How Technology Is Reshaping The Liquor Industry
Posted in Digital Signage, Hardware, pos suite on Jan 19, 2021
Since the inception of marketing, a helpful adage has been used to keep marketers focused on the four most important pillars of a sound sales campaign, and it goes a little something like this: Put the right product in the right place, at the right price, and at the right time.
Monthly FasTrax Updates Of December
Posted in Digital Signage, Loyalty, pos suite on Dec 31, 2020
Did you miss our articles this month? Perhaps you recently discovered the FTx blog and hit the subscribe button, or maybe you've been hard at work all month gearing up your business for the holiday season and didn't have time to read our weekly posts… Either way, we've got you covered right here and now. We've put together an easy-to-read summary of all the info we published throughout December so that you can get up to speed and stay informed.
Social Media Marketing Secrets
Posted in News on Dec 17, 2020
How many social media users are there worldwide? In 2020, the largest social media platforms hosted over 3.6 billion people, and that figure is expected to grow to 4.41 billion by 2025. When it comes to digital marketing, there's really no better way to reach targeted audiences than on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and the other major social media platforms.
What Is Upselling?
Posted in Digital Signage, Hardware, Loyalty, pos suite on Dec 10, 2020
A waiter at a restaurant suggests his customers order a pitcher of lemonade instead of individual glasses. A bookstore manager recommends a sequel title when a shopper purchases a popular novel. An airline agent offers an upgrade from coach to first class for a fraction of the usual cost. These are all real-world examples of upselling.
How To Prep Your Digital Signage For The Holidays
Posted in Digital Signage on Dec 03, 2020
The holiday season can be a very hectic time of year for retailers and consumers. Planning ahead can mitigate stress, but how far in advance you ought to start getting your ducks in a row is up for debate. The sooner the better should be the general consensus if you're a retailer preparing to out-sell your competitors. At the time of publishing this blog, there are approximately 3 ½ weeks until Christmas, and a wise retailer would want their store flooded with heavy foot traffic as of yesterday. While we don't have a time machine, we do have excellent tips to help you utilize your digital signage to the max and get the most out of the upcoming holiday season.
Monthly FasTrax Updates
Posted in Digital Signage, News on Oct 29, 2020
FasTrax Solutions, which offers the most advanced tools on the market today for overall business growth, covered a lot of ground throughout October. In case you missed our informative articles, we've compiled summaries for you as a quick reference to support your business needs, no matter what industry you're in. These in-depth blog posts went over the importance of data backup and recovery, the how-tos of troubleshooting network and POS failure, and the do's and don'ts of digital signage, and we even used one of our blog posts to invite our local customers--including you!--to receive a free website analysis as part of our lecture at the Sullivan County Breakfast this Spring, in April of 2021.
The Do's And Don'ts Of Digital Signage
Posted in Digital Signage on Oct 22, 2020
Displaying digital signage within stores, at events, and even around the company office is a proven way to convey information, increase engagement, and liven-up an environment. But just because you've invested in digital signs doesn't automatically mean they're doing all for your business that they could.
How Digital Signage Can Save Time, Money, And Effort
Posted in Digital Signage on Sep 17, 2020
If you want an audience, you better have something to say. In the retail industry, it's par for the course that if you want to successfully sell something, you better know what to say in order to sell it. We're talking about convincing messaging and no, we don't expect you to use your actual voice. Your in-store signs are the only voice you need and as long as the messaging you use on them is persuasive, you'll succeed at selling the products and services your store offers.
AdPro Free Trial
Posted in Digital Signage on Sep 10, 2020
Attention-grabbing advertisements are an integral aspect of any solid retail marketing strategy. Whether you have a brick-and-mortar store or a virtual one--or perhaps both--your offline and online presence must be strong if you want to expand your reach, drive traffic, and convert first-time visitors into returning customers.
A Peek At Dining In Once Lockdowns Are Lifted
Posted in Digital Signage on Aug 13, 2020
Regardless of which US state you live in, Americans are starting to see an evolution as more businesses slowly reopen during this latter phase of the coronavirus pandemic. No one can deny that the face of retail has changed since late February. Certain retailers were obligated to completely shut down due to their “non-essential” status. Others were challenged to radically modify their operations to accommodate social distancing orders. The restaurant industry was hit particularly hard due to the unfathomable contagion rate. Dining-in was quickly eliminated and only restaurants who could organize and execute curbside pickup, if not drive-thru, remained in business.
Best POS For Venues
Posted in Digital Signage, Loyalty, pos suite on Aug 06, 2020
There’s nothing quite like live entertainment. Watching a concert on TV simply doesn’t compare to seeing the band in-person. Modern dance performances come alive and are far more impressive when you watch them in the recital hall, as opposed to a video recording. And anyone who has seen a stand-up comedian in a comedy club can tell you that there’s something about the energy of the audience that adds to the hilarity of the show. People love live entertainment.
Don't Forget About Free AdPro
Posted in Digital Signage, pos suite on Jul 23, 2020
You own a retail store. You invested in digital signage. You mounted brand-new screens throughout your store. Now comes the fun part--creating the content that will be displayed on those screens. You need to design compelling digital content for your in-store signs that both informs and engages your customers. Do you have the right software in place?
Understanding Digital Signage
Posted in Digital Signage on Jul 09, 2020
We have all seen electronic signage. Often found in public spaces such as stadiums, transportation systems, and NYC’s infamous Times Square, electronic signs are used to display information along with advertisements on an LCD, LED, or another digital monitor. These digital displays are networked together and centrally managed with the aim of catching the attention of targeted audiences.
5 Ways Digital Signage Can Help Reopen Your Tobacco Store in a Post-COVID-19 World
Posted in Digital Signage on Jun 18, 2020
There is light at the end of the pandemic tunnel the world has been careening through for the last three months. With the number of new coronavirus cases steadily declining across the nation, public health officials and state government are now beginning to cautiously lift restrictions on businesses. The economy is starting to reopen, and if you’re reading this article, then you’re probably taking strategic measures to smartly, safely, and successfully reopen your tobacco store.
The One Digital Tool Your Restaurant Needs to Reopen Safely
Posted in Digital Signage, News on Jun 11, 2020
With coronavirus lockdowns starting to lift across the world, restaurants are getting the green light to reopen, but social distancing measures and protection for both employees and customers mean that the reality is going to look very different than it did before. We have some insight on effective strategies that will help you and your restaurant staff prepare for and move forward with the "new normal".
From Locked-Down to Liberated: How FREE FTx AdPro Can Revolutionize Your Tobacco Retail Reopening Strategy!
Posted in Digital Signage, News on Jun 04, 2020
If you’re a tobacco retailer, then you’ve faced a unique challenge petitioning your state governor in order to receive an “essential business” status. Not every retailer in the tobacco industry was awarded this special status. But you’ve made it this far and there's hope on the horizon. In this article, we are not only going to focus on the most important measure you should take—marketing—but we will also delve into the most important aspect of the most important measure, i.e. what is the most cost-effective marketing tool available today and how can it benefit your business?
How Restaurants Can Survive the Coronavirus Pandemic
Posted in News on May 28, 2020
The traditional restaurant business model has been made obsolete due to COVID-19 and restaurant owners have had to find new ways to serve their customer base and keep their business running. Find out how you can survive during the remaining quarantine period and what you can do to smooth out your reopening.
Why You Need Digital Signage for Liquor Stores
Posted in Digital Signage on May 21, 2020
Digital signage is a dependable way for liquor stores to implement a highly effective in-store method of advertising sales, showcasing new items, weekly specials, tasting events, and more. By installing digital signage around your liquor store near aisle entrances and the cash register area, you will be able to send targeted advertisements to those screens, making it easier for you to promote new sales. Click to read more!
FasTrax Solutions Launches Free Access to AdPro Design Software
Posted in News on Apr 16, 2020
Now more than ever, it’s important to meet your customers where they are, at home, on the internet. Digitalize your in-store menus, promotions, and announcements to better communicate with consumers! Try AdPro for FREE. Click to learn more!
Designing Your Own Success Can be as Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Posted in Digital Signage on Dec 05, 2018
You don’t have to be a professional graphic designer to create quality graphics for your FTx digital signs and menus. FTx AdPro graphic design software is engineered to deliver professional results regardless of a user’s design experience.
A New Solution Coming To FasTrax
Posted in newsletter, Support on Aug 22, 2018
Do you want great marketing ads but don’t have the time or man-power to create them? Do you wish you had a cohesive marketing strategy? Coming later this year, FasTrax Solutions will be offering a new service!
How to Upsell Your Customers With Impulse Buys
Posted in Digital Signage, Hardware on Aug 22, 2018
Your business can’t afford to pass up the opportunity to make a bigger sale at the register. Customers are already buying, and it’s usually the last opportunity you have to sell them before they leave the store. So, how do you upsell your customers?
6 Ways Googling Photos Leads to Copyright Infringement
Posted in Digital Signage on Sep 11, 2017
You need a photo quickly to add to your print campaign or include in your digital advertisement so you let your fingers do the walking and turn to your trusty pal Google. But...
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