RGB Adds YCD Multimedia to Growing Digital Signage Portfolio

Posted November 23, 2009 in Press Releases

YCD Multimedia & RGB Communications are delighted to announce that from 1st December 2009, RGB will become an official distributor of YCD Multimedia’s software solutions to the UK and Ireland digital signage markets.

YCD Multimedia has led the industry in developing smart, fully-integrated, digital media technology that provides unparalleled in-store marketing solutions for the retail, hospitality, food services, financial and automotive market sectors.

YCD’s technology allows you to manage in-store sales and promotions, create exciting brand-reinforcing experiences and efficiently deliver corporate messaging to a single location or an unlimited number of end-points quickly, easily and accurately. YCD’s product portfolio comprises YCD|Player™, an integrated audio/video onsite content playback system; YCD|Platform™, a web-based, media management and distribution platform allowing you to program, schedule and remotely distribute audio and visual content, and YCD|RAMP™ – a real time ad management platform for production, distribution and optimization of in-store digital media campaigns, maximizing campaign impact and reducing time-to-market.

The system’s unique open architecture and scalable design provides unparalleled control and flexibility, as the software integrates seamlessly with existing retail and communications applications, providing a solid return on investment now and as your business grows. Upload ads or promotional messages, create audio and video playlists and schedule; the simple, secure interface makes it easy to send content and update in-store marketing from a remote location to an unlimited number of sites and screens within seconds, so your customers across town or around the world receive simultaneous promotions and messages customised to reflect local demographics and preference.

Caroline Britt, Managing Director of RGB Communications comments, “We are seeing an increased demand for digital in-store marketing and YCD Multimedia solutions stand high above any other option. Customized music and commercial messages substantially enhance the customer experience, creating an exciting and stimulating experience that can lift sales overall, as well as on featured products.” She continues, “We are very proud to be working with YCD Multimedia who share our vision in delivering robust, scalable and easy to install digital signage solutions. We look forward to working together and capitalizing on the explosion of digital media use in the retail environment.”

“We are delighted to welcome RGB Communications to our family of YCD partners around the world”, said Noam Levavi, CEO of YCD Multimedia. “It was extremely important for YCD’s fast-growing operations in the UK to find a high profile partner that shared a common view on delivering leading-edge digital media solutions to the retail and hospitality markets. RGB has rightly earned its award winning reputation and position as the foremost distributor of audio-visual solutions to the UK and Eire markets, with the provision of quality solutions to dealers and A/V specialists. Together with RGB’s unique technical solutions and our offering we believe they will undoubtedly bring a whole new dimension to YCD’s operations in the UK”.

For further information contact:

YCD Multimedia Contact:
Bernie Wolff
Senior Vice President, Business Development
YCD Multimedia
E-mail:

RGB Communications Ltd:
Alex Light
2 Lowesden Business Park
Lambourn Woodlands
Hungerford, Berkshire
RG17 7RY

Tel: 0844 8800790
Fax: 01488 73377
E-mail:

About YCD Multimedia:
YCD Multimedia provides marketers with a set of tools to manage, distribute and target digital media into the retail environment.  From large format displays that promote products based on real-time inventory levels, to small shelf level interactive displays, YCD’s flexible platform can help retailers ensure a measurable impact on their business. YCD’s end-to-end offering combines strategy, professional services and technology to increase profits, optimize product mix and enhance the customer experience.

To date, the company has partnered with over 1,200 customers, in the retail, hospitality, food services, banking and automotive industries, including some of the world’s most recognized brands such as Toyota, American Airlines, Pizza Hut, Kodak, Hilton Hotels, Cartier, Crocs, and Hugo Boss.

Founded in 1999, YCD Multimedia is headquartered in the United States with offices in the UK and Israel, and has an international network of resellers serving clients around the globe.

For more information visit: http://www.ycdmultimedia.com

About RGB Communications:
RGB Communications Ltd is the leading UK technical trade distributor of Audio Visual connectivity, control and presentation products for the commercial and residential markets. Founded in 1991, RGB Communications has established a reputation for delivering high quality products backed by totally professional and friendly technical support and service.

RGB’s commitment to and achievements within the AV industry have been recognised with the prestigious 2007, 2004 and 2002 AV Distributor of the Year Award.

For more information visit: http://www.rgbcomms.co.uk

For more information and media inquiries please contact YCD Multimedia at info@ycdmultimedia.com or 646-237-8100.