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Monetize your digital screens. More revenue, less hassle.
Unlock high-margin revenue by transforming your Institution's digital screens into a dynamic media network. Leverage your digital screens and student interactions to create targeted ads, turning missed opportunities into lucrative sponsorships and advertising deals.
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The Challenge
Higher Education is Facing a Revenue Crisis That Can't Be Solved by Tuition Alone
Factors Impacting Higher Education's Business Model
Over-Reliance on Tuition Revenue
Rising Operating Costs &
Razor-thin Margins
Changing Demographics & Enrollment Patterns
Failure to Adapt to Market Demands
Declining State & Federal Funding
Increased Competition
Degree’s Changing Value Proposition
Over Extended Staff
Inadequate Fundraising & Endowment Income
Higher Ed Venues (e.g., Student Center, Arenas, Cafeterias) are Underutilized
The Opportunity
Higher Ed Institutions are sitting on untapped revenue streams. By fully leveraging campus venues, digital assets, data signals in your unique ecosystem, and thriving network of student, alumni, and sponsors & advertisers you can diversify income and secure financial prosperity.
The Solution
Turn every digital screen into a monetization opportunity through Advertising
Generate a new revenue stream by commercializing your venue’s
digital screens via Digital Out of Home (DOOH) Advertising
Platform Overview
Launch: Setup DOOH Advertising Revenue Stream
Features
Estimate Revenue Potential
Collect & Consolidate Data
Develop Audience Insights
Optimize Digital Screen Inventory
Connect all Digital Screens (Supply)
Benefits
Fast-Track Revenue Activation
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Access high-margin revenue streams and reduce dependency on traditional revenue sources like F&B and parking
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Increase demand generation for new sponsorship/ad contracts
Expedite Delivery
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Increase digital screen inventory available for monetization
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Optimize ad inventory on digital screens to generate revenue
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Turn revenue offerings on/off rapidly using pre-configured templates
Promote: Drive Marketing & Sales of DOOH Advertising
Features
Identify Prospects (Sponsors & Advertisers)
Qualify Leads
Develop Relationships with Leads
Accelerate Creation of Custom Proposals & Contracts
Onboard Sponsors & Advertisers and Report Efficacy of Campaigns
Renew & Expand Sponsorship & Advertising Contracts
Benefits
Fast-Track Revenue Activation
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Shorten sales cycle and improve win rates
Elevate Guest & User Experience
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Enable personalization at scale for guests and show guest-centric, relevant messaging
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Improve renewal and expansion of DOOH ad/ sponsorship contracts
Generate Community Impact
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Strengthen relationships with local businesses and re-establish venue as a community epicenter
Fulfill: Execute DOOH Advertising Campaigns & Manage Operations
Features
Execute Ad Campaigns (Run Revenue Stream)
Streamline Ad Operations
Create Ad Campaign Performance Reports
Conduct Billing and Revenue Management
Maintain and Operate Platform
Benefits
Fast-Track Revenue Activation
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Improve renewal/expansion of ad/sponsorship contracts by showing ROI
Elevate Guest & User Experience
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Accelerate content creation to enable personalization
Boost Operational Efficiency & Effectiveness
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Increase deal size by showing ROI on advertising/ sponsorship spend and demonstrating campaign effectiveness
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Reduce operational costs & risks through AI-operated workflows and systems
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What is VenuEdge?VenuEdge is an innovative platform designed to help venues in the Sports & Live Entertainment, and Higher Education sectors unlock new, high-margin revenue streams by monetizing digital and physical assets like digital screens.
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What are the key benefits of using VenuEdge?VenuEdge helps venues increase venue’s revenue, increase sponsorship/ fundraising opportunities from brands, enhance guest/ student experiences, boost operational efficiency of maintaining and selling access to digital screens, and strengthen relationships with local businesses and community.
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How does VenuEdge help venues generate new revenue?VenuEdge turns your venue into a powerful Venue Media Network (VMN), enabling you to sell advertising and sponsorship opportunities to advertisers (agencies & brands). We help you package your venue’s digital assets for advertisers, creating new revenue channels.
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What kind of revenue can we expect from implementing VenuEdge?Revenue is dependent on numerous factors including location and size of venue, # of venue buildings, foot traffic count, # of digital screens & assets activated, price of ads, # of events, among others. While ROI can vary by venue, many of our clients see significant improvements in revenue and efficiency. Our team can provide case studies and work with you to project potential revenue for your specific situation.
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What types of advertising can be done with VenuEdge?VenuEdge enables digital advertising on various channels such as in-venue digital screens, mobile apps, websites, and emails. Our current focus is advertising on digital screens. We help you maximize your advertising opportunities like targeted ads on digital screens during an event.
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What type of data does VenuEdge use to create insights for advertisers?VenuEdge unifies data from various sources such as in-venue screens, mobile apps, websites, and guest behaviors. This data is enriched to provide insights into fan engagement, helping advertisers tailor their messages to the right audience.
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How does VenuEdge improve the guest/ student experience at my venue?VenuEdge enhances the guest/ student experience by providing personalized and relevant content, offers, and entertainment that align with their interests. From dynamic ads to exclusive promotions, we ensure your guests/ students stay engaged and satisfied throughout their visit.
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Can VenuEdge integrate with our existing digital screens and software systems?VenuEdge is designed to integrate with a wide range of existing systems. Our team can provide more information about specific integrations during a consultation.
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How does VenuEdge handle brand safety/ protected categories?We will work with you to ensure that ads are aligned to the venue's brand safety guidelines (e.g., no alcohol or tobacco ads on Higher Ed campus) and address and protected categories/ constraints (e.g., no ads for Banking advertiser X if the venue has an exclusive sponsorship with Bank Z). All ad deals are sourced from vetted advertisers and all creative content in ads are vetted through multiple methods to ensure adherence to venue’s brand safety guidelines.
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How does VenuEdge handle data security and privacy?We take data security seriously and employ industry-standard security measures to protect your venue's and customers' data. VenuEdge is fully compliant with data privacy regulations and ensures that all collected data is anonymized, secure, and used responsibly, without compromising guest privacy. For specific details, please contact our sales team.
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Do we need a dedicated team to manage VenuEdge?No, VenuEdge is designed to be user-friendly and requires minimal oversight from your team. Our platform’s AI and automation driven tools and easy-to-use interface allow your existing staff to manage digital screens and advertising campaigns without needing extensive marketing expertise. Additionally, VenuEdge offers managed services. For specific details, please contact our sales team.
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What are the tax implications of generating new revenue streams with VenuEdge?For Higher Education venues, there could be considerations regarding Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT). VenuEdge can work with your team to design revenue strategies that minimize UBIT exposure. Additionally, we recommend consulting with your tax advisors to structure your use of VenuEdge in a way that aligns with your institution’s goals and tax obligations.
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How quickly can we start generating revenue with VenuEdge?With VenuEdge’s ready-to-use revenue templates, you can begin monetizing your venue’s assets in a matter of weeks. We bring the demand from advertisers to you. Our platform accelerates the launch of new revenue streams and provides the tools needed to start earning quickly.
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How can VenuEdge help us show ROI to advertisers and sponsors?VenuEdge provides comprehensive performance reporting that shows how well ads performed, including metrics like impressions, engagement, and conversions. These insights demonstrate the value of your venue’s media network to advertisers and sponsors, encouraging them to renew or expand contracts, and attract new advertisers and sponsors.
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How is VenuEdge different from traditional venue management solutions?Unlike fragmented or outdated systems that venue leaders need to stitch and mange themselves, VenuEdge offers an all-in-one platform that integrates all aspects of revenue generation (setting up the revenue stream, promoting it to advertisers, and executing advertisers’ marketing campaign), providing a comprehensive solution tailored to modern needs.
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How do we get started with VenuEdge?Reach out to our sales team today to learn more about how VenuEdge can transform your venue into a powerful revenue generator. Let’s schedule a demo to show you how easy it is to unlock your venue’s full potential.