DSF Press Releases

Warrenton, VA - The Digital Signage Federation, the only not-for-profit trade organization serving the digital signage industry announced the conclusion of the first DSF-BUNN webcast series with "Using Analytics to Increase Ad Revenues" on Wednesday, April 24th at 3pm EDT.

Warrenton, VA - The Digital Signage Federation, the only independent not-for-profit trade organization serving the digital signage industry will present a webcast, "Industry Best Practices: Mounting Solutions and Installations" on Wednesday, April 17th at 2pm EDT. 

Warrenton, VA – The Digital Signage Federation®, the only independent not-for-profit trade organization serving the digital signage industry will host four regional evening "meet and greet" events in 2013. These will be designed to:

• Facilitate networking and business opportunity among local industry professionals, and
  
• Support the DSF's educational and member outreach in key markets that have evidenced growth and a high level of interest in this sector.

Why should you, your colleagues, clients or prospective clients be there? Because no matter what business you’re in - being unaware of the many creative ways your organization can make money by being involved in this industry is a lost opportunity.

The Digital Signage Federation Board of Directors will be in Dallas at the Wednesday, March 20th event to conversationally share their business experience, enumerate industry opportunity, and discuss the benefits of membership in the Digital Signage Federation.

Randy Dearborn, Vice President, Multimedia & Guest Technology, MGM Resorts, and DSF Board Member at Large, will not only share the many ways in which his company's multi-property and multinational use of digital signage has improved the guest experience, but also which resources the DSF provides he finds most useful in his business.

Attendance is limited, so if you would like to attend, have a colleague in the Dallas area, or have a client or prospective client you feel would benefit from getting to know why our industry should be important to them - and how the DSF can help - please register, or encourage them to register ASAP on the DSF website at:
http://www.digitalsignagefederation.org/Default.aspx?pageId=813898&eventId=617862&EventViewMode=EventDetails.

Location: Trinity Hall Irish Pub, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Wed, 3/20, 6-8pm
Speaker: Randy Dearborn, Vice President Multimedia & Guest Technology, MGM Resorts
Cost: $20US DSF Members, $30US Non-Members

NOTE: Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To learn more contact Lauren Taggart at
ltaggart@digitalsignagefederation.org.

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About Digital Signage Federation®:
DSF®'s Mission is to support and promote the common business interests of the world-wide digital signage, interactive technologies and the digital out-of-home network industries. The DSF® is a not-for-profit independent voice of the digital signage industry reflecting the diversity of its membership. It promotes professional recognition through certifications, continuing education, conferences, publications, and presentations offered by the DSF® and affiliate groups. It provides government lobbying to leverage the collective strength of members and represent their interests at the higher levels of government and the community. The DSF® provides leadership and networking opportunities focused on building a strong foundation for the advancement of the digital signage industry. For more information, visit www.digitalsignagefederation.org.

For more information about the DSF®, please contact:
Brian Gorg
Executive Director
bgorg@digitalsignagefederation.org

Warrenton, VA – The Digital Signage Federation®, the only independent not-for-profit trade organization serving the digital signage industry, announced today that DSF’s Immediate Past Chairman, Alan Brawn, Brawn Consulting, has received the organization’s second Legacy Award for his accomplishments as the DSF’s 2012 Chairman.

The Digital Signage Federation established the DSF Legacy Award as a hallmark of leadership and service for our membership and our industry. Each term the DSF’s Chairman will have the opportunity to create a legacy for the DSF that establishes a milestone of service to our members and our industry.

The 2013 DSF Board of Directors is pleased to present the 2013 DSF Legacy Award to Alan Brawn for his leadership in establishing the DSF National Education Standards for Digital Signage. These standards are a guiding document for our industry as the next generation of digital signage professionals develops. The standards provide further credibility to the industry and credence to our member companies who employ these individuals.

Philip M. Cohen, 2013 DSF Chairman, said, “Alan has led the DSF with passion, enthusiasm, and integrity from day one. In a year benchmarked by growth within our membership, Alan has continued the trajectory begun under Bob Stowe and given the industry’s next generation a foundation for growth and comprehensive understanding of digital signage. Alan’s legacy within the DSF extends far beyond just this one area, and we are proud to present him with this small token of his hard work.”

Brawn was presented with the Digital Signage Federation Legacy Award at the DSE 2013 Awards Dinner on February 27, 2013 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.

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About Digital Signage Federation®:

DSF®'s Mission is to support and promote the common business interests of the world-wide digital signage, interactive technologies and the digital out-of-home network industries. The DSF® is a not-for-profit independent voice of the digital signage industry reflecting the diversity of its membership. It promotes professional recognition through certifications, continuing education, conferences, publications, and presentations offered by the DSF® and affiliate groups. It provides government lobbying to leverage the collective strength of members and represent their interests at the higher levels of government and the community. The DSF® provides leadership and networking opportunities focused on building a strong foundation for the advancement of the digital signage industry. For more information, visit www.digitalsignagefederation.org.

For more information about the DSF®, please contact:

Brian Gorg

Executive Director

bgorg@digitalsignagefederation.org

Warrenton, VA - The Digital Signage Federation, the only not-for-profit trade organization serving the digital signage industry, is excited to announce that 30 new member companies have joined the Federation during the first five weeks of 2013. This unprecedented growth in the DSF membership is the largest one-month period of membership enrollment since the organization began in 2010.

Warrenton, VA - The Digital Signage Federation, the only not-for-profit trade organization serving the digital signage industry, and the BUNN company present the tenth installment in the DSF-BUNN series for ad-based networks, "Leveraging BETTER Content" on Wednesday, February 20th at 2pm EST.

Warrenton, VA - The Digital Signage Federation (DSF), the independent not-for-profit trade organization serving the digital signage industry, is pleased today to announce the election of its new 2013 Board of Directors. Per the DSF by-laws, Philip M. Cohen of Care Media Holdings Corp. assumes the Chairmanship, while the current Chairman, Alan Brawn of Brawn Consulting, becomes Immediate Past-Chairman and heads the Past Chairman’s Council. Members elected Kimberly Sarubbi of Saddle Ranch Digital Vice-Chairman and Ken Goldberg of Real Digital Media Treasurer/Secretary.

Re-elected at-large directors for a second term include: Jeff Dowell of 3M Commercial Graphics Business Unit, Brian Dusho of BroadSign International, LLC, Jack Sullivan of StarCom World Wide, and Carre Dawson of Harris Corp. Broadcast Communications.

Newly elected to the board this year are an additional five at-large Directors who will serve two-year terms:

• Randy Dearborn, MGM Resorts International
• Spencer Graham, West Virginia University
• Shaneeka James, America’s Minority Health Care Network
• Janna Rider, American Dairy Queen Corporation
• Richard Ventura, NEC Display Solutions

Mr. Cohen said, “My focus as Chairman for 2013 will be to expand the DSF’s presence through both organizational and individual membership, as well as build on the legacy of past leadership by offering even greater value and services to our members. DSF members were more engaged in this recent election than ever before, which I believe is both a direct reflection of the quality of the candidates that offered to serve, as well as the level of passion and involvement of DSF members themselves.” He added, “Your board looks forward to serving you in 2013.”

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About the Digital Signage Federation
DSF's Mission is to support and promote the common business interests of the world-wide digital signage, interactive technologies and the digital out-of-home network industries. The DSF is a not-for-profit independent voice of the digital signage industry reflecting the diversity of its membership. It promotes professional recognition through certifications, continuing education, conferences, publications, and presentations offered by the DSF and affiliate groups. It provides government lobbying to leverage the collective strength of members and represent their interests at the higher levels of government and the community. The DSF provides leadership and networking opportunities focused on building a strong foundation for the advancement of the digital signage industry. For more information, visit www.digitalsignagefederation.org.

For more information, contact:

Brian Gorg
Executive Director
bgorg@digitalsignagefederation.org

Warrenton, VA - The Digital Signage Federation, the only not-for-profit trade organization serving the digital signage industry, and the BUNN company, will present "Maximizing Ad Revenues", the ninth installment of the DSF-BUNN series on Wednesday, January 23rd at 2pm EST.

Warrenton, VA – The Digital Signage Federation®, the only independent not-for-profit trade organization serving the digital signage industry hosts its second comprehensive educational program in the 3-part series designed specifically for healthcare facility professionals, administrators and technologists. The free hour-long event will be presented by Tomer Mann, Senior Consultant, Tech Alliance Consulting, and Ryan Cahoy, Managing Director, Rise Displays on Wednesday, December 19 at 2pm EST.

This webcast will discuss content development and display applications that best serve visitor, staff and patient constituencies within healthcare facilities, including a variety of self-serve options that maximize return on investment, as well as the best way to utilize digital signage displays in main entrance, lobby and in-room locations. The session will also provide examples of video walls, way-finding solutions, and donor recognition displays.

Attendees will learn:

• How to implement the best digital donor recognition displays with design considerations
  
• Some of the key trends in video wall applications for your foundation or lobby art walls
  
• Innovative examples of how dynamic or interactive technology is being used for way-finding in healthcare institutions

In addition to this webcast presentation, there is a wealth of information on various applications, articles, white papers and other resource materials for educational professionals to reference on the DSF website at: http://digitalsignagefederation.org/healthcareguide.

About the Presenters:
Tomer “Tommy” Mann is the Senior Consultant for Tech Alliance Consulting. His worldwide industry clients have been in the areas of government, hospitality, entertainment, and healthcare. Over the years, Tommy has established a strategic partnership with top industry integrators, manufacturers, and design firms to provide every client with turn-key capability options and focus on ROI.

Ryan Cahoy, Managing Director, Rise Displays, has been actively involved in the digital signage industry for 15 years, with both hardware (LCD Displays, video walls, and LED tickers), software, and live market data. In his tenure at Rise Displays, Ryan has been involved in all aspects of the business including software planning, content design services, marketing, sales, and designing complete systems. Ryan has worked with over 300 universities to help them build digital signage systems for donor recognition, financial trading rooms, way-finding, and general campus communications.

To register for the Healthcare 102 webinar on December 19th go to https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/226235210.

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About Digital Signage Federation®:
DSF®'s Mission is to support and promote the common business interests of the world-wide digital signage, interactive technologies and the digital out-of-home network industries. The DSF® is a not-for-profit independent voice of the digital signage industry reflecting the diversity of its membership. It promotes professional recognition through certifications, continuing education, conferences, publications, and presentations offered by the DSF® and affiliate groups. It provides government lobbying to leverage the collective strength of members and represent their interests at the higher levels of government and the community. The DSF® provides leadership and networking opportunities focused on building a strong foundation for the advancement of the digital signage industry. For more information, visit www.digitalsignagefederation.org.

For more information about the DSF®, please contact:
Brian Gorg
Executive Director
bgorg@digitalsignagefederation.org

Warrenton, VA – The Digital Signage Federation®, the only independent not-for-profit trade organization serving the digital signage industry, and The BUNN Company, will present, “Is Your Network Equipped to Win in the Ad Sales Game?” on December 12 at 2pm EST.

This free webcast is the eighth installment in the 12-month series designed to help revenue generating digital out-of-home and place-based network operators grow their businesses. The hour-long event, presented by Andy McRae, VP Marketing, Dot2Dot Communications, Dan Trapani, National Accounts Manager, NEC Display Solutions, and moderated by Lyle Bunn, Strategy Architect, BUNN, will outline options for successful ad management.

Attendees will learn that:

• Maximizing ad sales requires more than a good media kit and repetitive phone calls.
• Networks need to be able to respond to advertiser needs beginning with thorough proposal preparation and ending with effective follow through on details.
• Transaction administration and accurate billing records are critical to customer relationship management and ad sales success.
• Eliminating these stumbling blocks lends credibility, and opens the door to consideration for more ad dollars from digital planning, buying, and trading “desks” of media agencies.

Dan Trapani, National Accounts Manager, NEC Display Solutions will outline the ad sales ecosystem of network operators, agencies, and brands, and will describe how VUKUNET as an execution platform and ad sales service, supports the revenue achievement and operating effectiveness goals of network operators. Dan has advertising sales responsibility for NEC VUKUNET clients. He is formerly Director of Business Development at Captivate Network and was VP of Sales at Adcentricity.

Andy McRae, VP of Marketing, Dot2Dot Communications will describe how the ad management layer of a corporate network empowers revenue success through inventory, sales, and corporate management. Dot2Dot Communications is the global provider of the Scala Ad Management platform and of the Scala Content Management System in Canada. Andy brings over 15 years of out-of-home and digital media experience to this presentation, including work previously as General Manager of Market Information Services of Canada.

To register for the December 12th event, please visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/620838954. Registrants are invited to submit questions in advance of the session to Lyle Bunn at lyle@lylebunn.com.

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About Digital Signage Federation®:
DSF®'s Mission is to support and promote the common business interests of the world-wide digital signage, interactive technologies and the digital out-of-home network industries. The DSF® is a not-for-profit independent voice of the digital signage industry reflecting the diversity of its membership. It promotes professional recognition through certifications, continuing education, conferences, publications, and presentations offered by the DSF® and affiliate groups. It provides government lobbying to leverage the collective strength of members and represent their interests at the higher levels of government and the community. The DSF® provides leadership and networking opportunities focused on building a strong foundation for the advancement of the digital signage industry. For more information, visit www.digitalsignagefederation.org.

For more information about the DSF®, please contact:
Brian Gorg  Lyle Bunn