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UK ad spend forecast to reach record £14.0bn in Q2 2026; OOH to grow 7.5%, with digital OOH up 9.5%

UK ad investment grew 11.0% to £12.3bn in Q2 2026, with full-year spend now forecast to hit £51.3bn London, October 29, 2026: The latest Advertising Association/WARC Expenditure Report forecasts UK advertising investment will reach £14.0bn in Q4 2026, up 8.2% year-on-year, as advertising continues to support economic growth in the UK. […]

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Thu, Oct 29 at 11:44 PM

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Amazon adding signage displays means the giant is serious about digital signage, but where does it go from here? (Invidis)

Dave Haynes presents his take on the Amazon Signage Display - and asks questions about the target group, the product strategy and the role of software partners. Logic suggests that the company must be moving enough US$100 HDMI sticks – spun out from consumer-grade Fire TV sticks – to warrant adding displays that have the play-out hardware built-in. […]

invidis.com
Thu, Oct 29 at 11:38 PM

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DoorDash to acquire Instacart for $17B in a move to consolidate its retail media network (MediaPost)

by Laurie Sullivan: DoorDash's agreement to acquire Instacart, Maplebear Inc., for $17 billion will combine two retail-media businesses that each generate more than $1 billion in annualized advertising revenue. […]

mediapost.com
Thu, Oct 29 at 11:29 PM

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A warning to every OOH company in America: pay attention to what’s happening in Inglewood. You could be next (Billboard Insider)

Let’s name names: Stan Kroenke, owner of the Los Angeles Rams and SoFi Stadium, and Steve Ballmer, the man behind Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum — two billionaires among the wealthiest men in America. Their affiliated companies challenged WOW’s agreement with the City of Inglewood. THEY LOST IN TRIAL COURT. […]

billboardinsider.com
Thu, Oct 29 at 10:55 PM

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What new privacy laws mean for OOH advertising (OAAA)

As states continue to strengthen consumer privacy protections, California remains at the forefront of legislation shaping how businesses collect, use and manage personal data. For the out of home (OOH) advertising industry, these developments are important to watch. […]

oaaa.org
Thu, Oct 29 at 10:37 PM

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Japanese rail operators plan to replace conventional printed posters with E Ink’s e-paper (Invidis)

by Valentin Klaß. Japanese rail operators are looking for alternatives to paper posters. Staff is in short supply. […]

invidis.com
Thu, Oct 29 at 10:35 PM

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Pros and cons of leases based on percentage of revenue (Billboard Insider)

Dan Franklin says a percentage risk can share risk We’ve got some percentage stuff. It kind of really depends on the negotiation and that type of stuff. […]

billboardinsider.com
Thu, Oct 29 at 12:10 AM

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Helsinki bans OOH advertising for fossil fuels and carbon-intensive products (Invidis)

by Warren Holden. Helsinki is the latest European city to ban the use of its public spaces for any advertising connected to fossil fuels or fossil fuel-related products or industries. This was reported by Euronews early in October. […]

invidis.com
Thu, Oct 29 at 12:10 AM

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Infocomm América Latina reports double-digit growth (Invidis)

Infocomm América Latina is gaining momentum after just two editions. The Avixa-organized trade show welcomed 5,904 verified attendees to the World Trade Center in Mexico City from October 21–23, a 13 percent increase over its inaugural event in 2025. […]

invidis.com
Thu, Oct 29 at 12:10 AM

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Retail Insider’s Q3 2026 report analyzes Q3 2026 developments in Canadian retail marketing, media, and customer engagement

Drawing on Retail Insider coverage, industry research, company disclosures, and broader market signals, it identifies key dynamics shaping campaigns, loyalty, retail media, physical experiences, and measurement. These reports are designed to deliver executive-level insights across major retail sectors and can be accessed through the Retail Insider Report Hub. […]

retail-insider.com
Wed, Oct 28 at 11:21 AM

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Airports are becoming high-end media environments (Invidis)

Few other settings combine design, data, and reach as consistently. That is exactly what makes modern airport DooH so attractive – and why brands are willing to invest heavily in it. One of the most attractive segments within OoH is airport advertising. […]

invidis.com
Wed, Oct 28 at 11:01 AM

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Amsterdam bans billboard ads for meat and fossil fuels in a world first for a capital (Yahoo News)

Jennifer Green. The measure serves two long-term city objectives — carbon neutrality and a 50% cut in meat consumption by 2050 — and it reached implementation five years after it was first proposed, according to Euronews. Amsterdam joined a wider municipal trend. […]

yahoo.com
Wed, Oct 28 at 11:00 AM

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Why family-owned Franklin Outdoor loves easements (Billboard Insider)

Neil Bell interviewed Franklin Outdoor President Dan Franklin. […]

billboardinsider.com
Wed, Oct 28 at 10:51 AM

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US in-store DOOH screen operator Starlite Media is suing digital signage tech provider Creative Realities

According to the court documents filed in the Minnesota State Court System, Starlite Media LLC is suing Creative Realities, Inc. (CREX) for supplying allegedly "defective digital advertising displays and irresponsible business practices regarding repair/replacement." Damages sought: Exceeding $10 million. […]

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Wed, Oct 28 at 10:24 AM

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LED display revenue to grow 11.6% annually through 2030 despite rising component costs and sluggish demand: Omdia (Invidis)

The global LED video display market faces mounting cost pressures and weaker demand in traditional applications, but new Omdia research forecasts a return to stronger growth starting in 2027. According to Omdia’s LED Video Display Market Tracker – 2Q26, worldwide shipments increased 3.3% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, while revenue declined 0.2%. […]

invidis.com
Tue, Oct 27 at 4:28 PM

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