshops.” Both were hosted by exhibitors, were heavily attended, and provided a more intimate learning experience. Gibbs added, “This was a great start and we have high expectations for the next “East” event in Washington, DC in 2009.”

Event attendees included, among others, executives from Aetna, Aramark, AT&T, Benjamin Moore, Best Buy, City of Alexandria, Clear Channel, Comcast, Gaylord Entertainment, Georgia Aquarium, Lowe’s Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Mayo Clinic, National Park Service, Lockheed Martin, Pennsylvania Historical Museum, Princeton University, Reuters, Regal Entertainment, Royal Bank of America, Sears, The Smithsonian Institute, The Space Telescope Science Institute, Sprint, The Staples Center, State Museum of Pennsylvania, State University of New York, Swiss Farm Stores, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Titan Worldwide, University of Pennsylvania, Verizon Wireless and Villanova University, Wal-Mart, and Wyndham Vacation Ownership.

Both events move to the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, September 23-24, 2009. Exhibit space for both 2009 events are on sale now. Contact Jeanne Phillips at jeanne@exponation.net, or Molly Branch at mbranch@exponation.net, or call 770-649-0300. Additional show information can also be found at www.digitalsignageexpo.net.

The mission of Digital Signage Expo and Digital Signage Expo East is to promote the growth of the digital signage, interactive technology and out-of-home media network industry. It is the premier industry show where people come to learn what they need to know about existing and new technologies, budgeting and ROI, how to get started and create a digital signage plan in order to move their organizations into the digital communications age and better facilitate and maintain relationships with their customers and employees. People come to do business and retain the expertise they need to safeguard the investments that they are about to make.

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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 2, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:RNIN), a Minneapolis-based worldwide digital signage provider, today announced it will exhibit, sponsor and speak at the Digital Signage Expo East being held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia September 17-18, 2008.

“Digital Signage Expo East is a new mid-year show from the producers of the Las Vegas Digital Signage Expo. We have been a long-time supporter of this show which has become the premier event for Wireless Ronin to reach out to our target markets. We expect this new East Coast show to provide us some of the same great results we’ve seen over the past years at Digital Signage Expo,” said Jeffrey Mack, chairman, president and CEO of Wireless Ronin Technologies.

Wireless Ronin will be exhibiting its RoninCast(r) digital signage software in booth number 201 as well as supplying the digital signage for the event itself as part of the Presenting Sponsorship. Award winning applications of RoninCast software will be on display in the booth showcasing customer projects including Chrysler, Ford, menu boards for KFC, and Thomson Reuters.

Representatives from Wireless Ronin will speak on various hot industry topics each day of the show. Scott Koller, executive vice president of sales and project management, will discuss digital signage financing and how to post a RFI/RFQ. Linda Hofflander, vice president and chief marketing officer, and Alan Buterbaugh, senior vice president of business development, will lead roundtable discussions on proof of play for digital signage and interactive applications.

“The results we attribute to these shows are directly tied to the quality attendees who show up each year. Professionals participating at the Digital Signage Expo East will be specifically interested in the technology and services we have to offer,” said Ms. Hofflander. “The growth and excitement surrounding these shows truly reflects the atmosphere in the industry today.”

Digital Signage Expo East is being held September 17-18 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and is a bi-annual East Coast show to complement the Digital Signage Expo held each year in Las Vegas during February. Full conference details are available on their website as www.digitalsignageexpo.net. Wireless Ronin also offers a show discount for attendees on its website at www.wirelessronin.com.

About Wireless Ronin Technologies

Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (www.wirelessronin.com) is the developer of RoninCast(r) digital signage, a complete software solution designed to address the evolving digital signage marketplace. RoninCast digital signage enables clients to manage a digital signage network from one central location. The software suite facilitates customized distribution with network management, playlist creation and scheduling, and database integration. Wireless Ronin offers an array of services to support RoninCast software including consulting, creative development, project management, installation, hosting and training. The Company’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “RNIN”.

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(952) 564 - 3560
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(openPR) - Digital Signage Expo East (DSE East), the regional debut of Digital Signage Expo, the largest and only International Conference Summit & Trade Show exclusively dedicated to digital signage, interactive technologies and out-of-home media networks, today announced the winners of its Content Awards for 2008. This year five winners were named from a field of 43 entrants chosen by an independent consumer panel on the basis of the following criteria:

1. Whether or not the content delivered the intended message,
2. Overall production quality, and
3. Creativity in the use of new or unique content elements and/or technology.

The five winners were:
1. Digital Display and Communications for Rogers NexGen Store – For a three-part installation that included unique interactive content for core target markets with specific channel messaging that met consumer experience objectives.

2. PSAV/X20 Media for Hyatt Regency O’Hare – 13 – 46” touch-screen way-finders with interactive content that gave guests control of information.

3. Premier Retail Networks (PRN) for Wal-Mart – For Earth Month Campaign which let consumers know that “When you make one small purchase at Wal-Mart, you’re part of 200 million Wal-Mart shoppers making a big difference for the Earth and our Children’s future.”

4. Wireless Ronin Technologies for Gabberts – For an interactive application that served as an information tool for events and seminars, aiding in the up selling of customers in a sales support capacity, and incorporated way finding across two levels of the store.

5. Wireless Ronin Technologies for Las Vegas Convention Center & Visitors Association (LVCVA) – For a template-based content solution that incorporated dynamic way-finding available to visitors via a touch-screen kisosk; meeting room application via customized .asp internet page so meeting planners could update their events calendars; and a variety of no-touch displays deployed throughout the facility with both static and animated content.

Digital Signage Expo and Interactive Technology Expo will be co-located at the Las Vegas Convention Center February 25-26, 2009. Digital Signage Expo East and Interactive Technology Expo East move to the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, September 23-24, 2009. To exhibit or attend either Conference & Trade Show, contact Chris Gibbs at (770) 649-0300 ext. 17, or for more information, visit www.digitalsignageexpo.net.

Digital Signage Expo is the largest and only International Conference Summit and Trade Show exclusively dedicated to digital signage, interactive technologies and out-of-home media networks. The purpose of the show is to promote industry growth through education. This is the premier industry show where people come to learn what they need to know about existing and evolving technologies to move their organizations into the digital communications age and better facilitate and maintain relationships with their customers and employees.

Client Contact: Digital Signage Expo, 1405 Old Alabama Rd., Roswell, GA 30076, Chris Gibbs Executive Vice President 770-649-0300 x17.
Press Contact: Market Works International, 6 Fairhill Lane, Palm Coast, FL 32137, Geri Wolff, President, 386-447-0018

Minicom Advanced Systems, the world leader in Digital Signage player-to-screen connectivity, is proud to announce that 4 prominent Digital Signage companies have chosen Minicom’s products to showcase their own technology at DIGITAL SIGNAGE EXPO / EAST, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA.

September 15, 2008 ( PowerHomeBiz ) - Israel — Minicom Advanced Systems, the world leader in Digital Signage player-to-screen connectivity, is proud to announce that 4 prominent Digital Signage companies have chosen Minicom’s products to showcase their own technology at DIGITAL SIGNAGE EXPO / EAST, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA.

Dave Haar, Vice President - Digital Signage Division, “We are proud to have our products displayed in 4 Digital Signage Expo / East booths. We see that the Digital Signage industry trusts in our products to demonstrate their own in a mission critical environment such as an exhibition.” Dave will be going to each booth to answer questions that you might have and can show you our new DS Vision HDMI extender and power-on-cable devices. He can be reached during the show on his cell phone at 914-572-6791.

DS Vision® 3000 will be displayed at Scala – Booth 301, Rhombus Services – Booth 326 and Exhibio - Booth 124 Video Display System and AV Extender will be displayed at BroadSign – Booth 335

About Minicom

Minicom Advanced Systems is a manufacturer of innovative digital signage distribution and extension solutions that provide the Last Mile™ of player-to-screen connectivity. It also manufactures KVM switch and computer management solutions that facilitate control of enterprise and corporate IT environments. Minicom is a member of Intel Capital’s portfolio of companies and was named in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA for 2006. Founded in 1988, Minicom operates in over 70 countries, with headquarters in Israel and regional offices in North America and Europe.

Digital Signage Expo 2009 will be India’s most highly focused international trade showcase exclusively concerned with all digital signage related topics such as in-store tv, digital media, ad screens, content and solutions.

A B2B trade event for the interactive market place, which will ensure a uniquely high calibre of audience at the show.

Digital Signage Expo 2009 is a business-to-business show dedicated to putting international exhibitors in contact with key decision-makers and purchasers from customer orientated industries.

It will act as a meeting place for professionals to exchange technologies, innovations and ideas on how to drive the industry forward and realize the full potential of this astounding new business sector.

Visitors will be professionals from across all industries where customer communication matters.

For more information contact
EMAIL: sales@themediaexpo.com
PHONE NO: 91-9312473924

Minicom Advanced Systems , manufacturer of Digital Signage player-to-screen connectivity, is proud to announce that it will be running a 90 minute workshop session at the Kioskcom’s digital signage show Europe 2008 in Olympia London on October 2nd.

(1888PressRelease) September 25, 2008 - Jerusalem, Israel - Minicom Advanced Systems , manufacturer of Digital Signage player-to-screen connectivity, is proud to announce that it will be running a 90 minute workshop session at the Kioskcom’s digital signage show Europe 2008 in Olympia London on October 2nd. The European Digital Signage Show will be co-located with KioskCom – Self Service Expo Europe, now in its 3rd successful year.

“We are proud to provide a workshop at Kioskcom’s 2008 free education program.” Says Ronni Guggenheim, President Minicom Advanced Systems Europe, “We will discuss important topics such as how to maximize the return on investment from digital signage networks and protect the total cost of ownership of the whole system.”

Objectives of the workshop include:

• How to distribute from one single player to any number of screens, while the IT investment is protected in an environmentally controlled setting, which maintains their Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), and placed in a location where it can easily be serviced and maintained

• A hands-on approach on the digital signage Last Mile™ and the cost ramifications of player placement

It is recommended that attendees arrive early as places are limited and are on a first come, first serve basis. Register for your free badge now

About Minicom

Minicom Advanced Systems is a manufacturer of innovative digital signage distribution and extension solutions that provide the Last Mile™ of player-to-screen connectivity. It also manufactures KVM switch and computer management solutions that facilitate control of enterprise and corporate IT environments. Minicom is a member of Intel Capital’s portfolio of companies and was named in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA for 2006. Founded in 1988, Minicom operates in over 70 countries, with headquarters in Israel and regional offices in North America and Europe.

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PHILADELPHIA — The first time a tradeshow is held, there are usually many exhibitor questions flying around. What kind of attendees will be there? How many? What will I get out of this show?

Scott Koller of Wireless Ronin and Chris Gibbs of Exponation cut the opening tape for DSE East.

For many of the exhibiting companies at Digital Signage Expo East, those questions were answered in a positive way. Attendees ranged from digital signage users to A/V integrators and the companies represented were focused on the East Coast, just as Chris Gibbs had originally hoped for.

“We really wanted to give our exhibitors the opportunity to dig deeper into the East Coast market,” Gibbs said before the show.

Though attendees may have noticed the spacious exhibit hall and lack of huge crowds, exhibitors enjoyed the one-on-one attention they were able to have with attendees.

“At this show we were able to have longer conversations with the attendees,” said Andy McRae, director of sales for Scala. “The booths weren’t full, but there also weren’t lots of people waiting for you to get done with your conversation. We were able to take our time and really explain our solutions.”

Here is what Scala and other featured exhibitors had going on at DSE East:

WIRELESS RONIN was one of the first companies to feature the newly-released the 82-inch full-HD NEC screen on display at their booth. The MultiSync LCD8205 has 600 cd/m² brightness and a 5000:1 contrast. The screen also has 178-degree viewing angle for off-axis viewing, which is crucial in public settings where viewers are often viewing from the side.

The MultiSync LCD8205 at the Wireless Ronin booth.

Those walking around the side of the screen might have also noticed an all-new 3D screen from Philips, based on the company’s WOWvx technology. 3D content on the screen was powered by Wireless Ronin’s Ronincast software.

The screen is an updated version of previous 3D efforts, with improved brightness, viewing angle, and most importantly, the ability to play both 2D and 3D content without any alterations to the screen.

According to Larry Blaney, SVP of Wireless Ronin, Philips incorporated a shutter inside the screen which has the ability to turn on and off according to which type of content is to be run. An embedded file format system determines whether 2D or 3D content is scheduled.

EXHIBIO showed its hardware/software solution for digital signage comprised of two media player boxes, the X-Series and M-Series. Both of these players are custom-built per customer where Exhibio embeds its software and internal hardware into an A-open chassis. The software allows users to divide the digital signage screen to accommodate features such as tickers, news feeds and video content.

John W. Bryan, Exhibio account executive, said that the X-Series is the top-of-the-line model, while the M-Series is a scaled-back version of the product designed for more simple applications.

NETKEY, a provider of digital signage software, demonstrated how that software fit into the workflow of digital signage. The process occurs in four steps: Install the signs, define the channels and media, schedule the content and then review the status and reports.

“Netkey’s solution is market-proven,” said Bob Ventresca, director of marketing for Netkey. “We’re an experienced organization with a solution that’s being used by companies today to really impact the customer experience and deliver information to their end users and employees. We have 8,000 screens in operations using our software in leading businesses like Target, J.C. Penney and Bank of America.”

New on the scene was NAVORI a Swiss-based digital signage software provider. Representatives were eager to demonstrate the company’s Tycoon digital signage product, which Maurice Doran, sales engineer, described as a “mini-SaaS” model.

SCALA had a strong presence at DSE East, coming off of its Connected Signage Conference held in Philadelphia a day prior to the show. After the acquisition of MISC in February, the company has redesigned its ad scheduling product, Ad Manager, to include both digital and traditional signage.

“With the new offerings, Scala is no longer just a digital signage provider, we’re a connected signage company,” said Dick Trask, director of public relations for Scala.

Peter Cherna, VP of research and development, gave a presentation on the Ad Manager at Scala’s conference and was also demonstrating the product at the show.

“Your mind tricks your ears into thinking that the sound is coming from above,” said Michael Blake of Dakota Audio.

Dakota Audio speakers can also feature software that can adjust the volume based on ambient sound and proximity detectors that amplify the sound as people approach them. The software can also use that data to determine impression counts.

Other event news:

ROKU, makers of the BrightSign digital signage and kiosk controllers were showing off the device, a solid-state, networkable solution for playing content. Software for managing dynamic content comes pre-loaded in each purple BrightSign player and can be created and managed using Microsoft Excel-based programs.

Roku is famous for deployments in Bose retail outlets, where BrightSign powers home theatre displays, and Dollar General stores.

VISUAL SOUND had one of the most interesting booths at the show, where the company set up small areas to replicate digital signage applications in retail stores, auto showrooms, supermarkets and other locations.

“We’re getting to a time where digital signage is becoming more cost-effective,” said John Walsh, account manager for the Broomall, Pa.-based A/V integrator. “A few screens don’t cost $20,000 anymore. It’s worth the investment.”

A specialist in content over CAT5 cable, MAGENTA RESEARCH’s Pete Gallagher showed the MultiView XR-2000, which can send HD content up to 2,000 feet without an extender. This, of course, was demonstrated using a 2,000-foot skew-free cable and resulted in very clear imagery on the other side.

LONDON — Minicom Advanced Systems, manufacturer of digital signage player-to-screen connectivity, announced that it will be running a 90-minute workshop session at Kioskcom’s Digital Signage Show Europe 2008 in Olympia, London, on Oct. 2, 2008. The European Digital Signage Show will be co-located with KioskCom — Self Service Expo Europe, now in its third successful year.

“We are proud to provide a workshop at Kioskcom’s 2008 free education program,” said Ronni Guggenheim, president of Minicom Advanced Systems Europe. “We will discuss important topics such as how to maximize the return on investment from digital signage networks and protect the total cost of ownership of the whole system.”

The workshop will cover how to distribute content from one single player to any number of screens; protecting the IT investment in an environmentally controlled setting; and a hands-on approach on the digital signage “last mile” and the cost ramifications of player placement.

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 23, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:RNIN), a Minneapolis-based worldwide digital signage provider, was honored at the Digital Signage Expo East tradeshow in the event’s first annual Digital Signage Content Awards for the Las Vegas Convention Center and Gabbert’s.

“We are very pleased to be recognized by this industry leading tradeshow which shows that not only do we provide award-winning digital signage software and technology solutions, but our company’s creative solutions are also best-in-class in the digital signage industry,” said Jeffrey Mack, chairman, president and CEO of Wireless Ronin Technologies. “We have worked hard to develop end-to-end solutions for our customers and recognize that digital signage programs not only require cutting-edge, dependable software but also engaging and creative content.”

Awards winners were announced Wednesday, September 17th at the Digital Signage Expo East show held in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Wireless Ronin received two of the five awards presented at the show. The Wireless Ronin Content Engineering Group and the Minneapolis Design Team in particular, designed the content being used in the Las Vegas Convention Center and Gabbert’s RoninCast(r) digital signage programs.

The Las Vegas Convention Center uses RoninCast digital signage software to provide wayfinding systems, meeting room calendar displays and screens for general facility information. Gabbert’s, a design studio and fine furnishings retailer, uses the RoninCast digital signage software to promote products, sales, store events and design services. Both programs incorporate both traditional digital signage as well as interactive platforms.

About Wireless Ronin Technologies

Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (www.wirelessronin.com) is the developer of RoninCast(r) digital signage, a complete software solution designed to address the evolving digital signage marketplace. RoninCast digital signage enables clients to manage a digital signage network from one central location. The software suite facilitates customized distribution with network management, playlist creation and scheduling, and database integration. Wireless Ronin offers an array of services to support RoninCast software including consulting, creative development, project management, installation, hosting and training. The Company’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “RNIN”.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Digital Signage Association hosted its second Advisory Board meeting of 2008 yesterday, in conjunction with Digital Signage Expo East in Philadelphia. As part of the proceedings, the Board discussed heavily the involvement of users — those who install and manage digital signage in their businesses.

The association, made up primarily of digital signage vendors, serves as a collective voice for the digital signage industry and represents both vendors and users of the technology. However, with six user members, the Association has set its main goal to grow in that area.

“The vision of this association is to be user-centric,” said Dick Good, chairman of the Digital Signage Association. “We need to show them the value of the expertise here.”

As a solution, the association is launching an initiative to build user involvement. Starting immediately and lasting through 2009, the Association will offer one year of free membership to users. In addition to offering free membership to users, the Association plans to schedule of a series of web conferences and other means of information exchange for users.

“I would love to have more users to work with,” said Margot Myers of the U.S. Postal Service, one of the six user members. “The critical mass brings value to us.”

To date, the association, which has grown to over 100 members in just under a year of operation, has been working to recruit new members through its LinkedIn group and presence at tradeshows, such as Digital Signage Expo. Representatives from NetWorld Alliance, which operates the association, announced that social networking and interactivity will be part of a new version of the DSA Web site, to be launched early next year.

The group also discussed targeting tradeshows in specific verticals in order to “rifle in” on qualified user members. Currently, the DSA has a presence at Digital Signage Expo, The Digital Signage Show (U.S. and Europe), NRF, GlobalShop, the In-Store Marketing Expo and Screen Expo Europe.

Also during the meeting, the DSA offered its Advisory Board members a preview of its upcoming best practices report, “Best Practices: Digital Signage Content,” which it announced earlier this week.

The report was written by Keith Kelsen of MediaTile and a team of others on the association’s Best Practices for Content Committee, comprised of Charles Ansley of Symon, Jimmy Dun of DynaSign, Linda Hofflander of Wireless Ronin, Nancy Radermecher of John Ryan and Greg Weaver of Microspace.

NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Palm Coast, FL, United States, 08/07/2008 - Digital Signage Expo East, DSE’s first regional show scheduled at the Philadelphia Convention Center will present the newest, most cutting edge technology in the digital signage, interactive technologies and out-of-home network industry on 9/16-18/08.

In addition to the full day “Content Showcase”, three “Super Sessions”, 16 Conference workshops and a new “Lunch & Learn” Program, attendees at Digital Signage Expo East will have the opportunity to be the first to see:
- Data Display System’s 1080 Player, which optimizes HD video.
- EnQii’s new OnSight Messaging, which enables staff at every network site to post messages, daily promotions, schedule changes and announcements.
- Gener8 Digital Media’s new Genr8 Channels Content Selection System, which offers 10 themed channels on lifestyle, fashion, business, and other content.
- Fairfield Display and Lighting’s Low Voltage Wire-Free Compact Flash Players, for space and energy saving displays.
- Kramer Electronics’ new Cobra Twisted Pair Products, which are high quality transmitters, receivers, matrix switchers and a distributor for sending high res signals over long distances.
- Navori’s new Tycoon 3.04 Version, which has optimized the product and integrated the most requested features.
- Netkey’s new Digital Signage 4.9, which makes deploying and operating a DS network easier and more efficient, including expanded multi-zone content.
- Roku’s new BrightSign HD2000, a fully integrated, high definition digital sign controller that offers plug-n-play networking to streamline content management.
- Scala’s new Ad Manager Product, which provides a complete advertising management solution for the out-of-home industry.
- Trident’s new MicroTouch DST, which makes interacting with surfaces fast and accurate.
- Wireless Ronin’s RoninCast Wayfinding, which provides creative and interactive directional mapping; Interactive Product Selection functionality to showcase products with an internet-like selection tool; RoninCast Meeting Room Presentation, which links software to third-party calendaring software .asp pages or databases; and RoninCast 3D Capability, which includes the added capability of managing 3D files.

Chris Gibbs, Executive Vice President of ExpoNation, LLC the producer of Digital Signage Expo and DSE East said, “DSE East is going to have a lot of ‘wow’ — the amazing developments in technology continue to expand applications possibilities and create new marketing and merchandising opportunities at retail and beyond.”

Digital Signage Expo/East and Interactive Technology Expo/East will be co-located at the Philadelphia Convention Center to run September 16-18, 2008.
To exhibit or attend Digital Signage Expo/East and/or Interactive Technologies Expo/East 2008, contact Chris Gibbs at (770) 649-0300 x17.

LONDON — Microsoft and Samsung have announced that the companies will be present at KioskCom Self Service Expo Europe and the Digital Signage Show Europe. The show will be held for the third time in the UK in October, with a focus on the retail technology and interactive marketing sectors.

Joining Microsoft and Samsung on the exhibitor list are the likes of 3M, Cammax, Protouch, Dicoll, Box Technologies, Ritall, Verifone, GWD Media, YesPay, Rafi, St. Clair and Star Micronics, among others.

“With the announcement that both Microsoft and Samsung are exhibiting at Self Service Expo, we can safely say that both the way we shop and the way the advertisers want us to shop is set for a revolution,” said Phil Hunter, managing director, KioskCom Ltd.

ATLANTA — Digital Signage Expo is now accepting nominations for the Digital Signage Expo East (DSEE) 2008 Content Awards. Awards will be given for creative content emanating from all end-use sectors in digital signage, interactive technology and out-of-home networks.

What you need to know
Digital Signage Expo East
September 16-18, 2008
Philadelphia, Pa.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
To submit to the Content Awards:
www.digitalsinageexpo.net

Deadline: Aug. 20, 2008

Digital Signage Expo East will debut in September 2008 as a content showcase offering a full day of seminar topics on content-related issues. The show will feature three “Super Sessions,” 16 conference workshops and a new “Lunch & Learn” program creating additional opportunities to gather information and network with industry experts.

“We have created the Content Awards because creating and managing relevant content is one of the biggest challenges faced by operators today and we want to call attention to the variety of applications and expertise available in our industry,” said Chris Gibbs, executive vice president of ExpoNation LLC, the producer of Digital Signage Expo and DSE East.

Forty-three percent of Digital Signage Expo’s attendees say that they now outsource or plan to outsource some or all of their content creation. The majority (88 percent) have already earmarked up to 50 percent of their digital signage budgets to cover content-related costs.

It seems like DIgital Signage Expo 2008 was just the other day but attention has already turned to Digital Signage Expo 2009. Digital Signage Today reports that the Expo will feature a new Out-of-Home Network Show.
Other highlights are the opportunity for people to make 20-minute presentations about their products as well as two Super Session Keynotes and 30 informative sessions.