Digital screens for chains and store networks: one screen, many locations
When you have ten, fifty or a hundred locations, the hardest part is making sure every one of them shows exactly what head office decided: the current price, the current promotion, the right message. IDS Global supplies the screens and the IDS CMS cloud platform, which lets you manage all your locations from a single computer.
What changes when you manage everything from one place
- A promotion starts everywhere at once. You set the day and time and it goes live in every location, with no printing, delivery or waiting.
- Prices are identical in every location. You change them once.
- Different locations, different content. You group screens by location, city or region and run a separate programme for each group.
- You know the screens are working. You see the status of every screen, take a screenshot and restart it remotely.
- Store staff don't have to deal with the screens. Content is managed from head office.
How it works
- We install screens in your locations: professional displays with a built-in player.
- You group the screens in IDS CMS by location, city or region.
- You upload images and video and set a schedule by day and time.
- You monitor all screens from a single dashboard.
What the IDS CMS platform includes
- remote content management for many displays
- grouping devices by location or site
- screen geolocation
- programmes with a flexible broadcast schedule
- device status, screenshot and restart
- protection against unauthorised access
- templates for portrait and landscape formats
- support for jpg, mp4, pdf and other formats
Learn more about the IDS CMS software
Examples: projects in multi-site networks
A national fuel station chain: 100+ displays at the checkout areas
At the checkout areas of Shell Bulgaria's fuel stations, more than 100 professional 15.6-inch displays are in operation. Telescopic stands let the height be adjusted for each checkout counter, and the screens can be mounted horizontally or vertically. Content is changed in real time across all locations from IDS CMS. See the case study.
Domko: interactive kiosks in a national chain of home stores
Domko deployed a network of interactive kiosks with a full digital catalogue and a dynamic advertising platform. The catalogue shows the entire range that cannot be displayed physically in the store, and the devices are managed with dedicated Device Management software. See the case study.
2,000+ retail locations: POS screens for tobacco brands
For leading global tobacco and smokeless product manufacturers we install and maintain screens in more than 2,000 locations in Bulgaria, from hypermarkets to kiosks. The compact displays are built into the product shelves and managed centrally, so campaigns change instantly instead of taking weeks, as with printed materials. See the case study.
Who it suits
The solution is for companies with many locations where content must be consistent and under control, and for brands that advertise in other companies' locations:
- brands advertising at points of sale and in third-party locations
- pharmacies, drugstores and cosmetics chains
- home goods chains
- clothing and footwear stores with several locations
- household appliance retailers
- DIY and building-supply hypermarkets
- supermarkets
- Digital menus for restaurants and cafés
- Digital advertising in pharmacies and drugstores
- All industries we work in
Screens for multi-site networks
All-in-One screens from 10 to 65 inches
The main screen for a location, with a built-in player.
Window screens, 3000 nits
Readable even in direct sunlight, for a window facing the street.
43" outdoor digital stopper
A screen at the entrance or on the street, with a rechargeable battery.
What we need to get started
Three things are enough: a list of your locations (number, cities, and which area of the location is concerned), what you want to display, and whether you already have screens. We come back to you with a project quote.
Frequently asked questions
How many locations do I need for it to make sense?
We work with networks from a few locations to many. You can start with a few and add more as you go.
Can different locations show different content?
Yes. You group the screens by location or region and set a separate programme for each group.
How do I know the screen in a given location is working?
In IDS CMS you see the status of every screen, and you can take a screenshot and restart it remotely.
What happens if the internet goes down at a location?
The screen keeps showing the last programme stored in its memory and synchronises by itself when the connection is restored. Read more.
Who prepares the content?
You can do it yourself, through a browser on any computer. If you prefer, we can prepare it for you.
How much does the solution cost?
The price depends on the number of screens and locations, the installation and the software subscription. We prepare a project quote after a short conversation.
Can I use the screens I already have?
Our platform works on a range of devices. If your network already has screens, send us the model and we will tell you whether they can be used.
Have more questions? See Questions & Answers or contact us.
