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Volanti Displays Looks at the Use of Social Media in Museums

Morgan Hill, CA – November 5, 2014 – Volanti Displays, a Silicon Valley company who specializes in large screen displays, including video-wall systems, recently looked at creative ways to use social media in museums.

Most museums are using social media on their website to promote new exhibits and expand brand awareness. “Social media is more than just a link on a museum’s website,” said James Henry, CEO of Volanti Displays. “It’s about bringing social dialogue ‘into’ a museum. It’s about developing creative ways to increase visitor participation.”

Creative uses to share, engage and connect with your audience:

  • Label Exhibits with Suitable Hashtags

Every exhibit can include a ready-made hashtag to make it easy for visitors to post messages on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and other social sites.

  • Post Photo Ops and ‘Selfie Stations’

For areas in a museum where photos are allowed, signage suggesting a photo op or ‘selfie station’ can also encourage social posts and increase the museums digital presence.

  • Establish a Social Media Wall

The use of a Social Media Wall allows visitors to congregate for real-time viewing. It encourages the audience to share thoughts and instantly see what’s being posted on a topic or hastag.

A video-wall is an ideal vehicle for creating a Social Media Wall. Video-walls are fixed or mobile video screens that can incorporate visual displays as well as social media. Software is available which aggregates multiple social media platforms.

  • Tablet Rental

Another way to increase visitor participation is rental of low cost tablets customized with cameras and apps that upload to social media feeds.

“Social media requires engagement — it’s about connecting,” added Henry. “With a little creativity, museums can really use social media within their walls.”

Social media in museums

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About Volanti Displays

Founded in 2014, Volanti builds on over 25 years of display industry expertise and focuses on large display systems for niche commercial markets. Innovative products and cutting-edge technology combined with design and final assembly in the USA. www.volantidisplays.com

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Social Media & Mobile Large Video Displays Come Together With Volanti Displays and Tint

Social Media Where You Want It, When You Want It

Morgan Hill, CA – October 15, 2014 –Volanti Displays recently announced a unique offer for customers purchasing the Forza mobile video-wall. Every Forza purchase includes a one-month trial of TINT’s Premium service ($1,000 value).

The ingenious Forza video-wall delivers a brilliant 94” or 110” display, packed in two rugged mobile carts that transform into the stands. Simply roll in place, pop up the gas-spring mechanism and connect the pre-configured wiring. There you go — a portable video-wall solution, ready-to-go in a matter of minutes.

TINT’s unique platform, which displays social media feeds, is a perfect compliment to the Forza mobile video-wall.

“TINT is thrilled to embark on a partnership with Volanti to combine the next generation in mobile video screens with the social media world. TINT’s technology combined with Volanti will enable anyone to pop up a social media activation to spread their message to mass audiences in less than 30 minutes,” said Brandon Ancier, TINT’s Director of Growth.

The new Forza mobile video-wall is designed for events where portability and rapid set-up is essential. Trade shows, sporting events, corporate trainings, weddings, fundraisers, roving museum exhibits and educational venues are just a few examples of where a mobile video-wall can bring a visual message to life.

“TINT, together with the Forza mobile video-wall, brings one of the most powerful forms of engagement – social media – to any event,” said James Henry, CEO of Volanti Displays. TINT can pull feeds from over 10 social networks, including: Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Vine, LinkedIn, Youtube, RSS feed and Tumblr.

For additional information contact Michael Sarich at 408-579-1622 or at michael.sarich@volantidisplays.com

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About Volanti Displays

Founded in 2014, Volanti builds on over 25 years of display industry expertise and focuses on large display systems for niche commercial markets. Innovative products and cutting-edge technology combined with design and final assembly in the USA. www.volantidisplays.com

Volanti mobile display with Tint social media

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