Digital Signage Stories

In 1883, Barney Kroger invested his life savings to open a grocery store in Cincinnati, Ohio. Today, Kroger Co. is known as one of the largest retailers in the world. Last year, the company pioneered digital shelf technology and won an APEX Award with EDGE (Enhanced Display for Grocery Environment) to enhance customers’ in-store shopping experience. This year, the Kroger team is back with an update to the project and is nominated for another APEX Award. On this episode, Kroger’s General Manager Titus Jones and EDGE Product Manager Kevin Fessenden both join us to share how the shelf technology was created and deployed in their stores throughout the Midwest. For more information about the original award-winning case study, click here..

The 2016 World Series win for the Chicago Cubs was an epic moment for the entire city of Chicago. With the whole city on fire with excitement, the Cubs chose to open a retail store for all their fans, and it was outfitted with augmented reality, a video wall and more to enhance the experience for each guest. On this episode, Dimensional Innovations’ Technology Director Curtis Walker joins us to share the digital signage story behind it all. For more case study information about this APEX Award-nominated project, click here.

The Wynn Resort and Casino Sportsbook recently renovated their space and fitted the interior with digital signage. RP Visual Solutions was a chosen partner to engineer and design the mounting solutions for the 1,500square-foot curved video wall. With the new additions the Wynn has earned the title of the one of the most upscale places in Vegas to watch your favorite sports games. On this episode, rp Visual Solutions VP John Brereton joins us to share what went into the design that holds this entire project together. For more case study information about this APEX Award-nominated project, click here.

Using Christie Digital Boxer projectors, Obscura Digital worked with Vornado Realty Trust to project over one million lumens across the Chicago River and onto the façade of the famous Merchandise Mart building for a collaborative art piece. Dubbed “Art on theMART,” this collaboration is now the largest permanent projection mapping installation in the world. On this episode, Obscura Digital’s Head of Communications Will Chase and Associate Director of Software Matthew Ragan join us to share the digital signage story behind it all. For more information about this piece, click here.

Rooted in Greatness is the new outdoor projection mapping installation near McCormick Place on Cermak Road in Chicago, and it was created to celebrate the 200th birthday of the state of Illinois. Using NEC 4K projectors and a total of 30,000 lumens to project the faces of 50 influential people from the state onto three unique trees, this immersive outdoor art installation reminds all passersby of what greatness truly is. On this episode, NEC Display Solutions' Sr. Product Manager Rich McPherson joins us to share the details of this project that highlights history by using technology of the future. For more information about this project, click here:  https://www.digitalsignageconnection.com/illinois-celebrates-200th-birthday-with-public-projections

The Leo Baeck Institute in New York is dedicated to the history of German-speaking Jews. Inside the institute, there is a small but powerful exhibit called “Stolen Heart: The Theft of Jewish Property in Berlin’s Historic Center, 1933–1945.” The exhibition and three-dimensional projection map designed by C&G Partners tracks the theft of Jewish homes and businesses by the Nazis during the Third Reich in Berlin. C&G Partners worked closely with the Leo Baeck Institute on this project and chose BrightSign 4K media players to bring the history into a clear perspective for each visitor. Jonathan Alger, managing partner at C&G Partners, joins us on this episode to share the details behind this digital signage story. For more case study information about Stolen Heart, click here.

515 North State Street was designed in the 1990s by Pritzker Prize–winning Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, who topped the building with a four-story “sky-window” that became a defining element of the Chicago skyline. The building features bold, angular architecture and a striking lobby, but lacked warmth, intimacy and the wow-factor that attracts tenants, so a digital media installation was commissioned by Beacon Capital Partners. ESI Design was one of the companies chosen to collaborate on this lobby renovation, and their solution utilizes custom software to create abstract color compositions on an LED wall that actually mimic and reflect on the happenings of daily life just outside in Chicago’s bustling River North neighborhood. The result, entitled Canvas, is a perfect mixture of digital signage technology and contemporary art.  On this episode, ESI Design’s Head of Media Architecture Emily Webster joins us to share the design experience behind the digital signage story of Canvas at 515 North State Street

Digital Signage Stories was created to educate and inspire. This podcast serves as a virtual place for the digital signage community to learn from each other’s challenges and wins alike.  It’s also a platform to share some amazing work across the industry’s relevant skill sets and disciplines that has changed how we communicate, interact and engage with the masses. On this episode, we recap some of our most popular episodes, talk about education, and also discuss how you can possibly win a few giveaways. To read more on any of the case studies mentioned here, visit DigitalSignageConnection.com. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media. 

Georgia State University is widely known as one of the best public research schools in the United States. With 55,000 students attending, digital signage has become a powerful tool to engage everyone on the seven campuses that are spread across the Downtown Atlanta area. Within the enterprise solution that has been deployed by Visixthroughout each the campuses, you will find wayfinding, video walls, room signs, electronic paper signs and more than 300 media players amongst other practical applications. On this episode, President and CEO of Visix Sean Matthews joins us to share more on about this digital signage story. To read more case study information about this project, click here.  

The Tiger Nightclub in Phuket, Thailand is the largest destination hangout in the city and attracts tourists from all over the world. Thanks to help from Userful Corporation, the three-story party venue now takes atmosphere to another level with stunning displays playing stylized 4K content throughout the entire 20,000-square-foot facility, not to mention the 13-foot Tiger statue overlooking the dance floor.

The Netflix streaming platform is available in more than 190 countries, and their global platform continues to bring binge-worthy movie and TV entertainment directly to countless homes. In an effort to ensure that each guest at their Hollywood office space experienced their original programming in a larger-than-life format, the lobby was fitted with a 80-foot by12-foot 13K LED display spanning two walls and 8K projection onto a third sculptural wall that showcases imagery from hit shows.

The Wilshire Grand Center is a 73-story skyscraper in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. With three distinct digital display systems in place, the building is now known as an iconic landmark and serves as a beacon for all with more than 13,000 linear feet of modular lighting and 220 unique fixture length variations along the building.  StandardVision partnered with many contractors on the construction process to develop what is now the largest building west of the Mississippi River. On this episode, Josh Van Blankenship, Senior Vice President of Media Platforms at StandardVision, joins us to share more of the ins and outs. To read more case study information about the Wilshire Grand Center digital deployment, click here.

Sports Experts, the largest sports shop banner in Quebec, recently grew its Downtown Montreal location from a 40,000-square-foot space to a 60,000-square-foot space that now houses the latest technologies dedicated to the field of retail business. Thanks to help from Stingray Business, the renovated store now includes interactive mirrors, wayfinding, and most importantly, a 10-foot by 17-foot LED shoe wall that helps customers pick out the perfect fit. The transformation of the Downtown Montreal Sports Experts location into a flagship digital destination has increased in-store traffic and sales volume as well as the average purchase amount. On this episode of Digital Signage Stories, Stingray Business’ VP of Content Jean-Stéphane joins us to share more details surrounding the renovation project. To read more case study information about this DSE 2018 APEX Award-wining deployment, click here. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this

The South Side Seaport is a historic area in lower Manhattan and home to one of the best views of the East River. With the new addition of Pier 17, a four-story building designed by SHoP Architects, the historic Seaport just became even more of a destination. The Pier’s two-story atrium is one of the main arteries to the rooftop, a 1.5-acre terrace that features restaurants, outdoor bars, a venue for concerts, and more than 2,000 square feet of outdoor LEDs. The Howard Hughes Corporation worked closely with New York’s own ANC on this project. Driven by ANC’s LiveSync operating system, the displays in the network will be able to feature individual content or synchronize together to act as one canvas across the different locations. In this episode, ANC Vice Chairman and Founder Jerry Cifarelli and Executive Vice President Chris Mascatello join us to share more about how Pier 17’s new media network came together. To read more about this deployment, click here. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and

The centerpiece of Ottawa’s National Arts Centre rejuvenation is a 50-foot high transparent LED media facade launched in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary. This new landmark beacon is 80 percent transparent with 8,000 nits maximum brightness, allowing natural light to filter through while displaying distinct content during daylight and nighttime. Built with four additional 32-foot-high transparent LED light blades, content displayed can be coordinated to create uniquely aesthetic digital experiences. ClearLED, a Canadian company leading the way in the design of transparent LED displays, worked along the NAC and their architects to bring this transparent digital project to life. The new atrium is now the main entrance of the facility, and it encourages the whole community to enjoy all the NAC has to offer. In this episode of Digital Signage Stories, ClearLED Founder, and CEO Jin Fan joins us to share the details. To read more case study information about this project, click here.  Subscribe to our sho

The Holodomor Mobile Classroom Tour is a converted rock tour bus in which high school students from across North America now learn about the Ukrainian Genocide. Thanks to the immersive and interactive digital design makeover, students have new ways to make a personal connection with each lesson. The learning space is home to a large LED wall, and multiple iPads maximize engagement for both teacher and student. The Canada Ukraine Foundation wanted to translate their curriculum to an interactive experience and brought Forge Media & Design on to achieve that goal. In this episode, Laurence Roberts, Principal and Creative Director at Forge Media & Design, joins us to share more about how this digital signage story redefines historical education. To read more case study information about the Holodomor Mobile Classroom, click here. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on soc

The “Workshop of Light” Museum, better known as L’Atelier des Lumières, is the first digital art museum in Paris, France. CultureSpaces, a company that specializes in creating cultural experiences, discovered a historical foundry and completely revamped the venue to make it the digital art museum’s new home. The company then teamed up with Barco and integrator Cadmos to bring the immersive museum project to life.  Thanks to 140 projectors, L’Atelier des Lumières is able to showcase the artwork of Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, and Hundertwasser in breathtaking colors and detail thereby boosting digital culture cred and tourism for the city. In this episode, Barco’s Director of Strategic Marketing, Venues & Hospitality Peter Pauwels joins us to provide an exclusive and behind-the-scenes look into this new venue that puts visitors inside classic works with high-contrast and razor-sharp imaging. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about thi

JP Morgan Chase have real-time dashboards deployed throughout their global network, and the Manhattan headquarters at 270 Park Avenue is home to a city-block-sized LED media wall that has swiftly become one of their most predominant dashboards for employee engagement. Titled Hours, Days, and Seconds, this media wall runs 24 hours a day and utilizes digital signage systems to amplify employee communication and coordination throughout the work week.     The design and culture experts at C&G Partners worked with the team at JP Morgan Chase for this installation and helped to continue building their esteemed internal communication systems on a global scale. Jonathan Alger, Managing Partner at C&G Partners, joins us to share the digital signage story behind this project. For more case study information, click here. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on social media.    Tw

The TCL Chinese Theater originally opened its doors in 1927, and the grand opening is known for hosting the most thrilling theater opening in motion picture history. The theater has always been one of Hollywood’s biggest attractions on the Walk of Fame, and thanks to a permanent projection mapping project dubbed “Hollywood Lights,” which launched on the theater’s 90th anniversary, the historic L.A. landmark is finding new audiences after nightfall. At sundown, four-minute shows begin in celebration of Hollywood's most iconic films and continue through the night every 20 minutes.  Christie Digital, a leader in delivering visual and audio experiences, was selected to develop this digital media project along with the TCL Chinese Theater. Jan Miller, Christie’s Senior Experience Designer, joins us to reveal the digital signage story behind “Hollywood Lights,” which won a Silver APEX Award this year at Digital Signage Expo. For more case study information about this incredible project, click here. Subscribe to our

The “As We Are” Digital Sculpture at the Columbus Convention Center is a dazzling 14-foot human head housing a photo booth. This design, the brainchild of Associate Professor of Design and Advertising at Columbus College of Art and Design Matthew Mohr, takes up to 32 photos simultaneously so one can exit the photo booth and see a display of their own face lit up by 850,000 LEDs.   Design Communications Ltd., a company team known for partnering with architects and designers, was selected to develop this project along with Matthew Mohr. Jeff Grantz, Director of Creative Technologies at Design Communications Ltd., joins us on this episode to elaborate on the Digital Signage Story behind “As We Are,” which won a Silver APEX Award this year at Digital Signage Expo. For more case study information about this incredible project, click here. Subscribe to our show on iTunes, Apple Podcast, and here on DigitalSignageConnection.com. Want to chat more about this episode? Join the conversation by connecting with us on so