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Korea Times: LG challenges Samsung in digital signage market

Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics have introduced new displays for the digital signs market in a bid to take the lead in the rapidly growing sector. The two Korean firms released the displays at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) ― the world's largest trade show for the digital signs industry ― which is being held in Amsterdam from Tuesday to Friday. […]

m.koreatimes.co.kr
Wed, Feb 6, 2019 at 5:15 PM

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oOh!media responds to ACCC over discount talks (FinNewsNetwork)

The media release was in response to media reports in relation to rebates in the Out Of Home advertising industry. The ACCC is talking to outdoor advertising companies after some industry consolidation. oOh!media bought outdoor advertising business Adshel last year. […]

finnewsnetwork.com.au
Wed, Feb 6, 2019 at 5:03 PM

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OOH advertising of e-cigarettes may face heavy new restrictions in Canada (CTV)

Health Canada announced the proposed new rules Tuesday. They include a ban on e-cigarette advertisements at any stores where children are allowed inside, on billboards and other outdoor advertising spaces, and in transit vehicles and other public locations where children may be. […]

ctvnews.ca
Wed, Feb 6, 2019 at 5:01 PM

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ACCC looks at rebates and discounts in outdoor advertising (Australian Financial Review)

Discounts and rebates in the outdoor advertising market will come under scrutiny with the competition watchdog launching an investigation into practices in the sector. The move comes after a massive year of consolidation for the out-of-home media sector. JCDecaux bought APN Outdoor for $1.2 billion, while oOh!media bought Adshel from Here, There & Everywhere for $570 million. […]

afr.com
Wed, Feb 6, 2019 at 4:56 PM

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Mayor of London Tackles Homelessness with Weather Data Digital Billboard Ads (LBBOnline)

Digital advertising screens in more than 130 locations across London will use weather data to update dynamic elements depending on temperature, as part of the Mayor of London’s rough sleeping campaign. […]

lbbonline.com
Wed, Feb 6, 2019 at 4:33 PM

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NEC’s new suite of professional digital signage (Installation-International)

Latest generation of E Series ultra-high definition large format displays range in sizes from 32” to 65” to suit any indoor information application The new models come in 32” FHD, and 43“, 50’’, 55”, as well as 65’’ in UHD resolution and are aimed at use in a wide range of applications, from meeting rooms to retail, leisure and hospitality environments. […]

installation-international.com
Wed, Feb 6, 2019 at 10:57 AM

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OOH Today put together a list of 15 potential successors to Nancy Fletcher as OAAA boss

Kym Frank, President, Geopath, NYC. Barry Frey, President, CEO DPAA, NYC. Stephanie Gutnik, VP, Business Dev at Broadsign, NYC. […]

oohtoday.com
Tue, Feb 5, 2019 at 6:52 PM

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Ocean Outdoor study shows Piccadilly Lights digital billboard engages with audiences (Media4Growth)

Key findings – Audiences. One in five people visit Piccadilly Circus just to take a picture of the advertising display (up from 16% in 2017). 31% visit because it’s a global landmark of historical interest. […]

media4growth.com
Tue, Feb 5, 2019 at 6:52 PM

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16:9: ISE 2019 Impressions From Day 1: Hardened LED Is Here, And OLED Is Back.

Day 1 is done and dusted at Integrated Systems Europe in Amsterdam, and I am happily back at my hotel, dodging extracurricular bad behavior in the hopes of actually-maybe getting a decent sleep. Crowd – Looked busy, but not stupid-busy. I wasn’t fighting my way through or around mobs to get at stuff. […]

sixteen-nine.net
Tue, Feb 5, 2019 at 6:50 PM

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Will Clear Channel join the OOH acquisition fray as it prepares for independence? (More About Advertising)

Clear Channel remains a big player in the UK as well as the US and has won a number of big city contracts in Europe. But it has lost ground to newer competitors unburdened by such huge debts. In the UK another radio operator, Global Radio, snapped up OOH companies Outdoor Plus and Primesight before swooping on Exterion, which holds Transport for London’s poster contract. […]

moreaboutadvertising.com
Tue, Feb 5, 2019 at 6:47 PM

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New digital signage products to be unveiled at DSE 2019 (DSConnection)

Among the more than 250 vendors that will be exhibiting on the show floor, many of them will be introducing new products at DSE 2019, including: TheAdomni Ad Marketplace for BrightSign enables media player operators to drive new ad revenue by listing and selling their digital signage on com. […]

digitalsignageconnection.com
Tue, Feb 5, 2019 at 6:47 PM

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Ten things not to miss at ISE 2019 (Installation-International)

Digital Signage Summit. Taking place on 6 February at the Hotel Okura, Digital Signage Summit ISE will explore how digital signage and retail technologies can enable retailers, brands and corporate customers to offer engaging digital experiences. The summit will also provide insights into sensor technologies, IoT and digital storytelling highlighting through analysis, strategies and best practice. […]

installation-international.com
Tue, Feb 5, 2019 at 6:12 PM

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ISE unveils the winners of the 2019 Top New Technology (TNT) Awards (CEPro)

Digital Signage Solutions: Crestron - DigitalMedia 4K60 4:4:4 HDR Network AV Decoder. Crestron - 10.1-inch Room Scheduling Touch Screen. Displays: Samsung Electronics - OMN/OMN-D Series (Semi-Outdoor). […]

cepro.com
Tue, Feb 5, 2019 at 6:08 PM

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Amazon Studios Marketing Head Mike Benson to Speak at the 2019 OOH Media Conference (OOHToday)

OAAA’s Chief Marketing Officer Stephen Freitas said, “From spectacular billboards on the Sunset Strip to interactive digital executions in the New York Subway or printed bus shelter ads on Main Street USA, Amazon Prime Video uses the OOH medium to reinforce branding and engage its audiences. […]

oohtoday.com
Tue, Feb 5, 2019 at 5:16 PM

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Nancy Fletcher’s interview on Billboard Insider

What’s the biggest change in OOH? The prevalence of technology and data – added to the creative impact of OOH – is making the medium more powerful and relevant than ever before. […]

billboardinsider.com
Tue, Feb 5, 2019 at 4:43 PM

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