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Week of March 05, 2012



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Smashburger Selects WAND Digital As Exclusive Digital Menu Board Provider

WAND Corporation, a leading provider of Digital Menu Board solutions for the foodservice industry, was chosen by Smashburger, to be their exclusive provider of Digital Menu Boards. Smashburger not only wanted to control the customer experience throughout the day, they also wanted to ensure the look and feel of their digital menu boards blended seamlessly with their restaurant's highly refined décor. They were able to accomplish both through the use of WAND Digital and WAND creative services, as well as sleek new LCD screen from LG Electronics.

"We worked closely with WAND to overcome the challenges associated with the unique Smashburger brand, which was successfully maintained throughout the entire execution," said Jeremy Morgan, SVP Marketing & Consumer Insights at Smashburger. "Our new digital boards allow us to feature the breadth and depth of our menu as well visually highlight our smashed fresh, served delicious burgers." The WAND Digital solution has been installed in nearly twenty Smashburger corporate and franchise locations across the US. Going forward, all new corporate Smashburger sites will be digital sites and most franchisee sites should follow suit. Smashburger locations undergoing the WAND digital transformation include three vertical digital menu boards and one point-of-purchase monitor. The WAND digital menu board solutions consist of LG 47-inch monitors and WAND Digital software and creative services. The Full HD resolution, ENERGY STAR® 5.0 qualification and high-quality IPS LCD technology of the LG monitors and Intel Dual Core solid state WAND controllers make the ideal combination for high-tech QSR applications. (Web site) www.wandcorp.com


Dade County FCU Promotes With New Digital Signage Program

Dade County Federal Credit Union, Miami, FL, worked with Louisville, KY-based Captive Indoor Media to install digital signage behind their concierge desks and next to teller lines. The digital signs help to inform their members with up-to-the-minute news, stock information, and weather, while also cross-promoting the credit unions products and services at the point of purchase. Captive’s web-based software allows the credit union to update their screens with new information whenever the need arises, eliminating the expensive overhead of replacing printed material in every branch. (Web site) www.dcfcu.org


Shimano Reinforces Retail Presence With Product-Dispensing Service Cart

Shimano bicycle components are widely respected for their superior design and engineering. Shimano sought to reinforce its dominant presence in the specialty bicycle retail market with a Service Cart that would function both as a product dispenser, as well as a practical Cart to live in the service area of a bike shop.

The Cart is fashioned from powdercoated steel. The back plate and side plates are perforated to allow the use of standard peg hooks. Four drawers hold product, tools, parts, etc. The top drawer is closed and lockable, while the other three are open to show contents. Each of the bottom drawers also features a plastic c-channel to slide in product labels. A height adjustable shelf mounts to the back panel for the display of cables and larger product.

Magnetic drawer dividers allow the drawers to be configured to fit the mechanic's needs and keep product organized. The Cart is mounted on heavy-duty lockable casters for portability. The back plate and drawer faces are powdercoated in Shimano's signature blue. The Shimano logo is silk screened on the back plate and top drawer. Shimano retailers are enthusiastic about the new Carts. They provide functionality and product organization, while promoting Shimano's highly profitable line of technically advanced products. Shimano is equally enthusiastic as the Cart has increased sales and helped open new doors. The Shimano Service Cart was designed and produced by Concept Designs, a Palo Alto, CA-based manufacturer of custom P.O.P. solutions. (Web site) www.popconcepts.com


Cooper Lighting's Energy-Efficient All-Pro LED Lighting On Display

Cooper Lighting, a leader in energy-efficient lighting solutions, has partnered with nine Long Island, NY-based electrical distributors, to help promote the use of ENERGY STAR®-qualified LED lighting in homes. On in-store displays, the All-Pro LED downlight is available for purchase at a special promotional price.

With an LED module and recessed trim, this energy-efficient product is designed to retrofit inefficient incandescent lighting with LED technology. Cooper Lighting's All-Pro LED Retrofit Recessed Downlight fixture is designed to fit into both 5-inch and 6-inch standard and shallow recessed housings by Halo, All-Pro or compatible recessed housings. Meeting today's stringent ENERGY STAR requirements, the product consumes less than 15 watts and delivers over 600 lumens (comparable in light output and light distribution to a 65-watt BR30 incandescent lamp) and is designed to last 50,000 hours, or more than 20 years, when used six hours per day.

"As homeowners become more receptive to new lighting technologies, they not only want energy-efficient solutions, but high quality, reliable ones," said Cooper Lighting President Mark Eubanks. "Cooper Lighting's All-Pro LED Retrofit Recessed Downlight meets these needs by using tested LED technology to achieve the savings and quality of light that homeowners desire." (Web site) www.cooperlighting.com


Goessling’s Markets Debuts New Endcap Display

Goessling's Markets required a refresh to their multi-store chain. Elite Display USA, a Kenilworth, NJ-based display firm, designed endcap signage that would work across all of their store footprints with various ceiling heights. With an easily adjustable hanging system and a bright clean design, these hanging styrene signboards have a rail system for a slide in styrene graphic with numerical flip pads below. The back side has rails for a full graphic panel that can slide in and easily change. (Web site) www.elitedisplayusa.com


Kraft Canada Features Halls Candy In Semi-Permanent Display

Kraft Canada is featuring Halls candy on this semi-permanent floor display. The display plays key role in several promotional events. The objective was to create a semi-permanent display able to maintain structural stability with heavy product, while also exhibiting promotional longevity with interchangeable graphics. The Kraft Canada Halls candy semi-permanent floor display was designed and produced by Marketing Impact Limited, a point-of-purchase display firm located in Ontario, Canada. (Web site) www.displaypeople.com


KEEN Rolls Out New Retail Fixture For Utility Shoe Collection

KEEN, an outdoor brand that manufactures footwear for outdoor enthusiasts, has introduced a new floor fixture to display KEEN Utility footwear. Superior fit, extra durability, unending comfort, and exceptional performance are core elements of its brand. For its Utility line, KEEN has the challenge of conveying these attributes to a different audience: people who work hard both indoors and outdoors. KEEN required a floor fixture that would communicate its brand to people who work on construction jobsites and factory floors. This new floor fixture was created to display ten different shoe styles while presenting a clean, neat appearance. The KEEN Utility footwear floor fixture was designed, fabricated and distributed by nParallel, a leading manufacturer of displays and fixtures. "nParallel designed the most unique and exceptional solution for our new floor fixture," said Kristin Murray, marketing coordinator, KEEN Inc. "Their concept of the fixture as a metal ladder, with five steps on each side as the shelves, stood out as the most compelling design. Our Utility sales team was enthusiastic about getting it out to retailers. (Web site) www.nparallel.com


Apple Store Grand Central Opens In One Of New York's Busiest Transportation Hubs

The newly opened Apple Store® Grand Central, is a one-of-a-kind Apple retail store that overlooks the historic Main Concourse from the East and North East balconies of the world-famous Grand Central Terminal, and has two Genius Bars for free tech support and advice.

Convenient services at the Apple Store Grand Central include Personal Pickup, a feature of the free Apple Store App which lets iPhone® users shop and buy from anywhere they are, then pick up their purchase when they reach the terminal. Customers using the Apple Store App can even scan and pay for accessories with their iPhone using the new EasyPay function. And new 15-minute Express Workshops offer tips and tricks in a streamlined format to serve customers on a tight schedule. Beyond the balcony overlooking the expansive Main Concourse, the Apple Store Grand Central offers rooms dedicated to some of its most popular services, including the largest area in the world dedicated to Personal Setup. In the Personal Setup room, customers who buy an iPad®, iPhone, iPod® or Mac® can get up and running before they leave the store. There's also a room designed especially for Personal Training, where new Mac owners learn the basics or take their skills to the next level as part of Apple's One to One program.


BURGER KING Restaurants To Launch Coca-Cola Freestyle Across U.S.

The BURGER KING® brand has always been known for its customized menu options. And now the same holds true for refreshing beverages. Guests at BURGER KING® restaurants will now be able to enjoy a distinctive, high-quality beverage experience along with their favorite burgers, fries and other sandwich options with the debut of Coca-Cola Freestyle® fountains in all Burger King Corporation company-owned restaurant locations across the U.S.

"The ability to customize your own beverages combined with the quality that Coca-Cola Freestyle delivers to our guests is a perfect addition to our most recent new menu offerings," said Steve Wiborg, president North America, Burger King Corporation. "Adding Coca-Cola Freestyle further enhances our guests' experience when they visit BURGER KING® restaurants. We're excited to be the largest franchise system in the U.S. to roll out the fountains in all company owned restaurants and look forward to further growing our business with Coca-Cola as our partner."

Coca-Cola Freestyle provides more than 100 sparkling and still beverage brands from a single freestanding unit. Sleek and stylish, the dispenser is touch-screen operated and serves regular and low-calorie beverage brands, flavored waters, sports drinks, lemonades and other options, many exclusive to Coca-Cola Freestyle. An ideal match for BURGER KING® restaurants' high-quality, prepared to order burgers, Coca-Cola Freestyle allows guests to choose from endless possibilities, many never before available in the U.S., including brands such as caffeine-free Diet Coke® with Lime, Fanta® Peach, Minute Maid® Light Orange Lemonade and more. "After extensive market testing, Burger King Corporation recognizes Coca-Cola Freestyle as a perfect complement to the BURGER KING® restaurant experience," said Dagmar Boggs, vice president, BURGER KING® Global Customer Team, Coca-Cola Refreshments. "Coca-Cola Freestyle offers people something they've never experienced before and helps our partners like Burger King Corporation grow both their beverage business and their total business."


Washington D.C. Mixed-Use Development To Include New 56,000-Square-Foot Giant Supermarket

Cathedral Commons is a $125 million, two-block, mixed-use development that will include 137 apartment units and eight townhomes, more than 500 parking spaces, and 128,000 square feet of vibrant retail anchored by a state-of-the-art Giant Food, the grocery market share leader in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Giant has maintained a store at the Cathedral Commons location for more than 50 years and the redevelopment will allow Giant to provide better customer service and more complete product lines. Plans call for a new 56,000-square-foot facility that will feature full-service floral, bakery, meat, seafood, and deli departments and an expanded offering of fresh produce and natural, organic, gluten-free, and international products. The residential portion of Cathedral Commons will feature a mix of apartment homes and amenities including a boutique hotel-style lobby, lounge areas and library, fitness center, clubroom, conference room, and residential courtyards. Construction on Cathedral Commons is set to start spring 2012, with the opening of the new Giant Food tentatively scheduled for late 2013.


J. C. Penney Joins Forces With Martha Stewart Living Brand To Create In-Store And Online Retail Experience

J.C. Penney and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia have entered into a strategic alliance and will join forces to create a unique and comprehensive retail experience featuring Martha Stewart products, know-how and advice. Beginning in February 2013, customers will be able to visit distinct Martha Stewart retail stores inside the majority of jcpenney department stores. These Martha Stewart stores are intended to be destinations where consumers can experience an engaging and inspiring environment and buy a variety of affordable, high-quality home and lifestyle merchandise designed and curated by Martha Stewart and her team. Staffed by trained associates, the Martha Stewart stores will also give consumers direct access to the products and educational tips that have made Martha Stewart America's leading lifestyle expert. J. C. Penney will market and source the products.

Ron Johnson, CEO of J.C. Penney Company, said, "The objective of our partnership with MSLO is to unlock the full potential of Martha Stewart's extraordinary assets in new and exciting ways. Our investment in their company will allow J. C. Penney to share in the upside of the work we do together both as an investor and as a retail partner."


Heaven Hill Distilleries Introduces Red State™ & Blue State™ Straight Bourbon Whisky

Heaven Hill Distilleries has introduced a new American Bourbon?Red State™ and Blue State™ Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Made up of two simultaneous releases of hand-crafted Bourbon, its brand name and implied affiliations are generating excitement from coast to coast as the 2012 Presidential election year gains momentum. No matter which side they're on, voters can make a real party statement with America's Native Spirit in the form of Red State and Blue State, a smooth-tasting Kentucky Bourbon. Labeled with America's political party colors of Republican red and Democrat blue and featuring the famous elephant and donkey symbols, these unique bottles will be available nationally.

"During this topsy-turvy election year, we wanted to launch a fun and unique Bourbon brand that will be the life of both parties, as the race begins for the next President of the United States. What better way to, not only show your patriotic spirit, but kick back, relax and watch the action as the success of each brand becomes an entertaining results indicator of Election 2012," said Kate Latts, Director of Marketing at Heaven Hill Distilleries.


Cuties California Clementines And Mandarins Go National

The kid-friendly California citrus, Cuties® California Clementines and Mandarins, are available coast-to-coast for the first time ever. Thanks to their small size, sweet flavor and easy peelability, Cuties® are naturally kid-friendly. And with their high nutritional content, they're a big hit with parents, too. Available from November through May, Cuties® offer a variety of nutrients per serving including: fiber, potassium, protein, calcium, vitamin C and folate. Cuties® is a joint venture between Paramount Citrus, Sun Pacific and Fowler Packing.

"We know how much parents love sharing Cuties® Clementines with their kids on the West Coast and we are excited to now offer this popular fruit to families across the country," said Marc Seguin, senior marketing director for Paramount Farms North America.


Honeywell Introduces Total Connect Comfort Services

Honeywell has introduced Total Connect Comfort Services to give homeowners the freedom to monitor and manage their heating and cooling systems remotely from a mobile application or web portal using their smartphone, tablet or PC. With widespread consumer adoption of mobile devices, Total Connect Comfort Services equips homeowners with a simple and flexible way to achieve maximum comfort while reducing energy costs and environmental impact. Once a Honeywell programmable thermostat system is installed, users can create and activate their Total Connect Comfort Services account from any PC and download the free Total Connect Comfort mobile application from the iTunes store on their mobile smartphone or tablet.


Solatube Launches Glass Distractions Decorative Fixtures

Solatube International, a worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs), has added a new line of decorative fixtures, called Glass Distractions, which provide a decorative element at the ceiling level to an already-perfect source of light: daylighting. Using patented technology, Solatube Daylighting Systems harvest daylight at the rooftop and transfer it down through a highly reflective tube (which bends up to 90 degrees and can be up to 70 feet or more long) and distribute it evenly into a room through a diffuser at the ceiling. There are six new decorative fixtures in the line: JustFrost: A clean, contemporary design, TierDrop: A cascading, classic element, OptiView: Delivers artful views of the sky, QuadraFrost: An angular, symmetrical style, VividShade: Incorporates contemporary fabric for a chic design, and AuroraGlo: A universal bowl-shaped glass feature. Glass Distractions decorative fixtures are made from high-quality materials, such as glass and metal, and are available for the 160DS and 290DS Solatube products (10-inch and 14-inch diameter TDDs).


Old Navy Expands Techno World Collection

Old Navy has introduced Techno World, a new collection featuring clothing and accessories with built-in technology as well as a wide range of technological gadgets. All priced to please any budget-conscious shopper, Old Navy's Techno World items appeal to gadget geeks of all ages. Techno World products range from $6.50 to $34.94 and are available in all Old Navy stores in the US and Canada.

"We know that technology is at the top of our customers' wish lists this holiday season," said Michelle Wlazlo, senior vice president, Old Navy Adult Merchandising and Brand Licensing. "From hoodies for your future rock star to earbuds for music lovers, Old Navy has something for everyone in the family."


7-Eleven® Stores Offer New Breakfast Roller

A new breakfast item rolls into 7-Eleven® stores this month with the introduction of the Maple Pancake Sausage Roller, a maple-flavored pancake wrapped around a pork sausage link served hot off the roller grill. An easy-to-eat option for breakfast on the run, the new Breakfast Roller, available exclusively at participating 7-Eleven stores, is a value at an introductory price of just $1 each. The Maple Pancake Sausage Roller combines two of the most popular breakfast foods - pancakes with syrup and sausage - into one unique product that was created exclusively for 7-Eleven by Kraft Foods.

"The maple aroma gets their attention, and the satisfying sweet and savory flavor will keep them coming back," said Jesus Delgado-Jenkins, 7-Eleven senior vice president of merchandising, marketing and logistics. "If someone craves pancakes for breakfast but is in too big a hurry to stop at a restaurant, they're probably not going to get them to go and eat them on the road. The Maple Sausage Breakfast Roller satisfies that craving in a delicious, dashboard-dining sort of way. Not to mention, it's a great value."


New Xperia™ PLAY Smartphone Is World's First PlayStation® Certified Smartphone

C Spire Wireless has introduced the Sony Ericsson Xperia™ PLAY Android™ touchscreen smartphone. The Xperia™ PLAY combines the popularity of PlayStation® Certified gaming with all the advanced features, apps and capabilities of an Android touchscreen smartphone to create the ultimate gaming and mobile broadband experience.

Powered by the Android™ 2.3 Gingerbread mobile operating system, the device comes pre-loaded with seven game titles, including Madden NFL 11 (EA Sports), Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior (Digital Legends), Asphalt 6:Adrenaline (Gameloft), The Sims™ 3 (EA), Star Battalion (Gameloft), Crash Bandicoot® (Sony PlayStation®) and Tetris® .

"This strategic partnership with C Spire will help us meet growing consumer demand for the Xperia™ PLAY by making the advanced gaming and mobile communications device more widely available," said Peter Farmer, head of North America marketing for Sony Ericsson. Customers can easily expand their video game library with more than 150 game titles optimized on the Xperia™ PLAY and available for download and purchase through the Android™ Market.


New CaffeinAll Energizes With A Few Easy Shakes From This Encapsulated Caffeine

HIP Caffex introduces CaffeinAll™, the first non-bitter gourmet caffeine product. Four sprinkle shots provide 120 mg caffeine, the same amount one gets from a cup of strong coffee, for only 12 cents. Caffeinated foods or drinks take 15 minutes or longer to start feeling the energy and 30 minutes to obtain the full effect. CaffeinAll™ gives you a boost in 30 seconds when sprinkled on the tongue, tastes good on all foods, isn't bitter, is easy to control, and inexpensive. Knowing that each sprinkle adds an average of 30 mg of caffeine makes it easy to dispense only the optimal amount one needs. This level of personal control negates the potential for abuse, along with the up-front label declaration, "Not for minors and pregnant women."


Captain D's Appoints Jonathan Muhtar CMO

Captain D's has appointed Jonathan Muhtar Chief Marketing Officer. In this position, Muhtar will have direct responsibility for all of Captain D's marketing, research, and product development. Muhtar most recently served as the Vice President of Global Marketing & Innovation for Burger King.


Bill Cronin Named VP Of Marketing USA TODAY

Bill Cronin has been named vice president of marketing for USA TODAY. He will be responsible for overseeing strategic marketing, events, special projects, creative and project management for USA TODAY marketing. Cronin joins USA TODAY from MasterCard Worldwide, where he worked for 12 years, most recently as vice president of merchant marketing.


Injinji Names George Schott VP, Sales & Marketing

Injinji, innovator of the patented Performance Toesock, continues to expand its fast-growing brand with the appointment of George Schott as vice president of sales and marketing. Schott will help lead continued company expansion by growing Injinji sales, expanding distribution within the U.S. and international marketplaces and managing the sales rep program. A sales and marketing industry veteran, Schott was one of the original principals at Native Eyewear.


Huddle House Appoints Marc Butler CMO

Huddle House, a full-service family restaurant chain, has added Marc Butler as Chief Marketing Officer. Butler will be responsible for the overall strategic planning for Huddle House, as well as brand marketing, product development, promotional analysis, media planning, field marketing, creative, public relations and social media. Prior to joining Huddle House, Butler spent seven years in various marketing leadership positions at Church's Chicken, where, he was most recently Senior Vice President of Marketing.


RPG Names Abby Nydam As Assistant Director

RPG has named Abby Nydam to a new role as Assistant Director, New Business Development. Nydam, who has been with RPG for four years, will join the sales team and is responsible for bringing new clients to RPG. (Web site) www.rpg57.com


Pexco Acquires RDC Cytex Of Houston, Texas

Pexco LLC, a leading North American extruder for custom thermoplastic applications, has acquired RDC Cytex of Houston, TX. RDC Cytex is a custom profile extruder specializing in retail point-of-purchase display fixtures. Neil Shillingford, Pexco CEO, said, "Cytex is an impressive organization with strong customer relationships in one of the largest segments for profile extrusions. We are excited about broadening our base for this consistent application as well as establishing a strategic presence in Texas for other growing extrusion markets." (Web site) www.pexco.com


HH Global Names Mike Perez As President Of Americas

HH Global, a leader in outsourced procurement and management of print and marketing related services, has named Mike Perez President of the Americas. Perez, formerly Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for NVISION, has more than 15 years of experience in designing supply chain programs for marketing and procurement departments at global Fortune 500 companies.


Kwikstand Displays Introduces Backlit Promoter

Kwikstand Displays, Brainerd, MN, has introduced the “Backlit Promoter.” This sampling and demonstration kiosk features a light weight, sampling station combined with a brilliant light box base with a changeable 24" by 32" backlit graphic. Made using a double wall molded plastic process, the Backlit Promoter is extremely durable. It transports as a self-contained compact unit weighing 22 pounds. For more information, visit (Web site) www.demotable.com


TM Shea Products Offers Power Pillar PDQ

TM Shea Products offers the Power Pillar PDQ, which sets up quickly and accommodates pegged, bottled, boxed and bulk product. The display stands 60" tall with an 18" footprint and five casters. It spins for easy shopping and offers a large area for custom graphics. For more information, contact TM Shea Products, 1950 Austin Drive, Troy, Mi 48083; 800-992-5233; (Web site) www.tmshea.com


Planar Offers Silhouette™ Video Display

Planar Systems has introduced the Planar Silhouette™ video display, which towers over 10' tall. The arrays of LCD screens are configured in a well-balanced array, forming a flexible digital canvas. Planar’s Silhouette sculptures in a straight or staggered array can produce an impressive wall of motion stretching 18' wide. For more information, visit (Web site) www.planardigitalsignage.com


Forte Product Solutions Offers SureStack™ Dunnage Rack

Forte Product Solutions offers the 48"x36" SureStack™ dunnage rack to build the ultimate End Cap. This spacious merchandiser is ideal for displaying large items for easy view and to remind shoppers to stock up on items as they walk the store aisles. The SureStack™ is easy to stock which is a critical factor for end cap management. The 12" height places products in easy view, and facilitates simple cleaning underneath and around the display. The arch design provides maximum strength and durability. Multiple colors are available. For more information visit (Web site) www.forteproductsolutions.com


Ganitt Cosmo Offers Litook® Marker

Ganitt Cosmo offers the Litook® Marker, a lighting and sounding apparatus for a display hook that gives out the information about displayed items through lighting and sounding components as electronic motion sensors can detect the existence of a person from a distance. This system will help interact with customers, enhance their appetite for spending, and promote the sales of the displayed items. The various colors available from the LED lighting system, make it possible to communicate with customers in colors while advertising products. Additionally, the sensors and speakers can contribute to preventing petty thieves from stealing items from the stores. Litook® Marker can be installed onto the existing display hook, and operated by batteries. Litook® LED Display Hook is a display hook which is combined with LED lighting. This can shed LED light on a specific product. It can help bring a strong visual attention from a distance. It is operated by DC power. For more information, contact GANITT COSMO, SEOUL, KOREA, (TEL) +822-2632-8227, (FAX)+822-2632-8226. (Web site) www.planardigitalsignage.com


Classic Exhibits Offers Sacagawea Portable Hybrid Table Tops

Classic Exhibits, Milwaukie, OR, produces Sacagawea Portable Hybrid Table Tops, which combine all the benefits of hybrid displays, but in a smaller, portable package. The Sacagawea table top assembles using attached knobs, making setup quick and easy. Options include tension fabric canopies, aluminum brochure holders, shelves, and monitor mounts. For more information, contact Classic Exhibits, 5675 SE International Way, Portland, OR 97222; (Tel) 866-652-2100; (Web site) www.classicexhibits.com


Condit Exhibits Offers Temporary Structure, Space Building System

Condit Exhibits has added an innovative temporary structure, the Space Building System, to its expanding portfolio of rental product offerings and trade show services. Condit Exhibits can now offer the most technically sophisticated temporary structure rental system. Temporary structures allow for the creation of unique hospitality experiences, meeting spaces, VIP lounges, and permanent and semi-permanent environments designed to match clients’ needs without the cost of a custom structure. The Condit temporary structure features an all-terrain, load-bearing floor that can be installed over virtually any surface. Once placed, the rest of the system simply clips into position without the use of additional hardware. For more information, contact Condit Exhibits, 500 W. Tennessee Ave.; Denver, CO 80223; (Tel) 800.541.6308; (Web site) www.condit.com


Hill & Partners Creates Exhibit For GTECH

Hill & Partners, a full-service trade show exhibit design firm, partnered with GTECH, a leading gaming technology and services company, to create a bold rectangular-shaped exhibit showcased at NASPL (North American State and Provincial Lotteries) 2011, at the Indianapolis Convention Center. The attention-grabbing 60x40 rectangular exhibit for GTECH featured three-dimensional corporate logos and overhead vibrant fabric, which defined the scope of the booth and a series of internally lit circular work stations to showcase the company's products and services. A seating area with iPads provided attendees an opportunity to view various GTECH applications on both the iPads and corresponding monitors. A light blue color palette offset by a brilliant orange enhanced the popular booth, which was located near the front of the exhibit hall floor. Drawing special attention to the popular booth was a theatre room, complete with a red carpet, popcorn machine and large screen, where a 10-minute trailer for the soon-to-be-released movie "The Three Stooges®" was shown. GTECH holds the license for The Three Stooges® lottery game, to be released in conjunction with the movie. (Web site) www.hillpartners.com


Skyline Exhibits Introduces PictureCube® Display System

Skyline Exhibits recently introduced the PictureCube® Display System, which consists of specialized display fabric fitted over three-dimensional aluminum frames. The cubes are lit from within using compact fluorescent light bulbs. Once lit up, the frames inside the fabric become virtually invisible, giving way to the printed images illuminated on the fabric. PictureCubes come in an array of shapes and sizes, with over 15 different designs for customers to choose from. For more information, visit (Web site) www.skyline.com


Outwater Plastics Offers LED Connectable “Thin” Lights

Outwater Plastics offers LED Connectable “Thin” Lights. The 12V Lights have a 50,000 hour lamp life. The lights’ thin design makes it easy to hide them under cabinets. They are just 3/8" Wide and just over 1/4" Thick. Up to 15 feet of fixtures can be connected to one power supply. The lights are supplied with two mounting options: screw mount and peel-n-stick mount. They are available in Cool White and Warm White in several different sizes. For more information, contact Outwater Plastics, P.O. Box 500, Bogota, NJ 07603; (Tel) 800-631-8375; (Web site) www.outwater.com


3D Exhibits Launches Automotive Industry Team

3D Exhibits, a leading exhibit and event design, fabrication and management agency, has launched an Automotive Industry Team. Headed by Senior Account Director Jerry Kern, this group of tenured specialists includes Danielle Dai Xu, Rohymah (Cindy) Hassan and Angela Gliozzi-Cortum. All four team members have extensive auto show, consumer electronics and international experience. "3D Exhibits remains committed to recruiting top talent and giving them the tools they need to thrive," said Gene Faut, president of 3D Exhibits. (Web site) www.3dexhibits.com


The James Dyson Foundation Opens Engineering Lab At Science World

The James Dyson Foundation, which works to inspire young people's interest in engineering, has teamed up with Science World, to create a North American first: the Engineering Lab by the James Dyson Foundation, which opened free to the public recently in Vancouver, British Columbia. "Science World is a wonderful place and it's been great fun to collaborate with them to create the Engineering Lab. We hope it will help inspire Canada's young inventors, engineers and designers of the future to continue to be curious about the world," said James Dyson. The Engineering Lab by the James Dyson Foundation that's on-site at Science World features an irresistible tangle of tall tubes and valves that encourage experimentation with air flow. The Engineering Lab also features an Interactive Classroom where children learn about velocity, gravity and other important engineering principles. Activities include building spaghetti bridges, marble runs and even constructing their very own geodesic dome. (Web site) www.jamesdysonfoundation.com


Czarnowski Expands 98,000-Sq. Ft. Fabrication Facility In St. George, Utah

Czarnowski, a leading exhibit marketing firm, has expanded its manufacturing capacity with a new 98,000-square foot fabrication facility in St. George, Utah. Czarnowski expects to have 50 full time and 20 part time team members employed in St. George by the end of 2012. (Web site) www.czarnowski.com


VisibleBrands Chooses Microsoft's Windows Azure For Its Moment Of Decision(R) Ad And Data Network

VisibleBrands is working with Microsoft Corp. to use Windows Azure for hosting its emerging media network. This cloud-based network will connect advertisers and shoppers at home, on the go and at the Moment of Decision® in the retail aisle.

"In order for us to turn physical retail into a new channel for advertising and consumer promotion, the emergence and maturity of two technologies was critical," said Timothy Morton, President, VisibleBrands. "The first was indoor location technology and WiFi mesh as an inexpensive way for us to deliver relevant, in-category media based upon on a shopper's path-to-purchase and trip mission. The second was cloud computing, which allows us to deliver our solutions via a software as a service (SaaS) model. It removes the upfront, capital expense hurdle, gives us scale, and serves as the engine for capturing, compiling and disseminating campaign analytics and shopper marketing intelligence."

Tim Belvin, CTO, VisibleBrands explains that Windows Azure eliminates the need to install large amounts of local computing infrastructure. "Instead of installing servers in every store, we can deliver our solution through the cloud. This includes content delivery, ad optimization, structured and unstructured business intelligence as well as system health monitoring," Belvin said. (Web site) www.visbrands.com


‘Big Blender Billboard’ Supports Jamba Juice Marketing Campaign

When Jamba Juice decided to start offering breakfast, they wanted something outside the store to draw people inside. They wanted something that would scream Jamba Juice from across a parking lot. The fixture would need to be: durable and weather resistant; mobile so store personnel could take it in at night; and able to support different marketing messages over time.

The result was the “Big Blender,” a mobile 5' tall bill board shaped like a blender. The Big Blender has become an invaluable part of Jamba’s marketing program and has been used to support more than 10 different marketing campaigns. The Big Blender billboard was designed and produced for Jamba Juice by Zooka Creative, a Sunnyvale, CA-based display and marketing agency. (Web site) www.zookacreative.com


Marketing Ad Group Adds Scent To Holographic Greeter

Marketing Ad Group recently took the Holographic Greeter/Concierge to a new level by incorporating Advanced Next Generation QR Codes into the Greeter's message, as well as engaging memory and emotions through their AromaFusion™ scent delivery system, creating a total immersion experience for Retailers, Advertisers and Patrons. The Holographic Greeter engages the shopper with sight, sound, smell and compels interaction through the technology of Advanced QR Codes.

Bill Barrett, Product Development Manager with Marketing Ad Group, said, "First impressions are the most important. By engaging the Customer with the compelling image of the Greeter, then further immersing them on a cognitive level with a fragrance, you will create an ingrained branding experience not soon forgotten. When placed at the entry of the store, it will create a lasting first impression and will be the last thing they smell and remember when leaving." (Web site) www.holographicgreeter.com


Devlin Media Installs Convey-Your-Ads™ With Centura Health Advertising Message

Devlin Media, Salinas, CA, recently installed Convey-Your-Ad™ branded conveyor belt advertising in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stores in Colorado and New Mexico. The check stand conveyor belts have donned full coverage advertising identified with the Centura Health messaging, specific to each region the belts were placed in. The Devlin Media belts allow the different branded hospitals the ability to have appropriate and individual hospital promotions for Trauma Care reaching the right markets, with the tag “Trauma Connected.” (Web site) www.devlinmedia.com


The Aura, Multi-Touch Widescreen Display Engages Anheuser-Busch Customers

HiGear Innovations, a St. Louis-based interactive technology firm, has partnered with creative service agency Cfx, to develop a cutting edge solution for Anheuser-Busch InBev. with the introduction of the new Aura, a one-of-a-kind, 100" interactive touch-screen display that not only attracts people but also engages them.

Tom Burkemper, Sr. Director, Category Leadership/Center of Excellence Trade Marketing, Anheuser-Busch InBev, said, "The Aura allows us to engage our audience in interactive ways to get them thinking about how our expertise of beer, the shopper, and category management can benefit their bottom line. The Aura is the perfect format to tell our cutting-edge story. It informs and engages our audience like nothing else we've ever done. Through this technology and content, we've crafted what we believe is the beginning of the future in store experience for beer shoppers."

More than a widescreen display, Aura brings interaction to life. At 100" it is the largest multi-touch display of its kind on the market. Aura creates a spectacle on the show floor; people cannot pass by without taking notice. The sleek appearance grabs a consumer's eye and pulls them in for a closer look. The immersive interactive content keeps people from simply leaving too quickly. As crowds gather, Aura's powerful processing and software package effortlessly engages multiple users interactions simultaneously. And in the midst of inundating lights and sound, the Aura's standard 12,000-lumen projection system shines bright, demanding attention from every angle. In addition there is an upgrade option for Aura to over 24,000 lumens which amps up the experience further. (Web site) www.higearinnovations.com


Coca-Cola Partners With (RED) To Help Eliminate AIDS

The Coca-Cola Company has formed a multi-year partnership with (RED) to raise awareness and money for the Global Fund's efforts to virtually eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV by 2015. The partnership includes an initial commitment of more than $5 million USD from The Coca-Cola Company over the next four years and will fund marketing awareness campaigns activated through global Coca-Cola music initiatives and programs.

This new partnership complements the work The Coca-Cola Company and The Global Fund are already partnering on in Africa. The two organizations are leveraging insights from the Coca-Cola supply chain and route-to-market system to help improve access to critical medicines.

"It's encouraging to think that we could witness an AIDS-free generation during our lifetime," said Muhtar Kent, Chairman and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company. "We're proud to help this effort and believe it complements the current work we're doing in many parts of the world to educate and prevent HIV/AIDS as well as provide support to people affected by this preventable and treatable disease."


Red Mango Promotes New Artisan Hot Chocolate

Red Mango, a leading frozen yogurt and smoothies chain, is recreating fond winter memories with its first-ever hot beverage, new Artisan Hot Chocolate available in four flavors and being promoted for a limited time at in-store locations nationwide this winter. "This time of the year always reminds me of the comfort of keeping warm during the first winter snow," said Dan Kim, founder and chief concept officer for Red Mango. "Watching snowflakes fall while being surrounded by the smell of hot cocoa was the feeling I wanted to capture with our Artisan Hot Chocolate."

The "Artisan" in the name pays tribute to the company's expertise in flavor innovation. True to the company's mission for indulging the natural and healthy way, Artisan Hot Chocolate from Red Mango combines the best of ingredients to melt away the winter chill while elevating the hot chocolate drink to a new level. Made with all-natural chocolate and nonfat milk, and infused with Ghirardelli® premium cocoa, the velvety Artisan Hot Chocolate is the company's newest winter offering with indulgent rich chocolate swirled with any of four flavors: Double Chocolate, Raspberry Chocolate Truffle, Irish Chocolate Creme, and Chocolate Amaretto.


Parago Debuts Solo Spanish,™ A Spanish-Language Fulfillment Offering

Parago, a leading provider of consumer and corporate incentives, has launched a promotional fulfillment service offering designed to reward and communicate to clients' Spanish-speaking customers in their language of preference. Many consumer promotions are currently marketed in Spanish; however, translation gaps in reward fulfillment and customer service communications exist. Solo Spanish addresses this shortfall and is now available for all Parago consumer incentive and customer acquisition programs including rebates, gift with purchase and others. Solo Spanish will not only provide better customer service by communicating in native or language-of-preference, it will also make consumer incentives fulfillment more personalized.

"Parago delivers rewards on behalf of most major consumer brands in America, and as such is pleased to offer a more personalized reward fulfillment service offering tailored specifically for Spanish-speaking consumers and Hispanic-focused marketing campaigns," said Juli Spottiswood, President & CEO of Parago. "As Spanish-speaking consumers represent 12 percent of US residents, Solo Spanish will help our clients meet the increasingly diverse American consumer. Companies have realized the benefits of marketing in the native language of Spanish-speaking communities, and we are proud to extend that approach to promotion fulfillment and post-purchase communications." (Web site) www.parago.com


DDR Launches ValuText, Location-Based Mobile Marketing Program

DDR Corp. has launched ValuText, a location-based, mobile marketing service specifically designed to drive sales and productivity at the company's prime assets. ValuText is a unique program that couples physical retail assets with state-of-the-art, location-based mobile marketing. The program allows shoppers to connect with desired retailers as they enter the shopping center to avail themselves of real-time sales and promotions. ValuText will send immediate offers from retailers within a designated shopping center via text message to opted-in shoppers once they enter a "geo-fence," a pre-defined, virtual space established around DDR's prime assets. Since geo-fence technology is compatible with 92% of U.S. mobile phones, this initiative will allow all DDR tenants to reach the broadest possible audience.

John Kokinchak, senior executive vice president, DDR, said, "ValuText helps our tenants by giving potential customers access to real-time, location-based offers, thereby driving traffic to their stores. In addition, the program creates value for shoppers by providing timely information at the exact point of purchase - the shopping center."

In contrast to existing value-oriented mobile or social media programs, ValuText simplifies usability for both shoppers and retailers. It works on nearly all phone types, and merchandise values are delivered via text message without the burden of downloading or activating a smartphone app, repeatedly checking into a virtual location or printing an actual coupon. Shoppers simply opt-in once. (Web site) www.ddr.com


Constellation Brands And Hello Vino Launch First-Ever Mobile Marketing Program To Assist Wine Shoppers

Constellation Brands, a leading premium wine company, whose brands include Robert Mondavi Winery, Kim Crawford, Clos du Bois and Ravenswood, has launched the first-ever mobile marketing campaign to provide wine recommendations based on individual store inventory. Partnering with Hello Vino Inc. and utilizing the location-based services within their mobile apps, Constellation Brands will use the program to reach consumers at point-of-sale through their smartphones, particularly during peak times. Other elements of the initiative include push notifications and the promotion of brands within the Hello Vino mobile apps to engage shoppers while making their purchase decisions. This mobile program creates a direct channel through which Constellation Brands can communicate with pre-qualified wine consumers using mobile technology. The free Hello Vino mobile apps, available to both iPhone and Android users, recommend specific wine brands to consumers based on meal selections, specific occasions and taste preferences.

"Our mission is to break down the overwhelming wall of wine and offer personalized recommendations available at the store in which you`re standing," said Jim Kopp, vice president of Strategic Development for Hello Vino. "This mobile marketing campaign is one of the ways we plan to deliver education and innovation when and where consumers want it," said Chris Fehrnstrom, chief marketing officer, Constellation Brands. "The Hello Vino platform allows us to execute a measurable turnkey program which will helps consumers make better-informed wine purchase decisions, resulting in a better wine-buying experience."


Above All Advertising Introduces FAB- CAN™ Wraps To Transform Regular Trash Cans Into Ad Space

Marketers and retailers can now turn a regular trash can into "AD SPACE" with FAB-CAN™ wraps available from Above All Advertising. FAB-CAN™ wraps are new to Above All's product line for 2012. For more information, contact Above All Advertising, 6980 Corte Santa Fe, San Diego, CA 92121; (Web site) www.abovealladvertising.com


ADFLOW Health Networks Provide Blood Pressure Screening Centers At Rite Aid Pharmacies Nationwide

ADFLOW Health Networks, the industry leader in patented technology for digital messaging focused on Consumer Health Engagement and Marketing, will be placing biometric screening kiosks, Personal Health Centers,™ in all Rite Aid locations. Mel Stein, CEO of ADFLOW Health Networks, said, "Rite Aid customers enjoy this new technology and will benefit from the additional health screenings. Additionally, marketers will be able to engage with shoppers in what has now become the largest network of interactive digital biometric kiosks with leading national retail pharmacy chains across all classes of trade, worksites, and health systems in North America. With an estimated 71,000,000 consumers using analog blood pressure machines located in retail pharmacies at least once in the last 12 months, the potential to engage with those consumers in a meaningful way is immense and now upon us." (Web site) www.adflowhealth.com


CROSSMARK Acquires NCiM Creating Largest In-Store Marketing Services Company In North America

CROSSMARK, a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry, is acquiring New Concepts in Marketing (NCiM). The acquisition adds to CROSSMARK's robust events and shopper marketing capabilities, creating the largest in-store marketing services company in North America. NCiM is a leader in product demonstrations in the U.S. It is the agency-of-record for BI-LO, Giant, Ingles, Raley's, Roundy's and WinCo, as well as 12 Kroger divisions. In addition, NCiM provides turnkey services as the event agency-of-record for several top CPG firms in the grocery channel. "This acquisition will create value, strengthened relationships, and operational knowledge for our retailer and supplier partners," said Joe Crafton, CROSSMARK President. (Web site) www.crossmark.com


Bass Pro Shops Launches Digital Signage Program

DMX and its digital signage partner, 11Giraffes, were selected by Bass Pro Shops, a leading retailer of outdoor gear, to launch its new digital signage program throughout the United States and Canada. Offered under the DMX®MARQUEE brand, Bass Pro Shops is now displaying multiple screens per store in the Fishing, Hunting and Marine departments. "DMX®MARQUEE, along with the current music and messaging services DMX provides to Bass Pro Shops, gives their customers a superior branded experience," said John Cullen, CEO of DMX.

Bass Pro Shops, known as The World's Greatest Outdoor Store, serves millions of people each year who pass through their doors seeking to satisfy their outdoor passions. The DMX®MARQUEE digital signage product will provide Bass Pro Shops with an outstanding tool with the flexibility for control at both the corporate and local levels - promoting their highly regarded brand, unsurpassed product line, and providing their customers with the information and knowledge they seek. (Web site) www.dmx.com


NEW Purina ONE QR Code Initiative Helps Feed Shelter Pets

Purina ONE® has launched a new Shelter Pet Program initiative incorporating QR code stickers, which will appear on the front of Purina ONE® dry cat food packages. For each person who scans the code, Purina ONE® will donate $1.00 to feed shelter pets, up to $30,000. "Purina ONE is dedicated to helping shelter cats and dogs," said Lisa Luedde, brand manager, Purina ONE® brand pet food. "We believe that the right nutrition can make a world of difference in a shelter pet's life, so we've made it easy for people to help. Scanning a QR code and taking a short quiz is all it takes to help us champion shelter pets."


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