Cinema Scene Marketing is featured on Digital Signage Today — announcing continued expansion of their digital signage/DOOH network.

Popstar Networks software and services enable the robust features, functionality and scalability of Cinema Scene Marketing’s digital media network.

You can read the case study for more information.

Order-Matic augments comprehensive services for convenience stores, quick-service & fast-casual restaurants with new digital signage capabilities

OLATHE, Kansas – August 10, 2011 – Order-Matic™, a pioneer in the quick service restaurant industry for more than 55 years and Popstar Networks™, an industry-leading digital media software and services company, today announced a reseller and joint marketing agreement for Popstar Networks’ advanced digital signage solutions.  Through this agreement, Order-Matic will market and resell Popstar Networks’ complete digital signage offering, including the company’s Digital Menu Boards (DMB) for multi-location convenience stores, quick-service and fast-casual restaurants.

With thousands of long-standing customer relationships across the U.S., Order-Matic and its affiliated divisions, have provided order confirmation, point-of-sale, graphics and signage systems to the restaurant industry for more than 55 years.  Through this partnership, Order-Matic is able to meet growing demand for a variety of digital signage needs, and extend related digital services to new and existing clients.

“We feel it is a natural progression for our customers as we settle into an age of ever changing food costs and the desire for convenience,” said Megan Sanford, Director of Marketing, Order-Matic Electronics Corporation.

Designed to specifically meet the needs of today’s QSR and fast-casual restaurants, Popstar Networks’ digital menu board offering is architected to allow easy content distribution, remote location management, flexibility in updating and changing pricing, caloric/nutritional, and other data elements. The system also provides robust scheduling and day-parting, and full support of multi-brand management – all through a single, common interface.

Additionally, the platform is ideal for developing interactive, self-service ordering kiosks and can be integrated directly with existing point-of-sale systems and other third-party applications, providing a comprehensive solution to the client.

“It’s not an exaggeration to say Order-Matic is a true industry icon. They’ve led restaurant clients – large and small – to success through their innovation and unique mix of products and services,” said Don Selmon, Chief Marketing Officer for Popstar Networks. “We’re certainly excited to offer technology solutions that will allow Order-Matic and their customers to expand upon that innovation.”

About Order-Matic
Order-Matic has staked its place in restaurant history by being one of the top manufacturers of drive-in signage and communication equipment.  Our success has been directed by our ability to offer valid solutions to our customers.  Our founder is a firm believer in listening to the customer and creating equipment that streamlines their process, creating an efficient and profitable business. For more information,  visit www.ordermatic.com or call our sales department at 1-877-475-5716.

OLATHE, KANSAS (August 2, 2011) — Popstar Networks, Inc., an industry-leading digital media software and services company, today announced several key staffing additions to support the company’s continued focus and growth, providing digital signage solutions within quick service and fast casual dining, retail and healthcare verticals.

“We’re quite bullish on the marketplace, the growing interest in our digital signage software, and the newest addition to our product offering – Popstar Wireless Broadband,” said Jeff Xouris, vice president of marketing for Popstar Networks.  “These key executive leadership and staffing additions are critical to executing our strategic plan, and are already providing positive impact throughout the company’s sales, marketing, product development and engineering teams. “

Popstar Networks’ new team members include:

Craig Turner, Vice President of Business Development, is responsible for developing new business opportunities in the public sector markets. Turner brings an extensive business development  and strategic partnerships background, having previously served in highly relevant executive positions, including:, Senior Vice President of Mobile and Digital Strategy initiatives for Omnicom’s Ipsh Agency; Director of Digital Signage/Business Development for Mercury Online Solutions (3M); Senior Market Analyst for Sony USA; and Executive Director of Convergent Media (Sony). Turner is a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Audio Engineering Society, Association for Interactive Marketing, American Advertising Federation, and the Digital Screenmedia Association.

Ki Chun, Vice President of Software Development, oversees the planning, testing and implementation of Popstar’s product definitions for new and existing product lines based on the market and customer requirements. Chun brings more than 20 years of experience and an impressive history of success in orchestrating the start-up, growth, and optimization of diverse businesses within the Broadband, Software, Wireless, and Hi-Tech Service industries. Prior to joining Popstar, Chun served as CEO for Northrock Energy Solutions, and earned a number of awards as CEO of Renasis, LLC, including Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum’s (UVEF) “Top 25 under 5” award.

Mike Karr, Technical Sales Engineer, manages the technology evaluation and specification stage of the sales process, working in conjunction with Popstar’s sales department and industry partners, as a trusted technical advisor and product advocate for Popstar’s product lines and solutions. 

Sabrina Killian, Sales and Marketing Operations Specialist, manages, supports and executes day-to-day sales and marketing operations, including seeking improvements to new and existing customer initiatives and relevant business processes.

Chrissy Taylor, Senior Technical Writer, researches, designs, and writes technical documentation for Popstar’s product lines, and contributes content to sales and marketing initiatives.

Peter Harootunian, Senior Software Engineer, designs, tests, and implements technical solutions that support Popstar’s product lines and business objectives.

Adam Denning, Project Engineer, is responsible for the design and implementation of internal projects, such as Popstar’s cloud computing initiative, corporate Web site and intranet.

Karl Havener, Operations Support Technician, provides remote technical support for Popstar’s customer base, as well as internal IT support and inventory management.

Popstar is looking for an experienced Product Manager who will be responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product life cycle.  This includes gathering and prioritizing customer and market requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering, sales, marketing and support to ensure the product roadmap is aligned with the company’s overall strategy and objectives.  The ideal candidate must possess a blend of business and technical savvy, have the ability to conceptualize and maintain a big-picture vision for Popstar products, and the drive to make the vision a reality.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Advocating a superior customer experience
• Owning and managing the entire product life cycle from strategic planning to product development to end-of-life for one or more products including:  defining and maintaining the product roadmap, implemention of life cycle procedures for software release and documentation, and managing the discontinuation and obsolescence of products
• Managing all aspects of products and new product launches including:  developing and executing pre-launch, launch and post-launch plans, running beta and pilot programs with early-stage products, observing, conducting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative user research, such as focus groups, interviews, and surveys, and create and perform test plans for UAT
• Providing in-depth market, industry and competitive analysis and positioning
• Developing pricing and packaging strategies with sales and marketing teams
• Working with marketing to create campaigns and plans to drive leads and sales opportunities including:  developing content and collateral and analyze data to gauge performance.
• Working closely with the sales team to manage all aspects of trainings for distributors, customers, and employees, including the preparation of materials, conducting the training and the coordination of resources sales tools and training
• Conducting monthly product meetings with the sales, customer service and marketing teams to keep them abreast of new product plans, both current and upcoming development efforts
• Working with the team to develop innovative marketing programs and show event campaigns
• Working closely with Engineering Project Managers to coordinate project scoping and prioritized planning
• Leading review sessions with technology team members to ensure business requirements are understood and met by team members.
• Conducting brainstorming meetings to generate new ideation
• Working closely with key partners, customers, and prospects to understand the needs and requirements of each of Popstar’s targeted markets.
• Working with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities
• Developing  and managing customer care programs

Popstar Networks’ Chief Technology Officer Steve Hagenlock addresses some of the inherent complexities of today’s advanced digital signage networks in the current issue of Systems inDesign – the eMagazine from Avent Embedded Systems.

Steve’s comments appear on pages 58-60.

Systems inDesign-June 2011