Digital Signage

Question

What is digital signage? What content can be displayed on the digital signs on campus?

Answer

Digital Signage at St. Cloud State University is a system that replaces traditional signs with electronic signs such as LCD or plasma panels located on and off campus.

• It allows for targeted programming in various locations to various audiences.
• Content can range from campus related information, announcements, entertainment, to upcoming events.
• Content can be scheduled and quickly updated.

Locations of screens

• 5th Ave Live Welcome Center
• Administrative Services
• Atwood Memorial Center
• Cable TV Channel 8
• Campus Recreation Field house
• Centennial Hall
• Education Building
• Garvey Commons
• Halenbeck Hall
• Health Services- Case-Hill
• St. Cloud State at Plymouth
• Performing Arts Center
• Residential Life- Case-Hill, Holes, Mitchell, Sherburne, Shoemaker
• Stewart Hall
• Wick Science Building

Guidelines and best practices on content

• Advertised events must be open to all of the SCSU community.

• Content must be directed to the St. Cloud State University community and have a named campus sponsor.
• Due to space/time limitations, messages promoting weekly or monthly meetings are not permitted.
• One slide per event or notification displayed at a time.
• Messages promoting events at bars or promoting alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
• The system is not a storage area; remove all files and links after the end date.

Specifications

• Use a minimum of text/information as the slide is displayed for only 10 seconds.
• Signage design must be:

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• • 781 x 541 pixels
  • JPG file type
  • LANDSCAPE orientation
  • Properly named file: Name the file to be uploaded to the system with reference to the category folder and the end date for when the slide is no longer to be displayed. Example: “honors-promotion-10may2017.jpg”. Slides displayed without an ending date, may be removed.

Access

For users of the Digital Signage system, login at http://www.realeyesdisplays.com.

Assistance

For more information and assistance creating and uploading content or training, contact:
Mary Craighton
mary.craighton@stcloudstate.edu
(320) 308-4763