iSIGN and Magnetic 3D ink deal to combine mobile advertising with glasses-free 3D
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07, 2014
iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. (“iSIGN” or “Company”) (TSX-V: ISD) (OTCQX: ISDSF), a leading provider of interactive mobile advertising solutions that serves advertisers, manufacturers, retailers and advertising agencies throughout North America, is pleased to announce that Magnetic Media Holdings Inc. (“Magnetic 3D”) is now a reseller of the Company’s software and hardware solutions which compliment Magnetic 3D’s industry leading line of glasses-free 3D products and services.
While the specific terms of the agreement are confidential, iSign has named Magnetic 3D their exclusive reseller/network partner in the glasses-free 3D space. The companies will work closely to demonstrate the power of 3D and mobile together.
“Glasses-free 3D is a powerful messaging tool that delivers an unparalleled level of engagement in the digital-out-of-home environment when compared to traditional digital signage,” said Mr. Tom Zerega, Magnetic 3D’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer.
“The inclusion of iSIGN’s Smart Antennas in a given campaign provides us with the ability to directly interact with shoppers on their mobile devices in proximity of our 3D displays, serving up a host of additional content and delivering measurable ROI,” added Mr. Zerega. “Connecting 3D and mobile is of interest to many of our customers and we are excited to integrate iSIGN’s technology in our campaigns next quarter.”
“Magnetic 3D has a broad range of clients, many of which are Fortune 500 companies,” said Mr. Alex Romanov, iSIGN’s Chief Executive Officer. “They are a well-established glasses-free 3D company with truly eye-catching solutions for digital-out-of-home. We believe that adding our technology to deliver mobile messaging along with our ability to gather data on interactions with shoppers will provide immense value to Magnetic 3D when combined with their already impressive metrics on 3D which elevate customer engagement and retail purchases.”
“Adding Magnetic 3D as a reseller will help to more quickly introduce iSIGN products to companies demonstrating interest in new and exciting technologies,” added Mr. Romanov.
About Magnetic 3D
Headquartered in New York City, Magnetic 3D (http://www.magnetic3d.com) designs and produces industry-leading, end-to-end, autostereoscopic (glasses-free 3D) solutions including 3D displays, software, digital media, and creative services. Magnetic 3D’s proprietary Enabl3D™ technology modifies flat panel displays, enabling them to show high-definition 3D video content without the need for special eyewear. This process provides audiences with a realistic visual experience that includes both captivating off-screen "pop" and the immersive perception of depth on what would otherwise be a flat display. The Company’s versatile solutions are employed by system integrators, resellers, and end-customers across a variety of industries including Entertainment, Gaming, Science, Medical, Military, Education, and Professional Audio and Video. Through its subsidiary, Magnetic 3D provides glasses-free 3D advertising and marketing services for Retail, Point-of-Sale, Trade Show and Events, Experiential Marketing, Digital-Out-of-Home, and Digital Signage applications.
About iSIGN Media
Since 2007, iSIGN has been developing multiplatform advertising and marketing solutions for brands to better attract, engage and retain customers through their mobile devices. The data and SaaS (software as a service) company collects and analyzes shopper preferences so that brands can deliver targeted messaging and personalized offers to consumers’ mobile devices, in-location and in real-time. The company’s interactive proximity-marketing technology is capable of gathering average price points, typical purchases, in-store dwell times and other shopper metrics to deliver business intelligence and insights into emerging consumer behaviors that can help brands make better business decisions and measure their marketing efforts. Utilizing Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi, and location-aware technologies to deliver relevant and timely messaging to any screen or mobile device, iSIGN delivers rich media, permission-based messages free to consumers that can drive immediate brand engagement, increased customer loyalty and deliver higher ROI on marketing dollars spent. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, with R&D and customer support operations in Vancouver, BC and Tampa, FL, the Company has also grown to become the largest owner/operator of in-store digital media in Canada with 5,600 digital signs in about 1,400 locations. Partners include: IBM, Keyser Retail Solutions, Baylor University, Verizon Wireless, TELUS and AOpen America Inc., with solution distribution by GraphicMedia, Inc. and BlueStar Inc. http://www.isignmedia.com
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