The Industry Group Participation Guidelines

By | August 5, 2026
The Industry Group

Last Updated on August 5, 2026 by Craig Allen Keefner

Quick Answer

The Industry Group, founded by Craig Keefner in 1998, is a globally active coalition of leaders in self-service technologies, including kiosk hardware/software, POS, and digital signage. Participating companies can amplify their brand with featured press releases on APnews and PRnewswire, reaching over 3 million engaged industry contacts monthly. The group provides access to exclusive events, research, best practices, and over 1,000 SLED (state/local/education) RFP/RFI opportunities annually. Its web properties generate 15 million traffic requests and 4 million page views each month, offering significant visibility.

Why Participate?

Demographics for Newsletters/LInkedIn

  • Here is 2026 review of newsletters/etc — Demographics for Industry Group
  • QSR Restaurant segment is 4100
    • Most Common Companies — Top represented organizations:

      Company Contacts
      Wingstop 42
      The Coca-Cola Company 18
      Sodexo 11
      Compass Group 10
      Chicken Salad Chick 10
      Aramark 10
      Coca-Cola 8
      Red Robin 8
      Dine Brands 7
      Black Bear Diner 7
      NRAEF 7
      Texas Roadhouse 6
      Taco Bell 6
      Al Copeland Investments 6
      Red Lobster 6

       

  • Our LinkedIn footprint is heavily centered around:

    • self-service
    • kiosks
    • restaurant tech
    • accessibility
    • digital signage
    • airline/CUSS
    • embedded computing
    • edge AI
    • POS convergence
    • enterprise vendor ecosystems
    • 4600 connections
    • This is a very large niche B2B industry network. The network strongly skews toward:
      • restaurant/QSR tech
      • kiosk vendors
      • airline/self-service
      • enterprise IT
      • digital signage
      • embedded systems
      • AI/self-checkout
      • accessibility/compliance
      • payment systems

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 How can I find reputable kiosk manufacturers through The Industry Group?

The page mentions a "Best Kiosk Companies Directory" and profiles of specific companies like Olea Kiosks, Inc. and Zebra Technologies. These resources can help identify major players and reputable manufacturers in the industry.

2 Does The Industry Group provide market data or research on the kiosk industry?

Yes, the page indicates that The Industry Group offers "Statistics Research Whitepapers Executive Briefs" and an "Industry Database." Participants can also "Access exclusive events, research, and best practices" to gain market intelligence.

3 Can The Industry Group help me find RFP opportunities for kiosk solutions?

The page states that participation offers "Direct RFP/RFI opportunities," including "over 1,000 SLED (state/local/education) solicitations annually." This suggests the group provides access to relevant project bids.

4 Does The Industry Group provide guidance on kiosk compliance standards?

The page lists several compliance areas, including "ADA Section 508 EAA Security Compliance HIPAA PCI UL CUSS." This indicates that the group addresses various regulatory and security standards relevant to kiosks.

Author: Craig Allen Keefner

Craig Allen Keefner is an industry analyst, content strategist, and longtime authority on self-service kiosks, digital signage, unattended payment systems, and interactive technology. He manages content and industry strategy for Kiosk Industry and The Industry Group, with a focus on kiosk software, hardware-software integration, accessibility, payment compliance, healthcare kiosks, restaurant self-service, and emerging AI automation. Craig has covered the self-service and kiosk industry since the 1990s, tracking how public-facing terminals move from concept to field deployment. His work combines industry research, vendor analysis, operator conversations, standards tracking, trade show coverage, and practical experience with the real-world constraints of kiosk deployments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiosk