Digital Signage Expo® (DSE), the world’s largest and longest running International Conference and Tradeshow dedicated exclusively to digital signage, interactive technology and digital out-of-home networks (DOOH), today announced twenty-eight finalists in a total of nine categories for its Content Awards for 2013. The annual DSE Content Awards recognize originality in content applications tailored specifically for the many and varied...
Some truths are timeless. Regardless of when and where, they’re upheld. That’s why The Signage Foundation Inc. (SFI), a non-profit 501©3 research organization, has reformatted and republished the results of a 1997 economic-value-of signs study, soon after its release of a related 2012 study. The 1997 study, commissioned by the California Electric Sign Assn. (now the...
Recognized as one of the most popular manufacturers and suppliers of the year, MaxLite® recently received the 2013 Top Products Award for its LED Flood Lights, from Building Operating Management magazine. The Building Operating Management Top Products Awards are 100 percent, reader-selected from 557 product selections and are featured in the January 2013 issue; MaxLite’s LED Flood Lights were...
ONYX Graphics, Inc. today announced that the latest versions of its print workflow and RIP software packages now include support for the Windows® 8 operating system, providing a seamless transition for print service providers upgrading to this OS or purchasing new hardware with Windows 8 already installed. This support is available in version 1.2.5 of ONYX ThriveTM print workflow...
Marci Kinter, vice president of government and business information at SGIA, and Johnny Shell, SGIA’s vice president of technical services, and will present at the Imprinted Sportswear Show (ISS), January 18–20, 2013 in Long Beach, California. Learn about the latest Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues, garment inks, color-matching processes and screen making tips...
InteliCoat Technologies®, a world leader in coated paper, film, and specialty substrates for digital imaging applications, has announced the appointment of Chris McInerney as president and chief executive officer of the company, effective immediately. A twenty-five-plus-year industry veteran, McInerney brings a deep understanding of the wide format market combined with a proven track record of success to position the...
In an effort of continued investment in its members, Dscoop is proud to introduce a new “marketing and creative” educational series at this year’s Dscoop8 conference, “Spark”. This innovative track is designed to further educate creatives and graphic designers that work with Dscoop member companies both internally and externally. Additionally the sessions are meant to show how award-winning creative...
There is no statistical relationship between the installation of electronic message centers (EMCs) and a subsequent increase in traffic accidents, according to a new study conducted by the Texas Engineering Extension Service at Texas A&M University, which included 135 signs in four states. This conclusion is based on an analysis of crash/accident data from the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA)...
A new board of directors and slate of program committee chairs have been tapped to guide the International Sign Association throughout 2013. The new volunteer board reflects recent membership changes aimed at better aligning the national and local levels. “We have reconfigured our board of directors to better serve the needs of the on-premise sign industry,”...
Printworkers, the premier niche job board for premedia, digital, and traditional print professionals, announces that it has launched a redesigned Web site. The goal of the site redesign was to streamline the user interface and improve options for both employers and job seekers. Sections for job seekers and employers are more clearly defined and mapped out for optimum use....
