Display Ads

Upload, manage, and publish advertising content across all digital displays in your shopping center

What are Display Ads?

Display Ads is a comprehensive advertising management system that allows all user types to upload, schedule, and manage advertising content across various digital displays throughout your shopping center. This includes touch kiosk displays, non-touch kiosk rear displays, large media walls, and any other digital signage systems.

The system provides powerful tools for ad scheduling, display targeting, play order management, and real-time publishing to ensure your advertising content reaches the right audience at the right time across all available displays.

Display Ads showing a grid of ads

Display Ads showing a grid of ads

Key Features

Multi-Display Management

Manage ads across touch kiosks, media walls, and all digital displays

Easy Upload Process

Simple drag-and-drop interface for uploading video and image ads

Scheduling & Date Management

Set start and end dates for precise ad campaign timing

Display Targeting

Target specific displays or run ads across all screens

Play Order Management

Drag-and-drop reordering of ads for optimal play sequences

Real-Time Publishing

Instant deployment of ads and changes to all displays

Display Ads Interface Overview

The Display Ads interface provides comprehensive tools for managing advertising content:

Publish Ads Button

Deploy ads and changes to all displays

  • Pushes new ads to all associated displays
  • Updates play order changes across all screens
  • Refreshes the ad rotation on all displays
  • Required after uploading new ads or reordering
  • Available to all user types with appropriate permissions

Upload Ad Button

Upload new advertising content

  • Opens upload modal for new ads
  • Supports video (MP4) and image (JPG, PNG) formats
  • Set start and end dates during upload
  • Choose target displays during upload
  • Progress tracking for large file uploads
Upload ad modal

Upload ad modal

Search & Filter Controls

Find and organize ads efficiently

  • Search by ad title or content
  • Filter by Active, Expired, or All ads
  • Sort by recently added, date, or name
  • Grid and list view options
  • Bulk delete functionality for multiple ads

Media Displays List

Manage displays and view display-specific ads

  • List of all available displays in the center
  • Touch kiosk displays and non-touch displays
  • Large media walls and digital signage
  • Click to view ads running on specific display
  • Add new large displays as needed

Ad Grid Display

Visual management of advertising content

  • Thumbnail previews of all ads
  • Duration, date range, and file type information
  • Drag-and-drop reordering with + symbol
  • Click to edit individual ad settings
  • Visual indicators for active/expired status

Advertisement Metrics

Performance tracking and analytics

  • Center-wide visitor metrics
  • Display-specific performance data
  • Ad impression calculations
  • Visitor engagement statistics
  • Real-time performance monitoring

Display Types & Capabilities

The system supports various types of digital displays throughout your shopping center:

Touch Kiosk Displays

Interactive kiosk screens running the EyeOn Kiosk Application

  • Full interactive touch functionality
  • Runs the complete EyeOn Kiosk Application
  • Customer-facing interactive displays
  • Located in high-traffic areas
  • Supports both ads and interactive content

Non-Touch Kiosk Displays

Rear displays on kiosks and other non-interactive screens

  • Non-interactive display screens
  • Located behind or around kiosks
  • Pure advertising display functionality
  • High visibility for promotional content
  • Continuous ad rotation display

Large Media Walls

Large format displays and video walls

  • High-impact large format displays
  • Multiple screen configurations
  • Premium advertising locations
  • High-resolution content support
  • Maximum visual impact for brands

Digital Signage Displays

Various other digital displays throughout the center

  • Flexible display configurations
  • Customizable screen sizes and orientations
  • Strategic placement throughout center
  • Adaptable to different content types
  • Integration with center infrastructure

User Permissions & Access Levels

All user types have access to display ads management with full functionality across all displays.

Center Manager

Display Ads Capabilities:

Upload Ads
✓ Full Access

Can upload advertising content for their assigned center

Edit Ads
✓ Full Access

Can edit ad settings, dates, and display targeting

Delete Ads
✓ Full Access

Can delete ads through the ad edit modal

Re-order Ads
✓ Full Access

Can drag and drop to reorder ad play sequences

Publish Ads
✓ Full Access

Can publish ads and changes to all displays

Display Management
✓ Full Access

Can manage all displays within their center

Ad Management Features

Comprehensive tools for managing advertising content:

Upload Process

Simple and efficient ad upload workflow

  • Drag and drop file upload interface
  • Support for MP4 video and JPG/PNG image formats
  • Automatic file validation and optimization
  • Set start and end dates during upload
  • Select target displays during upload process
  • Progress tracking for large file uploads

Display Targeting

Precise control over where ads are displayed

  • Select specific displays for each ad
  • Toggle individual display on/off for each ad
  • Run ads on all displays or targeted selection
  • Real-time display availability checking
  • Display-specific ad performance tracking

Play Order Management

Drag-and-drop reordering of ad sequences

  • Click + symbol on ad thumbnails to enable dragging
  • Drag ads to new positions in play sequence
  • Top-left to bottom-right ordering pattern
  • Real-time preview of new play order
  • Save changes and publish to update displays

Scheduling & Dates

Precise control over ad timing and duration

  • Set start date for when ads begin showing
  • Set end date for when ads stop showing
  • Automatic activation and deactivation
  • Overlap handling for multiple ads
  • Date range validation and conflict checking

Ad Editing

Comprehensive ad editing and management

  • Edit ad title, duration, and dates
  • Modify display targeting settings
  • Update ad content and files
  • View ad performance metrics
  • Delete ads through edit modal interface

Publishing System

Real-time deployment of ads and changes

  • Publish new ads to all displays instantly
  • Deploy play order changes across all screens
  • Refresh ad rotation on all displays
  • Confirm successful deployment to all displays
  • Rollback capability for failed deployments

Supported File Formats & Specifications

Display Ads supports various media formats with specific technical requirements for optimal display quality:

Video Formats

MP4

Primary video format for digital displays

Max: 25MB4K (3840x2160 or 2160x3840)

MOV

Apple QuickTime video format

Max: 25MB4K (3840x2160 or 2160x3840)

AVI

Windows video format

Max: 25MB4K (3840x2160 or 2160x3840)

Image Formats

JPG/JPEG

Standard image format for photos

Max: 25MB4K (3840x2160 or 2160x3840)

PNG

High-quality images with transparency

Max: 25MB4K (3840x2160 or 2160x3840)

GIF

Animated images and simple graphics

Max: 25MB4K (3840x2160 or 2160x3840)

Resolution Requirements

Specific resolution requirements based on display orientation:

Portrait Kiosk Displays

Vertical orientation for touch kiosk displays and portrait media walls

2160x3840 (4K Portrait)

Landscape Displays

Horizontal orientation for large media walls and landscape displays

3840x2160 (4K Landscape)

Best Practices

Content Creation

  • Create high-resolution content optimized for display screens
  • Use clear, readable fonts and high contrast colors
  • Keep text concise and easily readable from a distance
  • Test content on actual display screens before publishing
  • Consider different screen orientations and sizes
  • Use consistent branding across all ad content

File Optimization & Technical Requirements

  • Use 2160x3840 (4K Portrait) resolution for all portrait kiosk ads
  • Use 3840x2160 (4K Landscape) resolution for all landscape display ads
  • Keep all files under 25MB for optimal performance
  • Limit all videos to less than 30 seconds duration
  • Compress video files to reduce upload time and storage
  • Optimize images for web display without quality loss
  • Test playback performance on different displays
  • Use standard aspect ratios for better compatibility

Scheduling Strategy

  • Plan ad campaigns with appropriate start and end dates
  • Avoid overlapping conflicting ad content
  • Schedule seasonal content well in advance
  • Use date ranges that align with business objectives
  • Consider peak shopping times for maximum impact
  • Plan for content updates and refreshes

Display Targeting

  • Target specific displays based on audience and location
  • Use high-traffic displays for important announcements
  • Consider display visibility and viewing angles
  • Test ad performance across different display types
  • Rotate content between displays for variety
  • Monitor display-specific performance metrics

Play Order Management

  • Arrange ads in logical sequences for better flow
  • Balance promotional and informational content
  • Consider ad duration when planning play order
  • Test different play sequences for optimal engagement
  • Regularly review and update play order based on performance
  • Use the drag-and-drop interface for easy reordering

Publishing & Deployment

  • Always use the Publish Ads button after making changes
  • Verify successful deployment to all displays
  • Test ads on actual displays after publishing
  • Monitor for any deployment issues or errors
  • Keep backup copies of important ad content
  • Document successful ad campaigns for future reference

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