Back-To-School-Brilliance: Leveraging your Display for Success!
Summer is winding down, and the start of the new school year is just around the corner! Whether your organization is a school or not, families in your community will soon be preparing for the upcoming academic season. It's the perfect time to utilize your Daktronics display to reach out to parents, students, and the community, offering helpful information, encouraging messages, and exciting promotions. Let’s explore creative ways to leverage your Daktronics display for back-to-school messaging.
David Grotzinger on 8/7/2023
Categories: Venus Control Suite Training
For The Schools
If you’ve been following our holiday blogs or attended VCS Webinar Training in the past, you might already know what’s coming- it's your friendly reminder to use the Countdown Feature! Create anticipation for the first day of school, or any upcoming events by placing the countdown timer on a background! To learn more about how you can create a countdown presentation, click on the link above or log into VCS and search “Countdown” in the Self-Help tab.
As a new school year begins, some students may experience stress or anxiety about their classes and upcoming assignments. Offer them something positive to focus on! Alongside the essential orientation dates and PTA meeting announcements, include a glimpse of the fun experiences they can look forward to in the first few months of school.
If you are in VCS packages Professional or Enterprise, try creating an override, or exclusive mode playlist for the first day of school. Adding a fun twist to the start of the year, these playlists play over any regularly scheduled content and can work great for future events.
For Others in the Community
If you have a Daktronics display but are not a school, don’t worry! There’s still an opportunity to participate in the back-to-school excitement! Whether you run a retail store, family doctor, or a one stop shop for school supplies, let your community know about the deals and offers you have in store.
Promote school supply deals like “buy-one-get-one" or school starter kit bundles for a quick way to get the academic year started. Advertise physical exams, or other medical testing that are sometimes required by schools or sport organizations for the newer families in the area. By leveraging your Daktronics display, you can become a valuable resource for parents seeking the best deals for their children’s school essentials.
For those corner stores located near schools, position yourself as the lifesaver to the parents to attract more business. Let them know you offer school supplies and last-minute items for projects. Saving parents' time and providing convenient access to school necessities can make your store a go-to spot in the neighborhood.
Choose To Inspire
As the school year approaches, your Daktronics display presents a powerful platform to engage with the community, inspire students, and support parents. By implementing creative and informative back-to-school messaging, you can build a strong sense of community and become a valuable resource for families during this important time of the year. Whether you're a school or a local business, make the most of your Daktronics display to welcome the new academic year with enthusiasm and positivity!