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Malaysia: LED billboard bursts into flames, traps maintenance team (AVNetwork)

Nine workers were trapped on top of the display in Malaysia, which is believed to have caught fire as a result of a short circuit at its base. The nine workers involved, none of whom were wearing safety equipment, suffered minor burns to their hands and feet. Reports say that the LED display had not been switched off before the workers began maintenance on it. […]

avinteractive.com
Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 2:48 PM

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Retail media networks (RMNs) are partnering with ad tech and each other to achieve scale (AdExchanger)

By James Hercher. Seems as if every retailer has its own data and ad targeting business these days. But what they don’t have is scale. […]

adexchanger.com
Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 2:40 PM

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101 Mistakes Billboard Companies Make (Billboard Insider)

Billboard Insider’s take: A terrific list which covers all aspects of running an out of home company (29 admin mistakes, 21 sales mistakes, 18 leasing mistakes, 16 operations mistakes, 11 financial mistakes and 5 creative mistakes). Our favorite is item 92! Chris Zukin, General Manager, Meadow Outdoor. […]

billboardinsider.com
Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 1:34 PM

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How to prepare for InfoComm 2024 June 12-14 in Las Vegas (Commercial Integrator)

Alesia Hendley. I’m not saying you have to wear a suit, but you do have to strike a balance between business casual and finding your own unique style. My look is something I take pride in. […]

commercialintegrator.com
Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 1:17 PM

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UPDATE: DPAA Unites OOH Industry with Brands/Agencies at Cannes Lions

NEW YORK – June 3, 2024 – The full list of brand/agency meetings, and member networking events for DPAA's Curated Experience during Cannes Lions Advertising Festival is below. For information about attending, accommodations, access to meetings, DPAA OOH Industry dinner and cocktail events, registration fees etc. contact Zach.Sherman@dpaaglobal.com. […]

dpaaglobal.com
Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 11:23 AM

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Big LED Opportunity: Charlotte’s NFL Stadium Seeking OK, Tax Funds Support, For Massive Facelift (16:9)

There will be a huge uptick in the amount of large format LED display tech in place if the company that owns and runs ... […]

sixteen-nine.net
Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 11:06 AM

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STRATACACHE Adds European Retail Services Capabilities Via Acquisition of German Firm MasterPoint (16:9)

STRATACACHE has sorted out how it can expand its retail media network activity in western/central Europe, acquiring a Cologne, Germany company that specializes in ... […]

sixteen-nine.net
Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 7:57 AM

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Toronto adds new signage, set to rename Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square (Sign Media)

The City of Toronto is renaming Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square this May. The installation of Sankofa Square signage is expected to finish by the end of 2024. Initiated in December 2023, the renaming aims to confront the legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and eliminate references to Henry Dundas, a figure who delayed British slavery abolition by 15 years. […]

signmedia.ca
Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 12:10 AM

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Digital Signage Tech Provider STRATACACHE Acquires German Digital Retail Service and Integration Company MasterPoint

DAYTON, Ohio, June 3, 2024 - STRATACACHE has acquired MasterPoint, a digital signage systems integration, operation and field services company based in Cologne, Germany. […]

STRATACACHE
Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 12:27 PM

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Clear Channel Outdoor may sell British assets to a Toronto-based equity firm (Billboard Insider)

Sky News reports that Clear Channel Outdoor is close to selling its British assets to Clairvest. The British inventory includes 2,000 sites across Greater London. Sky News quoted an industry source as saying the price would be several hundred million pounds and the pound is currently trading at $1.25 so the sale would be $200-500 million. […]

billboardinsider.com
Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 12:25 PM

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Stephen Joseph to succeed Tim Bleakley as CEO of Ocean Outdoor

Stephen Joseph, Ocean’s COO and CFO, becomes the Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2025. Stephen will succeed Tim Bleakley who will become Chairman of Ocean’s Board of Directors upon the transition as part of a long planned CEO succession process. […]

oceanoutdoor.com
Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 12:10 PM

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With 6.4% organic growth, Swedish digital signage software firm Zetadisplay is back on track (Invidis)

With a SaaS share of 47.8%, Zetadisplay generated almost every second euro with software licenses and services. Since autumn 2023, the new management has been restructuring the company while acquiring integrators in UK and Austria. […]

invidis.com
Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 12:04 PM

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IAB Canada’s 2024 State of DOOH in Canada Barometer Report reveals DOOH adoption is on the rise

This report was developed through insights from a dedicated DOOH Committee with input IAB Canada’s buy-side members. DOOH Adoption on the Rise. Building on the insights of our previous report, which highlighted the prioritization of Location and Technology (specifically Dynamic Ad Insertion), the industry has made significant strides. […]

iabcanada.com
Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 11:47 AM

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Samsung to provide digital signage to its first MLS client: St. Louis CITY SC (Samsung)

St. Louis CITY SC has selected Samsung for the company’s first Major League Soccer partnership. As CITY SC’s Official Display Partner at its home in CITYPARK, Samsung is working with the club to continue its goal of providing the highest-quality, tech-forward stadium experience on matchdays and beyond. […]

news.samsung.com
Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 12:11 AM

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Grey Outdoor Seeks Liver for Child (Billboard Insider)

The Elana Rose Andrews Donation is to raise awareness for Elana Rose a sweet child, only a year old, born with biliary atresia, a rare liver disease causing her to need a transplant for her liver. While Elana has found potential live liver donors, the financial burden associated with the recovery period, which donors will be unable to work, poses a significant challenge. […]

billboardinsider.com
Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 12:10 AM

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