Digital Signage Expo 2010 has added a full Pre-Conference Day on Tuesday, 2/23 which will feature four new educational activities.

Atlanta, GA-- (SBWIRE) -- 12/09/2009 -- Digital Signage Expo (DSE), the world's largest International Tradeshow and Conference dedicated to digital signage, interactive technology and out-of-home networks has announced that its 2010 Pre-Conference Program, scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 2, 32010, in Las Vegas, will feature a full day Digital Out-of-Home Advertising Summit and a full day Certification Program, as well as SPEED Training and DSE's popular Live Guided Installation Tour.

DSE's Pre-Conference Digital Out-of-Home Advertising Summit will include seven 45-minute seminars targeted to Brand Marketers and Advertising Agency Professionals:

• The Dawn of Digital Out-of-Home
• Walmart Smart Network: Results, Best Practices and the Future of In-Store Media
• Resources Wish List: What Brands Need From You…NOW!
• Digital Out-of-Home Brand Planning: Realities & Roadmaps for Success
• Digital Out-of-Home Consumer Connections: The 5 Viewer Principles for Success
• Innovation Meets Measurement
• Digital Out-of-Home's Technology Arsenal: What's Here, What's Coming
• Panel Discussion

The Digital Signage Experts Group certification program, offered in conjunction with Brawn Consulting, is a comprehensive one-day seminar allows participants to earn a DSCE, or Digital Signage Certified Expert designation based on industry best practices and will cover fundamentals, basic theory, project management, and advanced project management.

The half day "SPEED" Digital Signage Training Program (Structures for Planning, Explanation, Excitement and Deployment) offered in conjunction with The BUNN Company, provides comprehensive, practical and accelerated training for potential and new end users, suppliers, advertisers and investors, helping them to better plan, launch, deploy and apply digital signage and digital out-of-home media.

DSE's Live Installation Tour will begin at 9am on Tuesday, 2/23 and run through 1pm. The four-hour escorted coach tour will showcase installation sites around the city of Las Vegas so attendees can see how real-world applications have transformed sales environments and observe customers interfacing with new technologies. Participants will be accompanied by brand spokespeople who will be on hand to answer questions and speak to the challenges they faced in concept, and design and implementation at each tour stop.

Chris Gibbs, President of ExpoNation LLC, which produces DSE said, "We've created value-added pre-conference offerings because Digital Signage Expo's mission is to aid in the digital signage industry's growth by serving as a principal resource for information and education, and a thought-leading hub for networking and sharing ideas."

Digital Signage Expo, co-located with the Interactive Technology Expo, Out-of-Home Network Show, and Digital Content Show will take place February 23-25, 2010, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. To exhibit or attend, contact Chris Gibbs, (770) 649-0300, Ext. 17. Or, for more information, visit http://www.digitalsignageexpo.net.

For more information, contact Communications Representative
Geri D. Wolff, Market Works International, Inc. (386) 447-0018
gwolff@market-works.com

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Digital Signage Expo's 7th International Conference kicks off on Wednesday, 2/24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center with a dynamic Super Session panel entitled, "Digital Out-of-Home's Future."

Atlanta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/03/2009 -- Digital Signage Expo (DSE), the world's largest International Tradeshow and Conference dedicated to digital signage, interactive technology and out-of-home networks, will kick off its 2010 Expo and Conference Program, scheduled for Feb. 23-25, 2010, in Las Vegas, with a forward-looking Super Session Panel entitled "Digital Out-of-Home's Future."

The Opening Session Panel will be on Wednesday, February 24, from 8:00-9:00 a.m., the first morning of the show's two-day run. Speakers will discuss what to expect in digital out-of-home industry growth, the direction the technology is taking at retail, an overview and future look at DOOH advertising networks, and new developments on which those in the industry should be prepared to capitalize.

Speakers featured on the opening session panel include:

• OVAB's President & CEO, Suzanne La Forgia
• Intel Corporation's Director of Digital Signage, Jose Avalos
• Dynamic Retailing, LLC's President, Michael Hiatt

Chris Gibbs, President of ExpoNation LLC, which produces DSE said, "We are always excited to have the opportunity to provide information that will help those who do business in this industry grow their businesses. The digital out-of-home segment of our industry is growing so rapidly that brand marketers, advertisers, bankers, educators, retailers, hoteliers, restaurant, theater, network operators, healthcare, business professionals and so many others in both the public and private sectors all need to know what is coming next, what changes are most likely to impact them, and where to find growth opportunities from which they can benefit."

Digital Signage Expo, co-located with the Interactive Technology Expo, Out-of-Home Network Show, and Digital Content Show will take place February 23-25, 2010, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. To exhibit or attend, contact Chris Gibbs, (770) 649-0300, Ext. 17. Or, for more information, visit www.digitalsignageexpo.net.

For more information, contact Communications Representative
Geri D. Wolff, Market Works International, Inc. (386) 447-0018
gwolff@market-works.com

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Digital Signage Expo's Content University will address the challenge inherent in planning, developing and managing content for digital signage installations.

Atlanta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/28/2009 -- Digital Signage Expo (DSE), the world's largest International Tradeshow and Conference dedicated to digital signage, interactive technology and out-of-home networks, will present a Content University Seminar Program at its Conference Program scheduled for February 23-25, 2010, in Las Vegas.

The Content University will be presented as one of the total eight tracks available at DSE's Conference. Each track will address five topical issues related to the challenge of successfully planning, creating and managing content for both Communications-based and Advertising-based Digital Out-of-Home Networks. Curricula will be offered both for attendees who require an in-depth and intelligent "Introduction" to these topics, as well as separate "Advanced" level sessions designed for those with more than two years of digital signage industry-related experience.

The faculty and seminar topics slated for the Content University track include:

• Lowe's Companies' Senior Marketing, New Business Development Specialist, Justin Carl, and Proscenium Partners' Executive Creative Director, Jeff McQueen will both be part of a roundtable discussion on "Contextual Content: It's All About Relevance."
• Tracy Locke's President/COO, Beth Ann Kaminkow and Show & Tell's President, Phil Lenger will co-present, "4Screen Campaigns: Putting Our Money Where Our Mouth Is."
• Megaphone's Chief Operating Officer, Jim Bell and DOOHit Digital's Co-founder, Vice President of Business Development, Lisa Katz will co-present, "The Latest & Greatest: Creative Meets Emerging Media."
• St. Joseph's Content's Vice President, Business Development, Mark Zwicker and Dawson & Company's Principal, Carre Dawson, will co-present, "Content Dollars & Sense: Cost-Effective Resources for Out-of-Home Content Creation & Management."
• Jones Digital Media's Owner, Executive Creative Director, "Dylan Jones, Creative Realities' Vice President Program Management, Robin Rearton, and Retail Entertainment Design's President, Brian Hirsh, will all be part of a Creative Director's panel discussion on "Successful Approaches to Content Design for Digital OOH Networks."

Chris Gibbs, President of ExpoNation LLC, which produces DSE said, "Content planning, development and management remain one of the biggest challenges to launching and maintaining a successful DOOH network. As part of our commitment to education, DSE's Content University will address not only the basics, but also the challenge of developing and providing content for multi-channel platforms. In addition, this track will describe successful campaigns and explore different points of view on message delivery."

Digital Signage Expo, co-located with the Interactive Technology Expo, Out-of-Home Network Show, and Digital Content Show to run February 23-25, 2010, will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. To exhibit or attend, contact Chris Gibbs, (770) 649-0300, Ext. 17. Or, for more information, visit http://www.digitalsignageexpo.net.

For more information, contact Communications Representative
Geri D. Wolff, Market Works International, Inc. (386) 447-0018
gwolff@market-works.com

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Digital Signage Expo 2010 is bringing back its Lunch & Learn Roundtable Program by popular demand. A total of 40 intimate roundtable discussions ensures that all attendees will have a choice of at least one industry-relevant topic each of the two conference days.

Atlanta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/22/2009 -- Digital Signage Expo (DSE), Interactive Technology Expo (ITE), and Out-of-Home Network Show (OOHNS), the world's largest International Trade Show and Conference and the only place where digital signage and interactive technologies are exclusively showcased all in one place, has announced the return of its popular Lunch & Learn Roundtable Program scheduled for 2/23-2/25/10.

The Lunch & Learn Program will feature two opportunities for attendees to attend hour-long roundtable discussions during working lunches scheduled for Noon-1pm on both Wednesday, 2/24 and Thursday, 2/25. Discussions will follow presentations by participating exhibitors on topics that include

Advertising Agencies/Brand Marketers
• How Digital Out-of-Home Advertising Can Power Your Network

Banking
• Managing Multi-Site Bank Networks
• Deploying an In-Branch Digital Signage Network with a Clearly Defined Content Initiative

Bars & Nightclubs
• Solving "Ghost Town" in Bars & Nightclubs
• Reaching Today's Young, Tech-Savvy Consumer

Corporate Campus
• Reaching all Your Employees Quickly & Effectively
• Effective Content Strategies for Digital Signage in the Workplace

Education
• Making Digital Signage Screens Part of Campus Life Through Dynamic Content
• Campus Alerts – Incorporating Digital Signage in Your Crisis Communications Plan

Entertainment/Public Spaces
• Movie Theaters – Digital Signage Best Practices & Case Study
• Movie Theaters – Digital File Management for Pre-Show Advertising
• High-Resolution Content Distribution in Recreation Venues
• Best Practices for Interactive Digital Signage over Long Distances in Museums & Other Large Multi-Screen Environments
• What is the Future of Public-Facing Digital Signage?
• Build it & They Will Come: Project Development, Planning & Implementation of a Digital Communications Strategy for Sporting Venues
• Digital Signage Solutions: Museum Best Practices/Case Study
• Supercharged Interactive Building Directories
• Understanding the Digital Explosion in Arenas & Stadium Signage

Government
• Digital Signage Uses & Benefits in Government
• What is the Future of Public-Facing Digital Signage?

Healthcare
• Considerations for Digital Signage in Healthcare – The Next Frontier
• Digital Signage Uses & Benefits in Healthcare

Hotels/Casinos
• Don't' Forget the Content: Critical Strategies for Effective Digital Signage Content in Gaming & Hospitality
• Implementing a Winning Digital Signage Strategy for Hotels
• Implementing a Winning Digital Signage Strategy for Casinos
• A Multi-Function Digital Signage System for Hotels

Houses of Worship
• Establishing Digital Signage Networks in Houses of Worship & Other Not-for-Profits
• Leveraging Digital Media to Connect With Your Congregation

Restaurants
• Measuring ROI at the Point-of-Sale
• Database Integration for Quick-Serve Restaurants
• 7 Key Factors of Outdoor Digital Signage Deployment

Retail
• Leverage Your Agency – Digital Signage, the Next Step in Media Evolution
• Technologies Changing the Marketing Landscape
• Modern Integration Strategies for Retail
• Filler 'er up: Planning a Successful Gas Station Digital Signage Installation

Transportation
• Port Authority of New York/New Jersey – Lessons Learned from the JFK Airport Signage Integration
• Digital Signage for Transportation: Selecting the Right Technologies for Facilities & Vehicles

Technology
• Digital Signage Infrastructure Solutions for AV & IT Integrators

Digital Out-of-Home Networks
• Challenges & Opportunities for Network Startups

Chris Gibbs, Executive President & COO of ExpoNation, LLC, the producer of Digital Signage Expo said, "After numerous requests, we are pleased to bring back the popular Lunch & Learn Program because attendees really enjoy the ability to participate in an intimate give-and-take conversation with their peers and industry experts on topics that directly impact their business. We've made sure that this year's program has something for everyone."

Digital Signage Expo, co-located with the Interactive Technology Expo, Out-of-Home Network Show, and Digital Content Show, will take place February 23-25, 2010, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. To exhibit contact Chris Gibbs, (770) 649-0300 Ext 17. To register, or, for more information, visit http://www.digitalsignageexpo.net.

For more information, contact Communications Representative Geri D. Wolff

Market Works International, Inc. (386) 447-0018 gwolff@market-works.com

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On February 23-25, 2010, Digital Signage Expo 2010 will provide real peer experiences from credible people who understand the challenges working with digital signage, interactive technologies and DOOH Networks

Atlanta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/29/2009 -- Digital Signage Expo (DSE), the world's largest International Tradeshow and Conference dedicated to digital signage, interactive technology and out-of-home networks, will host speakers from Eli Lilly, Lockheed Martin, Monsanto and Thomson Reuters at its Conference Program scheduled for February 23-25, 2010, in Las Vegas.

In four of the total eight Tracks available at DSE's Conference, sessions will address twenty topical issues related to successful installation, deployment and operation of both Communications-based and Advertising-based Digital Out-of-Home Networks. Curricula will be offered both for attendees who require an in-depth and intelligent "Introduction" to these topics, as well as separate "Advanced" level sessions designed for those with more than two years of digital signage industry-related experience.

Lockheed Martin's Manager of Multimedia Digital, James Lavine will co-present, "How to Manage and Maintain a Successful Corporate Digital Signage System," Monsanto's Senior Media Technologist, Michael Miodunski will co-present, "Deployment Essentials: Hardware, Software, Connectivity, Delivery & Placement," Thomson Reuters' Global Signage Product Manager, Christopher Burtt will present a case study as part of "How They Did It: Three Real-World Models for Successful Communications-based Digital Signage Networks," and Eli Lilly's Senior Communications Associate, Chris Bias will co-present "The Real Cost of Digital Signage: How to Plan & Budget for a Successful Deployment."

Chris Gibbs, President of ExpoNation, LLC, which produces DSE said, "Our Corporate Campus attendees want to hear about peer experiences from credible people who understand their challenges and can share best practices, literally as they are being developed. DSE 2010 will give attendees far more opportunities to hear similar peer experiences in curriculum tracks designed for their industry segment."

Digital Signage Expo, co-located with Interactive Technology Expo, The Out-of-Home Network Show, and Digital Content Show to run February 23-25, 2010, will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. To exhibit or attend contact Chris Gibbs, (770) 649-0300 Ext 17. Or, for more information, visit http://www.digitalsignageexpo.net.

For more information, contact Communications Representative
Geri D. Wolff, Market Works International, Inc. (386) 447-0018
gwolff@market-works.com

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Digital Signage Expo 2010 to feature Advertising Agency Executive speakers and provide real peer experiences from credible people who understand their challenges working with digital signage, interactive technologies and DOOH Networks

Atlanta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/21/2009 -- Digital Signage Expo (DSE), the world's largest International Tradeshow and Conference dedicated to digital signage, interactive technology and out-of-home networks, will host speakers from WPP's The Store, StarCom World Wide, Publicis' Zenith Optimedia, Razorfish, Hyperspace and Neo Advertising, among others at its Conference Program scheduled for February 23-25, 2010, in Las Vegas.

In one of the total eight Tracks available at DSE's Conference, sessions will address five topical issues related to Advertising-Based Digital Out-of-Home Networks. Curricula will be offered both for Brand Marketers/Managers and Advertising Agency Professionals who want an in-depth and intelligent discussion on these topics.

MediaVest World Wide's Senior Vice President Connections Research & Analytics, David Shiffman will co-present a seminar on "How to Measure Digital OOH Effectiveness," Razorfish's Director of Emerging Media, Patrick Moorhead will participate on a panel entitled, "Digital OOH Buyer/Seller Face-Off: What Media Buyers Want/What Digital OOH Operators Have to Sell," Publicis' Zenith Optimedia's Associate Media Director, DOOH, Paul Lenhart, Hyperspace Digital's Director of OOH Media, Ryan Laul and Neo Advertising's CTO, Phil Tweedy will co-present "How to Sell Digital OOH Advertising to Your Clients & Why You Should," and WPP/The Store's CEO for The Americas & Australia, Gwen Morrison, and StarCom World Wide's Senior Vice President, Out-of-Home Media Director, Jack Sullivan will participate on a panel entitled, "The Role of Digital OOH Networks in the Future of Advertising."

Chris Gibbs, President of ExpoNation, LLC, which produces DSE said, "Our Brand Marketing, Brand Mangers and Advertising Executive attendees want to hear about peer experiences from credible people who understand their challenges and can share best practices, literally as they are being developed. DSE 2010 will give attendees far more opportunities to hear similar peer experiences in curriculum tracks designed for their industry segment."

Digital Signage Expo, co-located with Interactive Technology Expo, The Out-of-Home Network Show, and Digital Content Show to run February 23-25, 2010, will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. To exhibit or attend contact Chris Gibbs, (770) 649-0300 Ext 17. Or, for more information, visit http://www.digitalsignageexpo.net.

For more information, contact Communications Representative
Geri D. Wolff, Market Works International, Inc. (386) 447-0018
gwolff@market-works.com

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