News & Media From Chris Gilder

Three reasons to use digital signage

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Digital signage is being used in many different businesses and organizations. It is also integrated into many self-service kiosks. Chris Gilder gives three key…

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I've got my eyes on you, kiosk: analytics and location

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

When it comes to analytics, you also have to consider the critical topic of location. You need to follow your customer's footsteps to deliver a truly…

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Visual Analytics personalize kiosk and digital signage experiences and humanize big data

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Before, during and after people physically engage with kiosks and digital signage, there are visual interactions that can hold the key to personalizing the…

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Three steps to delivering ROI with analytics from your kiosk deployment

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Big data gets all the headlines these days, but it can easily lead to information overload unless you utilize these three proven steps to manage and harness…

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A self-service dream lunch hour

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Our lunch hours are often wasted standing in line. Yesterday, during mine, I was thinking about how much better I could spend that time.

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Can self-service providers influence industry trends and market demand?

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

It's commonplace to assume that self-service providers should react to industry trends as market demand. But what if we could actually influence and shape…

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Three critical trends shaping self-service and how to capitalize

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Omnichannel, mobile integration and interfacing with new technologies are three trends shaping the self-service industry, but how do providers capitalize once…

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The 'Out of Order' dilemma

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

"Out of Order" - is that a self-service solution company? With the number of kiosks wearing that tag, you might come to think so. These three words translate…

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Five paths leading to a nightmare deployment

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Self-service is a growing industry. More and more companies can see the value of integrating a self-service solution in their business. Consumers are becoming…

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Gaining loyalty in a global economy

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

The global economy has had benefits for some businesses and created more challenges for others. It's a big world out there and keeping up with it can be…

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Where are my onion rings? Drive-thru kiosk can get it right.

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

There is a lot to be said about drive-thru food ordering – especially in the fast food-nation! Many times there just isn't time for a sit-down meal. People are…

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The next generation doctor's office

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

With the passage of the Patient Affordable Care Act, Healthcare is on the forefront of everyone's mind. Politicians are debating the value. Businesses are…

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Weathering the storm: 10 'must-haves' of outdoor kiosks

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Weathering the storm with 10 key components for self-service technology solutions

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Thank you, Steve Jobs

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

There are many reasons to thank Steve Jobs. His innovation. His ability to make technology usable. His ability to redefine the way things work (iTunes, iPod…

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Is self-service the new tech startup?

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Technology incubation is our future. Just try talking to kid — if you can get them to look up from their smartphones! Texting is the new email. Touchpads are…

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Kiosks honoring Memorial Day, American sacrifice

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

I'm sure we are all looking forward to this Memorial Day weekend. The weather is supposed to be beautiful and undoubtedly we will be grilling, but it's also…

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When a bargain isn't a bargain

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Ever wonder how eBay can be a $10 billion dollar company? Why Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year? How Craigslist is a household name?

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