Use casesDigital signage platform

Build your digital signage platform.

Plan screen playlists, content versions and display schedules in one workspace.

How to build your digital signage platform

  1. Describe the job

    Plan screen playlists, content versions and display schedules in one workspace.

  2. Review the first version

    Choose how the content scheduler records the screen and how the brand reviewer reviews the next step.

  3. Refine the views

    Ask First to adjust the fields and views for the people who will use the app.

  4. Test before sharing

    Walk through the process with a sample record and check who owns the next action.

A digital signage platform example

A playlist references a promotion after its approved period.

Illustrative workflowDigital signage platform

Digital signage platform example

Record
Digital signage platform · 01
Owner
Content scheduler

Current stage · Content scheduler

Open the screen

A playlist references a promotion after its approved period.

Read the full walkthrough
  1. Open the screen

    A playlist references a promotion after its approved period.

    Record:
    Digital signage platform · 01
    Owner:
    Content scheduler
  2. Review the reported playback

    Hold scheduling until the content owner checks the dates.

    Stage:
    Review pending
    Owner:
    Brand reviewer
  3. Keep reported playback distinct from confirmed display delivery

    Keep reported playback distinct from confirmed display delivery.

    Next action:
    Keep reported playback distinct from confirmed display delivery.
    Owner:
    Display operator

What to include in your digital signage platform

  • Keep the screen in context

    Keep screen, playlist, content version, schedule, approval and reported playback together so the next person can understand the request or record.

  • When the next step needs a decision

    A playlist references a promotion after its approved period. Hold scheduling until the content owner checks the dates.

  • Keep reported playback visible

    Keep reported playback distinct from confirmed display delivery.

  • Choose what each person needs

    Give the content scheduler a working view and the brand reviewer a review view. Keep screen and playlist attached to the decision as the work moves between them.

Questions about digital signage platform

Start with screen, playlist, content version, schedule, approval and reported playback. Describe who enters the information and who reviews the next step.

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