Imagine walking
into a build to find out where a particular law firm’s office is located –
instead of a traditional sign, you’re greeted with a 42-inch touch screen. Not
only does it offer the firm’s suite number, but it also offers hours of
operation, the services offered, building info, and animated instructions to
the suite.
Digital signage has been steadily
cropping up in many markets over the last several years and is revolutionizing
the way the organization communicates with clients and employees. Look around
and you’ll realize how many printed signs have been replaced by digital ones.
Even huge billboards along the highway are being changed to digital. Flat
screens have replaced posters in retail stores, medical offices, schools, and
universities – and they’ve even been integrated into elevators and taxis.
So, how’s digital
signage dissimilar from other forms of communication? First, it has the ability
to reach people with a message relevant to their place – the office, on campus,
or the airport.
Second, it’s
dynamic. When networked together during the Internet, screens can be updated
from a remote location. Screens can also include live news or weather feeds,
provide interaction with touch screens or mobile phones, and be scheduled to
deliver precise messages based on time of day, event, or audience.
Benefits of Digital
Signage:
ØIncrease awareness/deliver knowledge.
ØUp-to-date, real-time information (if desired).
ØMessage control.
ØCost savings (no replacing printed signage).
ØPotential for revenue generation through
advertising and sponsorship.
Ø
Improve customer
and employee experience.
ØImpact behavior.
After determining
what you want the signage to achieve, a satisfying plan needs to be developed.
Determine the source of the content and who will be accountable for monitoring
and maintaining the content. Content-management software designed for digital
signage makes this easier and offers templates you can use if you don’t want to
create your own. The most important thing is that the content looks, expert.
As far as the
knowledge, there are four types of screens: LCD, plasma, projection, and LED.
In addition to cost, you’ll want to consider appropriate size, the impact of
ambient lighting, integration into the facility, and product life-cycle.
Applications for
Digital Signage:
H. Wayfinding.
I. Branding.
J. Amber alerts.
K. News.
L. Weather.
M. Announcements.
N. Emergency
notification
With digital
signage, you can add sophistication and smart technology to your service. Based
on your objectives and your budget, the outcome could be a single screen in one
location or manifold screens in multiple locations. Regardless of what you
choose, you’re providing the facility with a way to greatly enhance
communications, improve aesthetics, and save money.
Thank You