Broadsign Features
Campaign Management (15)
Campaign Dashboard
Overview of all media purchases and campaigns in a single interface.
Campaign Optimization
Enables marketer to set metrics by which their campaigns are automatically optimized.
Reach
Amount and quality of inventory partner sites on which ads can be placed.
Bulk Editing
Enables marketers to edit campaigns in bulk as opposed to one piece at a time.
Batch Uploading
Allows marketer to upload campaign inventory in a single batch instead of one piece at a time.
Brand Safety
Ensures marketer's ads are placed on respectable websites that won't damage brand image or reputation.
Fraud Protection
Ensures marketer's ad reach and performance is not inflated by bots or spam websites.
Frequency Capping
Allows marketer to set a limit on how many times a consumer sees their ad.
Budget Pacing
Allows marketer to set a daily or weekly campaign budget that the ad sever uses to make appropriate bids.
Creative Optimization
Tools offered for creating and optimizing creative components of campaigns.
Rich Media Capabilties
Supports rich media display and video ads that involve user interaction.
In-App Ads
Allows for ads to be placed in mobile apps.
Mobile Rich Media Capabilities
Supports rich media mobile ads that involve user interaction.
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Retargeting Ads
Ads that target individuals who have previously interacted with a brand or visited a specific website
Targeting (5)
Targeting
Able to target desired audiences based on demographics and behavior variables.
Retargeting
Able to retarget previous impressions to your site across the web to increase conversion rates.
Geo-Targeting
Able to tailor ads based on consumer general region, state or designated market area (DMA).
Contextual Targeting
Able to match the marketer's ad with specific content on a site or page.
Audience Targeting
Identify a particular segment of population based on specific criteria and customize your efforts to attract their attention
Demand Side Platforms (5)
Machine Learning Optimization
DSP learns from previous ad buys and optimizes bidding to increase marketer's ROI
Estimate and Projections
DSP pulls accurate estimates of available impressions and their cost.
Cross-Device Capabilities
Able to use functions such as targeting, frequency capping, budget pacing, creative optimization, etc. across mobile devices
AI/Machine Learning
Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data
Cross Channel Capabilities
DSP has the ability to place ads accross multiple mediums; such as display, video, audio, mobile, etc.
Platform (25)
API / Integrations
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software such as other ad servers, DSPs, DMPs, etc.
Custom Reports
Able to create custom reports to cater to specific metrics and key performance indicators.
User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Performance and Reliability
Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took.
Enterprise Scalability
Provides features to allow scaling for large organizations.
Customization
Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique process. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.
Workflow Capability
Automates a process that requires a series of steps that typically require intervention by a several different users. Administrators can write rules to determine who and when a user needs to complete a step. Also includes notification of users when they need to take action.
Internationalization
Enables users to create and manage campaigns with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. Marketer can place ads on websites from around the world.
Notifications
Alerts marketer of the performance of particular campaigns.
Budget Management
Forecast, allocate funds, organize financial resources and report & analyze project's income and expenditure
Display Ad Management
Create, distribute, and/or monitor campaigns that include banners, overlays, rich media, and other display ads.
Campaign Management
Create a collection of marketing actions to complete specific goals and plan and analyze campaign results
Ad Inventory Management
Manage advertised inventory that is featured and tracked across marketing campaigns
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
File Management
Create, save, and store files
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Email Management
Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps
Display Ad Management
Create, distribute, and/or monitor campaigns that include banners, overlays, rich media, and other display ads.
Calendar Management
Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Campaign Management
Create a collection of marketing actions to complete specific goals and plan and analyze campaign results
Deadline Management
Specify or track the date/time a project, task, etc., is due for completion
Client Management
Manage contact details and communication with clients
Project Management
Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments
SSP Functionality (1)
SSP Functionality
Product functionality for real-time advertising.
SSP (5)
Ad Unit Availability
Allows publisher to select which ad units to be bid on in real time.
Impression Targeting
Ability to set which impressions to make available to bidders
Floor Price
Ability to set a minimum price at which an ad unit can sell in an ad exchange.
Advertiser Restrictions
Ability to disallow bids or restrict ad categories, brands, or buyers that you do not wish to advertise on your website.
Bid Reporting
Ability to see which advertisers are bidding on and buying ad units.
Platform Basics (16)
Remotely Content Management
Ability to remotely control the content displayed across digital screens.
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Content Scheduling
Ability to schedule digital signage content in advance.
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Multi-User Access
Enables individuals with different roles within the operator’s organization to control the content that is being published on the digital signage network.
Task Scheduling
Track and manage the scheduling of tasks
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Inventory Management
Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply
Interactive Content
Allow the audience to interact or engage with the content
File Management
Create, save, and store files
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Policy Management
Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Survey/Poll Management
Create and administer polls and surveys
Offline Access
Ability of websites, web applications, or mobile applications to function without an active internet connection
Mobile Device Management
Control, secure and enforce policies on mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets etc.
Remote Display Management
Remotely schedule and display multimedia content regardless of where you are
Playlist Management
Create playlists of content and media types & manage the distribution of those playlists to display screens
Platform Content (4)
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Media Formats
Provides users the ability to upload a variety of media formats, including photos, videos, and URL addresses for live web pages.
Media Editor
Provides users the built-in ability to edit parts of their designs, like images and text.
WYSIWYG Editor
What You See Is What You Get is a no-code tool that allows users to create and edit content using a visual interface
Visual Editor
Program to edit text files that renders the content in accordance with embedded markup code such as HTML
Platform Interoperability (1)
Hardware
Integrates with existing hardware.
Platform Additional Functionality (7)
Screen Grouping
Allows users to organize multiple screens into a single unit.
Asset Management Integration
Ability to connect and integrate with your asset management sources to feed your screen from where your assets are housed.
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Network Reporting
Provides detailed information about the content assets and playback, playbackmedia players, and user management.
Configuration Management
Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services
User Session Management
Maintain and control user sessions (including session tracking, timeouts and termination) in a web application or system
Touch Screen
Interactivity between software and users by touching areas on the screen of display devices
Social Media Integration
Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
Agentic AI - Digital Signage (2)
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Agentic AI - Demand Side Platform (DSP) (6)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Supply Side Platform (SSP) (6)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Additional Functionality (65)
Multi-Channel Marketing
Coordinate marketing efforts across channels (email, landing pages, social media, etc.)
Customer Segmentation
Process of dividing customers into groups based on common characteristics
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
For Advertising Agencies
Used by Advertising Agencies
Bidding Strategies
Acquire advertising inventory or impressions that are used to place ads on various channels
ROI Tracking
Monitor conversion rates and analyze effectiveness and profitability of marketing efforts
Widgets
An extended application or connector that enables users to perform additional services with their current set of tools
Preview Functionality
Preview materials before finalizing projects
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Content Personalization
Personalize delivered content based on characteristics, preferences, behavior or other data across the network
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Multi-Language
Manage and support multiple languages
Emergency Notification
Automatically send mass notifications or alerts for any emergency or crisis
Digital Menu Boards
Electronically display menu item options for customers to make selections from
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
XML/RSS
Expand the format in which multimedia files and web content are delivered in RSS feeds
Predictive Analytics
Predict future data based on historical data sets
Multi-Location
Manage and support multiple locations
Data Synchronization
Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency
Audience Analytics
Track and analyze various metrics such as demographics, psychographics, behavior and other insights
Multimedia Support
Supports various file formats
Media Library
Collection of images, videos and other digital content that can be used
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
EU AI ACT Compliance
Adheres to regulations designed to ensure the safety, transparency, and ethical use of AI systems in the European Union
Layout & Design
Configure publication's layout before publishing
Customer Segmentation
Process of dividing customers into groups based on common characteristics
Auto Update
Automatic update of information / software
Multi-Screen Support
Facilitate the display of multimedia content across multiple screens
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
Payment Processing
Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions
Secure Login
At least a username and password is required to access the system
Geolocation
Determines the location of a device using GPS or an IP address
Two-Factor Authentication
Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user
IT Asset Tracking
Monitor the movement of one or more IT assets throughout the organization
Remote Update/Installation
Deploy updates or install new software remotely
Location Tracking
Identify the physical location of an individual, asset, device, etc.
Custom Development
Development of custom software, web apps, mobile apps, etc.
Wireless Internet Access Control
Control and manage access to wireless networks
Onsite Printing
Print tickets, receipts, and other information on location
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Remote Access/Control
Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling
Surveys & Feedback
Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success
Order Fulfillment
Manage the process of receiving, preparing, and delivering orders for goods/products
Mobile Alerts
Notifications via mobile devices
Secure Browsing
Allow or block access to specific domains and individual pages
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Video Streaming
Allows users to view videos without downloading media files
Virtual Keyboard
On-screen keyboard that can be used without the need for physical keys/keyboard
Usage Tracking/Analytics
Track and interpret metrics on the usage of company resources
Filtering
Find & retrieve relevant data or documents
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
Alerts/Escalation
System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request
ADA Compliance
Civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life
Customizable User Interface
Design, modify, and organize how content is displayed on a system interface
Digital Signage
Digital displays use technologies such as LCD, LED, projection and e-paper
Digital Signature
Electronic signing method that validates the authenticity and integrity of a digital document
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