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Digital signage is a form of advertising that is done with the help of electronic graphics displayed on various kinds of screens and are remotely accessed by a computer. These screens can be put up at various places, but they are always centrally connected to a main computer, which feeds the screens with the information that is shown on them. The matter shown on the digital signage devices could be either messages containing text and images or they could be prerecorded videos.
The display devices used for digital signage could be of various kinds. Commonly, LCD and plasma screens are used. But in some places, LED screens, projection screens, electronic billboards, etc. can also be used.
In this manner, digital signage can be considered as a medium of public advertising in the broadcasting genre. The display screens can be put up in either closed environments such as shopping malls or multiplexes or even put up on the roads and subways.
Digital Signage – What Are The Purposes?
The main purpose of digital signage is advertising. They are used to display both in-house as well as sponsored messages on them in a bid to advertise their products. People who see the jazzy graphics that are commonly used on these display screens are often quite enchanted by them, and gain a curiosity about the product. As a means of advertisement, this method works better than static billboards, because the moving messages can cause more intrigue factor about the product, and can also provide more information targeted for the potential customer.
But today, there are many other ways in which digital signage is being used. Giving instructions or information in public areas is a very significant use. In airports, for example, information about flights can be provided through these displays. Similarly, they can be used over queuing counters informing people about the status of the booking. In places like the Stock Exchange, signage boards can be used to indicate the exchange rates, among other things. (more…)
