Digital signage showcased at Canada 3.0

Some of the latest interactive display technologies were recently featured during the Canadian Digital Media Network’s (CDMN’s) fourth annual ‘Canada 3.0’ forum in Stratford, Ont., which connected businesses, academia and government to promote competitiveness and job creation.

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Peterborough sign franchise wins marketing achievement award

Debbie and Morgan Smith, Signarama franchisees in Peterborough, Ont., received the Top Achievement Award in Marketing at the United Franchise Group’s (UFG’s) World Expo last month in Las Vegas, Nev. UFG presents the award to franchisees of its Signarama brand who display expertise and high standards in operating their business. To qualify for the honour,…

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Zombie-hunting truck hits the streets

To promote a haunted house attraction in Kitchener, Ont., a Suzuki Carry truck has been outfitted with vehicle graphics and accessories for zombie hunting, collection, containment and disposal. The truck’s exterior features a zombie-themed package of vinyl graphics, a 1.8-m (6-ft) tall cage holding life-size zombie figures, rear-mounted weaponry and a replica Gatling gun. Inside…

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DSE calls for next year’s nominations

Immediately following the 2012 Digital Signage Expo (DSE), nominations are already being accepted for the industry event’s 10th annual Apex and Content Awards, which will be handed out in early 2013, recognizing innovative uses of technology. Apex Award entrants (sample past winners pictured) are judged on the basis of their size, scope, benefits, unique requirements,…

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Keeping pace

Axyz International, based in Burlington, Ont., has launched its latest Pacer series of computer numerical control (CNC) routers for cutting materials commonly used in woodworking and signmaking.

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