Press Kit

StrandVision Digital Signage Media Materials

Press is a key part of our promotions. This is designed to be a quick synopsis of recent press activity and a summary of other aspects that may be needed about the company. If you have questions, ideas or are interested in more information, call us at 715-235-SIGN (7446) or email us at mjstrand @ StrandVision.com.

Corporate Profile

Contact

Overview

StrandVision, LLC is a Wisconsin based partnership that is a small business with less then 50 employees. It was started in August, 2003 by Mike Strand.

He previously ran StrandWare, an international bar code software manufacturer. During its initial 13 years, StrandWare produced over 27 titles, including the label design software, Label Matrix. After selling StrandWare, Mike consulted with area businesses to improve their marketing, processes, technology usage, and employee productivity.

Mike discovered that communication to customers and employees was a consistent need for these diverse companies. Wanting to help, he developed this site as an experiment. It has evolved to show custom messages to millions of people every year. For additional information, please view our corporate background brochure.

Executive Summary

Mike Strand - President & CEO

Mike Strand is president of StrandVision, an Internet ASP that allows customers to create and provide their own custom digital signage marketing messages to customers and employees via the Internet. Prior to this, Strand joined Milwaukee based Brady Worldwide as Global Technology Advisor in 2001 following the acquisition of StrandWare Inc., which he founded in 1988. In his previous role, he was responsible for strategic and day-to-day operations as well as the marketing and technical direction of the company. Under his leadership, StrandWare became an internationallyrecognized name in the bar code industry and garnered several industry awards. Prior to founding StrandWare, he was a programmer with Cray Research Inc. and Delta Technology International Inc.

Amy Hansen - Senior Executive Sales Manager

Amy Hansen is the senior executive sales manager at StrandVision. She reports directly to StrandVision founder and CEO, Mike Strand. Hansen and Strand have worked together in the past; she was international sales and distribution manager at Strand’s previous company, StrandWare. Amy has a proven track record with channel sales and support that precisely fits with StrandVision’s needs. In addition to her sales and channel development responsibilities, Hansen also helps implement systems and processes for sales and marketing, and corporate administration.

Quick Facts

Recent Releases

Here are the last 3 press releases. You can see more here.

BEASD Turns to StrandVision Digital Signage for School Communications

The Bald Eagle Area School District (BEASD), uses StrandVision Digital Signage for middle-high school student marketing and parent communication. BEASD meets multiple challenges with a school communication network that is easily updated every day.
August 18, 2010 > Read Story

StrandVision Helps McLean Implement "Make the Wait Worthwhile"

McLean Implement Inc. has deployed StrandVision Digital Signage displays at several of its agricultural equipment stores. The installations, supported by Leslie Enterprises Inc., also of Albion, provide information to customers at McLean's parts counters and service areas.
June 3, 2010 > Read Story

Recent Case Studies

Here are the last 3 case studies / white papers. You can see more here.

Bald Eagle Area School District Serves Students/Community

The Bald Eagle Area School District (BEASD), consisting of a middle-high school and four elementary schools, serves as student marketing and school communication to the community at large. BEASD meets multiple challenges with a StrandVision Digital Signage network that is easily updated every day.
August 17, 2010 > Read Story

StrandVision Helps McLean Implement "Make the Wait Worthwhile"

McLean Implement, Inc. is a John Deere Gold Star dealer serving Illinois, as well as international markets, through locations in Albion, Benton, Flora, Norris and Wayne City. The dealership sells new and used equipment and is focused on customer service through its responsive parts and service operations. Recently, McLean enhanced its customer service offerings by adding digital signage from StrandVision at the parts counters of its four agricultural locations. The signage is entertaining and keeps customers informed as they are being served.
May 27, 2010 > Read Story

In-branch, Drive-up - StrandVision Digital Signage Promotes RCU

The StrandVision Digital Signage system enables Royal Credit Union to leverage its advertising and marketing communications investments and bring timely promotions directly to members in their lobbies and at their drive-up teller lanes.
March 1, 2010 > Read Story

Artwork

Artwork for individual articles can be requested from the media contact shown above. Generic ones are provided here.