Bar And Restaurant
Put a LED Ticker on a moving bus? Rise Display rises to the challenge with a one-of-a-kind install
Posted on Mon, February 23, 2009
Last year, ESPN started a “mobile marketing promotion” called the NBA on ESPN RV Tour to generate new fan excitement for their coverage of NBA basketball games. Their “traveling fanfest” is a highly customized recreational vehicle that drives across America to appear at NBA games. Fans going to the game can get their pictures taken, shoot hoops, tour the RV’s interior, and now – thanks to Rise Display – also see the latest sports scores on a full-color ticker display mounted right on the vehicle’s roof.
Scott Nowicki is the Manager of Account Services at rEvolution, the marketing agency behind the management of the RV Tour. He says their bus’s externally-mounted ticker may be the first of its kind. “I would say our display is in one of the most unique locations I’ve ever seen. It’s an 8-foot long ticker positioned on the exterior roof of the ESPN RV, encased in a custom Plexiglas case and displaying constantly updated sports scores across a wide range of sports. It gets its updates from a wireless satellite card, and its power is drawn from a complex system of generators and marine batteries.”
The idea to add the unique ticker to the bus grew from a desire to improve upon the success of the previous season’s tour. “The NBA on ESPN RV Tour is in its second year now,” Mr. Nowicki continues, “so we wanted to find a unique addition to attract even more attention to the RV and the tour. As ESPN is the wide world leader in sports, we felt it was only right that fans should be able to get their up to the minute sports scores and news from the ESPN RV. That’s when we turned to Rise Display.
“We decided on Rise Display because of the great customer service we got while going through the sales process, and most importantly because we felt that they had the best user configuration with information updates that we could rely on.” Finding a reliable expert to help them with the install was very important, he says. “The ESPN RV draws a lot of attention anywhere it goes, so we wanted our ticker to look professional and to display the info that we wanted it to display instantly.”
Now that it’s on the RV and fully operational, Mr. Nowicki and the rEvolution staff are able to keep the content of the ESPN ticker fresh via Rise Display Wire, an online sign content management system that gives users easy and instant control over the information and appearance of their signs. “We are now able to control everything that’s displayed on the ticker from any computer with an internet connection while the RV is out on tour,” he says. “we can add custom logos to the display and we even have a team at Rise Display that will design anything we want to add to the ticker.”
In his opinion, the ticker has definitely enhanced their image and boosted their promotional efforts. “We’ve had nothing but positive feedback from the crew of the RV and the fans that have seen the RV. The rEvolution crew loves it because it’s so easy to use and it brings with it a very professional look to the RV that you can’t take your eyes off. And our client, ESPN, loves it because it’s something that hasn’t been done before.
“The tour’s not over yet,” he concludes, “but we’re very happy so far. We would definitely recommend Rise Display. We plan to use them again in the future.”
UT’s fans get the real score with stadiums new LED 8-color ticker
Posted on Wed, October 14, 2009
On a busy Saturday at University of Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium, diehard Vols fans are now being treated to more than great sports action. With the addition of a new LED ticker inside the stadium’s prestigious West Club, patrons can keep an eye on all the other games that day with up-to-the-minute scores scrolling by.
Inside the West Club, the new Rise Display 60-foot, curved LED 8-color ticker is clearly the centerpiece. Scott Carter, Director of Capital Support for Neyland Stadium, knows all too well the importance of connecting with Vols fans, especially those donors and supporters who are members of the new, exclusive West Club. Of the Club’s 450 seats that overlook the west sideline, goal line to goal line, 430 of them are movie theater-style chairs under cover, with cushion seating and cup holders. Patrons, who enter through a private concourse, are treated to gourmet food and enjoy pre-game festivities. From a private patio overlooking the famous Vols Walk. Club members get a birdseye view of teams as they walk from a central point on campus into the stadium. These fans are also elite supporters of UT’s athletics, and the university knew they needed a unique centerpiece that would draw these enthusiasts together inside the new part of the stadium.
“We can customize when we have groups or philanthropic endowment events and can target that group, thanking them and welcoming them to the West Club,” said Carter, who controls messaging using Display Wire, Rise Display’s web-based software. Display Wire includes a live sports data feed, which provides real time sports scores. “We can use it for wedding receptions and functions too, tethering those messages welcoming those people. Having the flexibility and freedom to tailor and customize messages on there and then have real time scores as well has been nothing but complimentary from everyone.”
Outdoor Enclosures improve the Game Day Experience
Posted on Mon, October 26, 2009
Normally I wouldn’t consider a TV digital signage, but since we provided over 50 industrial grade outdoor enclosures by ITS to the Kansas City Chiefs for their stadium renovations I will make an exception. During Sunday’s rainy game at Arrowhead against the San Diego Charges there seemed to be more fans in the concourse watching the strategically placed LCD TVs then in the stands getting soaked. While the intention of the LCDs was to ensure you never miss a play while grabbing a hot dog at the concession stand, during inclement weather these displays (and enclosures) make the game day experience more enjoyable.
Creating a Sports Watching Atmosphere
Posted on Tue, November 3, 2009
The new sports bar at Muckleshoot Casino is brought to life with a custom full color LED ticker display designed by Rise Display. The ticker shows current sports scores from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA Basketball, and NCAA Football along with the latest healdine news to keep guests captivated. In addition to showing the latest sports information the casino can quickly and easily add drink specials, promotions, and other announcements via the web-based digital signage software application - Display Wire.
Atmosphere is everything in creating a serious sports watching environment. Nothing adds atmosphere like a sports ticker display
Rise Display Installation: Custom LED Ticker For Casino
Posted on Mon, December 14, 2009
Western Technical Services Outfits Casino with a Custom Rise LED Ticker
The food and beverage manager at a west coast casino, knew exactly what he wanted for his new “Media Bar”, a sports bar, which would be the focal point at the end of a long casino floor expansion. When he contacted Western Technical Services regarding the installation of the casino’s new television and digital media for this new, sports themed-bar, Western Technical’s sales manager Sam Smith went to work researching LED ticker options. His task wasn’t easy. The “Media Bar” at the casino was built, and a very specific seven-inch high space was already dedicated for the new ticker. His customer’s timeline was tight, too. They wanted the LED ticker in place for the unveiling of the new floor expansion and bar.
“I went to each supplier and communicated the needs for the project,” Sam explained. “Ultimately, the reason why we chose Rise was that they had the largest selection and easiest availability. The timeline was very short, and they were able to meet our deadline quicker than anybody else.”
Rise Display worked closely with Sam and his installation crew to fulfill Western Technical’s customer’s needs. But that process didn’t come without its challenges. Originally, the plan called for a three-color LED ticker but was changed mid-build to a 38-foot, eight-color ticker display that wraps around the interior of the bar so that Western Technical could meet and exceed its client’s expectations.
“The eight-color ticker on the casino floor is absolutely amazing,” Sam said. “The colors, the logos, you can’t miss it! In order to go to eight-color, we had to get a taller ticker, and Rise turned that around quickly too. … I’m really happy with the decision we made to use Rise.”
Western Technical Services now has a new tool in its arsenal to what they already provide and can offer an interesting element above and beyond what they typically install for their customers.
