Digital Signs

Watchfire Signs Unveils New FCC Emissions Guarantee

DANVILLE, IL–(Marketwired – May 15, 2017) – Following recent allegations of widespread and significant electromagnetic interference in the United States from imported digital signs and billboards, Danville, Ill.-based Watchfire Signs announced an FCC Emissions Guarantee for all its LED signs and digital billboards. The Watchfire FCC Emissions Guarantee states that […]

Atlanta Braves Marquee Digital Boards

If you’ve driven by the Atlanta Braves new stadium you’ve seen a couple marquee signs which publicize Brave games and carry advertising for Braves sponsors.  Insider asked Matt Schulze of Selective Structures about the signs. Tell us about the structures There are two structures.  The sign on I-75 is 115 […]

Daktronics on Complying with FCC Emission Rules

Recently, we have seen an increase in interest in Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance, and for good reason. This is a very important topic and one that should be taken seriously. It is vital LED display buyers to understand this and do their research. Daktronics LED displays are not only […]

Daktronics Launches New Support Pages On Website

Navigation, mobile optimization included in rollout BROOKINGS, S.D. – May 3, 2017 – Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, recently launched new services support pages on the company’s website at www.daktronics.com/support with advanced navigation, streamlined menu options and a mobile-friendly experience. On the new support pages, visitors can follow the […]

Apparatix Digital Sign Manufacturer Certification

IBOUSA Spring Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, May 3rd, 2017 – John James, founder of Apparatix Media Solutions, announced ADMaC, a certification program for digital-display manufacturers to encourage the highest levels of system compatibility, security, and product support. Apparatix clients who use ADMaC certified manufacturers benefit by knowing our software is fully […]

Anthem Displays on FCC Emissions

Insider ran two articles yesterday on digital billboards and FCC emissions limits.  Digital billboard manufacturer Anthem Display’s Rod Rackley had this comment on the article: “Anthem Displays designs and manufactures its displays in the US, has incorporated EMI mitigation into the product design, and is currently in the process of […]

Watchfire White Paper Says Imported LED Signs Fail FCC Tests

DANVILLE, Ill. — (May 1, 2017) — Watchfire Signs, a leading manufacturer of outdoor LED signs and digital billboards, has published a white paper that alleges widespread electromagnetic interference from imported digital signs and billboards that can impact everything from cell phones to aviation towers. Sign owners have faced forced […]

Vendor Profile: Fliphound

This is the fourth in a series of Billboard Insider profiles of the companies who are automating the out of home sales process.  We’ve previously written about Adsemble and Adquick, and ADstruc. Insider counts 10 North American companies that are trying to develop websites to facilitate buying and selling out of […]

FBI Activates Digital Billboards Nationwide

On Easter Sunday, a random victim, 74, was killed in Cleveland, OH, by a distraught man who posted the crime on Facebook. The next day (May 17), the FBI activated donated digital billboards nationwide as part of the search for a fugitive.  Immediately, this “wanted” message appeared in Ohio and […]

Neil Bell Says Art Sells on Digital Billboards

This is the third article in a series by Neil Bell of New South Outdoor on Selling digital billboard space.New South is the company that put a tiger tail on an Auburn Alabama billboard to tie into hometown football loyalties.   Neil’s previous articles were Getting the Most out of […]