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Australian ad market snaps three-month growth streak with 3.4% August decline, as OOH grew 10.7%

According to SMI, outdoor advertising stood out, growing 10.7% in August 2026 compared to August 2025, "Outdoor continues to demonstrate strong momentum, while we have already seen that end-of-month results can strengthen as late Digital bookings are reported," Sean Wright, chief insights and analytics officer at Guideline SMI, said. […]

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Tue, Oct 6 at 11:09 PM

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7-Eleven Australia launches retail media network that includes in-store screens (Supermarket News)

With more than 760 stores and 4.6 million weekly transactions, 7-Eleven Australia is the nation’s leading convenience retailer, known for iconic products including Slurpee, coffee and the emerging Foodvenience offer. As a destination for discovery, particularly for younger Australians, 7-Eleven Australia offers brand partners a new platform in the fast-moving, high-intent convenience occasions. […]

supermarketnews.co.nz
Tue, Oct 6 at 11:08 PM

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Ad-free zones have failed: reversing billboard bans is the way to go (MediaPost)

by Rodolfo Queiroz, Dash Two. It’s time to call out urban ad-free zones for what they are: a failed experiment. Over the past 15 years, a handful of cities and states worldwide have adopted ordinances banning billboards and other outdoor signs in what they call an effort to reduce visual clutter and “reclaim” public spaces for the community. […]

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Tue, Oct 6 at 11:05 PM

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DPAA Global Video Everywhere Summit to tackle how sports makes real connections between brands and fans

Major League Soccer CMO Radhika Duggal to Talk with Mediahub CEO Nicole Estebanell in Fireside Chat, “Turning FIFA World Cup Momentum into Local Fandom”  NEW YORK – October 6, 2026 – At the 14th annual DPAA Global Video Everywhere Summit – the biggest one-day media and marketing industry event of the year, held October 13 at Pier Sixty in the Chelsea neighborhood of NYC – the CMO of the premier men’s pro soccer league in the U.S. […]

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Tue, Oct 6 at 10:55 PM

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Registration opens for Integrated Systems Europe 2027 taking place in Barcelona February 2-5 2027

See the floor plan, exhibitors and other information about the Digital Signage & DooH Zone at ISE 2027. […]

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Tue, Oct 6 at 10:53 PM

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Illegal ads put OOH’s credibility under scrutiny again: Mumbai Mayor cracks down on unauthorised outdoor advertising (Exchange4Media)

Kanchan Srivastava. Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Monday called for a citywide crackdown on unauthorised flex banners, posters and advertisements, nearly a year after the civic body introduced its fresh outdoor advertising policy. The campaign, proposed under the slogan “Shadu Bappa for 10 days, Flex-Free Mumbai for 365 days,” seeks to make that enforcement a year-round exercise. […]

exchange4media.com
Tue, Oct 6 at 10:41 PM

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High cashflow margins are among the strengths of the out-of-home advertising business (Billboard Insider)`

The best proxy for cashflow is EBITDA or earnings before interest, depreciation, amortization and taxes. It’s what cash you have left in the business after paying your vendors. Your EBITDA margin is EBITDA divided by revenue. […]

billboardinsider.com
Tue, Oct 6 at 7:58 PM

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Belarusian dictator’s daughter-in-law seized control of the country’s largest outdoor advertising networks (Nasha Niva)

In September 2026, Alexander Lukashenka publicly resented his family being associated with the advertising business: "It has come to the point where, it turns out, my family is involved in this [advertising]." The firm "Creative Code," associated with Hanna Lukashenka (Seliuk), became the owner of one of the largest outdoor advertising networks in Belarus. […]

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Tue, Oct 6 at 12:10 AM

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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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