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There are a lot of options to consider when you start shopping for the best digital signage software and systems. As you start your search, use this list to help you check and ensure that the options you consider have the best software, content features, applications, and results. Digital Signage Software Requirements The best digital…

Digital signage has become commonplace across businesses of all shapes and sizes in nearly every industry you can think of. The restaurant industry in particular has seen a huge boom in integrating this technology into its businesses. Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) have seen a huge onslaught of screens, kiosks, and menu boards.  Regardless of whether…

When used well, digital signage is an important advertising tool for your company. It educates customers on their options, highlights key features, and guides the buying process. That’s not all digital signage can do. This technology can also change how people interact with your brand and how much they spend while in your store. Check…

We’re excited to introduce a monthly blog series by digital signage industry expert, Dave Haynes. Spectrio acquired Sixteen:Nine, of which Dave is the founding editor. Dave remains an unbiased industry expert and we’re honored to be able to dedicate our blog once a month to his unique and impartial opinions. This blog covers his impression…

While it can be difficult to identify the best background music for shopping, it’s easy to pick out which music is the worst. This music is annoying, loud, and so hard to listen to it sends shoppers right back out the door. Overhead music plays an important role in keeping shoppers in a store. When…

The average person will stay on hold for around 3 and a half minutes before irritation begins to set in. The perception that your business considers their time to have little value increases with every second after. That is not the path to building loyal customers and brand advocates. What On-Hold Messaging Should They Hear? When a…

Eek! Halloween is almost here. As one of the top 5 most popular holidays in the United States, there’s no shortage of spooky events, movies, and music that crop up during the month of October. One of the most iconic things associated with Halloween is costume parties. For both the young and young at heart,…

Take a minute to look at or visualize your healthcare practice. What do you see? Do you see a modern, sleek office that shows your patients you care about providing the best care and experience possible by keeping up with the latest technologies and trends in your industry? Or do you see an outdated office with…

Whether it’s for a business trip or a long-overdue vacation, most travelers view their hotels as places to relax, unwind, and rest. There are a number of elements that go into providing your guests with the atmosphere they want during their stay–lobby layout, room amenities, helpful staff–but one of the most subtle, yet impactful, things…

Now more than ever, banks and other financial institutions are having to try harder and harder to become and, perhaps more importantly, stay relevant in the minds of their customers. And it’s not just about giving customers a bank they can rely on for the long term. Customer loyalty is, in fact, critical to maintaining a…

BY JOE MALOUFF In honor of October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ping HD, a full-service digital signage software and solutions company has designed a handful of free digital signage templates. Utilize your digital signage network to help spread awareness about the importance of early detection. Together we wear pink Landscape (1920×1080) Portrait (1080×1920) Landscape (1920×1080)…

The on-premise experience is an important part of your marketing efforts. While your advertising and promotional materials may bring people into your brick-and-mortar location, your in-store experience will win them over. An enjoyable visit can convince your customers to spend more than they were planning to, or it can convince them to return and buy…

As mentioned in our previous blog, digital signage is a cornerstone of many modern businesses’ customer engagement strategies. As a business owner, you know determining the ROI of your digital signage displays is important, of course, but so is ensuring that you’re making the most of those screens. When leveraged properly, digital signage acts as…

As soon as the calendar hits mid-September, shopping malls, coffee shops, restaurants, and retailers across the country to begin to hit play on the holiday music playlist. This introduction of holiday music is a somewhat polarizing topic. There are people who enjoy this transition and love hearing holiday songs and carols as they stroll through…

Your business’s brand is more than just visuals. Audio branding is another powerful way to get customers invested in who your business is and why they should invest their time–and money–into you. A 2016 study on long-term noise recognition found that even meaningless audio patterns were recognizable for up to 4 weeks after they were…

Are you caught up in a myth that solely focusing on product or service quality will reap results? Undoubtedly, quality offerings lead to an increased customer base. But what about the image you create in someone’s mind who has no clue about your actual value?  Your first-time website visitors are curious to explore what you can…

Digital signage is key component of most modern businesses’ customer engagement strategy. This technology can influence sales, employee performance, and overall perception of the business’s brand. For this reason, it’s no wonder that business owners want a tangible way to measure their digital signage ROI. Determining the ROI of digital signage involves a few moving…

Your restaurant menu is more than a list of items that you sell. It’s a guide for customers to decide what to buy. With a little elbow grease, you can improve your menu to convince customers to buy certain items, choose larger sizes, and taste test your latest specials. Managers need to know what they’re…

No business owner wants the customer journey to stall out before a purchase. And for businesses in the automotive industry, there’s no bigger purchase than a car. Helping a customer towards a big financial investment like this isn’t without its challenges, but luckily we’ve got a few ideas on how you can avoid these road…