Polar Frog Kiosk Targets Airport Travelers
Polar Frog Digital, Scottsdale, AZ, has placed its custom DVD burning Kiosks in airport shops around the nation.
Polar Frog Digital’s innovative Manufacturing On-Demand solution is made possible through MediaIgloo, which allows customers to browse from thousands of movies from a local source library and customize their own DVD within minutes. Polar Frog Digital has licensed content from more than 50 studios and currently offers more than 5000 DVD titles.
Todd Rosenbaum, CEO, Polar Frog Digital ,said, “We offer the conveniencce of virtual inventories without traditional distribution costs.”
Pepsi Features Outdoor Beverage Shed
Pepsi is using this Outdoor Beverage Shed which holds 252 fridgemates. It is constructed from a non-rusting aluminum frame with curved panels made of durable polycarbonate. A heavy duty wire floor keeps the product elevated and dry. The unit features hide-away doors to conserve sidewalk space. The panel graphics resemble product cans. This Outdoor Beverage Shed was created for Pepsi by Innomark Communications, Fairfield, OH.
Three Tier Sink Display Attracts Attention
Standing 80" tall by 40' wide this three tier sink display was designed and manufactured by DNS Display Industries of Concord, Ontario, Canada for Blanco Canada, which markets sinks and decorative accessories.
Sitting on an oval wood base and supported by tubular steel uprights, each sink is mounted on an individual wood grained MDF panel. The bottom sink is angled for maximum visual presentation in a minimum of floor space.
Mister Money Kiosks Offer Cash Advances
Mister Money (www.mistermoney.com) has received a patent on its automated process for cash advance and payday loans, according to Doug Will, President, Mister Money. Alternative Financial Solutions, (AFS), a subsidiary of Mister Money developed this cash advance loan transactional kiosk which processes cash advance and payday loans in grocery and convenience stores, casinos, check cashing establishments and credit unions.
“Like the time-saving kiosks favored by today's air travelers, our user-friendly, self-service loan kiosks are popular with cash advance customers,” said Will. “Our automated kiosks give customers quick, convenient and accurate transactions.”
In addition to improved customer service, Will maintains that AFS kiosks save lending companies money by reducing the need for additional employees.
Seastone Displays Gift Cards At Staples
Seastone, Provo, Utah, is helping Staples ramp up for the holiday gift card season by delivering several hundred thousand units of gift card packages.
“We worked with Seastone to create popular packages including bags, boxes, and tins. Gift card packaging delivers a solution our customers need and also delivers additional sales and margin to the category,” said Jeff Chruney at Staples.
Innovative gift card packaging from Seastone gives customers a way to personalize gift cards all year long.
Bacardi Rum Display Attracts Consumers
This innovative floor display for Bacardi Rum has an enticing appeal that draws consumers to it.
The display holds seven l liter bottles which appear to be suspended, each at a different level. The wire bottle holders are formed in a round shape and have a metal bottom plate.
All wire, tubing and metal parts have a silver powder finish. The display is branded with the Bacardi logo on the round base.
The Bacardi Rum Floor Display was created by Nashville Display, a point-of-purchase display firm based in Lebanon, TN.
Coca-Cola Features Enviga Dump Bin Display
Coca-Cola recently used this Enviga mini dump bin display to launch its new Enviga beverage.
The display uses four-color process printing to convey the brand imagery for the new refreshing beverage.
The dump bin measures 19” diameter x 38” high, replicating the tall, narrow shape of the can.
The product sits in a top tray divided into three sections. Each section holds a different flavor. The wire base represents the tea leaf logo in a sleek, modern design.
The objective of the program was to gain off-shelf display space at a wide range of different retail outlets to attract the attention of shoppers in-store to gain trial for the new product.
This display was created for Coca-Cola by Edge Display Group, a Ronkonkoma, NY-based point-of-purchase display firm.
American Greetings Displays Pretty Freekin Scary Line
American Greetings will be introducing its teen/tween property, ‘Pretty Freekin Scary’ in Wal-Mart stores for Halloween.
Tamra Knepfer, SVP, Consumer Products, American Greetings Properties, said, “With its eerie themes, the Pretty Freekin Scary merchandise should be a natural choice for Halloween shoppers.”
The Pretty Freekin Scary accessories line will consist of more than a dozen items and will be displayed on Wal-Mart endcaps. Among the fashionable accessories are bracelets, a reversible wrist cuff, and a beanie knit hat. Additional items include: a bobble head, plush doll, a paper lantern with light, a clear giant sticker, a magnetic memo board, a cell phone/mp3 case holder, a keychain and a journal.
Wal-Mart will also be offering a Pretty Freekin Scary greeting cards line for the Halloween shopping season.
All Star Carts creates mobile food and beverage carts for display and promotional applications. The carts can display beverages on ice in a large insulated ice bin. Special features include durable stainless steel poles, and a telescopic canopy. The carts can be customized with all types of graphics treatments. For more information, contact All Star Carts, 1565D Fifth Industrial Court, Bay Shore, NY 11706; (Tel) 800-831-3166; (Web) www.allstarcarts.com.
Se-Kure Controls, Inc., has introduced this tall glass Alarm Display Case Security System, designed for all types of display cases. The Security System protects up to 6 doors and has remote control operation. It is AC powered with Battery back-up. A remote horn is available. The system features management key control. For more information, contact Se-Kure Controls, Inc., 37l4 Runge Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131; (Tel.) 800-250-9260; (Fax) 847-288-9999; (Web Site) www.se-kure.com.
T.M. Shea Products has introduced the PDQ Floor Spinner, which provides an attractive and efficient way to display temporary cardboard power panels. The PDQ Floor Spinner holds one full-size (14"x48") panel per side or two half-size panels per side. The unit is available with or without graphics and can be merchandised with a variety of accessories including pegs, shelves, dump bins, buckets, etc. For more information about the PDQ Floor Spinner, contact T.M. Shea Products, 984 Livernois Rd., Troy, MI 48083; (Tel.) 800-992-5233, 248-589-3272; (Fax) 248-589-1535; (Web Site) www.tmshea.com.
IKS Kiosks created this trade show kiosk for Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems. IKS upgraded its standard C2. The kiosk has l9 inch touch screen, speakers, and water jetted 24" display topper for video loop. The kiosk was delivered customized to Yamaha in under 6 weeks. For more information, contact IKS Technologies, Inc., 10741 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630; (Tel.) 949-419-6947; (Web) www.ikskiosks.com.
Burger King Promotion Celebrates Simpsons Movie Launch
Burger King recently tied in with The Simpsons Movie. Simpsonizeme.com, an interactive website featured HAVE IT YOUR WAY® technology to convert digital photos of consumers into personalized, Simpsonized versions of themselves. The result is a character that would feel right at home in Springfield. When finished, visitors could create screensavers and wallpaper designs with their new look or email it to a friend Burger King also sponsored a traveling Simpsonizer, giving consumers a chance to step inside a photo booth and instantly become Simpsonized. Participants had the option to immediately print their transformed photo, send it as an e-card or send it to a mobile phone.
Russ Klein, President, Global Marketing, Burger King, said, “We’re thrilled to offer BURGER KING® guests their own piece of the action by Simpsonizing their photos through the HAVE IT YOUR WAY® technology”
Virtual Fitting Room Installed At Philadelphia Airport
Philadelphia International Airport is the first in the country to host the Intellifit Virtual Fitting Room, a ten-second technology that guarantees a perfect fit when ordering brand name clothing online.
Intellifit, Horsham, PA, is debuting its Virtual Fitting Room(TM) at Philadelphia International Airport to help online apparel shoppers get a perfect fit without having to try on any clothes. The Virtual Fitting Room (VFR) is a 7’ diameter cylindrical kiosk. A person stands fully-clothed in the middle of the VFR for about 10 seconds as an “antenna wand” passes around them and collects 200,000 data points. Intellifit software then creates a personal “FitPrint(TM)” that can be compared to the measurements of brand name clothing in the Intellifit database.
The FitPrint can be used to shop online for clothes within minutes of stepping out of the VFR.
This distinctive, triangular display has a small footprint and merchandises 32 - l2" square quartz flooring samples. The design is unique and showcases the product in a way that makes consumer selection of color and pattern easy. The tower is constructed from wire, metal and tubing and has a durable silver powder finish. The 4-sided metal header is screened with the CaesarStone logo and provides excellent brand identity. For more information, contact Nashville Display, 306 Hartman Dr., Lebanon, TN 37087.
This wakeboard display utilizes l" square tubing, l/4" wire, hardboard and styrene. The display was designed to hold as many wakeboards as possible with attached bindings in a 48" x 48" footprint. The display holds l2 units and provides easy access to each product with minimal tearing of the protective plastic wrap. For more information, contact EB Display, Inc., P.O. Box 650, Massillon, OH 44648.
This mesh Metal TOC add on attaches to Wal Mart's current top of Counter Display and was created for comic book giant Marvel Comics. The attractive display allows for Marvel graphics panels which calls attention to the brand. The metal add-ons are easily interchangeable. For more information, contact Creoh Displays, 246 Siegel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206.
This attractive floor display features a wire grid on steel tubes. It holds a large supply of children's books and games. The steel shelves are adjustable to achieve the height required. The unit is on casters so that it may be wheeled to any position on the retail floor. The header features bright colors and graphics to attract both children and their parents. For more information, contact Flair Display, Inc., 3920 Merritt Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466.
This display was built out of wire, tubing and sheet metal, powder-coated and decorated with 4-color process graphics on styrene with plastic insert and fasteners. The objective was to create a bold visual statement highlighting a new protein and calcium enhanced water, and to encourage single serve trial of the product. The product is marketed primarily in the diet foods/diet aids category. For more information, contact, Racks, Inc., 7684 St. Andrews Ave., San Diego, CA 92154.
This Minwax® 3-Foot Merchandiser for Sherwin Williams is made of tubular and wire construction with a masonite header. The merchandiser offers convenience and versatility with large shelf space offering optimum capacity. An added brochure pocket includes "Tips" and “How To" information. For more information, contact St. Elizabeth Street Display, 100 Wilmore Road, Little Falls, NJ 07424.
This high-style spinner display was designed to merchandise feminine hand care products in professional nail salons. The display showcases a wide array of eye, facial, pedicure, manicure and personal gift products. The display measures 20" w x 20" d x 65" h and is constructed of steel tubing, wire, sheet metal and plastic with a powder coated finish. For more information, contact New Business Solutions, 1F Enterprise Place, Hicksville, NY 11801.
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