DSF PRESS RELEASES
DSF Board Nominations Now Open
Nominations for the DSF Board of Directors is now open. Nominees must be willing to serve a two year term from January 1, 2020 until December 31, 2021. Nominees must be employees of DSF member companies. The Nominating Committee seeks candidates willing to work on and lead committees, proven record of serving within the DSF, with extensive industry background, and from a variety of companies. The committee is particularly interested in finding new End User and Network Operator members to serve on the board of directors.
Please complete the form below if you are interested in being considered for the election of board members to take place in late November 2019. You may also nominate a person from your company or the industry.
Job Posting: BrightSign, Inside Sales Manager
| Point of Contact: | Frank Pisano |
| Company Name: | BrightSign |
| Email: | fpisano@brightsign.biz |
| Phone Number: | (678) 642-7269 |
| Corporate Website: | http://www.brightsign.biz |
| Type of Position: | Full-time |
| Job Title: | Inside Sales Manager |
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| BrightSign, the global market leader in digital signage media players, is seeking an experienced Inside Sales Manager who has excelled in building & mentoring high performance inside sales teams. This role requires working full time out of our Los Gatos headquarters location. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing industry leading company in an exciting industry.
This qualified individual will need to possess natural leadership skills and proven sales abilities. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: In addition to the above, this person will interface with and regularly support and collaborate with: |
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New York Digital Signage Week – Member Event Highlight
Privacy and Proof – a DSF Coffee and Controversy Event
The DSF is hosting its Coffee and Controversy event on October 15, 2019 at the Microsoft Training Facility at 11 Times Square. Moderated by lauded 16:9 blogger and industry practitioner Dave Haynes, the Federation will explore the inter-dependencies–and potential privacy implications–at play regarding measurement and monetization strategies within DOOH and its many venues. Panelists will include executives from legal, technology, and media perspectives.
Schedule
8:00 AM Registration and breakfast
9:00 AM Program Start and Panel Discussion – Privacy and Proof
11:00 AM- Program Ends
Register
$20 For DSF Members, $35 For Non-Members
Featured Member Event
The DSF will periodically highlight member events during New York Digital Signage Week
Join the Elo Interactive Digital Signage Team from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on October 16 at Elo Interact for a look at solutions in Visitor Management, Conference Room Booking, Collaboration, Wayfinding, Interactive Signage, Self-Service, POS, Endless Aisle and custom solutions from Elo’s OEM group.
New York Digital Signage Week- Event Highlight
Privacy and Proof – a DSF Coffee and Controversy Event
The DSF is hosting its Coffee and Controversy event on October 15, 2019 at the Microsoft Training Facility at 11 Times Square. Moderated by lauded 16:9 blogger and industry practitioner Dave Haynes, the Federation will explore the inter-dependencies–and potential privacy implications–at play regarding measurement and monetization strategies within DOOH and its many venues. Panelists will include executives from legal, technology, and media perspectives.
Schedule
8:00 AM Registration and breakfast
9:00 AM Program Start and Panel Discussion – Privacy and Proof
11:00 AM- Program Ends
Register
$20 For DSF Members, $35 For Non-Members
Featured Member Event
The DSF will periodically highlight member events during New York Digital Signage Week
On Tuesday, October 15th, ComQi is hosting an exclusive, invite-only event. The Showroom Mixer will connect peers and industry leaders for an evening of cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres. The venue is limited to 100 guests, so to request an invitation, please RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comqis-showroom-mixer-tickets-72442281815
One Week to Go!DSE Presentation Proposals Due August 28, 2019
Deadline approaching for being considered for DSE 2020 Presentation
DSE, the official trade show and conference of the DSF and for digital signage, interactive technologies and content solutions, is currently accepting speaking proposals for DSE 2020 being held in Las Vegas on March 31- April 3, 2020. Experts in innovative digital display and interactive screen technologies with compelling presentation ideas may apply to be considered to present. End-user case studies will be taken into high consideration.
Helen Kang, DSE Conference Director can answer questions for potential presenters. Helen may be reached at +1 770-817-8564 or hkang@exponation.net
Submit Your Presentation ProposalJob Posting: Waveguide, Associate Digital Content Technician
Point of Contact: Antoinette Tope
Company: Waveguide
Email: atope@waveguide.com
Website: http://www.waveguide.com/
Position type: Full-time
Job Title: ASSOCIATE DIGITAL CONTENT TECHNICIAN
Job Description:
The Associate Digital Content Technician (ADCT) is responsible for the effective daily operation of the recently expanded Digital Signage, Totem, Videowalls, and Wayfinding assets and programming features contained within the newly renovated conference centers. The ADCT functions as the liaison between the onsite equipment and Digital Content Manager (DCM) to support these complex systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Tests and reviews the daily content on the digital signage to ensure accurate conferencing schedules and events.
Ensures accurate EMS data integrity on digital signage throughout various client sites.
Performs daily monitoring (via preventative maintenance sweeps) to ensure all displays are showing accurate information.
Supports any ad hoc scheduling/content change requests for all signage.
Engages Multimedia Technicians for 1st and 2nd level break/fix of Digital Signage, Totems, and Videowalls as required.
Available to assist Multimedia Technicians as requested.
Ensures key stakeholders are kept aware of resolution activities and root cause follow-up, specifically the DCM.
Preferred Qualifications:
Thorough working knowledge of the operation and troubleshooting of AV and videoconferencing related technology.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Skype, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google applications.
Experience in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere) and Cinema 4D.
Ability to work independently and excel in a team environment.
Self-confidence, willingness to learn, and feeling comfortable with change and coordinating change.
To be an advocate for innovation, constantly looking for new ways to improve quality, services and amenities offered to guests.
Punctual, dependable and dedicated to achieving operational excellence, down to the smallest of details.
Discreet, ethical and committed to maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
3-5 Years AV and presentation technologies experience
3-5 Years customer service experience
High School diploma or equivalent a must
Industry relevant training or technical courses a plus
APEX Award Nominations Now Open
Save $50 on entry fees by entering by October 4, 2019
All entries due by December 18, 2019
DSF Announces a Dozen Micro-credential Courses
Quick Links
Learn more about DSF Credentialing Programs
Read DSF Micro-Credential Course Descriptions
DSF Credential License Registration
The DSF offers full certification and micro-credential programs. The DSF has partnered with the Digital Signage Experts Group (DSEG) to provide certification. The DSF has also developed shorter, targeted education and credentialing services through micro-courses.
DSF Micro-credential courses are all included with a DSF credentialing license. Credentialing licenses are available to DSF members. Each company receives one license to be used by an employee. Additional licenses may be purchased. All professionals who pass the micro-credential courses will be given a digital badge to use in their online profile.
Types of Credential Courses
Longer Micro-Credential Course– Suggested to take this prior to the shorter courses
- DSF Foundations
Short Micro-Credential Courses – each about 30 minutes long with audio. Below is a list of these courses. Full descriptions may be found at
Micro-Credential Course Descriptions
- Choosing a Display
- Choosing a Partner
- Content Management
- Designing Content
- Experience Design – coming soon
- Fundamentals of Planning
- Media Players
- Mounting Basics
- Selecting Cloud vs. Premise-Based Software
- Selecting the Right CMS
- Software Features
Email info@digitalsignagefederation.org if you have questions or need assistance in registering.
DSF Chicago Meet and Greet – Projection Mapping, Internet Alerting, and more
Join the DSF in Chicago on August 14, 2019 and the NEC offices in Downers Grove, IL, for an evening event of networking and learning. The event begins at 6:00 PM CDT. Learn more and Register
The NEXT/NOW™agency will present “Rooted in Greatness”, a discussion about their work with projection mapping in trees, along with their work on the Chicago Moen showroom.
Jason Bier, the President and Chairman of the Federation for Internet Alerts (FIA) will be on hand to discuss collaboration between Internet technology and services companies, non-governmental organizations, and alerting authorities to promote standards-based, all-hazards, all-media, authoritative alerting to people all over the world. He will demonstrate the FIA program during the networking time.
New York City Mixer
Join us for an evening of networking!
Wednesday, July 17, from 5:00-7:00 pm.. RSVPs are limited to 60 people.
(REGISTER)
Free for members, end users and integrator company attendees; $10 for non-member vendors
Location
C&G Partners, 116 E 16th St, FL 10, New York, NY 10003