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Acquire Digital and Adomni Announce Partnership, Streamlining DOOH Advertising

 Acquire Digital, a leading provider of self-service, interactive digital signage, and software solutions firm, and Adomni, the leading programmatic digital out-of-home advertising planning and buying platform, have announced their partnership to enhance Acquire’s offering with a streamlined process for out-of-home advertising. Acquire DOOHAd is a content management system that was developed by Acquire Digital, to provide a content management system that automatically creates playlists of sold out of home advertising to an unlimited number of DOOH displays. Through this integration, Acquire Digital clients can choose to partner with Adomni to help them fill any unsold inventory without having to source the advertisements themselves. In turn, these advertisements can provide another revenue stream for Acquire’s clients, enabling a faster return on investment for their interactive wayfinding, LED and other specialist digital signage installs that Acquire specialise in. Neil Farr, CEO...

Improving the Customer Experience with Quick Service Ordering Kiosks

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  One of the things that are absolutely needed for the success of any quick service restaurant is excellence in serving. Since the behavior of customers is changed due to the more connected and autonomous world, the importance of self-ordering and fast serving has become even more required. Because of this, many restaurants started adopting Quick Service (QSR) Kiosks. What Is a Quick Service Ordering Kiosk? A quick service ordering kiosk gives power to the customers to order and pay for services themselves. You can see these systems in fast food restaurants – they are made of a touchscreen that is equipped with an easy-to-use digital interface. On the screen, you will find the menu of the restaurant. The screen display will also guide you through the whole ordering process – how to build your meal, to payment and pickup. As you build your order, on the display you might notice different promotions or menu modifiers that you might have not known about otherwise. How Quick Service Or...

Acquire Digital deliver iconic Elizabeth line rebranding and live status screens

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  London, UK, 16th August 2022   –   Acquire Digital , the provider of smart interactive digital signage has announced that they recently delivered the iconic rebranding of the live status screens for the new   Elizabeth line   of The London Underground. Travelled on the new Elizabeth line yet? If you haven’t done so already, try to make some time to frequent the iconic Elizabeth line and see if you can spot the new live status screens. They look great and are worth checking out! The new Elizabeth line has been a long time in the making, but it’s finally open to the public and is expected to allow more than 1.5 million to be closer to their places of work in the West End, Canary Wharf, and the City. To help make things as smooth as possible for travellers, Acquire Digital created the live status screens at the stations along the line, using their industry-leading Acquire Editor software. In this instance, these screens provide information on train delays, cancel...

Shoptalk to Deploy Acquire Digital’s Wayfinding Technology at their upcoming Shoptalk Tradeshow in Las Vegas

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  Las Vegas, NV, March 2022   –   Acquire Digital , the global leader in digital wayfinding and location intelligence solutions, announced today that it will deploy its industry-leading Wayfinder technology at the upcoming  Shoptalk   retail   tradeshow   in Las Vegas, NV. Building upon the deployment of Acquire’s  Wayfinder   platform at Shoptalk’s smaller  Groceryshop  tradeshow in the fall, the Acquire team will continue their initial success by implementing an upgraded solution to improve visitor engagement at the upcoming retail show in Las Vegas. In collaboration with  Freeman , the interactive digital mapping and show directory software will be deployed on nine 55″ interactive kiosks located at the entrance and throughout the show floor. The goal is to create a seamless experience for tradeshow attendees by making it easy to navigate the venue’s large show floor and numerous event spaces. The digital wayfinding solution ...

Acquire have been busy so that people can still interact with technology safely

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 Eight weeks ago we couldn’t have predicted the impact COVID-19 would have, the industry is experiencing major change and the team at Acquire have been busy ensuring that our products are responding to the changed world and how people can still interact with technology safely . Over the last several weeks our developers have expedited background features, and have been working hard to add features across our family of products. We are excited to be able to offer our clients and partners support to enhance the safety of public spaces during COVID-19 and beyond through a range of solutions including, Mobile Quick Launch Maps, Acquire Assist, Heat Recognition & Voice Assistance. We have also been in discussions with our hardware partners who are offering antibacterial coated screens for both indoor and outdoor kiosks. One thing is clear these are very difficult but interesting times for us all, working together to future-proof the way we work and continue to enhance t...

How Retailers are using Wayfinding Software to Improve the Grocery Shopping Experience

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It’s no secret that American consumers are changing. The average customer expects to find what they need, when they need it, and how they want it. Many of us have been to a grocery store where you get lost and can’t find what you’re looking for. Retail stores often have long corridors, crowded shelves, and poorly designed layouts that make it difficult to find products on the shelves. Innovative retailers around the world are implementing digital wayfinding solutions in their stores to help customers easily navigate the store by providing directions to locate items on the shelves. Not only does it help the average consumer, pick and pack employees have seen improved efficiencies for quickly finding products and fulfilling customer orders. In addition to helping employees find and fulfill online orders, these types of solutions will improve customer satisfaction because information on how best to navigate through the store can be easier than finding an employee to ask. Retail w...

How to Effectively Utilize Digital Wayfinding and Signage Solutions in Airports

  Airports are one of the most complex commercial spaces, but also one of the most relied upon for daily travel. Airport operation teams constantly work hard to improve the visitor experience and one big initiative is to provide passengers with guidance and information to help them navigate through the airport efficiently. The use of digital signage and wayfinding solutions within airports is common, but it’s rare to see airports properly utilizing digital experiences to drive revenue and provide clear messages across their signage network. This blog post will explore how indoor navigation and signage systems work at airports , what they include, their benefits over traditional methods, as well as their limitations so that you can decide if this is a good fit for your airport! Keys to Implementing Digital Initiatives within Airports When you integrate wayfinding and directory solutions with digital signage correctly, passengers should have a clear picture of real-time flight data a...

Escape Rooms Go Virtual: How We Are Boosting Employee Engagement

  During the initial months of 2020, retailers dealing with essentials were left with very little time to act and put in measures to safeguard the health of their employees and customers. On the other hand, non-essential retailers were making every possible effort to move from the traditional, physical environment to a digital one. With the arrival of June, e-commerce stores were way ahead of the usual brick and mortar stores with more than 4X sales. While this pandemic posed many challenges for physical storefronts, technological advances are accelerating the digital transformation of the retail industry. These technologies power the enhancement of customer personalization, physical store shopping, and contactless service. An interesting fact worth mentioning is that these experiences aren’t just limited to hyper or superstores or high-end retailers; midsize and small stores all need to change their focus and shift toward these next-gen technologies to serve their customers in a b...

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Deploy Smart Wayfinding and Digital Directory Kiosks

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Industry leaders in interactive signage and digital self-service solutions, Acquire Digital has partnered with Flyin’ High Signs and Gable to deploy an innovative Digital Directory and Wayfinder kiosk program for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The teams have worked diligently to provide a custom digital directory and wayfinding solution to improve airport navigation and inform the nearly 300-thousand passengers who visit ATL each day. The airport’s signage vendor,   Flyin’ High Signs , is heading up the development, installation and support of 43 custom kiosks designed and manufactured by   Gable . With nearly 300,000 daily travelers,  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport  is the busiest international airport within North America. In a facility with seven concourses and 195 gates, the airport’s goal was to provide a state-of-the-art digital experience to improve airport navigation, communication, and overall efficiencies. A Better Solut...

3 Key Topics to Consider before Implementing Retail Digital Directories

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  As many retail malls start to incorporate digital signage, wayfinding directories, and digital advertising platforms within their centers; many considerations must be taken into account to ensure you obtain the best return on investment while providing a great experience for your visitors. Digital signage and directory solutions don’t need to be complicated, but with all the advancements in software technology, you must have a strong set of goals in mind for what you want your digital experience to accomplish. In this edition of Acquire Talks, we dive into the world of retail digital directory solutions and take a closer look at some of the key considerations retail malls need to think about before deploying a new solution. Aligning your team's goals The most basic starting point is to align your team's goals and determine a clear vision for what your digital solution looks like. It is important to align the goals of the system with your internal marketing team, property mana...