Abstract: A security and marketing system according to the present invention includes a processor configured to execute programming instructions and a memory in data communication with the processor. The memory is configured to store the programming instructions for execution by the processor and digital content. A display device is in data communication with the processor and configured to display the digital content according to the programming instructions. The display device includes a generally transparent view portal. The system includes a video camera adjacent the display device and adjacent the view portal, the video camera being directed to record an area forward of the display device.