EPISODE 148 | Guest: Jill Perardi, senior director of professional services for Visix

Office wayfinding is an often overlooked but essential element of modern workplace design, especially for large buildings or hybrid offices that offer flexible spaces. It can play a key role in improving productivity and employee satisfaction, and help to encourage people to come back to your facility.

In this episode, we’ll discuss the fundamentals of this new kind of wayfinding that businesses are using to help people find their ideal workspace, connect and collaborate with teammates, and improve the employee experience.

• Understand how office wayfinding differs from traditional wayfinding

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Learn more about workplace wayfinding from Visix HERE

EPISODE 147 | Allison Cohen, director of strategic partnerships at Tango

Hybrid workplaces aren’t new, but they’re definitely evolving. In this episode, we dive into how data-driven reservation and occupancy systems are revolutionizing the hybrid workplace. Discover how these innovative solutions are not only making office spaces more efficient and cost-effective, but also creating a more engaging environment that attracts employees back to the office.

We explore real-world examples, discuss the technology behind these systems, and share insights from experts on how companies can leverage this data to optimize their workspaces and enhance the employee experience.

• Learn about Tango’s platform of connected real estate solutions

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Find out more about all Tango solutions HERE

EPISODE 146 | Derek DeWitt, communications specialist for Visix

Gen Z makes up 32% of the world’s population, and they have unique perspectives on technology, culture and communication, being the first true digital natives. They are expected to overtake baby boomers in the workforce this year, and any business looking to attract and retain this talented bunch will have to adapt or perish.

Gen Z is pushing us to be more honest, more equitable and more innovative in our communications. In this episode, we’ll look at what’s important to them and how to evolve your messaging to better engage Zoomers in the workplace:

• Understand Gen Z priorities like transparency, authenticity and inclusion

See the full transcript HERE

Get more communications tips in our Communications Planning Guide HERE

EPISODE 145 | Guest: Jason Cain, region sales manager – South Central for Visix

Businesses of all types have been using digital signs for internal communications for years. But with the rise of more complex data sources, IoT, AI, AR and other technologies, corporate communicators are finding new and innovative ways to reach and engage their audiences.

In this episode, we do some future forecasting with Jason Cain, looking at what corporate digital signage managers and content creators are doing now, and how that might change over the next few years.

• Explore how data-driven content will be optimized, personalized and targeted

See the transcript HERE

Get more content ideas in our free Digital Signage Content Guide

EPISODE 144 | Guest: Ellyce Kelly, professional services consultant for Visix

Community can mean different things to different people. It can be a local neighborhood, a corporate culture, a campus student group or a network of peers. And the definition of community is changing as participation grows in more online platforms, channels and causes that may overlap or even conflict with traditional IRL connections.

No matter whether you’re trying to keep at-home and in-office employees feeling united, grow ties between your organization and the local community, or promote social awareness and activism, digital signage can help.

• Explore all the different types of communities (some you may not have thought of)

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Get more content ideas in our free Digital Signage Content Guide HERE

This episode marks the beginning of our sixth year! 

EPISODE 143 | Guest: Brian Galante, founder and owner of Dimension PR

If you didn’t make it to InfoComm 2024, listen to this episode as we dive into the highlights. Brian Galante shares his insights on the rapid development of AI in content creation, the push for sustainable solutions and the future of hybrid meeting spaces with USBC connectivity. Discover how these technological innovations are shaping the pro AV industry and what they mean for the future.

• Hear about some major themes and new technologies at IC24

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See what Visix highlighted at InfoComm 2024 HERE

EPISODE 142 | Guest: Maliha Aqeel, global chair of IABC, founder and CEO of The Ideas Collective

As a digital signage manager, you might not have had any formal training in the systems and methodology used by communication pros, but that doesn’t mean you can’t access that vast knowledgebase.

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) enables a global network of communicators working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share and apply the world’s best communication practices. And they are here to help.

• Hear the benefits of IABC membership and attending the World Conference

See the full transcript HERE

Get more communications advice in our Masterclass Guide for Communications Planning HERE

EPISODE 141 | Guest, Sean Matthews, president & CEO of Visix

InfoComm is the largest professional audiovisual event in North America, with education and certification courses, live events and panels, and thousands of new products and technologies on display. Whether you’re a manufacturer, integrator or end user, InfoComm 2024 is the place to be.

Listen to this episode for a quick preview of what Visix will be showing in booth C8135 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, June 12-14. Not only will we be demonstrating our latest software features, but we’re also unveiling some new products and solutions.

• Hear about Visix’s digital signage ecosystem and how it’s grown

See the full transcript HERE

Learn about what we’re showing at IC24 HERE

EPISODE 140 | Guest: Fanette Ronjat, professional services consultant for Visix

Digital signage isn’t PowerPoint – it’s an enterprise business system. If you’ve invested in a content management system to inform and engage your audience, you need to know what it’s capable of, how it integrates with your existing systems, and how best to use it to achieve your goals.

In this episode, we discuss why a software training subscription is a critical part of launching a successful digital signage strategy. 

• Learn what’s included in the Visix training subscription

See the full transcript HERE

Learn more about our Training Subscription HERE

EPISODE 139 | Guest: Debbie DeWitt, marketing communications manager for Visix

Digital signage is becoming so commonplace that people are starting to find some truly unique and exciting new ways to use it. Using online research and some suggestions from ChatGPT, we’ve gathered some interesting and unusual ways to use digital signage in a number of environments, some of which are being done already, while others may happen in the near future.

- Hear about mood, relaxation, education and storytelling-driven screens

- Explore digital animal adoption and dynamic cemetery memorials

- Get examples of how AI and AR might complement digital signage

- Discover what may be included in next-generation restaurant boards

- Learn about real-time translation, digital town hall boards and more

See the full transcript HERE

Get more content ideas in our free Digital Signage Content Guide here.