Broadsign
Digital signage software
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What is Broadsign
Broadsign is an out-of-home (OOH) advertising software suite that helps media owners and operators manage, sell, and deliver digital out-of-home inventory. It combines tools for screen and content operations with programmatic monetization, including supply-side capabilities and integrations to connect inventory to buyers. Typical users include OOH media owners, network operators, and ad operations teams managing large, distributed screen networks. The platform is oriented toward DOOH workflows (inventory packaging, proof-of-play, and programmatic transactions) rather than general-purpose workplace or small-business signage publishing.
Built for DOOH monetization
The product is designed around selling and delivering digital out-of-home ad inventory, including workflows for packaging inventory and supporting programmatic transactions. This aligns with the needs of media owners and operators that monetize screens through direct and automated sales. Compared with signage-first tools in the reference set, Broadsign places more emphasis on ad yield and buyer connectivity. It also supports operational requirements common in DOOH networks, such as proof-of-play and campaign delivery controls.
Operational tooling for large networks
Broadsign supports managing distributed screen networks where uptime, scheduling, and centralized control are important. Its tooling is commonly positioned for multi-location, multi-operator environments rather than single-site deployments. This can reduce the need to stitch together separate systems for playback operations and ad delivery. It is a better fit when the signage network is treated as an advertising channel with formal ad ops processes.
Ecosystem and integrations focus
The platform is built to connect with external ad-tech and measurement workflows used in DOOH, including programmatic buying paths and reporting needs. This integration orientation helps operators participate in broader programmatic demand without building custom connectors for each partner. It also supports standardized operational outputs (for example, delivery reporting) expected by agencies and buyers. As a result, it can serve as a hub for DOOH inventory execution and monetization.
Less suited to simple signage
Organizations looking primarily for easy template-based content publishing, lightweight device management, or internal communications signage may find the platform more complex than necessary. Many products in the reference set focus on quick deployment and non-advertising use cases. Broadsign’s feature set and terminology are oriented toward media and ad operations. That can increase onboarding time for teams without DOOH experience.
Complexity across multiple modules
Broadsign is typically adopted as a suite spanning operations and monetization, which can introduce implementation and process change. Teams may need to define inventory structures, sales rules, and reporting practices to realize value. This can require cross-functional coordination between operations, sales, and ad ops. Smaller networks may not use enough of the advanced capabilities to justify the overhead.
DOOH-centric hardware assumptions
The platform is optimized for digital-out-of-home environments, which often have specific playback, connectivity, and compliance requirements. If an organization uses a heterogeneous mix of consumer devices or prioritizes bring-your-own-player simplicity, additional validation and operational work may be required. Some signage-first platforms in the reference set emphasize broad device simplicity for general signage. Broadsign is a stronger fit when the deployment resembles a managed media network.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Contact sales / Request a quote (no public price listed) | Features referenced on the official plans page: Content & Network Management (digital media management, automated scheduling, network & player management, proof-of-play reporting, API access), Live digital screen management (player polling, remote screenshots, player monitoring, cloud sync), Campaign Planning (real-time inventory, proposal management, guaranteed campaigns, frequency/impressions/share-of-voice/takeovers, audience & contextual targeting, moment-based triggers, optimization), Static Campaigns (asset & campaign management, charting, operations), Programmatic SSP (open exchange, private marketplace), Local signage messaging (branded messaging templates). |
| Professional | Contact sales / Request a quote (no public price listed) | Same feature set referenced on the official plans page; contact Broadsign for plan-specific feature mapping and quote. |
| Enterprise | Contact sales / Request a quote (no public price listed) | Enterprise-level/custom deployments; contact Broadsign for pricing, SLAs, and enterprise options. |
Seller details
Broadsign International, LLC
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
2003
Private
https://broadsign.com
https://x.com/broadsign
https://www.linkedin.com/company/broadsign/
