EPISODE 138 | Guest: Sean Matthews, president & CEO of Visix Sustainability is on everyone’s mind, so it’s natural that organizations of all types are looking for ways to reduce power and waste. Modern digital signs have come along way down this road, and innovative new technologies and platforms are getting us ever closer to carbon-neutral solutions. Hear about the green push in facilities management and commercial real estate Understand the challenges, benefits and long-term ROI for eco-friendly organizations Learn how governments, consumers and employees are driving sustainable innovat ..read more

EPISODE 137 | Guest: Debbie DeWitt, marketing communications manager for Visix What are internal communications professionals focused on this year? In this episode, we take a look at multiple surveys and sources to see what the top themes and priorities are, and discuss how they might affect digital signage managers. Some trends have continued from last year, while others present brand new challenges and opportunities in our rapidly changing IC environment. Hear how 2023 trends have continued to evolve Discover how hybrid work, new tech and channel mix are changing workflows Explore how ..read more

EPISODE 136 | Guest: Ellyce Kelly, professional services consultant for Visix Boost viewer engagement with these five easy content design tips: prioritize readability, design for the specific environment, maintain brand consistency, leverage storytelling and embrace interactivity. In this episode, we give you practical advice to create compelling communications that make people put down their phones and pay attention to your digital signs. With a few tweaks to your messages, you can grab more attention, make more impact and boost ROI.  - Think about how to design from the viewers’ perspec ..read more

EPISODE 135 | Guest: Trey Hicks, COO & CSO of Visix, Inc. Choros is a revolutionary new space booking solution that lets you book any kind of shared space or asset, in any kind of environment, using just a smartphone. There’s no app to download and admin tools are all in the cloud, so you never have to download or update anything. Use Choros by itself, or combine it with ultra-low-power availability lights and/or epaper signs for maximum flexibility and choice. In this episode, we step through some FAQs we’ve collected, going over Choros features and all the ways this simple solution can b ..read more

EPISODE 134 | Guest: Brian Galante, founder and owner of Dimension PR Integrated Systems Europe, the largest event of its kind anywhere, happened recently in Barcelona. We talk about some of the technologies and trends we saw there, as well as what these new innovations might mean for the future of audiovisual communications, workplace technologies and the return to office movement. Discover the big themes and biggest wow factors at the show Learn how sustainability is influencing the show and new products Hear how AI and analytics are being integrated in to all types of AV/IT tech Explo ..read more

EPISODE 133 | Guest: Debbie DeWitt, marketing communications manager for Visix Digital signage has become so ubiquitous that people are finding new and innovative ways to transcend common uses of digital signage, expanding the technology’s reach into more uncommon contexts. In this episode, we cover some of the newest ways organizations are using their screens to communicate to , connect with, and immerse their audiences in unique experiences. And yet these, too, will be more widely adopted and will eventually become, themselves, commonplace. - Understand the most common uses for digital signa ..read more

EPISODE 132 | Derek DeWitt, communications specialist for Visix The Internet of Things (IoT) is increasing connectivity in new and interesting ways that will transform the way we interact with our surroundings. Digital signs with sensors and IoT capabilities will become environmentally-aware, and as circumstances around the screens change, they’ll be able to alter what they’re showing (and how they’re showing it) automatically, with no human intervention at all. Digital signage is no longer just a one-way push communications tool. It’s become responsive in ways previously undreamed of. And thi ..read more

EPISODE 131 | Guest: Debbie DeWitt, marketing communications manager for Visix No communication strategy can be successful without a good plan in place. There are many models out there to choose from, but the OASIS model is a perfect fit for people who are responsible for managing digital signage and other internal communications platforms. By using the five pillars of OASIS, anyone can develop and maintain a comprehensive plan for creating content that’s sure to engage their audiences. - Learn what the five pillars of OASIS are - Hear the benefits of having a communications plan - Understand ..read more

EPISODE 130 | Guest: Jennifer King, artistic director of Napa Shakespeare, tenured professor of theater at Napa Valley College, freelance theater director and corporate communications coach When looking for advice on how to improve communications and engagement, you can do a lot worse than looking to the Bard of Avon, William Shakespeare, for inspiration. His use of language, his ability to engage different audiences simultaneously and the way he develops story all contain valuable lessons for communicators in the modern world.   - Hear how word choice and brevity can elevate communicatio ..read more

EPISODE 129 | Guest: Debbie DeWitt, marketing communications manager for Visix McKinsey & Company has published a report about ten top-of-mind organizational shifts in that leaders are coping with and implementing. And these items are still relevant as we close out the year and enter a new one. Our times have brought some fundamental changes to the way organizations do what they do, and leaders must adapt or get left behind. Whether or not you’re using our digital signage software, these topics are likely affecting your organization right now. And for communicators and content creators, aw ..read more