The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), a public university just north of Oklahoma City, upgraded the large format digital signage at Chad Richison Stadium using LED video technology from SNA Displays. The stadium is home to the UCO Bronchos’ NCAA Division II football team and seats 12,000 spectators.
Owner's representative and technology consultant Anthony James Partners (AJP) provided comprehensive design,...
Minuteman Press International has been awarded the 2024 #1 printing and marketing franchise ranking by Entrepreneur Magazine. The Minuteman Press franchise team has now achieved this #1 rating for an impressive 33 years and 21 years in a row.
Nick Titus, president of Minuteman Press International, says, “2023 was an incredible year for Minuteman Press International as we celebrated 50...
Contra Vision, global specialists in perforated window film, has launched a revolutionary new product for bubble-free vehicle graphic application. This latest product, Contra Vision® AutoGraph™, debuts in North America following the success of this revolutionary new product in the UK and Europe.
Available in 60/40 and 50/50, AutoGraph is a perforated window film that has been specifically designed to make...
The latest “Behind the Signs” video podcast, hosted by Joe Arenella, is devoted to passing the torch to the next generation!
This latest episode touches on working with family members at your sign shop—with stories about these generational hires (both pro and con) and advice.
Kim Sutton and his son Richard of Vintage Sign & Light in Niceland, Florida, and Joe’s...
Nina Laushell and Chris Kasmer have been the owners of the Minuteman Press franchise in Levittown, Pennsylvania since November of 2018. As they reflect on five years in business, Nina and Chris share their keys to growth and success, their journey to Minuteman Press in Levittown, and how collaborating with clients and employees leads to rewarding outcomes for all...
FASTSIGNS®, a leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announces it has been ranked the #1 franchise opportunity in its category in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for the eighth consecutive year. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500® ranks FASTSIGNS as #73 overall for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength, stability, and...
With an understanding that many voices make for the best decisions, the International Sign Association’s board of directors has appointed three steering committees to advise them throughout 2024.
The steering committees represent the three main categories of ISA memberships: affiliated associations, which represent local companies who join at the affiliate level; national sign companies who join ISA directly; and suppliers...
Agfa and EFI proudly announce that they have entered into a global strategic partnership aimed at leveraging each other’s cutting-edge technologies. The collaboration between two industry leaders marks a significant milestone in the wide format inkjet printing arena.
Within the framework of the partnership, Agfa will integrate EFI’s roll-to-roll system into its offerings, while EFI will incorporate Agfa’s high-end hybrid...
Last December, the blockbuster Hollywood film Wonka, a prequel to the classic book and film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory starring Timothée Chalamet as the famous Willy Wonka, was released to theaters. Branding activities designed to help promote the Warner Bros. release took place around the world.
One standout example of this creative branding was “Wonka’s Sweet Escape,” an immersive...
Three hits and a miss. That is the high-level overview of nearly three years of work on changes to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
While the MUTCD does not have a broad impact on the on-premise sign industry, designers and fabricators who work on wayfinding signs are particularly impacted. (Want to learn more about wayfinding signs? The...