Digital Signage Categories

Overview

Categories within the Digital Signage system are a way to tag content for searching and control what plays back on specific screens. Categories can be used to set a 'theme' to a digital sign, and have it auto-refresh with new content as it is added to the category. Categories can also be created for a specific screen, such as "SSB 120 Lobby", and use that to manage what plays on it.

When selecting Category-based playback, the TrilbyTV system selects content based on any of the chosen categories. Selecting multiple categories would playback any content tagged with each selected category, not content tagged with all selected categories.

The following categories are currently available for use. Most categories will be listed twice one for horizontal, and the other for vertical orientation. Horizontal orientation is where the sign is wider than it is tall, creating a landscape layout, while vertical orientation makes the sign taller than it is wide for a portrait layout.

Digital Sign Categories
Category Name Description
ANC Advertisements/Promotions (Horizontal) Content designed to highlight Anchorage campus products, services, special offers, discounts, events, or brand messages on digital signs, with the goal of attracting attention and encouraging action.
ANC Advertisements/Promotions (Vertical) Content designed to highlight Anchorage campus products, services, special offers, discounts, events, or brand messages on digital signs, with the goal of attracting attention and encouraging action.
ANC Events & Courses (Horizontal) Discover upcoming workshops, classes, seminars, and special events on the Anchorage campus. Stay informed about opportunities to learn, connect, and participate.
ANC Events & Courses (Vertical) Discover upcoming workshops, classes, seminars, and special events on the Anchorage campus. Stay informed about opportunities to learn, connect, and participate.
ANC Info for Employees (Horizontal) Features important workplace updates, internal announcements, policy reminders, schedules, and resources to help staff and faculty on the Anchorage campus stay informed, connected, and up to date.
ANC Info for Employees (Vertical) Features important workplace updates, announcements, policy reminders, schedules, and resources to help staff and faculty on the Anchorage campus stay informed, connected, and up to date.
ANC Info for Students (Horizontal) Features important campus news, deadlines, events, resources, and helpful reminders to keep students on the Anchorage campus informed and engaged.
ANC Info for Students (Vertical) Features important campus news, deadlines, events, resources, and helpful reminders to keep students on the Anchorage campus informed and engaged.
ANC Recruitment (Horizontal) Promote job fairs, employer visits, internship opportunities, graduate programs, and hiring events that connect students and alumni with potential employers and career pathways focusing on Anchorage campus signs.
ANC Recruitment (Vertical) Promote job fairs, employer visits, internship opportunities, graduate programs, and hiring events that connect students and alumni with potential employers and career pathways on Anchorage campus signs.
Department Specific (Horizontal Not Shared) Content intended for a single department's digital signs only, not for campus-wide sharing or publication. Use this category for department-specific announcements, events, reminders, and updates relevant to a limited audience.
Department Specific (Vertical Not Shared) Content intended for a single department's digital signs only, not for campus-wide sharing or publication. Use this category for department-specific announcements, events, reminders, and updates relevant to a limited audience.
Long Slide Shows & Videos more than 25 secs Content in this category runs longer than 25 seconds and is best suited for locations where viewers are likely to remain for a longer period, such as student centers, dining areas, waiting spaces, and residence halls. Use it for detailed announcements, event highlights, storytelling, or messages that benefit from extended viewing time.
Sign Specific (Exclude from Auto Playlist) Content intended for a specific digital sign or location on campus and not eligible for automatic playlist inclusion. Use this category for messages that should appear only on designated displays, based on audience, placement, or operational need.

Additional categories are created as need by the Digital Signage Administrators. Content owners can request new categories by submitting a Digital Signage ticket.

Need additional help or have issues

For support, requests may be submitted anytime using the appropriate Digital Signage form. Requests generate a Ticket which will be worked in order received and urgency by IT Employees with the knowledge and permissions to assist with the request.

For immediate assistance please review the Contact IT page for the appropriate support group.