Hello and welcome to the new Popstar Blog! My name is Maria Scarpello and I have been a part of the digital signage industry and with Popstar for four years. I have a background in graphic design and work with our clients to define the creative strategy for their digital signage applications. I am drawn to the industry because of the vast opportunities technology has given us and will continue to explore the newest ways to push your network forward. I truly enjoy working here at Popstar, we have some of the most intelligent people in the industry working to build the greatest products for our clients. Everyday I am continuously amazed at the things we can do and our clients tell me the same. I think our greatest advantage here at Popstar is the fact that we work so closely with our clients to build the network that is right for them. No two systems are the same and content is such an important part to a network, it makes me tackle something new everyday and I love it!

If you are new to digital signage, and are feeling a bit overwhelmed, don’t worry you’re not alone. There is a ton to learn about building your own network, everyday there is something new, but that’s why we are here, to help you learn and guide you through the path of success! Okay, enough with the cheesy marketing pitch, here is my contribution for my first 2009 post:

Meet the Chumby! I purchased mine over Christmas and love it! It is a great introduction into the power of digital signage content. In fact, I call this personal digital signage. It is a small bean bag looking device with a touchscreen. You go online to www.chumby.com and manage your content. You add widgets to a channel, organize the playback, and wallah! Your own personal digital signage channel. Because it connects wirelessly to the internet, you have up to the minute news, weather and stock information. There are also tons of fun games and humorous widgets you can add for your amusement. The great thing is, you don’t even have to buy one to play around with it. You can create an account and start to browse content immediately. Sign on today and play around! Below you can preview our Popstar Chumby Channel!

Popstar Networks, a provider of end-to-end solutions for digital signage and interactive touchscreen kiosk systems, announced today that it has been awarded a long-term contract to provide software, remote management and content development services for JetSet Media, a leader in providing digital advertising opportunities for reaching the single most elite demographic in the world. JetSet currently owns and operates a network of advertising supported LCD displays in 70+ private airport hangars across the United States. Read the rest of this entry »