The cork board in the break room, the laminated posters in the hallway, the printed memos taped to the elevator wall — these relics of office communication are rapidly being replaced by sleek digital displays. And for good reason.
The Hidden Cost of Paper Notices
Paper notices seem cheap, but the costs add up:
- Printing costs: Color printing for notices, flyers, and posters. Multiply by every location.
- Labor costs: Someone has to design, print, distribute, and physically post notices at each location. Then remove them when they're outdated.
- Waste: Outdated notices pile up. Most end up in the trash within days.
- Professional image: Cluttered notice boards with curling, faded papers don't project a modern, professional image to visitors and clients.
The Digital Advantage
A single digital display replaces an entire notice board — and does far more:
- Instant updates: Change content in seconds from your phone, not hours spent printing and posting.
- Dynamic content: Rotate multiple announcements, use videos, display real-time data, and schedule content by time of day.
- Professional appearance: A crisp, bright display with animated content makes a far better impression than paper.
- Eco-friendly: Zero paper waste. Align with your company's sustainability goals.
- Remote management: Update screens across all locations from anywhere with Loco Digital Signage.
ROI Calculation
Consider a mid-sized company with 5 offices:
- Paper and printing: ~$200/month across all locations
- Staff time for distribution: ~8 hours/month at $30/hour = $240/month
- Total paper cost: ~$440/month = $5,280/year
A one-time investment in a $300 Android TV per location (5 × $300 = $1,500) plus a Loco subscription pays for itself within the first year — and keeps saving every year after.
Making the Switch
- Start with one high-visibility location: The main lobby or break room.
- Install the hardware: Mount a TV and plug in a Fire TV Stick or use a smart TV with Android TV built in.
- Install Loco: Download the TV Player app and pair it with your phone.
- Migrate your notices: Convert your most important notices to digital slides using Canva templates.
- Remove the cork board: Once you're confident in the digital workflow, retire the paper board.
What About Offices Without Internet?
Loco works in both modes. Use remote cloud management for offices with internet, and local WiFi mode for locations without internet access. Either way, your screens keep displaying content 24/7.
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