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Having LEDデジタルサイネージ is just the first step. How to truly tap its potential and make each screen a bridge between the brand and the audience is the real challenge for every user.
We often talk about what LED digital signage can do, but it seems that we have not considered whether we have really made full use of its “strength”? So, this article will teach you how to make full use of your LED digital signage.
1. Evaluate the use of your existing LED digital signage
1). Self-examination:
Your LED digital signage is like an employee who is busy working every day. Is it working for you at its best? Now, let’s have an honest “self-dialogue” and examine the performance of this “employee.”
Is the goal clear? Ask yourself, when you set up this digital signage, did you give it a clear “job responsibility”? Is it to increase brand awareness or to promote sales conversion? Or just to make the store look cooler? Make sure your digital signage has a clear goal so that it can serve you more effectively.
Is the content attractive? Think back to the last time you passed by an LED digital signage. Were you attracted by it? Is the content fresh and interesting, making you want to take a second look? If you find the content boring, then the audience may feel the same way.
Is the technology powerful? Have you ever encountered screen flickering, color distortion, or image freezes? These problems not only affect the viewing experience but may also greatly reduce your brand image. Regular inspection and maintenance to ensure that technical equipment is in the best condition is very necessary.
Is the interaction smooth? If your LED digital signage has interactive functions, such as touch screens or QR code scanning, are they really used? Does the audience know how to interact with it? Sometimes, a little guidance or explanation can make the interaction smoother.
Is the location appropriate? Is the location of the LED digital signage really the “golden position”? Is it easy for the target audience to see? Sometimes, just adjusting an angle or height can make a big difference in the effect.
Is feedback collected? Have you ever asked the audience what they think of the LED digital signage? What kind of content do they like? What features are they interested in? Collecting feedback is like giving your digital sign a “physical examination,” which can help you find and solve problems in a timely manner.
Through such a “self-dialogue,” you may find some problems that you didn’t notice before or realize that there is room for improvement in some aspects. Don’t worry; finding problems is the first step in solving them.
2). Data analysis:
If self-examination is a collection of subjective feelings, then data analysis is the embodiment of objective facts. By collecting and analyzing data, you can more accurately understand the performance of LED digital signage and its influence on the audience.
- View rate:
Want to know how many people actually see your LED digital sign? By installing some simple sensors or using existing monitoring equipment, you can count the number of people who pass by the digital signage and the number of people who actually watch it. If the view rate is high, it means that your content or location selection is very successful; if the view rate is not high, you need to think about how to improve it.
- Number of interactions:
For LED digital signage with interactive functions, the number of interactions is a very important indicator. It not only reflects the audience’s participation but also helps you understand which content or functions are most popular.
For example, you can count the number of times the audience clicks on the touch screen, the number of times the QR code is scanned, etc., which can provide you with valuable references.
- Sales conversion rate:
If your LED digital signage is directly related to sales, then sales conversion rate is a very direct measure.
By comparing the sales data before and after the display, you can clearly see the role of digital signage in promoting sales. Of course, this requires you to have certain data tracking and analysis capabilities, but believe me, the effort is worth it.
- Audience portrait:
Knowing who your audience is and what they like is crucial to optimizing the content of LED digital signage. You can collect basic information, interests, hobbies, viewing habits, and other data of the audience through questionnaires, social media analysis, and other methods.
This data can not only help you target the target audience more accurately but also provide inspiration for your content creation.
2. Optimize the content of existing LED digital signage
1). Target audience analysis:
1.1). Why do you need to understand the target audience?
Imagine that you are preparing a party, but you don’t know what music or food the guests like. In the same way, if we don’t know who the audience of the LED digital signage is and what they like, then our content is like that untargeted party, which may be lively but not necessarily tasteful.
Understanding the audience means making our content closer to their hearts and making them feel, “Wow, this is what I want!”
1.2). How to understand them?
- Questionnaire:
Just like an invitation before a party, ask them what they like and what they don’t like. You can post it online or fill it out in a physical store or at an event. Remember not to ask boring questions. Add some fun, such as “If the digital sign is a singer, what song do you want it to sing?”
- In-depth interview:
Find a few representative audiences and sit down to talk. Just like having coffee with friends, listen to their voices, and understand their expectations and dissatisfaction with digital signage.
- データ分析：
Big data is so popular now we have to use it. Look at the audience’s behavior on websites and social media, such as what articles they like to read and what links they like to click, which can provide us with clues.
- Social media monitoring:
Just like eavesdropping on the gossip in the next class, we are legal. See what the audience is talking about on social media, which topics are hot, and which memes are popular, all of which can be a source of inspiration for our content.
- Audience segmentation:
Divide the audience into different small circles, such as “tech geeks,” “sports enthusiasts,” and “foodies.” In this way, we can customize content for them more accurately so that everyone in each small circle can find their own happiness.
2). High-quality content creation:
2.1). How to create attractive visual content?
- Design principle:
Don’t forget that “simplicity is beauty.” Don’t pile up all the information at once so that people can grasp the key points at a glance. Elements such as color, shape, and line should be properly matched to make people feel comfortable.
- カラーマッチング：
Color is a magic weapon to attract attention. When choosing colors, you should consider both the brand characteristics and what the audience likes. For example, young people may like bright and lively colors, while middle-aged and elderly people may prefer stable and warm colors.
- Font selection:
Fonts are like people’s handwriting, which can reflect the personality of the brand. When choosing fonts, you should consider both readability and consistency with the brand image.
The title can be highlighted with large fonts and special fonts, but don’t make it too fancy and difficult to understand.
- Images and videos:
A good picture is worth a thousand words. When choosing pictures, pay attention to quality, and don’t use blurry or distorted photos. Videos are also a good tool to attract audiences, as they can show the use of the product or tell a touching story.
2.2). Keep up with the pace of content updates
- 定期的な更新:
Don’t let the audience see the same content every time they come; otherwise, they will get bored.
Make a plan, such as updating once a week or a month, so that the audience can feel fresh every time they come.
- Timeliness:
Keep up with current hot topics, such as festivals, large-scale events, or hot topics in society. In this way, the audience will feel that our content is very down-to-earth and resonates with them.
- Relevance:
Don’t forget that our original intention is to serve the audience. Therefore, the content must be related to their needs and interests. Don’t make things that they can’t understand or are not interested in.
3. Technical upgrades and innovative applications for existing LED digital signage
1). Intelligent management:
1.1). Intelligent control system:
Imagine that you can remotely manage LED digital signage all over the city with just a click of the mouse while sitting in the office. Isn’t it great? This is the convenience brought by the intelligent control system.
It not only enables remote management, allowing you to adjust content and monitor device status anytime and anywhere but also timed playback to ensure that information is presented to the audience at the best time.
What’s more amazing is that it can also automatically adjust the brightness according to the ambient light, which is both energy-saving and eye-protecting.
- Remote management:
Just like a remote control for a TV, you can control digital signage in real-time from anywhere through the Internet. Whether it is changing content, adjusting settings, or checking device status, it can be easily done.
- Scheduled playback:
Set a playback schedule, and the digital signage will sound on time like an alarm clock. For example, news summaries can be played in the morning, lunch discounts at noon, and movie trailers can be played in the evening to match the content perfectly with the time period.
- Automatic 輝度 adjustment:
The built-in light sensor can detect ambient light in real-time and automatically adjust the screen brightness. In this way, whether it is a sunny day or a dimly lit night, the audience can clearly see the screen content.
1.2). Integration of cloud computing and IoT technology:
The addition of cloud computing and IoT technology makes the management of LED digital signage more efficient and intelligent.
Through the cloud computing platform, you can centrally store and manage the content, settings, status, and other information on digital signage to achieve resource sharing and optimal configuration.
The Internet of Things technology enables digital signage to interconnect with other smart devices (such as sensors and cameras) to jointly build a smart city ecosystem.
- Cloud computing:
Just like a large cloud warehouse, you can store all the data of digital signage in it. In this way, no matter where you are, as long as you can access the Internet, you can access and manage this data.
At the same time, cloud computing can also provide powerful data processing and analysis capabilities to help you better understand audience needs and optimize content strategies.
- Internet of Things:
Digital signage is no longer an isolated individual but a smart node that can work with other smart devices.
For example, by connecting to a temperature sensor, digital signage can automatically adjust the display content according to the room temperature。
By connecting to a camera, it can realize functions such as face recognition and personalized content push.
2). Integrate other technologies:
2.1). The collision of LED digital signage and artificial intelligence
What wonderful chemical reaction will happen when LED digital signage meets artificial intelligence (AI)?
AI technology can make digital signage smarter and more understandable to the audience. Through technologies such as face recognition and voice recognition, digital signage can identify the audience’s gender, age, emotions, and other characteristics and push personalized content based on this information.
For example, when a young woman walks by, the digital signage may display fashion trends, beauty, and skin care-related content, while when a middle-aged man walks by, it may display information such as cars and technology products.
2.2). Big data analysis:
Big data analysis technology is the key to mining the data treasure behind digital signage. By collecting and analyzing the audience’s viewing behavior, interaction data, and other information, we can gain a deep understanding of the audience’s preferences, needs, and behavior patterns.
This data can not only be used to optimize content strategies and increase audience engagement but also provide merchants with valuable market insights and decision-making support.
For example, by analyzing the audience’s stay time and click behavior in front of the digital signage, we can determine which content is more popular and which promotions are more effective so as to adjust marketing strategies and product designs.
2.3). Integration of AR/VR technology:
Finally, let’s take a look at how AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality) technologies can add a touch of science fiction to LED digital signage. Through AR technology, digital signage can overlay virtual information in the real world, bringing a new visual experience to the audience.
For example, in shopping malls, digital signage can display virtual fitting mirrors, allowing viewers to see the effect of wearing new clothes without actually trying them on.
VR technology can immerse viewers in a virtual world and experience unprecedented sensory stimulation. For example, in tourist attractions, digital signage can provide VR guide services, allowing viewers to visit the beautiful scenery of the entire scenic area through VR glasses.
4. Maintenance and continuous optimization of your LED digital signage
1). Daily maintenance:
Want your LED digital signage to always shine and attract attention? Then you have to give it some daily “care”!
1.1). Cleaning war, dust goodbye
If your face is dirty, will anyone want to get close to you? The same is true for digital signage. Therefore, it is essential to give it a “face wash” regularly.
Take a soft microfiber cloth or a professional screen cleaning fluid and wipe it gently, and all the annoying dust and fingerprints will disappear. Remember, don’t use those pungent and corrosive cleaners. Otherwise, the digital signage may “cry” to you.
1.2). Tips for heat dissipation, don’t let it “fever.”
Did you know? Digital signage will also have a “fever” when it is working. So, you have to leave some “breathing” space for it; don’t let it cover too tightly. Also, don’t forget to regularly check the heat dissipation holes behind it and clean it up so that it can “breathe” freely.
1.3). Both hardware and software need “physical examination.”
Just like we go to the hospital for a physical examination every year, the hardware and software of digital signage also need regular inspections. Check those LED lamp beads, circuit boards, etc., to see if there is anything wrong.
As for the software, it should also be updated frequently and repaired, and it shouldn’t “fall behind.”
2). Effect evaluation and iteration:
If you want the digital signage to always stay in the “peak state,” you have to constantly “polish” and “upgrade” it.
2.1). Effect evaluation, speak with data
We have to set some “small goals” for digital signage, such as how many people have seen it, how long they have seen it, and whether they have interacted with it. Then, the data will be used to find out what is done well and what needs to be improved.
Don’t forget to hold a “summary meeting” regularly to share the evaluation results with everyone and think about how to optimize.
2.2). Continuous innovation
If you want digital signage to always be attractive, you have to keep adding “new ingredients” to it. Try new content forms, such as dynamic videos and fun interactive games, to make the audience shine.
Also, don’t forget to pay attention to new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and big data analysis, to see if you can add some “black technology” to digital signage to make it smarter and more interesting.
2.3). Team Creativity
Finally, don’t forget to get your team involved. Brainstorm together and think about how to make digital signage more attractive. Who says only bosses can come up with ideas?
Everyone’s ideas may become the next big hit! So, don’t be restrained; speak out your ideas boldly, and let digital signage “upgrade and fight monsters” together to become the most handsome guy!
結論
Looking back at the full text, it is not difficult to see that the value of LED digital signage is far greater than its gorgeous appearance or simple information display. It is a bridge of communication between brands and audiences, a display of business wisdom, and a weathervane of future marketing trends.
Through precise content strategies, advanced technology applications, and meticulous maintenance management, we can not only make LED digital signage an eye-catching focus but also transform it into a powerful driving force for business development.
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