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Get practical advice from experts on systems, communications, content and design. Whether you’re using digital signage, or just considering it, we can help you communicate better. DSDR has won a 2022 Gold Quill Award, a 2022 Gold MarCom Award, a 2021 AVA Digital Award Gold, 2021 Silver Davey Award & 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence, and on numerous top 10 podcast lists. https://www.visix.com/news/visix-digital-signage-done-right-ranks-as-top-communications-podcast-for-2020/
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EPISODE 145 | Guest: Jason Cain, region sales manager – South Central for Visix Businesses of all types have been using digital signs for internal communications for years. But with the rise of more complex data sources, IoT, AI, AR and other technologies, corporate communicators are finding new and innovative ways to reach and engage their audienc…
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EPISODE 144 | Guest: Ellyce Kelly, professional services consultant for Visix Community can mean different things to different people. It can be a local neighborhood, a corporate culture, a campus student group or a network of peers. And the definition of community is changing as participation grows in more online platforms, channels and causes tha…
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EPISODE 143 | Guest: Brian Galante, founder and owner of Dimension PR If you didn’t make it to InfoComm 2024, listen to this episode as we dive into the highlights. Brian Galante shares his insights on the rapid development of AI in content creation, the push for sustainable solutions and the future of hybrid meeting spaces with USBC connectivity. …
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EPISODE 142 | Guest: Maliha Aqeel, global chair of IABC, founder and CEO of The Ideas Collective As a digital signage manager, you might not have had any formal training in the systems and methodology used by communication pros, but that doesn’t mean you can’t access that vast knowledgebase. The International Association of Business Communicators (…
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EPISODE 141 | Guest, Sean Matthews, president & CEO of Visix InfoComm is the largest professional audiovisual event in North America, with education and certification courses, live events and panels, and thousands of new products and technologies on display. Whether you’re a manufacturer, integrator or end user, InfoComm 2024 is the place to be. Li…
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EPISODE 140 | Guest: Fanette Ronjat, professional services consultant for Visix Digital signage isn’t PowerPoint – it’s an enterprise business system. If you’ve invested in a content management system to inform and engage your audience, you need to know what it’s capable of, how it integrates with your existing systems, and how best to use it to ac…
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EPISODE 139 | Guest: Debbie DeWitt, marketing communications manager for Visix Digital signage is becoming so commonplace that people are starting to find some truly unique and exciting new ways to use it. Using online research and some suggestions from ChatGPT, we’ve gathered some interesting and unusual ways to use digital signage in a number of …
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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 solutio…
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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…
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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 c…
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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 its…
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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…
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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 t…
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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 …
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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 usin…
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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 inspi…
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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…
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EPISODE 128 | Guest: Jill Perardi, director of professional services for Visix Time and money constraints shouldn’t stop your organization from having professional-looking interactive content on your digital signage. Interactive wayfinding templates are an attractive and affordable solution for environments that are less demanding than others. Ever…
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EPISODE 127 | Guest: Fanette Ronjat, professional services consultant for Visix Digital signage content feeds are a fast and easy way to get content up on your screens. They look good, save you time and money, and are always up-to-date and relevant. Even if you have in-house designers, using content feeds can supplement your branded content, freein…
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EPISODE 126 | Guest: Debbie DeWitt, marketing communications manager for Visix Most organizations have communications for both internal and external audiences. If you’re sending mixed messages, or if those messages don’t reflect common branding and values, you can lose both employee trust and customer revenues In this episode, we talk about the imp…
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EPISODE 125 | Guest: Ellyce Kelly, professional services consultant for Visix A fast and easy way to get great-looking content up on screens quickly is by using digital signage templates. They’re already designed with digital signage in mind by professionals yet can also be adjusted to fit in with existing brand standards. Digital signage templates…
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EPISODE 124 | Derek DeWitt, communications specialist for Visix Web 3.0 is almost upon us, and it will herald completely new ways for people to communicate with one another in person, online and in virtual spaces. Organizations need to get in front of this new tech to understand what’s coming and what’s possible. We take a quick look back at the bi…
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EPISODE 123 | Guest: Fanette Ronjat, professional services consultant for Visix We’re drowning in data. Every organization has statistics, goals, deadlines and other info that they need to communicate to their employees, students, visitors and stakeholders. Making sure that data is accurate, timely and easy to understand is paramount. Data-driven c…
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VUCA & How Digital Signage Can Help EPISODE 122 | Guest: Debbie DeWitt, marketing communications manager for Visix In this episode, we look at how business leaders and communicators can prepare for and react to the real and perceived effects of VUCA – Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. To meet these challenges, they need to be dilig…
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Benefits and Tips for Digital Directories EPISODE 121 | Guest: Jill Perardi, director of professional services for Visix Giving people attractive, easy-to-read digital directories can save them time and improve the visitor experience. The trick is to plan ahead, know your audience’s needs and give them just enough information on screen. We’ll walk …
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The Evolution of Booking Spaces EPISODE 120 | Guest: Trey Hicks, COO & CSO of Visix, Inc. People need to meet, work and thrive, no matter how their workplace or work schedule is organized. As hybrid models incorporate more office hoteling, hotdesking and other shared workspace policies, tech tools are having to adapt to meet more modern standards. …
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Connect without Corporate Jargon EPISODE 119 | Guest: Jennifer King, executive communication coach Corporate jargon is something that’s used in every workplace, but does it serve the audience or the speaker? Jargon has its place and might be efficient, but it can often dilute, obfuscate and even offend. To communicate effectively, the needs of the …
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Common Technical Mistakes to Avoid EPISODE 118 | Guest: Joe Murray, technical operations manager and lead systems engineer for Visix We want to be sure that your digital signage software implementation goes as smoothly as possible. To that end, we’ve rounded up some of the most common technical mistakes we’ve seen in the past so you can avoid them.…
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Quick Guide to Digital Signage Benefits EPISODE 117 | Guest: Debbie DeWitt, marketing communications manager for Visix The case has certainly been made for businesses needing digital signage, but what, specifically, can and should you put on your screens? In this episode, we give you a quick guide with 14 digital signage benefits and content ideas …
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IC23 InfoComm Preview of New Products EPISODE 116 | Guest: Sean Matthews, president & CEO of Visix In this InfoComm preview, hear all about the three (count ‘em, three) new products Visix will unveil at this year’s show that all aim to greatly improve the user experience. There’s support for a digital signage player that’s becoming ubiquitous, an a…
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Digital Signage Today & Tomorrow EPISODE 115 | Guest: Daniel Brown, editor of Digital Signage Today The digital signage space is facing a period of rapid change that shifts the focus to the audience and the experience, instead of the message and the product. Innovations in workflows and approaches are being augmented by technological advances like …
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Digital Donor Walls: Benefits & Tips EPISODE 114 | Guest: Jill Perardi, director or professional services for Visix Digital donor walls are being used by companies, non-profits, hospitals, schools and other organizations to celebrate and encourage philanthropy. Studies have proven that recognizing donors with a well-designed presentation on big scr…
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Use AI to Create Content Today EPISODE 113 | Guest: Debbie DeWitt, marketing communications manager for Visix, Inc. AI is a hot topic these days, but can it really be used to help with digital signage content and other communications efforts? The short answer is, yes. Using just a few tools, and a basic knowledge of prompts, anyone can use AI tools…
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EPISODE 112 | AI Personas & Ethics Guest: Josh Bachynski, AI innovator and thought leader Do you have certain employee groups or demographics you’d like to communicate with more effectively? Can you identify your ideal audience representative? Artificial intelligence can help, but Using AI tools to create personas and improve communication requires…
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EPISODE 111 | Adapting to the AI Age Guest: Josh Bachynski, AI innovator and thought leader The information age is over. The AI age is here. With ChatGPT, Bard and other AI-powered chat agents exploding onto the scene, how we search for and interact with information is changing rapidly, and will continue to evolve at breakneck speed. Communicators …
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6 Growing Content Trends for Digital Signage EPISODE 110 | Guest: Ellyce Kelly, professional services consultant for Visix Content is anything you put on screens. Coming up with the subjects and formats for your visual communications is a daily challenge that shouldn’t be dictated by your content management software. To engage viewers, messaging ne…
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Internal Communication Trends for 2023 EPISODE 109 | Guest: Debbie DeWitt, marketing communications manager for Visix In the post-pandemic world, organizations have not only changed their physical footprints and in-office policies, they’ve had to reevaluate their priorities and processes to attract and retain valuable talent. The stopgaps that emer…
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ISE 2023 Wrap Up EPISODE 108 | Guest: Brian Galante, president and co-founder of Dimension PR Trade shows are one of the most important ways that vendors can introduce new products, check in on technology trends and form lasting partnerships. For the first time in years, crowds are returning to the show floor in full force to see what’s new in the …
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How Digital Signage Helps Facility Managers EPISODE 107 | Guest: Sean Matthews, president & CEO of Visix, Inc. Facility managers have to keep the big picture in mind while juggling a lot of disparate systems and teams. Using enterprise digital signage software can help pull those systems together for a unified visual communications strategy. Combin…
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How to Choose the Right Digital Signage Player EPISODE 106 | Guest: Joe Murray, technical operations manager and lead systems engineer for Visix Digital signage is a system, and that system includes displays, content management software and some specialized hardware to get your content to the screens. Choosing the right hardware depends on what you…
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Designing Menu Boards for Screens EPISODE 105 | Guest: Jill Perardi, director of professional services for Visix Menus can go digital and contain as much information as you like. But designing menu boards is not the same as creating paper menus, so you need to keep a few things in mind to have maximum effect and provide the best customer experience…
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10 Digital Signage Tips in Under 10 Minutes EPISODE 104 | Guest: Ellyce Kelly, professional services consultant for Visix, Inc. As we approach the year’s end, we’re giving you our quick countdown of 10 digital signage tips that you can start using right now. Or you can work these into your content strategy when you get back to the office in the new…
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Why Your Business Needs a Digital Signage System EPISODE 103 | Guest: Debbie DeWitt, marketing communications manager for Visix No matter what size organization you have, business digital signage is a necessary tool to engage employees, increase their productivity and further your business goals. This is just as true with a hybrid workplace as it i…
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9 Quick Digital Design Tips EPISODE 102 | Host: Derek DeWitt, communications specialist for Visix Whether you’re designing for digital signage software, PowerPoint presentations, social media or downloadable resources, you’ve got to nail the basics to break through to your audience. In addition to good graphic design, you need to understand your au…
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Digital Signs for Hotels & Hospitality EPISODE 101 | Guest: Dave Leo, region sales manager – North Central for Visix Digital signs for hotels and other hospitality venues are the most efficient way to communicate large amounts of timely information to visitors in an environment that’s constantly changing. Anything from wayfinding to advertising and…
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Using Design Themes on Your Screens EPISODE 100 | Guest: Debbie DeWitt, marketing communications manager for Visix Design themes are super useful for both launching and maintaining momentum on a digital signage system. It helps you maintain consistency, helps reinforce your branding and it makes things a lot easier for multiple content contributors…
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Digital Signage Analytics & Why It Matters EPISODE 99 | Trey Hicks, COO & CSO of Visix, Inc. A powerful tool for any communications efforts is digital signage analytics, which can not only give you an overview of how successful your messaging is but can also help drill down to something as granular as individual contributors. In this episode, Trey …
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Seven Principles for a Data-Driven Workplace EPISODE 98 | Sean Matthews, president & CEO of Visix, Inc. Many of our clients use their digital signage software to show data and data visualizations on their screens. It’s a great motivator for your workforce and helps create a data-driven workplace for better decision making and higher productivity. B…
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Emotional Connections through Internal Messaging EPISODE 97 | Andrew Brown, co-founder of the Academy of Business Communications It's not engagement, it's not communications, it’s not culture. Although each of these things play a part, none of them encompasses the whole idea nor the entire effort involved in forging emotional connections between an…
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12 Workplace Motivation Ideas EPISODE 96 | Guest: Debbie DeWitt, marketing communications manager for Visix Attracting and retaining talent; employee health, wellness and satisfaction; efficiency and productivity – the success of your organization hinges on workplace motivation and how you’re engaging your workers, whether they’re in the office or …
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