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Semiconductors (memory chips) inside entry-level LCD displays have become more expensive than the panels themselves

by Florian Rotberg. Memory manufacturer Micron is warning that supply shortages and elevated prices for DRAM and NAND storage could persist well into 2028 and beyond. Novastar VX-Series Video Controller Taken together, the two developments point to a new reality: in the age of AI, silicon is becoming more valuable than glass. […]

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Mon, Oct 5 at 7:52 PM

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Albertsons’ retail media head abruptly leaves grocery giant (Adweek)

By Mitchell Parton. The leader of Albertsons’ advertising business has abruptly exited one of the most prominent grocery media networks. The departure was unexpected, given that Monahan was planning to speak at industry events in New York this week. […]

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Mon, Oct 5 at 7:50 PM

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Australia’s oOh!media clears court hurdle for its proposed takeover (Ad Hoc News)

Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS. oOh!media (ISIN AU000000OML6) cleared a court hurdle for its proposed takeover, while oOh!media stock stood 1.19 percent below the reported AUD 1.68 per share consideration. According to middle. […]

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Mon, Oct 5 at 7:47 PM

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OOH ad business strength: High barriers to entry limit competition from newcomers (Billboard Insider)

The biggest barrier to entry: it is hard to obtain permits. Many US cities or counties have sign codes which prohibit new billboards. Every large city or county restricts the location or size of billboards. […]

billboardinsider.com
Mon, Oct 5 at 7:15 PM

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New York Post’s Lydia Moynihan to speak at DPAA Newsmakers Dinner on October 12, 2026

Attending the VIP Invite-Only Dinner is an Annual Tradition for News, Media, Marketing, Technology Leaders, Held One Night Before the DPAA Global Video Everywhere Summit   Moynihan Brings Expertise as Journalist Covering the Intersection of Washington, Wall Street and Silicon Valley to Networking and Conversation-Driven Dinner, Joining Sydne Mullings, Microsoft’s CMO Americas, Media Pioneer Byron Allen, DPAA CEO Barry Frey and other Guests   Press note: please click here to request credentials for the Oct. […]

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Mon, Oct 5 at 2:49 PM

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McDonald’s wants a $1 billion ad business. That means selling two or three ads per visit at or above today’s top prices (LinkedIn)

Alex Brownstein, CEO, AHB Advisors. McDonald's $1 billion ad target will likely hinge on two conditions: results it can prove to advertisers who mostly sell nothing McDonald's sells, and the cooperation of franchisees whose advertising money McDonald's doesn't control. […]

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Mon, Oct 5 at 2:47 PM

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Entry deadline for Digital Signage Awards 2027 extended to October 16 (Invidis)

The winners will be announced Feb. 1 in Barcelona ahead of ISE 2027. Entrants can submit work across a range of categories covering areas including creative content, technology, installations and industry achievement. […]

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Mon, Oct 5 at 12:10 AM

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Clear Channell Outdoor expects the acquisition of the company by a group of investors to be completed in Q4 2026 (SEC)

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings now expects the previously announced acquisition of the Company by an investor consortium comprised of affiliates and/or certain investment funds advised by Mubadala Capital to close early in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to receipt of the remaining required regulatory approval and satisfaction or waiver of the other closing conditions. […]

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Sun, Oct 4 at 7:20 PM

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How electrophoretic e-ink displays create images without a backlight (Interesting Engineering)

By Kaif Shaikh. E-ink reflects rather than emits light. It holds an image without continuously consuming display power. […]

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Sun, Oct 4 at 7:13 PM

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Strengths and risks of the OOH advertising business (Billboard Insider)

44% of Billboard Insider readers think that barriers to entry (e.g. difficult permitting and restrictive sign codes) are the biggest strength of the out of home business. and 40% of our readers think the biggest strength of out of home is that it’s a simple business with high margins. […]

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Fri, Oct 2 at 11:20 PM

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Global launches digital outdoor planning competition for emerging media talent in Ireland (AdWorld)

Global has launched a new Digital Outdoor Planning Competition aimed at Irish media planners with less than three years’ experience in the industry. The competition is open to individual planners and teams of up to four people and will challenge entrants to develop a digital outdoor media plan and supporting rationale in response to a set brief. […]

adworld.ie
Fri, Oct 2 at 12:10 AM

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Both Sony and Panasonic will not exhibit at CES 2027 (MarketWatch)

By Shotaro Masuda / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer: Panasonic Holdings Corp. will not be exhibiting at CES in January, one of the world's largest technology trade shows held in the United States, the company has said. This marks the first time the company has decided not to participate in CES. […]

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Thu, Oct 1 at 7:31 PM

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Stocks of US out-of-home ad operators underperform market in Q3 2026 (Billboard Insider)

During the third quarter of 2026 the S&P 500 increased 2.5%. Clear Channel Outdoor declined 3.7%. Lamar Advertising declined 5.8%. […]

billboardinsider.com
Thu, Oct 1 at 7:31 PM

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Smartify is deploying DOOH screens at The Agency’s luxury real estate brokerage locations

By Debbie Williams: The partnership digitizes The Agency’s luxury real estate offices and extends its brand across Smartify’s national media network, connecting agents, advertisers, and premium audiences in the real world. Smartify Media (“Smartify”), a premium digital out-of-home (DOOH) and retail media network operating across more than 40 U.S. […]

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Thu, Oct 1 at 7:28 PM

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DSF Takeover: a four-day series of digital signage and digital-out-of-home events Oct. 13–16 in New York City and New Jersey

Curated with DSF members and industry partners, the week will include education, networking, open houses, project showcases, technology demonstrations, and behind the scenes tours. Connect. Explore. […]

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Thu, Oct 1 at 7:05 PM

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