PARIS, Aug. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- JCDecaux SA
(Euronext Paris: DEC), the number one outdoor advertising company
worldwide, announced today that it has completed the rollout of 169
brand new mobile charging digital stations at the four largest
international airports in the US: John F. Kennedy International
Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, Miami International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
The newly designed mobile charging digital stations provide a
unique, in-demand service to 193 million travelers. Each
device is equipped with USB ports, regular AC outlets and an
innovative wireless recharge device. The units also feature two 32"
digital, high definition screens for the exclusive use of Verizon
commercial and content messages.
Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network will be used to deliver digital
ads to the kiosks, including messages from Verizon. For more
information, about Verizon, please visit
http://www.verizonenterprise.com/industry/media/digital-signage/.
Jean-Francois Decaux, Co-Chief
Executive Officer of JCDecaux, said: "We are delighted to
have partnered with Verizon for the launch of the largest US
airport program of sponsored mobile charging stations. Providing an
essential service to travelers and a unique brand experience make
these new devices a very compelling media asset."
About Verizon:
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's
largest and most reliable 4G LTE network. As the largest
wireless company in the U.S., Verizon Wireless serves 104.6 million
retail customers, including 98.6 million retail postpaid
customers. Verizon Wireless is wholly owned by Verizon
Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ). For more information,
visit www.verizonwireless.com. For the latest news and
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Key Figures for the Group
- 2013 revenues:
€2,676m
- JCDecaux is listed on the Eurolist of Euronext Paris and is
part of the Euronext 100 index
- No.1 worldwide in street furniture (480,400 advertising
panels)
- No.1 worldwide in transport advertising with more than 145
airports and more than 276 contracts in metros, buses, trains and
tramways (379,000 advertising panels)
- No.1 in Europe for
billboards (191,000 advertising panels)
- No.1 in outdoor advertising in the Asia-Pacific region (211,400 advertising
panels)
- No.1 in outdoor advertising in Latin America (30,000 advertising panels)
- No.1 worldwide for self-service bicycle hire
- 1,082,400 advertising panels in more than 60 countries
- Present in 3,700 cities with more than 10,000
inhabitants
- 11,900 employees
SOURCE JCDecaux SA