All Articles By Richard N Williams

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Richard N Williams is a writer and journalist based in Birmingham, UK. He has many years of experience writing about all aspects of the internet and digital technology. He is the author of several technology related books and his articles have appeared in various publications, trade magazines and online journals.

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Outdoor TV Security – LCD Enclosure

This entry was published on October 7, 2010 by Richard N Williams

More and more LCD TV screens are being taken to outdoor locations and used as outdoor digital signage, advertising, information screens or to provide outdoor TV entertainment. The growing use of such outdoor displays is due, in part, to the falling costs of LCD screens and the various options available for waterproofing and allowing exterior […]

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Protecting Outdoor Screens during the Colder Months

This entry was published on October 6, 2010 by Richard N Williams

The winter season brings with it many challenges. The dark nights and cold weather can affect all sorts of things and outdoor digital signage is no exception. The ice and snow can play havoc with an outdoor screen, often leading to permanent failures, so making sure you have adequate cold weather protection for an outdoor […]

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Getting the Most from an Outdoor Digital Signage Display

This entry was published on October 5, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Return on investment (ROI) is a common concern when embarking on digital signage. With higher overheads, outdoor digital signage is even more difficult to assess and ensure a return is made. So, maximising the most out of any outdoor screen is one method of ensuring that you are getting the maximum return on the initial […]

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Outdoor Digital Signage – a beginner’s guide

This entry was published on October 2, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Outdoor advertising is a growing industry. Year on year the sector continues to grow and part of this is down to the emergence of digital out of home (Dooh) displays used for outdoor advertising. While it is now an accepted an increasingly common form of outdoor advertising, outdoor digital signage is still quite a daunting […]

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Digital Billboards – Challenges and Hurdles

This entry was published on October 1, 2010 by Richard N Williams

The world of outdoor digital signage is a quagmire of obstacles and hurdles and yet it is a small wonder that so many people are still prepared to negotiate the challenges and embark on a digital outdoor campaign. The reason for this is perhaps due the many advantages that using display screens for outdoor advertising […]

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Finding a Good Location for Outdoor Digital Signage

This entry was published on September 30, 2010 by Richard N Williams

There are many important fundamentals when embarking on an outdoor digital signage campaign: protecting the screen from the weather, coming up with relevant content and selecting the appropriate hardware. Before any of this, however, one important factor has to be ascertained before anything else can commence – the location. Outdoor digital signage is becoming an […]

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The Requirements for Protecting Outdoor Digital Signage

This entry was published on September 29, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Outdoor digital signage is a growing part of the outdoor advertising sector. The growth of digital outdoor signage is continuing with total the digital market now making over 12 per cent of all outdoor advertising in the UK. While there is a greater proliferation of screens in indoor locations, it is unlikely that outdoor digital […]

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Keeping the Faith – Advantages of Outdoor Digital Signage for Churches

This entry was published on September 28, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Modern churches are continually looking for new ways to attract larger congregations and to ensure the local community are aware of coming events in the church calendar. Traditionally, churches have relayed on static notice-boards, posters and even bill boards to get their message across but now, thanks to the growth of outdoor digital signage, this […]

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How to Weatherproof an LCD Screen

This entry was published on September 25, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Using screens outdoors is increasingly becoming common. Outdoor digital signage is now a regular feature on many high streets and retail parks. The advantages of using LCD screens as a signage medium far outweigh any costs: the flexibility; ability to schedule content at specific times of day, such as lunchtime; the eye-catching nature of screens, […]

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Keeping you on the Move – Digital Signage and Transportation

This entry was published on September 24, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Digital signage is no longer a niche industry. Over the last few years the use of screens for advertising, marketing and information has gone from a few retail locations to having spread along our high streets with outdoor digital signage. One industry that has constantly been at the forefront of the digital signage game has […]

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