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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LCD Enclosures – Extreme Protection for Outdoor Screens

This entry was published on April 20, 2010 by Richard N Williams

TV screens are used for far more applications than just home entertainment these days. Not only are LCD screens commonly used with computer systems, they have also been taken out of the home and implemented into the world of advertising and information. Digital signage and information screens are now found almost everywhere. Shopping malls, high […]

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Digital Advertising and Taking the Next Step – Outdoor Digital Signage

This entry was published on April 18, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Since LCD screens were first used as out of home advertising, digital signage has gone a long way. LCD displays and screens are no cropping up almost everywhere: Gas stations, waiting rooms, surgeries, and pharmacies; not to mention the myriad of store and high street retailers that are installing digital signage for advertising. In fact, […]

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Advantages of Stainless Steel in Digital Signage – LCD Enclosures

This entry was published on April 16, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Stainless steel is an important material in digital signage applications. LCD screens are now used in a whole host of environments and areas. From retail to outdoor digital signage; hospitals to use in factories and industrial areas; LCD screens can be found everywhere. In many of these areas and applications, wash down and general cleanliness […]

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Budgeting for Digital Signage Campaign and the Hidden Costs

This entry was published on April 15, 2010 by Richard N Williams

There has been a dramatic fall in the price of modern TV technologies. LCD and plasma screens are now available at a far lower cost than their bulky predecessors the CRT was ever available for. This is one of the reasons that digital signage has expanded so rapidly and is now one of the fastest […]

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Advertising on LCD Displays

This entry was published on April 14, 2010 by Richard N Williams

There was a time that if you wanted to advertise your product, brand or business you would have to turn to an advertising company who would print and erect the advertisements for you. Whether it was a press advert, billboard or poster campaign, there was little choice in how you could go about it. However, […]

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Protecting Digital Signage in Outdoor Locations

This entry was published on April 13, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Outdoor digital signage is a world apart from using screens and displays in indoor environments. Your average in store digital sign operates in a location not too dissimilar to those of the home entertainment environment that displays such as LCD or plasma were designed for. Outdoor locations however, are not conducive to the operation of […]

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Outdoor Televisions – The Choice

This entry was published on April 13, 2010 by Richard N Williams

In recent years there has been a growing demand for televisions that are capable of operating in outdoor environments. Whether it is for home use; watching your favorite shows whilst enjoying the sunshine; or for outdoor areas of bars, restaurants or pubs; where outdoor entertainment attracts customers. Despite the falling cost of the flat screen […]

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The Roadside Battle – Digital Signage along Highways

This entry was published on April 9, 2010 by Richard N Williams

One of the fastest growing areas for outdoor digital signage is the use of large outdoor screens along roadsides. These digital billboards are replacing the giant print hoardings along highways, roads and expressways. However, following concerns about this dynamic medium’s affect on drivers and whether they could cause a distraction has seen digital roadside hoardings […]

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Digital Signage to Play a Part in the UKs General Election

This entry was published on April 8, 2010 by Richard N Williams

With a general election announced for the UK, voters have been inundated with campaign messages from all the main parties. From part political broadcasts on TV to giant roadside billboards, the UK electorate is used to receiving political messages from the great and the good. However, the forthcoming general election is the first time in […]

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Four Key Aspects for Planning a Digital Signage Campaign

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

Amongst retailers and advertisers, digital signage has become a buzzword for a cost effective and practical method of promotion, advertising and raising brand awareness. However, digital signage is not simple or straight forward and there are many pitfalls to consider before embarking on any campaign, however, below are four aspects that should be thoroughly considered […]

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