Stampede to Demonstrate the Many Ways to Strike Gold in Vegas at DSE 2015!

Digital signage resellers attending DSE 2015 who think the only chance they have to 'strike it rich' is either at the slot machines or the tables should bypass the casinos and proceed immediately to Booth #2128, where they will find that Stampede will be offering a number of exciting new risk-free ways to build revenues and profits by incorporating complete digital signage solutions into their 2015 business plans. 

“Displays, media servers, media content, managed services, and all of the traditional product categories that attach to make a complete digital signage solution will be displayed at this year’s DSE,” said Kevin Kelly, President & COO of North America’s oldest, largest, and still fastest growing distributor of high value-added ProAV solutions.  “No one offers more ways to ‘strike gold’ in today’s dynamic digital signage industry than Stampede.  We offer solutions for every vertical market and in every major system configuration, from simple in-store signage to complete customer engagement solutions.” 

What’s more, according to Kelly, Stampede will be making its business points at this year’s DSE by wrapping them around an array of exciting in-booth promotions that are all themed around the gold rush that made the West famous. 

As for the business side of the show program, Stampede will be offering it all: 

•  The Samsung RM48D Smart Signage Platform, featuring a wireless connection and offering both portrait and landscape modes of operation, as well as a custom wall-mount solution that makes this choice the industry’s most complete ‘signage in a box’ solution.

•  The just-introduced 70” NEC E705 Display that is built upon NEC’s proven V Series digital signage platform.  This is the clear winner when it comes to high quality, cost-effective display signage panels that can be used in a wide variety of applications.

•  The industry-leading Sharp Professional PN-Y Series of digital signage displays, incorporating a built-in USB content player, fan-less architecture, and out-of-the-box portrait and landscape mode operation — all of which makes this option the perfect reduced profile winner.

•  The new 98LS95A-5B LG display from LG Electronics, which is the new 98” addition to the state-of-the-art LG line-up featuring 4K resolution, IPS glass, as well as the software needed to enable the screen to be divided into video wall quadrants using WebOS.

•  High performance, weather-proof SunBrite displays for every kind of outdoor signage environment.

•  The latest MicroTile solutions from Christie Digital that can be used in video wall applications, broadcast studios, and so much more.

•  The ultra-bright DS55LX3 55” DynaScan video wall that is specifically designed to deliver a brilliant, high ambient light solution.

“Just as important as the display solutions on exhibit are the content management systems that can be combined with them,” Kelly emphasized.  “Stampede offers everything a ProAV dealer needs to profit from offering digital signage solutions and this includes content management solutions from 11 Giraffes, BrightSign, Cenique, and WonderSign.” 

Finally, Stampede will be offering ProAV resellers a complete range of services to make their implementation and use of digital signage solutions as simple and efficient as possible, including nationwide warehousing; direct-to-job delivery; market-dedicated digital signage specialists; account relationship managers strategically placed throughout the United States, Canada, and Latin America; pre-configured solutions for specific installs; a selection from more than 150 different manufacturers; and professional services that include installation, network monitoring, and system configuration. 

“We’re doing everything possible to help DSE 2015 attendees strike it rich in the most meaningful way possible,” Kelly concluded, “and that’s with well thought-out solutions that include every piece of the digital signage puzzle — displays, content management platforms, media, and services.  Don’t gamble your future anywhere else. Come to Stampede, where you will always ride ahead of the herd.”

Stampede Joins Forces with InfoComm to Bring Pro AV Dealers the All New 2015 Stampede Big Book of AV North American Dealer Show & Conference Tour

The most ambitious, information- and product-packed series of local market exhibitions and conferences ever undertaken in the ProAV industry will kick off tomorrow, January 15, 2015, in Tampa, Florida as Stampede Presentation Products, Inc., together with InfoComm, begins the all-new, expanded and renamed 2015 Stampede Big Book of AV North American Dealer Show & Conference tour.  The inaugural stop on the 2015 tour will take place at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel.  Registration is open at www.bigboogofavtour.com.

“When you pack as many seminars, CTS RU-approved training sessions, and network opportunities together with an exhibition of this scale and scope, you simply have to rename the tour to better reflect its content,” said Stampede President & COO Kevin Kelly.  “There simply is no better way for ProAV dealers and their customers to see, hear, and connect with the technologies, products, services, and training programs that will help them to significantly grow their business than this all-new Big Book of AV North American Dealer Show & Conference series.” 

Underscoring the scale of the 2015 tour, Kelly today announced that InfoComm Executive Director and CEO David Labuskes will deliver a keynote presentation at the Tampa stop entitled ‘The Exceptional Experience: A Fantastic Journey.’  “Today’s AV professionals are not in the equipment business,” Kelly emphasized.  “They are in the business of providing their customers with an exceptional experience that involves seeing, hearing, and connecting more clearly and more meaningfully, through the technology that we make available to them.  This is what David will address in his presentation and it promises to set the tone for the way all of us approach our businesses going forward.” 

In addition to the keynote presentation by Labuskes, the day will include no less than six training sessions and seminars delivered by industry-leading subject matter experts who will present on the technologies, products, and services that are combining to completely transform today’s ProAV industry.  Transforming it from an equipment-centric industry into an eco-system of products and services that are making every part of our personal and professional lives an experiential encounter through technology. 

By co-locating with InfoComm Roundtable Events, dealers and AV professionals have an opportunity to spend the day meeting with leading AV industry manufacturers, attending CTS-certified trainings, and participating in industry-focused roundtable discussions. InfoComm’s Regional Roundtable Events are a networking and business education opportunity that’s FREE to Stampede dealers and InfoComm members.

In addition, the Stampede Big Book of AV North American Dealer Show & Conference tour is geared to help owners, senior executives, engineers, and installers focus on the business opportunities inherent in the top nine vertical markets served by Stampede — Corporate, Hospitality, Higher Education, K-12 Education, Houses of Worship, Hospitality/Bars, Digital Signage, Retail, and Healthcare. 

Each day-long conference provides industry insights, technology updates and training forums for your total business needs and features the latest technologies for audio, video, display, projection, lighting and staging, digital signage, conferencing, digital content creation, networking, signal distribution, and much more.

Participating manufacturers in the 2015 tour include Sony, Christie, Hitachi, Hitachi StarBoard, LG, Epson, Vision, Optima, Sharp, Chief, Samsung, NEC, Hall Research, BenQ, DaLite, Gefen, MediaPointe, AmpliVox, Mustang, Ken-A-Vision, Lumens, Atlona, ioGear, Canon, Mustang, PeerlessAV, Casio, AVTEQ, DynaScan, Audio Solutions, Vaddio, Luidia, Vidyo, Balt Audio Visual, Circle Technology, WHOOSH!, and BrightSign, among many others.

During the First Quarter of 2015, the Stampede Big Book of AV Dealer Show & Conference tour will stop in the following cities: 

• January 15th  — Tampa, Florida  (in partnership with InfoComm)
• February 19th — Las Vegas, Nevada (in partnership with ITRA)
• March 5th — Chicago, Illinois (in partnership with InfoComm)
• March 16th — Houston, Texas 

Complete information can be found at www.bigbookofavtour.com. 

WHOOSH!® Screen Shine Now Available at Apple.com and Apple® Stores Across North America!

The dirty little secret about mobile devices is that the more you use and touch your phone, tablet or computer, the dirtier they get. Keeping all your devices and screens clean, polished and protected is now more convenient than ever with the announcement today that WHOOSH!® Screen Shine, the first and only non-toxic, fingerprint-resistant cleaning solution that is safe for all screens, is now available at Apple.com as well as  in all Apple® retail stores throughout North America. WHOOSH! is exhibiting the non-toxic, fingerprint-resistant cleaning solution at CTIA 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada, at Booth #1729. 

“We are proud that our product is now available so quickly and easily to Apple consumers,” said WHOOSH! CEO Jason Greenspan.

Leveraging the latest advancements in formula development, WHOOSH! Screen Shine was specifically developed to be a safe yet powerful cleaning solution that eliminates fingerprints, smudges, dirt, grime and makeup from any electronic device screen — leaving a clear, streak-free finish that makes the screen shine like new.

WHOOSH! Screen Shine is made with biodegradable surfactants and its proprietary formula provides a nano-thin invisible coating that also provides resistance to fingerprints and dirt buildup. Plus, WHOOSH! Screen Shine is safe and non-toxic. There’s no harmful residue left behind or transferred on to your fingers to worry about.

According to Greenspan, “Keeping our devices and screens clean in a safe, non-toxic way is a requirement of living in a mobile society,” Greenspan emphasized.  “More people touch more devices than ever before and this reality requires all of us to extend personal hygiene to tech hygiene.  In the same way that we are encouraged to regularly wash our hands to fight the spread of germs, we must now regularly clean our devices and screens as well. WHOOSH! Screen Shine is the only cleaning solution that has been proven to do this in a safe, non-toxic way.” 

WHOOSH! Screen Shine Duo+ (one 3.4 fluid ounces and one .3 fluid ounces) is now available at Apple.com and in Apple stores throughout North America for a suggested retail price of $19.95.  WHOOSH! Screen Shine is also available at www.whooshscreenshine.com in two other sizes: Pocket (.3 fluid ounces) for $4.99 and On-the-Go (1 fluid ounce) for $9.99. All sizes come with a 6”x6” W! micro-fiber cloth. WHOOSH is also available for the commercial, industrial, and education markets. 

WHOOSH! products do not contain alcohol, acids, ammonia, chlorine, solvents, petroleum distillates, phosphates, or VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds). WHOOSH! Screen Shine is odorless, streak free, haze-free & anti-static.

Trident Case® Combines Convenience, Storage, and Protection in its new Apollo Folio Series!

Trident Case®, manufacturer of rugged and eco-friendly mobile and tablet cases, today announced the introduction its Apollo Folio cases, a light-duty series of handsome smartphone cases that provides prime storage for IDs and credit cards without sacrificing protection. The Apollo Folio cases will be debuting for the Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy S5 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in May of 2014.

“Trident is proud to support our user’s lifestyles by providing protective cases with storage for smartphones,” Erin Luzzi, Trident Vice President of Marketing, said today. “Trident Case’s Apollo Folio cases differ from the rest because they don’t sacrifice protection for the convenience that Folio cases offer.”

The Apollo Folio Series, available in a variety of designs, patterns and styles, essentially features two cases in one. First, the case features a two-piece bio-enhanced polycarbonate rim and back plate to protect the smartphone from accidents. Second, the case features a polyurethane leather folio cover containing two card slots that folds easily over the screen. The Folio cover, perfect for carrying an ID or credit card, includes soft microfiber lining for extra screen protection.

Trident’s Apollo Series is light-duty, constructed with durable polycarbonate, providing protection from minor bumps, scratches and debris. All bio-enhanced polycarbonate is recyclable, degradable and compostable, making it entirely eco-friendly. In addition, each Apollo case includes a self-applicable screen protector to ensure that mobile screens stay safe. 

The 2014 Apollo Folio case will debut for the Samsung Galaxy S4 & S5, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in five colors, Navy Folio/White Shell, Black Folio/Black Shell, Purple Folio/White Shell, Orange Folio/White Shell, Red Folio/Shell. All three models will be available in May with an MSRP of $34.95. 

Spring 2014 Stampede Big Book of AV Tour Highlights The Internet of Things and Tie-Ins With InfoComm and ITRA

2014 will kick-off with a very loud bang on January 23rd in Austin, Texas when the Spring 2014 Stampede Big Book of AV (BBOAV) Tour makes the first of seven scheduled stops at the Woodward Conference Center at Wyndham Garden.
 
According to Stampede Presentation Products Inc. President & COO Kevin Kelly, 2014 tour attendees can expect to see more product demonstrations of new and innovative solutions from more participating exhibitors than ever before, along with tie-ins with InfoComm Regional Roundtables and the International Technology Rental Association (ITRA).  "More companies and industry associations presenting more products and more strategic business-building information than ever before — that's what our dealers can expect to see when they turn out for the tour this year,” Kelly promised. “In particular, we will be highlighting how dealers can immediately begin profiting from the new era of The Internet of Things.”
 
The 2014 Stampede Big Book of AV Tour will include four stops co-located with InfoComm Roundtables and one stop co-located with ITRA. As a result, AV professionals will get the opportunity to meet with AV industry manufacturers, attend CTS certified trainings and participate in industry-focused roundtable events. The InfoComm Regional Roundtables provide networking and business education opportunities free to InfoComm members. On tour, participants will be able to receive management advice tailored to AV businesses.
 
“We’re excited to include InfoComm and ITRA training sessions and presentations to give our dealers the maximum value when attending the tour. We are as committed as ever to educating our dealers on industry best practices and keeping them informed of the latest products and trends,” Kelly said.
 
To further address the “Internet of Things” phenomenon, the BBOAV Tour will feature a designated area for IOT manufacturers, identified by pop-up banners and stands. As Kelly previously predicted, a new personalized industry built upon the ideas of connecting, integrating, and sharing devices is maturing. The tour will identify and distinguish emerging IOT manufacturers who are seeking to implement innovative go-to-market strategies.
 
At the January 23rd stop in Austin, Sony and Hitachi will make presentations on video conferencing and the wireless transmission of hi-def video. Each session will earn attendees .5 CTS RU Credit. Additionally, Stampede will be offering event incentives such as $500 Stampede credit, a $100 Restaurant.com gift card and a $50 gift card for attending the BBOAV Tour. Every attendee will also be entered into a drawing to win a 42” LG LCD HD television.
 
After its inaugural stop in Austin, Texas, the Stampede Big Book of AV Tour continues through the spring on the following schedule:
 
—   February 13, 2014 in Scottsdale, Arizona (with InfoComm and ITRA)
—   February 20, 2014 in Montreal, Canada
—   March 6, 2014 in Cincinnati, Ohio
—   March 13, 2014 in Irvine, California (with InfoComm)
—   April 17, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts (with InfoComm
—   May 15, 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (with InfoComm)
 
For more information about each event and to register to attend, dealers should go to http://www.bigbookofavtour.com/.