Introduction
Miami University’s Digital Signage service provides departments and units with the ability to display dynamic, real-time content across campus using centrally supported digital displays. These signs are ideal for sharing announcements, event promotions, dining menus, and other timely information in high-traffic areas. The Poppulo (formerly Four Winds Interactive) platform provides content content delivery to the approximately 230 digital signs across campus.
Benefits & Features
Features
- Timely and Targeted Communication: Enables departments to broadcast announcements, event schedules, emergency alerts, and campus promotions to specific locations and audiences in real time.
- Brand Consistency: Ensures visual alignment with university standards through managed templates and design assistance.
- Operational Efficiency: Reduces the need for printed materials and manual updates, cutting down on time and cost.
- Centralized Management: Offers a supported and centralized platform for scheduling and managing digital signage content across multiple campus locations.
Benefits
- Enhanced Engagement: Captures the attention of passersby through motion graphics, videos, and visuals, leading to greater awareness of campus happenings.
- Audience Reach: Ideal for departments looking to communicate with high-traffic areas like lobbies, lounges, and dining halls.
- Campus Safety: Integrates with emergency systems (where supported) for priority alert messaging.
- Ease of Use: Users can upload and schedule content through a web-based interface, with access and permissions managed by IT Services.
Constraints
- Hardware Ownership and Maintenance: Departments are responsible for purchasing and maintaining the physical display hardware (screens, mounts, media players).
- Content Governance: Content must adhere to university policies, including accessibility, branding, and appropriate use guidelines.
- Limited Interactivity: This service is designed for passive display only; it does not support touchscreens or interactive content.
Eligibility and audience
This service is available to all Miami University departments and units seeking to implement digital signage for communication purposes. Faculty, staff, and authorized student employees may be granted access top manage content on designated displays
Getting Started and Support
Need Help?
Report a problem with a particular digital sign display using this form
For 24x7 assistance, contact IT Help at 513-529-7900 or initiate a chat session via Miami IT Chat