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Yodeck Adds Excel and Salesforce Apps, Fixes Video Sync Drift
Yodeck's latest update brings live Excel data and Salesforce win celebrations to screens, tighter synced video playback, and per-entity billing.

Global to Acquire Alight Media, Adding Thousands of UK Digital Screens
Global's acquisition of Alight Media brings over 1,500 digital billboards and 4,000 venue screens into its Dax and Adpower ad platforms.

Nsign Pairs Digital Signage CMS With Building Automation at Noken Showroom
Nsign's CMS and Loxone automation power a connected bathroom showroom in Spain, linking displays, sensors, lighting and water systems.

Viooh Adds Adams Outdoor's Digital Billboards to Programmatic Marketplace
Viooh partners with Adams Outdoor Advertising to bring 460+ digital billboards across 14 states into its programmatic DOOH marketplace.

E Ink's Fujifilm Deal May Matter More Than It Looks
An E Ink and Fujifilm partnership could push e-paper beyond digital signage into the printed materials market it was meant to replace.

E Ink Makes First Network Investment, Backs Soofa's 75-inch Color E-Paper Kiosks
E Ink invests in solar-powered kiosk operator Soofa to roll out 75-inch color e-paper displays, its first stake in a digital signage network operator.

Encompass Media Group Adds WeWork DOOH Network via Framen Deal
Encompass Media Group partners with Framen to sell ad inventory on 639 WeWork screens across 139 U.S. locations as part of its workplace media push.

Op-ed: Place-based DOOH in clinics and senior centers aids public health outreach
An industry op-ed argues place-based digital signage in clinics and senior centers can reinforce public health messaging, backed by audited delivery data.

Hackers Breach German QSR Menu Board CMS, Alter Prices
Cybercriminals exploited a weak default password to access a QSR franchisee's digital menu board CMS in Germany, raising prices undetected until customers noticed.

Navori Labs Acquires Carousel Digital Signage from Tightrope Media
Swiss CMS vendor Navori Labs buys Minneapolis-based Carousel, adding over 1,100 education, corporate and government customers to its portfolio.
Navori Labs Acquires Carousel Digital Signage from Tightrope
Navori Labs has bought Carousel Digital Signage from Tightrope Media Systems, adding education, corporate and government customers to its CMS portfolio.
ElysiumLED Launches CORE Outdoor Fine-Pitch LED Series
ElysiumLED's new CORE Outdoor direct-view LED line offers 0.93mm to 1.56mm pitch, IP66 sealing and up to 3,500 cd/m² brightness for daylight use.

Sony Deploys 40 98-Inch Bravia Displays at Dublin University Learning Centre
Sony and integrator ISSAV | Econocom fit out UCD's O'Connor Centre with 40 98-inch and 85-inch Bravia displays for teaching and signage use.
Wilyer's Digital Signage Player Joins Raspberry Pi's Approved Products Program
Wilyer's digital signage software for Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 has been accepted into the Powered by Raspberry Pi programme, Raspberry Pi Ltd confirms.
LUMOS and adm Indicia Partner on Post-Exposure Ad Measurement
LUMOS and adm Indicia launch a partnership to link digital screen ad exposure in shops and airports to later consumer spending and behaviour.

Navori Acquires Carousel Digital Signage from Tightrope Media
Swiss CMS vendor Navori buys Carousel Digital Signage, adding 1,100 US customers and a WCAG-compliant platform to its growing software portfolio.
E Ink Invests in Soofa to Expand Solar-Powered ePaper Kiosks
E Ink has taken a strategic stake in Soofa, backing solar-powered ePaper community kiosks and the rollout of its 75-inch outdoor color displays.

Navori Acquires Carousel as CMS Software Market Consolidates
Navori buys Carousel days after launching its Qompose platform, as rising compliance and AI costs push digital signage CMS vendors toward consolidation.

Navori's Acquisition of Carousel Reshapes Digital Signage CMS Rankings
Industry analysts at invidis break down Navori's acquisition of Carousel and what it signals for CMS consolidation and platform strategy.

EasySignage Adds AI Assistant for Managing Screens via ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
EasySignage now lets operators manage playlists and schedules through AI chatbots using Model Context Protocol, the company says.
Dublin's Shinka Raises €1.9M to Bring Ad Mediation to DOOH Screens
Shinka closes a €1.9M seed round to build a programmatic mediation layer for DOOH, aiming to replace manual bookings with real-time auctions.

Projection Artists Lemercier and Bibasse to Keynote ISE's Spark 2027
Joanie Lemercier and Juliette Bibasse will keynote Spark 2027 in Barcelona, days after a new projection mapping show on Gaudí's Casa Batlló.

ZetaDisplay Names Country Manager for Spain and Portugal
ZetaDisplay has appointed Álvaro Morales to lead its Iberia business, part of a push into in-store retail media across Spain and Portugal.

Navori Labs Acquires Carousel Digital Signage from Tightrope Media
Navori Labs buys Carousel Digital Signage from Tightrope Media Systems, adding 1,100 customers and expanding into education and government verticals.

Ocean Outdoor Launches Birmingham's Largest DOOH Installation With Nintendo Campaign
Ocean Outdoor's new 500sqm Lancaster Circus screen in Birmingham debuts with Nintendo content, part of a long-term council OoH contract.
AVIXA Names Marco Pardi as Next CEO, Succeeding David Labuskes
AVIXA has appointed Marco Pardi, an Informa events executive, as its new CEO starting January 2027, succeeding retiring CEO David Labuskes.

GSTV Survey Ties Holiday Errands to Impulse Buys at Fuel Stations
GSTV's Consumer Pulse survey finds holiday errands drive unplanned purchases, pointing to opportunities for DOOH ads at fuel stations and convenience stores.
Dynamo Builds 23-Million-Pixel 360-Degree LED Room at BAT HQ
Dynamo LED Displays and Pixel Artworks built a 34.72-meter wraparound LED canvas at BAT's London HQ, with the room designed around the display.
Xcellence Display Solutions Names European Leadership as Part of Regional Expansion
Xcellence Display Solutions appoints Tim de Ruiter and Martin Ware to lead a new European division, backing an expansion into the UK, Ireland, Belgium and Netherlands.
ZetaDisplay Hires Former Scala Exec to Lead Spain and Portugal Push
ZetaDisplay names Álvaro Morales country manager for Iberia as it expands retail media and digital signage services in Spain and Portugal.
Leyard and Universal Pixels Build 14-Meter LED Stage for AV Awards
Leyard Europe and Universal Pixels return for a 10th year to supply CarbonLight LED and mesh panels for the 2026 AV Awards stage in London.

Cyberattack on German QSR Chain Changed Menu Board Prices
A weak default password let attackers alter digital menu board prices at a German QSR franchise, exposing gaps in signage network security.
Andy Querin Named Senior VP of Sales at Cieslok Group
Cieslok Group hires longtime OOH executive Andy Querin as Senior VP of Sales to unify its Canadian sales teams and drive revenue growth.

Vitec to Retire Datapath Brand Name in 2027 After Acquisition Integration
Vitec will fold Datapath's video wall and control room business under its own corporate brand in 2027, keeping product names and support unchanged.

Viooh adds JC Decaux's 254 Baltic Screens to Programmatic DOOH Platform
Viooh and JC Decaux launch a programmatic DOOH partnership covering 254 digital screens in Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius, totalling over 163 million monthly impressions.

Georgia Elementary School Digital Sign Hacked, Displays Pornographic Image
A hacked digital sign at a Georgia elementary school briefly showed pornography, part of a breach that also hit nearby businesses.

Dynamo LED Displays Builds 360° LED Room Around 86 sq m Display for BAT HQ
Dynamo LED Displays installed a seam-free 1.93mm, 86.1 sq metre 360° LED wall at BAT's London HQ, built with the room designed around the display.

Xcellence Display Solutions launches European division with new hires
Dubai-based display manufacturer Xcellence opens UK, Ireland, Belgium and Netherlands offices, naming Martin Ware and Tim de Ruiter to lead its European push.

Absen Joins Barco LED Alliance, Adds Infinipix Processor to KLCOB V3
Absen integrates Barco's Infinipix image processor into its 0.9mm, 1.2mm and 1.5mm KLCOB V3 LED displays under the LED Alliance program.

Uniguest Integrates Hub AV Media Players with Extreme Fabric Attach
Uniguest and Extreme Networks link Hub AV media players to Fabric Attach, automating network provisioning for IPTV and signage in large venues.
New Tradition Acquires Connell Outdoor, Adding Las Vegas Digital Billboards
New Tradition buys Connell Outdoor Advertising, gaining 88 static and digital billboard faces near Las Vegas airport and two near LAX.
Registration Opens for ISLE 2027 LED and AV Trade Show in Shenzhen
ISLE 2027 opens registration for its March 2026 Shenzhen show, with over 1,000 exhibitors across LED, LCD and AV integration halls.
JCDecaux Q3 2026 Revenue Up 9.1% as DOOH Nears Half of Sales
JCDecaux reports Q3 2026 revenue growth of 9.1%, with DOOH up 18.5% and programmatic trading up 37.5%, now 45.4% of total revenue.

Hangzhou Sphere Project Plans 72,000sqm LED Display, Topping Las Vegas
A planned Hangzhou venue called The Eye of the World would feature a larger LED exterior than Las Vegas Sphere, though no vendor has been named yet.

Viewsonic Pushes 'Boring' LED Strategy With New London Solutions Hub
Viewsonic opens a European LED Solutions Hub in London and stocks preconfigured walls in the Netherlands as it expands its dvLED business across Europe.

JCDecaux Tops €1 Billion in Quarterly Revenue, Programmatic Grows 37.5%
JCDecaux's Q3 revenue hit €1.01 billion as digital and programmatic DOOH outpaced the rest of the business, with digital now 45.4% of group revenue.

AVI-SPL Names Daryl Grove Managing Director for Asia Pacific
AVI-SPL has appointed Daryl Grove as Managing Director, Asia Pacific, unifying regional leadership under one structure starting January 2027.

Frame OOH Rebrands from Harkey Media, Adds New York and Chicago Screens
Frame OOH, formerly Harkey Media, launches as an independent out-of-home platform with new digital displays in Times Square and Chicago.

ClearLED Installs Curved LED Wall for University of Bristol Research Lab
ClearLED and Mechdyne built a 31-million-pixel curved LED wall for Bristol's Reality Emulator, using flexible modules to form a seamless egg-shaped display.

Nordiska Museet Deploys Bluefin Square Touchscreens for Photo Archive
Stockholm's Nordiska Museet uses 22-inch square Bluefin touchscreens and Pixilab CMS to let visitors browse millions of archival photos.

DoorDash to Buy Instacart for $17B, Reshaping Retail Media Landscape
DoorDash's $17 billion deal to acquire Instacart would combine two retail media platforms, giving grocers wider reach and new ad network options.

Avixa Names Marco Pardi as Next CEO, Succeeding David Labuskes
Avixa has picked Marco Pardi, a former Informa events executive, to succeed David Labuskes as CEO starting January 2027.

Registration Opens for ISLE 2027 LED Display Show in Shenzhen
ISLE 2027 opens registration for its March 3-5 Shenzhen show, with over 1,000 LED display and AV integration exhibitors expected.

Extron Doubles I/O Density on Quantum Ultra II Video Wall Processors
Extron adds eight-channel 4K HDMI cards to its Quantum Ultra II line, cutting cost per channel for large video wall deployments.

Yango Ads Partners With Flyby for Mobile DOOH on Dubai Delivery Vans
Yango Ads and Flyby Advertising team up to sell mobile digital out-of-home ad space on delivery vehicle screens across Dubai.

Boston Logan Deploys AI Hologram Concierge for Wayfinding
Massport and Proto Hologram install Amelia, an AI avatar kiosk, at Boston Logan to guide travelers and answer questions in 40 languages.

Samsung Onyx LED Screen Replaces Projector at Budapest Cinema
Hungary's first Samsung Onyx cinema auditorium opens in Budapest, swapping projection for an 11.5-meter direct-view LED screen.

Google Dismantles Android Botnet That Infected Digital Signage Devices
Google and partners shut down a 1.3 million-device Android botnet built on backdoored firmware, with digital signage players among the infected hardware.

On Creative Visual Tech Completes AV Build for Brazil's Nubank Arte Lab
On Creative Visual Technology finishes audiovisual integration at Nubank Arte Lab in São Paulo, including LED, projection and digital signage systems.

Home Depot Adds Digital Signage in Multi-Year Hawks Arena Deal
Home Depot becomes State Farm Arena's home improvement partner, expanding digital and LED signage across the Atlanta Hawks venue under a new multi-year deal.

China plans LED sphere venue bigger than Las Vegas Sphere
A planned $1.2bn LED sphere in Hangzhou would carry a 72,000 sq metre external display, outsizing the Las Vegas Sphere by about a third.
Uniguest Partners With Extreme Networks to Automate Signage Network Setup
Uniguest integrates its Hub AV media players with Extreme Fabric Attach, aiming to cut manual network configuration for IPTV and signage in large venues.

Uniguest and Extreme Networks Integrate to Automate Signage Network Setup
Uniguest's Hub AV platform now auto-configures on Extreme Networks gear, cutting manual setup for large-scale IPTV and signage rollouts.

Zetadisplay Enters Spain and Portugal, Hires Ex-Scala Exec as Country Manager
Zetadisplay names Álvaro Morales Country Manager for Iberia as it pushes into Spain and Portugal with digital signage and retail media offerings.

Directable Adds Support for Amazon Signage Display
Directable's cloud-based CMS now supports the Amazon Signage Display, a 55-inch 4K screen with a built-in media player.
VIOOH Adds JCDecaux's Baltic Digital Network to Programmatic Marketplace
VIOOH's deal with JCDecaux opens 254 digital out-of-home screens across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to programmatic DOOH buyers.
IAB Canada to Host Webinar on Video's Role in DOOH Campaigns
IAB Canada's DOOH Committee webinar examines attention research and creative strategy for video in digital out-of-home advertising.

Yesco Refreshes Stanford's Illuminated 'Adverb Wall' Art Installation
Yesco replaced LED lighting and power supplies in Stanford's 14-year-old Adverb Wall, a 308-word illuminated art display, to preserve its original visual effects.

EMITY exec argues e-paper signage wins on workflow, not the panel itself
An EMITY business manager makes the case for e-paper signage, arguing its value comes from unified CMS platforms, not low-power displays alone.

Hacked LED Screens in Malaysia Show Porn, Hacker Group Cites Weak Security
Eight council-run LED screens in Kluang, Malaysia were hacked to display pornography, with the attackers saying they aimed to expose poor signage security.
GSTV Survey: Holiday Driving Surge Points to C-Store Screen Opportunity
GSTV survey data shows more holiday errands and driving ahead, signaling opportunity for digital screens at fuel and convenience retailers.

PMA Research: North American Display Sales Rebound, LED Units Up 45%
PMA Research data shows ProAV dealer display sales up 35% year over year in September, with all-in-one LED unit sales through distributors climbing 45%.
Vue Billboards Embeds Self-Serve DOOH DSP on Crystal Clear Media's Site
Vue Billboards' programmatic DSP is now embedded directly on UK media owner Crystal Clear Media's website, letting advertisers book screens without email.
Pufferfish Deploys Spherical Touch Display for North Face Event
Pufferfish supplied a PufferTouch 600 and custom app for a North Face brand activation in Chamonix, part of a managed rental and install package.

ISE's Spark Event Expands for 2027 With More Space, New Venue
Spark, the creative technology event running alongside ISE, moves to a bigger Barcelona venue for its 2027 edition with new immersive installations.

invidis Publishes Handbook on Glasses-Free 3D Signage Technology
invidis releases a guide to autostereoscopic and light-field displays, covering vendors like Samsung, Sony, HP, Google Beam and Hypervsn.

Affle to Acquire Perion in $420 Million Deal, Absorbing Hivestack and PRN
Mobile marketing firm Affle International is buying adtech company Perion for $420 million, bringing DooH platform Hivestack and retail media firm PRN under new ownership.

PPDS Philips Hotel TVs Get Top Mindclick Sustainability Rating
PPDS earns Mindclick's highest Leader rating for Philips Hotel TVs, including Mediasuite, ahead of Equiphotel 2026 in Paris.

LSKD Uses Fusion Signage to Blend Projection, LED and CMS in Retail Store
Activewear retailer LSKD runs projection, shopfront LED and in-wall screens off one Fusion Signage platform across 36 Australian stores.

Clear Channel Outdoor Renews, Expands Ad Deal at Florida Airport
Clear Channel Outdoor renews its airport ad contract at Northwest Florida Beaches International, adding digital flags and new displays amid a terminal expansion.

Samsung Electronics Buys TCL CSOT Stake From Samsung Display
Samsung Electronics takes a $950M stake in TCL CSOT from Samsung Display, tightening its grip on LCD supply that still underpins TVs and signage.
VIOOH Adds Adams Outdoor's 460+ Digital Billboards to Programmatic Platform
VIOOH's SSP now offers programmatic access to Adams Outdoor's digital billboard network, spanning 14 US states and over 4.9 billion monthly impressions.
Yango Ads and Flyby Partner on Mobile Digital OOH in UAE
Yango Ads teams up with Flyby to sell ad space on UAE delivery vehicles fitted with digital screens, adding a mobile DOOH option for brands.
OAAA Flags California Privacy Laws as Risk Factor for DOOH Data Practices
OAAA warns that expanding state privacy laws, led by California, could affect how DOOH operators collect location data, run attribution and use AI-generated ads.

Gentilhomme Builds Interactive Beehive Projection Display for ROM
Montreal studio Gentilhomme used projection mapping and camera tracking to create an interactive beehive installation for a Royal Ontario Museum exhibition.

SIA Interactive's Dex Suite Now Runs Directly on Novastar Taurus Controllers
SIA Interactive integrates Dex Suite with Novastar's Taurus TB series, letting LED controllers run digital signage software without a separate media player.

National CineMedia Expands Cinema Ad Network to 680+ Screens
National CineMedia adds two exhibitor partners and renews 10 agreements, growing its cinema advertising screen network past 680 locations.

DOOH Exec Argues AI's Real Impact Is Backend, Not Creative
Unique Media CEO Denys Kanel says AI's biggest effect on digital out-of-home will be in sales, planning and inventory data, not on-screen content.

Clear Channel Outdoor Renews Deal, Adds Digital Displays at Florida Airport
Clear Channel Outdoor renews its ECP airport contract, adding double-sided digital displays as the terminal undergoes a modernization through 2029.

Nsign integrates signage, LED and sensors for Noken 'bathroom of the future'
Nsign Managed Solutions acted as AV integrator on a Spanish showroom combining digital signage, LED displays, sensors and automation into a personalised bathroom experience.

E Ink and Fujifilm Team Up on Color E-Paper for Japan Rail Posters
E Ink and Fujifilm Imaging Systems plan color e-paper displays for Japanese rail advertising, with a 55-inch outdoor prototype due by December 2026.

SNA Displays, Forté Build LED Broadcast Studio for Atlanta School
SNA Displays and integrator Forté installed a 27.8-foot LED video wall in a new student broadcast studio at Atlanta's Westminster Schools.
PMA Research: Pro AV Display Sales Rebound in September, Up 35% YoY
PMA Research's September tracking shows Pro AV flat panel unit sales up 16% month over month and 35% year over year, with consumer TVs gaining ground.
UK Ad Spend Forecast Points to Festive Growth for OOH and Retail Media
WARC forecasts UK Q4 ad spend to hit £14bn, with digital out of home up 9.5% and retail media among the fastest-growing channels.

Viooh Adds 460 Adams Outdoor Digital Billboards to Programmatic Marketplace
Viooh signs deal with Adams Outdoor to bring 460+ digital billboards across 14 US states into its programmatic DOOH marketplace.
Newmedia's AI Avatar Wall Logs 402 Conversations at Imex America
Newmedia's AI Host combined an Aoto LED wall, Unreal Engine 5 and remote AI servers to hold 402 visitor conversations in 26 languages at Imex America.

Amazon's Signage Display Push Raises Questions About Strategy, Not Just Hardware
Dave Haynes examines Amazon's new 55-inch Signage Display and 80-plus software partner ecosystem, questioning sales traction and long-term intent.

Helsinki Votes to Ban Fossil Fuel Out-of-Home Advertising, Delays Rollout to 2035
Helsinki's city council has approved a ban on fossil fuel OOH ads, joining Amsterdam and The Hague, but will wait until current contracts expire in 2035.

Signworks Wins Watchfire's 2024 LED Sign Awards Grand Prize
Signworks took the top prize in Watchfire's LED Sign Awards for an EMC built into a highway-facing pylon at Riverview Health Arena in Indiana.

Clear Channel Outdoor, Outfront Run Joint DOOH Cancer Screening Campaign
Clear Channel Outdoor and Outfront Media ran a joint digital out-of-home campaign in October backing the Million Mammograms initiative.
YESCO Completes LED Retrofit of Stanford's Adverb Wall Installation
YESCO upgraded the internal LED lighting and power supplies on Stanford's 308-word Adverb Wall, 14 years after building the original display.

Infocomm América Latina Posts Double-Digit Growth in Second Year
Infocomm América Latina drew nearly 6,000 attendees and grew exhibition space 52% in its second year, with a larger 2027 show already planned.
Starlite Media Sues Creative Realities Over Defective Digital Displays
Starlite Media alleges Creative Realities supplied defective digital advertising displays and refused repairs, seeking over $10 million in damages.

Airports Push Bigger LED Landmarks as DOOH's Premium Segment
Invidis highlights airport digital-out-of-home as OOH's top-tier segment, citing giant LED towers at Seoul and LAX and strong passenger dwell times.

Gila River Casinos Expands DOOH Push With LED, Wallscape and Projection Boards
Gila River Resorts & Casinos adds LED, wallscape and projection displays across Arizona and Las Vegas in its latest out-of-home brand campaign.

Carousel Digital Signage CMS Achieves WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA Conformance
Carousel's web-based CMS now substantially conforms to WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 Level AA, meeting ADA Title II rules for public-sector operators.
Clear Channel Outdoor Renews and Expands Northwest Florida Airport Deal
Clear Channel Outdoor renews its advertising deal at Northwest Florida Beaches Airport, adding digital flags and new media as the terminal expands.

WOO President: Distrust in Social Media Could Boost OOH Ad Share
WOO's Tom Goddard says eroding trust in social media and AI content gives Out of Home an opening, but measurement and adtech gaps must close first.

Visionary and tvONE Validate AVoIP-to-Video Wall Interop
Visionary's 5 Series AV-over-IP platform now has validated interoperability with tvONE's Calico Pro video processor for video wall deployments.

SignageOS Adds iPad Support to Cloudcontrol Device Management
SignageOS extends Cloudcontrol to manage iPad kiosks alongside digital signage displays, using an in-house MDM tied to Apple Business Manager.

Praevar Adds E Ink Kaleido 3 E-Paper and High-Brightness LED to Outdoor Line
Praevar expands its Podium outdoor display series with an E Ink Kaleido 3 e-paper model and a 4,000-nit LED option, both using the same rugged enclosure.

AI-driven LED characters field 400 live conversations at US trade show
NewMedia's AI HOST combined an AOTO LED wall, Unreal Engine 5 and remote AI processing to let trade show visitors talk to animated characters in 26 languages.

DNA Vibe Runs Brooke Burke Wellness Campaign on Times Square Digital Billboard
Wearable red light therapy brand DNA Vibe places a Brooke Burke-fronted ad on a Times Square digital billboard to reach a mass audience.

Omdia Forecasts 11.6% Annual Growth For LED Display Revenue Through 2030
Omdia research predicts LED display revenue will grow 11.6% annually through 2030, driven by premium products despite rising component costs.

Viewsonic Opens London Hub, Plans Chip-on-Glass LED by 2028
Viewsonic's new European showroom in London backs a stock-first sales strategy and previews chip-on-glass LED walls due in 2028.

Former Google X Executive Mo Gawdat to Keynote ISE 2027
Mo Gawdat, former Google X Chief Business Officer, will deliver the opening business keynote at ISE 2027 in Barcelona, organizers say.

Blue Rhine to Install LED Screens on Sphere Abu Dhabi's Exosphere
Blue Rhine Industries wins contract to install LED screens on Sphere Abu Dhabi's Exosphere, part of a $1.7B venue project set for 2029.

Opinion: Airport Departure Boards Are Soft Targets, Says Security Exec
Veratas VP Kumar Abhinav argues airport FIDS and digital signage remain vulnerable to hijacks, and lays out a tiered network isolation approach.
LSKD Deploys Fusion Signage Across 36 Stores, Scales Up at Armadale Flagship
Activewear brand LSKD uses Fusion Signage to run projection, LED fitting rooms and shopfront LED across its Armadale store and 36-site network.

Daktronics Names Amar Subash VP of International Sales
Daktronics has appointed former Harman Professional executive Amar Subash as VP of international sales, succeeding Judd Guthmiller, based in London.

Samsung Runs DOOH SSD Campaign Across Times Square, Piccadilly, Hong Kong
Samsung used Times Square, Piccadilly Lights and Hong Kong DOOH screens to push its SSD brand, an unusual category for premium large-format ad placements.
Oxford Street Pedestrianisation Forces Removal of 12 Bus Shelters, Digital Panels Stay
TfL removes 12 bus shelters from newly pedestrianised Oxford Street, but JCDecaux's digital ad panels stay in place as free-standing units.

Clear Channel Outdoor and Outfront Run Joint DOOH Breast Cancer Campaign
Clear Channel Outdoor and Outfront Media use digital billboards for the Million Mammograms Challenge during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Factory International Leans on Panasonic Laser Projection Over LED for Live Art
Manchester's Aviva Studios uses Panasonic laser projectors instead of LED for immersive art, arguing projection blends into scenery rather than standing out as hardware.
Clear Channel Outdoor, OUTFRONT Run DOOH Campaign for Million Mammograms
Clear Channel Outdoor and OUTFRONT Media are running digital billboard creative nationwide for the Million Mammograms Challenge this October.

Synthetic Shoppers: Could AI Audience Simulation Reshape Signage Planning?
A trend piece examines how AI-generated 'synthetic consumers' and digital twins could let retailers test signage placement before installing a single screen.

Vistar Media Study: Store Locator Placement Lifts DOOH Visit Intent
Vistar Media research with Omnicom and Annalect finds store locators on DOOH creative boost visit and purchase intent, with placement and design driving results.

Veridooh Named Independent Verification Partner for Haymarket's Haylo pDOOH Unit
Veridooh will independently verify programmatic DOOH campaigns run by Haymarket Media's Haylo unit, using its SmartCreative tracking technology.

K-Array and Hallcube Partner on Combined Audio-Video for Stadiums
K-Array and Hallcube team up to offer integrated loudspeaker and LED display solutions for stadiums and arenas, starting in Germany.

Uniguest Marks 40 Years, Positions Itself as Digital Signage 'Conductor'
Uniguest CEO Matt Goche discusses the company's shift from print to a one-million-endpoint digital signage platform and its AI and partner strategy.

GSTV Names Claire Wyatt Chief Growth Officer for Retail Media Push
GSTV, a US convenience and fuel digital media network, hires former Trade Desk and Albertsons Media Collective exec Claire Wyatt as Chief Growth Officer.
Bill Reimer Promoted to EVP North America at Midwich US
Midwich US names Bill Reimer Executive Vice President, North America, expanding his oversight to include SFM alongside his prior sales role.

Lisnr Adds Ultrasonic Mobile Connection To Samsung VXT Signage
Lisnr has integrated its ultrasonic proximity software with Samsung VXT, letting displays trigger smartphone interactions without extra hardware.

Econocom Names New AV Chief as It Pushes €500M ProAV Target
Econocom appoints Jean-Pierre Overbeek to lead its European AV division and adds two executives to its board as it pursues a €500 million ProAV business by 2028.
Planar Hires Jay Divine as Sales Development Rep for Northwest U.S.
Planar adds Jay Divine, a former University of Washington broadcast operations director, as a sales development representative covering the Northwest U.S.

SNA Displays Adds Outdoor LED Screen at Tysons Corner Center Plaza
SNA Displays has installed a 3.9mm outdoor LED screen at Tysons Corner Center's Penfed Plaza, adding to the mall's existing digital media network.

Panasonic Debuts Hive Media Players at Prague's Signal Festival
Panasonic paired its PT-RQ45 laser projector with newly acquired Hive Media Control's Beeblade Pluto players at Prague's Signal Festival.

AdXact and Viooh Link Platforms for Programmatic DOOH Buying
AdXact's DSP now connects to Viooh's DOOH supply-side platform, giving advertisers programmatic access to Viooh's screen inventory across several regions.

ViewSonic Targets 2028 Launch for Chip-on-Glass LED Displays
ViewSonic plans an all-in-one CoG LED display by late 2028, promising thinner panels and 20% lower energy use, unveiled at its new London Solutions Hub.
GSTV Names Claire Wyatt as Chief Growth Officer
Former Trade Desk exec Claire Wyatt joins GSTV's leadership team to drive retailer partnerships and retail media growth strategy.
Leyard Europe Names Matthias Hartmann Territory Lead for DACH
Leyard Europe hires ex-Sharp NEC sales exec Matthias Hartmann to lead growth in Germany, Austria and Switzerland for its LED display business.

Polywall Launches Stages Platform for Touch Walls and Video Walls
Polywall Stages turns operational data into interactive touch-first visuals for boardrooms, briefing spaces and control rooms, running on-premise.

LISNR Ultrasonic Audio Tech Now Integrates With Samsung VXT Signage
LISNR's data-over-audio integration with Samsung VXT lets digital displays send ultrasonic tones to shopper phones, triggering promotions without QR codes.
JCDecaux Research Finds Disabled Audiences Underrepresented in OOH Ads
JCDecaux Reach research finds disabled people are heavy OOH viewers but rarely see themselves represented in campaigns, citing a clear commercial opportunity.
ViewSonic Opens London Solutions Hub for Signage Partners
ViewSonic has opened a London Solutions Hub where integrators and end users can test displays, CMS and control systems from its partner ecosystem.
QMS Runs Trans-Tasman DOOH Campaign for Vitasoy Across ANZ Networks
QMS and Halfdome deliver a combined Australia-New Zealand DOOH campaign for Vitasoy, spanning street furniture, transit and large format networks.

Axion Displays Pilots Radar, a Predictive Maintenance Platform for AV Fleets
Axion Displays is testing Radar, a monitoring platform that tracks temperature, fans and power to flag AV hardware problems before they cause outages.

Subway's Blueprint Format Makes Digital Menu Boards Standard Across EMEA
Subway will roll out a digital-first restaurant format across EMEA from 2027, combining kiosks, kitchen displays and dayparted digital menu boards.

Omnivex President Says Data Strategy, Not Screen Count, Drives Signage Value
Omnivex's Chris Devlin outlines how operators should pick data sources, automate content and avoid overloading screens with information.

Moment Factory Builds Nighttime Projection Show at National Geographic Museum
Moment Factory's 17-minute ocean show at the new National Geographic Museum combines projection mapping, LED, smart glass and interactive floor displays.

Nowsignage Targets 150,000 Screens, Pushes Native Retail Media Tools
UK CMS vendor Nowsignage details its retail and QSR strategy, claimed growth metrics, and an upcoming NS Suite product line in an invidis interview.

Outfront CEO Nick Brien Named OAAA Board Chairman
Outfront Media CEO Nick Brien takes over as OAAA board chairman, succeeding Scott Wells, as the out-of-home trade group navigates growth in digital and DOOH.

DOOH Adoption Triples as Brands Report Strong Profitability
New data from Keen Decision Systems and Accretive shows DOOH adoption tripling, with 89% of investing brands reporting profitable returns.

Vertiseit Posts Record ARR as Scala Deal Reshapes Growth Strategy
Vertiseit's Q3 results show record ARR and improved margins, with the Scala acquisition seen as key to international expansion beyond Europe.

Axion Displays Launches Radar Monitoring Platform for AV Fleets
Axion Displays has launched Radar, a web-based monitoring and maintenance platform for AV and digital signage hardware, now in limited pilot.

Düsseldorf University Installs 21:9 5K INFiLED LED Wall for Media Students
INFiLED's WT Series LED wall gives Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences a true 21:9 5K canvas for grading and screening student media work.

Daktronics to Close Irish Factory, Shift LED Production to Mexico and China
Daktronics will close its Ireland factory and scale back microLED work as it restructures manufacturing to cut costs by more than $18m a year.
Adtech Firm Primis Targets Rival's Office Block on LinkNYC Kiosks
Primis bought 30+ LinkNYC kiosks near a competitor's Midtown offices for a month-long DOOH campaign timed to Advertising Week.

Haynes Column: What SID Eurodisplay 2026 in Dublin Signals for Display Tech
Dave Haynes reports from SID Eurodisplay 2026 in Dublin on MicroLED yield hurdles, glasses-free 3D monitors and OLED micro-displays.

OAAA Forms Technical Council for OOH Standards, Names Outfront CEO Chairman
OAAA launches a Technical Advisory Council to set data and API standards for OOH and DOOH, plus leadership changes and its 2027 conference dates.

Navori Labs launches Qompose, a 'composable' digital signage platform
Navori Labs debuts Qompose, an AI-first platform combining CMS, ad server and analytics, positioned as more than a traditional signage CMS.

USSI Global Names New CTO, COO and CRO in Leadership Reshuffle
USSI Global promotes Ted Korte to CTO, Amanda Flynn to COO, and hires Ed McGivern as CRO to grow signage and managed services.

Spar Taps Footprints AI to Unify Retail Media Across 13,500 Stores
Spar International partners with Footprints AI to centralize campaign planning across in-store screens, radio, apps and POS data in 50 regions.

Navori Labs Launches Qompose, Merging Its QL and Signagelive Platforms
Navori Labs debuts Qompose, a new CMS combining engineering from Navori QL and Signagelive, adding automation, AI tools and campaign measurement.

BrightSign Exec Argues Signage Benchmarks Miss What Matters: Reliability
BrightSign's Aaron Rollins argues performance benchmarks for signage players ignore the years-long questions operators actually face: patching, uptime and fleet recovery.
X-Twenty Secures Exclusive UK Distribution for MeetWise Workplace Platform
X-Twenty will bring MeetWise's room, desk and reception signage platform to the UK market, combining booking panels, occupancy beacons and visitor kiosks.

Booker Wholesale Deploys 500 Sony Bravia Displays for Retail Media Network
Booker Wholesale has installed 500 Sony BZ35L displays across 100 UK cash-and-carry sites, built as a retail media network for brand advertising.

Uniguest Launches Community Hub Digital Platform for Senior Living
Uniguest's Community Hub combines digital signage, resident TV, apps and shuttle tracking for senior-living operators, with resident and family apps still to come.
Barco Posts Mixed Q3 as Entertainment and Meeting Markets Soften
Barco's Q3 2026 results show order intake down 3% as Entertainment and Meeting Experience weaken, while Control Rooms and Healthcare hold steady.
Emirates, Dubai Airports and JCDecaux Launch VIP Arrivals Digital Gate at DXB
A new premium DOOH installation at Dubai Airport's Terminal 3 targets Emirates First and Business Class arrivals with six large-format digital faces.

Omdia: LED Display Market to Grow 11.6% Annually Through 2030
Omdia forecasts 11.6% CAGR for LED video displays through 2030, driven by corporate signage, regional manufacturing and higher-value products.
MMG Signs OUTFRONT Media Deal to Add U.S. DOOH Inventory
Multiply Media Group strikes a pilot deal with OUTFRONT Media, letting UAE, UK and Saudi clients add U.S. digital out-of-home inventory to campaigns.
Daktronics to Close Ireland Plant, Cutting Over 100 Jobs
Daktronics will shut its Ennistymon, Ireland manufacturing site by mid-2028 as it exits non-North American rail, bus and roadway display business.

Samsung Brings The Frame Hospitality TV to US Hotels
Samsung's The Frame hospitality display launches in the US, pairing art-mode screens with Lynk Cloud content management for hotels.

Blue Rhine Industries to Install Exosphere LED Facade at Sphere Abu Dhabi
UAE integrator Blue Rhine Industries wins contract to install the Exosphere LED exterior at Sphere Abu Dhabi, part of the $1.7 billion Yas Island venue.

Daktronics to Close Ireland Factory in $18M Cost-Cutting Plan
Daktronics will shut its Ennistymon, Ireland plant, scale back MicroLED work and shift production to the US, Mexico and China to save $18 million a year.

One Equity Partners to Acquire Almo Pro AV Parent Nexora
One Equity Partners is buying Nexora, parent of Pro AV distributor Almo Pro AV, with the deal expected to close by March 2027.

Western Union Taps Screenverse to Sell Its DOOH Network Programmatically
Western Union partners with Screenverse to open programmatic access to its 2,600-screen financial services DOOH network across the US.

Joan Launches ePaper ID Badge, Extends Workplace Display Platform to Wearables
Joan's new 4-inch ePaper badge combines ID, visitor management and access control, folding employees into its cloud-managed signage platform as endpoints.

Joan Expands ePaper Lineup with Wearable Badge, Pitches Platform Strategy
Joan's CTO discusses a new 4-inch ePaper wearable badge and the company's shift from meeting-room displays to a broader workplace software platform.

Blue Rhine Industries to Install Exosphere LED Wrap at Sphere Abu Dhabi
UAE integrator Blue Rhine Industries will install and commission the LED Exosphere on Sphere Abu Dhabi, its largest project in 20 years.
Study: DOOH Adoption Triples as Advertisers Chase Higher Marginal ROI
New research from Keen Decision Systems and Accretive finds DOOH adoption tripled in a year, with marginal ROI outperforming social and display.
QMS Signs Seven Launch Brands for SHOP Retail OOH Network in Australia
QMS names Ford, Cbus, MYOB and others as launch partners for SHOP, a 1,300-plus screen retail out-of-home network combining two existing chains.

AUO Display Plus Summit Tackles E-Paper's Adoption Hurdles
AUO Display Plus's Amsterdam Aecosummit gathered CMS firms, integrators and manufacturers to discuss what it takes to move e-paper beyond pilot deployments.

Bauer Media Buys German DOOH Firm Eisbach Media From Goldbach
Bauer Media Group agrees to acquire Eisbach Media, gaining marketing rights to roughly 1,500 DOOH screens in Germany from Swiss parent Goldbach.

Global Display Market Forecast to Reach $137.8B by 2032
MarketsandMarkets projects the display market to grow from $109.43B in 2026 to $137.83B by 2032, driven by OLED, mini-LED and micro-LED adoption.

E Ink's Kaleido 4 Adds Video Playback to Color ePaper
E Ink's new Kaleido 4 panel boosts color gamut and contrast and adds 18fps video, with signage implications tied to its low-power appeal.

Frankfurt Airport Rebuilds Gate A16 Around MicroLED and LiDAR Sensors
Fraport and Lufthansa turn Gate A16 at Frankfurt into a MicroLED, LiDAR and smart floor signage test bed for boarding.
Bauer Media Group Buys German DOOH Operator eisbach.media
Bauer Media Group has agreed to acquire eisbach.media from Goldbach Group, gaining roughly 1,500 digital out-of-home screens in Germany.

Adxact DSP Integrates With Viooh to Expand Programmatic DOOH Buying
Adxact's DSP now plugs into Viooh's SSP, giving advertisers programmatic access to DOOH inventory across the US, EMEA, Latin America and airports.

Mubadala Closes $6.2B Clear Channel Outdoor Deal, Names New CEO
Mubadala Capital completes its $6.2 billion take-private of Clear Channel Outdoor; Wade Davis replaces Scott Wells as CEO of the US OOH giant.

Report: Digital Signage Market to Top $36B by 2030, Samsung Leads
A new market report projects the global digital signage industry will exceed $36 billion by 2030, with Samsung holding the top market share.

Planar Opens Showroom in Nashville's Berry Hill District
Planar has opened a new showroom in Nashville's Custom House building, giving buyers a local space to see its display and digital signage products.

Soltec Fits Barcelona Metro With 1,314 LCD-TFT Passenger Displays
Soltec has replaced LED screens with 1,314 LCD-TFT monitors across 128 Barcelona Metro stations, adding color and commercial content options.

Amazon Launches $699 All-in-One 55" Signage Display
Amazon's new 4K all-in-one signage display bundles a quad-core SoC media player, pricing at $699.99 and extending its push into digital signage hardware.
OUTFRONT CEO Nick Brien Named OAAA Board Chairman
OUTFRONT's Nick Brien takes over as OAAA board chairman from Clear Channel Outdoor's Scott Wells, serving through May 2027.
Mood Media Names Roy Kosuge as New CEO, Succeeding Malcolm McRoberts
Mood Media has appointed Roy Kosuge, former SONIFI Solutions COO, as CEO effective October 5, 2026, succeeding Malcolm McRoberts.

Panasonic 4K Projectors Power National Geographic Museum Exhibits
Panasonic says over 100 of its 4K projectors anchor projection mapping, theatres and interactive displays at the new National Geographic Museum of Exploration.
JCDecaux Adds Two Senior Hires to Grow NZ Airport Screen Business
JCDecaux New Zealand names a new Airport Business Development Manager and Account Director to expand airport digital advertising in the South Island and Wellington.
Mobile Billboard Operator Hyped Media Joins Australia's OMA
Hyped Media, which runs LED billboard trucks across Australia, joins the Outdoor Media Association to gain access to MOVE audience measurement data.