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LED video display shipments edge up as revenue slips (Invidis)

by John Berkovich: Global LED video display shipments grew 0.6 percent in Q1 2026, but revenue fell 2.3 percent year-over-year as key pixel pitch categories came under pressure, according to Omdia. Omdia says the decline was mainly tied to a 6.8 percent revenue drop in the 1.00 to 1.99 millimeter pixel pitch segment, which remains the largest revenue category. […]

invidis.com
Fri, Jun 19 at 8:13 PM

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Skoop Signage’s AI-powered CMS is now built into TCL commercial display firmware (Invidis)

by John Berkovich: Users of TCL displays can now launch digital signage directly from first boot. The integration means TCL commercial displays can automatically launch Skoop, removing the need for a separate CMS installation, external media players, or manual device enrollment. Operators can select their experience and begin deploying content directly from the screen. […]

invidis.com
Fri, Jun 19 at 8:09 PM

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Unlike other tech sectors, digital signage is not being structurally disrupted by AI (Invidis)

by Florian Rotberg: Artificial intelligence is reshaping digital signage at an unprecedented pace. While individual AI features often appear incremental, their combined impact on platforms, workflows and hardware is profound. There is a noticeable sense of optimism in the market. […]

invidis.com
Fri, Jun 19 at 8:04 PM

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One billboard structure failure doesn’t define an industry (Billboard Insider)

A collapsed billboard structure immediately raises questions about safety, engineering, and the integrity of billboard construction. While any structural failure is serious and deserves a thorough investigation, it’s important to understand that one isolated incident does not represent the billboard industry as a whole. […]

billboardinsider.com
Fri, Jun 19 at 7:56 PM

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How to obtain repair/replacement insurance for your signs (Billboard Insider)

Brian Cone, The Cone Company Insurance. Property coverage, sold on an “Inland Marine” policy, is essentially repair/replacement insurance for your signs. If a sign is damaged or destroyed, the policy covers the cost of repair or replacement. […]

billboardinsider.com
Fri, Jun 19 at 7:52 PM

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How the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s smart stadiums and digital systems are creating new cybersecurity risks across host cities (IOT Insider)

Lucy Barnard: Modern stadiums increasingly resemble connected industrial environments, combining lighting controls, environmental management systems, digital signage, access-control technologies, surveillance infrastructure, and communications networks into a single operational ecosystem. […]

iotinsider.com
Thu, Jun 18 at 8:07 PM

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Despite market uncertainty and consolidation, the mood is upbeat at InfoComm 2026 (Invidis)

by Florian Rotberg: With temperatures soaring above 110°F/44°C, even the short walk from hotel to the newly renovated Las Vegas Convention Center becomes a challenge- but inside, the event quickly delivers its familiar energy. More than 30,000 attendees are expected over three days, with a noticeable focus on the North American market and fewer international visitors than in previous editions. […]

invidis.com
Thu, Jun 18 at 8:00 PM

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InfoComm 2026: PPDS unveils UltraSlim Philips Signage 7000 Series

Half the depth, double the possibilities: At 60 per cent slimmer than comparable models in PPDS’ Philips Signage portfolio, the new, sleek and stylish Philips Signage 7000 Series packages 4K UHD visual performance and AI-ready processing power with a slender presentation for almost any setting. […]

PPDS
Thu, Jun 18 at 7:58 PM

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JCDecaux wins competitive tender to renew ad contract with New Zealand’s second busiest international airport (Mediaweek)

The agreement follows a competitive tender process and will see JCDecaux continue as the airport’s out-of-home advertising partner. The company first began working with Christchurch International Airport in 2007. Christchurch Airport is New Zealand’s second busiest airport, welcoming 6.5 million passengers each year. […]

mediaweek.com.au
Thu, Jun 18 at 7:58 PM

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Pioneer of holographic avatars Proto is facing competition from major display manufacturers (Invidis)

by Florian Rotberg: Chairman and founder David Nussbaum sees the new wave as validation—and an opportunity to scale Proto’s platform far beyond hardware. Proto is facing a new generation of competitors. Major display manufacturers, most notably Samsung, are entering the space with significantly slimmer “spatial displays. […]

invidis.com
Thu, Jun 18 at 7:32 PM

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DOOH aims to win the hearts and wallets of big brands at Cannes Lions 2026 June 22-25 (Invidis)

by Balthasar Mayer: Next week, Cannes will be the epicenter of the global media and advertising community – and the Out-of-Home industry will be right in the thick of it. Network owners, technology platforms, agencies, and associations will join – or host – the parties. Not only to celebrate the creativity of the whole advertising industry, but also to represent the channel. […]

invidis.com
Thu, Jun 18 at 7:16 PM

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Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Outdoor Advertising Association Praveen Kumar Vadhera steps down (Exchange4Media)

Vadhera, a seasoned advertising and out-of-home professional with over three decades of experience, had joined IOAA as CEO in November 2023. His exit comes at a time when the OOH industry is navigating a critical phase of transition — from measurement and digitisation to regulatory scrutiny and civic-policy changes across key markets. […]

exchange4media.com
Wed, Jun 17 at 10:38 PM

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Mario David, General Manager of the Indian Outdoor Advertising Association (IOAA), accepts additional duties as CEO Vadhera steps down (Exchange4Media)

David will oversee the responsibilities associated with the CEO's office while continuing in his existing role as General Manager. David is the current Head of Events at V J Media Works and has over two decades of experience across events, exhibitions and media businesses. He has also been Business Head at MN Creations and Ikonic Exhibitions. […]

exchange4media.com
Wed, Jun 17 at 10:37 PM

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Digital Signage Summit Africa will launch in Johannesburg June 30 to July 2, 2026 at Mediatech Africa (Invidis)

by Florian Rotberg. DSS Africa launches at exactly the right moment. The summit – organized jointly by invidis and Mediatec – aims to bring together international vendors, local integrators, and regional end users, fostering dialogue and creating a platform for a digital signage market that is still in the process of defining itself. […]

invidis.com
Wed, Jun 17 at 5:00 PM

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Sparta Capital takes majority stake in German DOOH ad network Hygh (Invidis)

by Balthasar Mayer. Hygh entered the German DooH market as a disruptor with a unique shopwindow screen network and has since built a network of more than 2,800 self-operated screens across major cities, primarily in retail storefronts. The portfolio also includes flagship locations such as high-profile displays on Berlin’s Kurfürstendamm and a 250 sqm screen at Potsdamer Platz. […]

invidis.com
Wed, Jun 17 at 4:53 PM

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