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03/28/2011

Design a Sign of the Times

Whether you're road-testing a new product or announcing an impromptu special to move some inventory that isn't selling well, outdoor digital signage can help a hospitality business catch the eyes of passersby and draw in more revenue.

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It's Not Easy Being Green

BUILDINGS takes a look at the practice known as Greenwashing – misleading or false marketing about a company or product's environmental virtue.

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Design a Sign of the Times

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