Digital signs are an exciting, technologically-oriented way for ministries to build community by introducing innovative communications to their congregations. Digital signage is especially effective at reaching younger members and supporting clubs, community missions and other outreach programs. StrandVision digital signs use institutions' existing networks and existing televisions or computer displays to support worship, distribute daily announcements, and reach specific audiences through special programming and/or multilingual signs. The digital signs can directly support prayer sessions and provide constant updates and reminders of daily announcements using text, photos and video.
Designed to supplement traditional communications, such as poster boards, Web sites and audiovisual technologies, digital signs are timely and efficient, and can be located anywhere in support of large gatherings or small meetings. Because digital signs are always available, members can check for the latest information any time of the day or night. The StrandVision digital signage system can send different messages to different locations and at different times of the day. StrandVision’s “live” television option also enables congregations or people in remote areas such as child care centers to view real-time cable or satellite feeds, video of DVD-sourced programming, or live camera-sourced video, either as a full screen or “windowed” presentation along with the regular digital signage programming.
Display Options
- Large TV or plasma screen
- Smaller TV or computer monitors for lobbies, meeting rooms and other public spaces
- Multiple locations can show the same or customized content
- Simple text and graphic slides or full video (with or without audio)
- Optional, simultaneous cable/satellite television or live video feeds combined with digital signage
- Multiple languages
Possible Signage Content
- Audiovisual support for worship and prayer meetings
- Upcoming social and community events or meetings
- Guest speakers/presentations
- Children’s programs
- Individual and group recognition/awards
- Registration and other administrative information
- Volunteer, school, daycare and other schedules
- Community information
- Local weather and weather advisories
- Breaking news
Benefits
- Provides a centralized communication point for the institution
- Indirect payback:
- Enhanced communications with the church community
- Projects technological leadership
- Supplements or replaces traditional paper notices
- Provides hearing impaired or non-English speaking individuals with an opportunity to view daily announcements and other important information
Installation
- Sign up for StrandVision Digital Signage: Contact your reseller; or StrandVision at 715-833-9501 or sales @ StrandVision.com; or sign up for the free trial right now!
- Install one personal computer with always active DSL, Cable or T1 Internet access (wired or wireless).
- Connect to TVs or plasma displays (or use your existing computer screen).
Estimated Costs
- Less than $55 subscription per month per location (paid annually)
- No up-front installation costs if computer, network and display are there. If not, $800 (computer only) to $3500 (plasma screen) per location.