Digital signage is used for many different purposes and there is no definitive list. However, below are some of the most common applications of digital signage:
Public information – news, weather and local (location specific) information, such as fire exits and traveler information
Internal information – corporate messages, health & safety, news, etc
Advertising – either related to the location the signage is in or just using the audience reach of the screens for general advertising
Brand building – in-store digital signage to promote the brand and build a brand identity
Influencing customer behavior – directing customers to different areas, increasing the dwell time on the store premises
Enhancing customer experience – applications include the reduction of perceived wait time in restaurant waiting areas, bank queues, etc., as well as recipe demonstrations in food stores
Enhancing the environment – with interactive screens (in the floor for example) or with dynamic wayfinding