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Digital signage integrator trends: “The collapse of the middle, and waiting is not a strategy” (Invidis)

by Florian Rotberg.  While the D-Tools study is based on data from more than 1,500 North American integrators, the underlying trends are equally visible across the EMEA region. Competition is intensifying, projects are becoming increasingly standardized, and customers are shifting from product purchases to service-based expectations. […]

invidis.com
Tue, Sep 22 at 4:35 PM

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McDonald’s tests selling digital menu board ad space to other brands (PYMNTS)

McDonald’s is testing placing ads from other brands on the digital menu boards in its drive-thrus and in its restaurants, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Sept. 22). The ads are shown after customers place their orders and can be viewed while customers wait for their meals, according to the report. […]

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Tue, Sep 22 at 4:35 PM

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Microsoft enables remote access for digital signage (Invidis)

by Florian Rotberg. Microsoft has closed an important gap in managing Windows-based digital signage and kiosk deployments. With a new feature in Intune Remote Help, IT teams can now access and support devices without a logged-in user, enabling fully remote maintenance of unattended endpoints. […]

invidis.com
Tue, Sep 22 at 4:20 PM

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ISE adds a second venue to accommodate demand for its 2027 show (Invidis)

by Florian Rotberg. The move marks a temporary but significant milestone in the show’s continued growth trajectory. With the highly anticipated Hall Zero development at Fira Gran Via not scheduled to open until ISE 2028, organisers have turned to the historic Montjuïc exhibition grounds at Plaça Espanya to accommodate increasing exhibitor demand. […]

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Tue, Sep 22 at 4:13 PM

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Why mid-sized AV integrators are losing market share (Invidis)

by Florian Rotberg. For years, the AV integration industry has been defined by steady consolidation at the top and fierce price competition at the lower end. Now, fresh data from D-Tools - the US-based management platform for integrators - suggests that this pressure is translating into measurable business performance. […]

invidis.com
Mon, Sep 21 at 10:44 PM

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DOOH ad tech competitive landscape in 2026

Three acquisitions quietly rewired the entire OOH industry in under two years. Here's who actually won, and why the biggest prize in the category still sits unclaimed. If you compiled a list of OOH competitors even eighteen months ago, three of the names on it don't exist anymore, not because they failed, but because they got bought. […]

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Mon, Sep 21 at 10:41 PM

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“Enemy at the gates” – European legislators take aim at out-of-home advertising (World OOH)

All across Europe, pressure groups and some legislators are taking aim at Out of Home – not only because of its impact on urban environments, but because of the content of some high-profile campaigns, including those for fossil fuels. There are currently flash points in major centres including Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and, latterly, Hungary following a change of government. […]

worldooh.org
Mon, Sep 21 at 4:44 PM

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DOOH network operator National CineMedia, Inc. completes acquisition of Captivate for $275.0 million (BusinessWire)

Acquisition brings the size of NCM's digital out-of-home network to more than 48,000 screens across 185 designated market areas. National CineMedia, Inc. […]

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Mon, Sep 21 at 4:41 PM

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Australia’s IVE Group acquires 1,300-screen DOOH network Motio for `$20.7 million (AdNews)

Motio owns and operates more than 1,300 digital screens across approximately 1,000 locations nationally, selling advertising to national brands through media agencies, direct relationships and programmatic channels, as well as to local advertisers. Motio operates across five channels: health, café, venue, play and drive. […]

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Mon, Sep 21 at 12:14 AM

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How to choose the best LED truck network for your campaign: a guide by LED Truck Media

A great LED truck network doesn’t just drive around randomly. They operate with a clear, data-informed strategy. Ask them how they approach route planning and audience targeting. […]

ledtruckmedia.com · Promoted content
Mon, Sep 21 at 12:10 AM

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DOOH network operator Branded Cities Canada becomes Cieslok Group

Cieslok Group launched as Canadian-owned Out-of-Home media platform backed by TorQuest Partners on Sep 16, 2026. Founder Jörg Cieslok returned as President and CEO, rebranding former Branded Cities Canada. […]

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Mon, Sep 21 at 12:10 AM

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Samsung’s goal is not to compete with CMS vendors but to provide an operating layer connecting displays, software, AI, and services across the digital signage market (Invidis)

by Florian Rotberg. Samsung has been criticized over VXT, with many partners arguing that the platform put the company in direct competition with its own key sales channels. The display manufacturer’s latest moves suggest the company has made its choice. […]

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Sun, Sep 20 at 7:18 PM

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E Ink invests in conductive ink startup Newcopper (Invidis)

by John Berkovich. Potential e-paper applications: Newcopper’s formulation is compatible with E Ink’s roll-to-roll coating processes. E Ink said its research and development team will evaluate the material for possible use in future displays and electrode applications. […]

invidis.com
Fri, Sep 18 at 10:24 PM

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The ATLAS Sphere at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – the world’s busiest airport – is powered by Acquire Digital software

cms Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world’s busiest airport, a title that is not easily earned. With over 100 million passengers every year, the airport deserves a stop-and-stare visual experience that gives passengers a trip to remember. […]

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Fri, Sep 18 at 12:00 PM

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The benefits of mobile OOH advertising (LED Truck Media)

Mobile out-of-home (OOH) advertising cuts through the digital noise by putting your brand on a massive, moving screen right in front of them as they go about their day. It’s about creating a physical presence that feels tangible and memorable. […]

ledtruckmedia.com · Promoted content
Fri, Sep 18 at 12:10 AM

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