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"The design, as well as the board's video and audio capabilities, are the first of their kind in sports and will set a new precedent for the in-stadium experience."
The largest graphics control system in the history of sports is now complete at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The 2.2 million pound videoboard is composed of 70,000 square feet of digital LED and is 120 yards long.
Photo Source: NFL Communications
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Congress Extends Small-Business Loan Program for 5 Weeks
The five week PPP extension passed the House and is expected to be signed by President Trump. The Senate is also considering discussing legislation to keep the PPP program open through December.
Breaking Barriers: Dealing with Hard Conversations
Difficult conversations are just that... difficult. Join a webinar on July 15 hosted by the Sign Association of Canada to learn how to handle hard conversations in a way that produces better outcomes for you and the other party. ISA members can register for free using code ISA2020.
Succession Planning: Insights from Experts
Make succession planning part of your organization's ongoing mentoring and coaching while making sure to encourage "quiet employees." During recent times we have learned there is no true way to determine every role that will play a key part in the future of our organizations.
Leader as Coach: Learn How to Bring Out the Best in Your People
Whether you are leading a business, leading a department or leading a team the single most important behavior that separates highly effective leaders from average ones is coaching. Two new ISA online learning courses, including "Leader as Coach," are part of the 80 online and self-paced learning courses available for sign, graphics and visual communications professionals that can also earn you a digital badge.
Sector Secrets: Economic Outlook for the Grocery & Restaurant Sector [Webinar]
COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of the grocery and restaurant industry. Restaurants are searching for ways to survive during the pandemic, and grocery stores have played a pivotal role and have emerged as a leading pillar of resources. Join Phil Lempert, known as the SupermarketGuru(R), for an ISA webinar on Thursday, July 9, for the economic outlook for these sectors, how the recovery is expected to happen and where growth and opportunities are expected.
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Target Drive Up: A ‘Drive Up’ Shopping Experience Powered by the Sun
Federal Heath implemented high-tech “Drive Up” pickup stations for Target parking lots – a revolutionary leap forward in customer convenience. The idea relies on solar-powered, freestanding directional signs that are bright red and easy to locate in a busy parking lot.
2020 Best of Wide Format Award Winners Announced
Big Picture is excited to announce the winners of the 2020 Best of Wide Format Awards. These winning projects are the most creative, innovative, and inspiring in our field and truly showcase how print service providers push the boundaries of wide-format digital print. StickerYou Inc., based in Toronto, won for its custom-printed, die-cut stickers.
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