Omdia Forecasts Decline: What It Means for Digital Signage The global display market is facing continued pressure, with Omdia forecasting a further decline in professional display demand for 2025. While these figures only partially reflect the digital signage sector, manufacturers confirm a slowdown – driven by tariffs, shifting technologies, and changing market dynamics. ProAV: Forté Acquires Swedish Integrator U.S. ProAV integrator Forté is expanding its European footprint with the acquisition of Swedish company Informationsteknik, which also has operations in Denmark. This follows Forté’s spring 2025 acquisitions of System Video in Ireland and GMS in Germany. Stylish Signage: Retail Designers Discover E-Paper E-paper-based digital signage is still rare. But more and more brand managers and interior designers are discovering its benefits. Korea's leading beauty brand, Amorepacific, installed Samsung e-paper screens in its new flagship store in Seoul, a former auto repair shop. Download Now: The invidis Yearbook 2025 Read the industry bible for digital signage & DooH. Get your e-book copy of the invidis Yearbook 2025 to gain a deeper understanding of the industry. North AmericaRetail Media: Wave of Patent Lawsuits Hits Digital Signage Industry U.S.-based Alpha Modus – a self-proclaimed AI retail tech provider without an operating retail-tech business – is inundating U.S. retailers and digital signage companies with patent lawsuits. Mood Media and Creative Realities are amongst them. OoH: “Dinosaur Juice Addict?” EV manufacturer Polestar launches an out-of-home campaign against fossil fuels in partnership with Climate Week NYC, just as the UN Annual Meeting brings more than a 100 heads of state to New York City. SignageOS: Brian Selman Named North America VP With Brian Selman as the new Vice President of North America, SignageOS is strengthening its focus on the US market. Selman brings valuable experience from previous roles at Coates and McDonald’s. M&A: U.S. DooH Network Patient Point Changes Ownership The owners of Patient Point have sold the DooH media company to private equity firm Advent International for an undisclosed sum, in a deal expected to close later this year. Heat: Burn Baby Burn – Shadow-less Signage Miami | Operating digital signage screens in direct sunlight is one of the industry’s biggest challenges. Unshaded installations like drive-thrus or curbside DooH/Smart City kiosks are especially vulnerable to by burn-in, particularly if they are not sufficiently cooled. High-brightness digital signage screens are often pushed to their limit. Opinion: Tait Feltboard Isn’t a Signage CMS – and Google Isn’t Competing The digital signage industry thrives on clarity - especially when it comes to platform ownership and strategic intent. So when whispers began circulating about Google’s potential entry into the digital signage CMS space, the reaction was swift and speculative. But let’s be clear: Google is not entering the CMS business, at least not in the way the industry fears. Opinion: Volta and the Unfulfilled Promise of DooH-Driven EV Charging For years, the digital out-of-home industry held onto a compelling vision: that EV charging points could double as media platforms, generating advertising revenue while partly refinancing the future of mobility. It was a seductive idea - screens at charging points, delivering targeted content to a captive, affluent audience. But reality has proven far less accommodating. Global NewsEconocom’s New Bold Target: €500 Million ProAV Revenue by 2028 Marbella | With 750 employees across its ProAV sub-brands, Econocom already runs Europe’s largest ProAV integration business. Now, bold new measures target high double-digit growth in the segment – including the phase-out of the “Gather with Econocom” brand. invidis spoke with top Econocom executives about this next phase. No Escape from DooH: AI Tracks and Displays Traffic Fines India has unveiled its first AI-powered road safety billboard, developed in collaboration with one of the country’s leading Out of Home media owners Signpost India and local authorities. This innovative DooH-installation transforms a busy city junction into a real-time accountability platform. OpinionOpinion: Don’t Get Tangled – The Cable Conundrum in Digital Signage Cables are the unsung heroes - and frequent villains - of digital signage installations. From tripping hazards at trade shows to unsightly tangles behind high-end displays, poor cable management can undermine even the best designs. Why it’s time for the industry to rethink its relationship with cables and make tidy connections a top priority. Opinion: The Integrators’ Dilemma – Control vs. Scale in the Age of AI As AI transforms the digital signage landscape, integrators face a strategic crossroads: keep investing in expensive proprietary CMS platforms, or collaborate with established software providers and relinquish some control. In this op-ed, Stefan Schieker examines this high-stakes dilemma – one that could define the future success of many integration businesses. Opinion: The Silent Sustainability Revolution in Digital Signage Sustainability in digital signage is no longer a marketing checkbox – it’s a strategic shift happening across product development and supply chains. The industry is quietly transforming beneath the surface. An op-ed by Florian Rotberg explores how manufacturers, integrator, and end-users must embrace sustainability as a mindset – not a sticker. Software: Poppulo Enhances CMS with Agentic AI Suite Poppulo is launching an Agentic AI Suite across digital signage and employee channels. Backed by the recent AI-certification and trusted by over 10,000 enterprise clients, the Denver-based company is integrating AI-powered features like personalized insights, automated translation, and real-time performance assistants to help communications teams work smarter, faster, and more strategically. Vertex: Ross Video Acquires Ioversal Canada meets Cologne – the Canadian live production technology provider Ross Video is acquiring Cologne-based immersive experience platform Vertex. Following the repurchase of Pandora's Box from Christie's, this is the second industry deal between Canada and Cologne in just a few months. Global First: Poppulo Earns AI Certification Poppulo has become the first digital signage provider to receive the ISO certification for Responsible AI. As AI becomes a strategic pillar in workplace communications, certified environments are essential for enterprise-grade deployments. El Apartamento: Zara’s New Hybrid Concept in Madrid Zara has introduced an “Apartamento” in its renovated Madrid store, combining a furniture showroom, café, and fashion display. Digital signage is subtly integrated throughout the space. Photo StoriesShowroom: Samsung’s Secret to Success Digital signage showrooms promise immersive experiences with cutting-edge display technology - but most fail to deliver real value. High costs, constant updates, and a lack of compelling storytelling often turn them into tech museums rather than decision-making hubs. Yet, one standout example has become the benchmark for ROI: Samsung’s European showroom near Frankfurt. Delhi: New Retail Landmark Goes All-In on DooH Delhi | The soon-to-open Unity One Elegante Shopping Center in North Delhi showcases India’s most advanced DooH installation, featuring 485 square meters of LED displays, including a striking double-sided suspended screen by Unilumin. With Skycom India leading the digital signage rollout, Delhi now joins global cities like London and Dubai in delivering world-class visual retail environments. IAA Mobility 2025: The Joy of Storytelling Munich | It’s trade show time again in Munich. Open Space is bringing IAA Mobility 2025 to the heart of the city—featuring immersive experiences on massive LED screens. Here’s an overview from invidis. Aroma-Anamorphic DooH: From Bean to Screen On this year’s International Coffee Day, Tata Coffee Gold, Laqshya Media Group and Inventech developed an experiential multi-sensory DooH campaign in one of Delhi’s leading shopping centers. Digital Storytelling: The Whale in the Window Lisbon | Bank branches aren’t typically known for their atmosphere or visual appeal. But one of Portugal’s largest banks, Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD), is changing that perception – with the help of digital signage and a humpback whale. DooH’s Night Shift: From Billboard to Bodyguard The pandemic has shown that DooH is much more than just an advertising platform. Illuminated screens with video content bring a sense of security to public spaces. Brazil's largest DooH operator, Eletromidia, is converting DooH screens into CCTV totems with an integrated emergency call function after dawn to provide greater security for women traveling alone. AI for All: Global Platforms Target India’s Youth and Developers Mumbai | The world’s leading AI platforms are making a bold move in India: offering professional-grade AI access for free or at minimal cost. The goal? To win over the next generation of developers and creators in the world’s most populous country. A great potential for digital signage developers. More News
Omdia Forecasts Decline: What It Means for Digital Signage The global display market is facing continued pressure, with Omdia forecasting a further decline in professional display demand for 2025. While these figures only partially reflect the digital signage sector, manufacturers confirm a slowdown – driven by tariffs, shifting technologies, and changing market dynamics.
ProAV: Forté Acquires Swedish Integrator U.S. ProAV integrator Forté is expanding its European footprint with the acquisition of Swedish company Informationsteknik, which also has operations in Denmark. This follows Forté’s spring 2025 acquisitions of System Video in Ireland and GMS in Germany.
Stylish Signage: Retail Designers Discover E-Paper E-paper-based digital signage is still rare. But more and more brand managers and interior designers are discovering its benefits. Korea's leading beauty brand, Amorepacific, installed Samsung e-paper screens in its new flagship store in Seoul, a former auto repair shop.
Download Now: The invidis Yearbook 2025 Read the industry bible for digital signage & DooH. Get your e-book copy of the invidis Yearbook 2025 to gain a deeper understanding of the industry.
Retail Media: Wave of Patent Lawsuits Hits Digital Signage Industry U.S.-based Alpha Modus – a self-proclaimed AI retail tech provider without an operating retail-tech business – is inundating U.S. retailers and digital signage companies with patent lawsuits. Mood Media and Creative Realities are amongst them.
OoH: “Dinosaur Juice Addict?” EV manufacturer Polestar launches an out-of-home campaign against fossil fuels in partnership with Climate Week NYC, just as the UN Annual Meeting brings more than a 100 heads of state to New York City.
SignageOS: Brian Selman Named North America VP With Brian Selman as the new Vice President of North America, SignageOS is strengthening its focus on the US market. Selman brings valuable experience from previous roles at Coates and McDonald’s.
M&A: U.S. DooH Network Patient Point Changes Ownership The owners of Patient Point have sold the DooH media company to private equity firm Advent International for an undisclosed sum, in a deal expected to close later this year.
Heat: Burn Baby Burn – Shadow-less Signage Miami | Operating digital signage screens in direct sunlight is one of the industry’s biggest challenges. Unshaded installations like drive-thrus or curbside DooH/Smart City kiosks are especially vulnerable to by burn-in, particularly if they are not sufficiently cooled. High-brightness digital signage screens are often pushed to their limit.
Opinion: Tait Feltboard Isn’t a Signage CMS – and Google Isn’t Competing The digital signage industry thrives on clarity - especially when it comes to platform ownership and strategic intent. So when whispers began circulating about Google’s potential entry into the digital signage CMS space, the reaction was swift and speculative. But let’s be clear: Google is not entering the CMS business, at least not in the way the industry fears.
Opinion: Volta and the Unfulfilled Promise of DooH-Driven EV Charging For years, the digital out-of-home industry held onto a compelling vision: that EV charging points could double as media platforms, generating advertising revenue while partly refinancing the future of mobility. It was a seductive idea - screens at charging points, delivering targeted content to a captive, affluent audience. But reality has proven far less accommodating.
Econocom’s New Bold Target: €500 Million ProAV Revenue by 2028 Marbella | With 750 employees across its ProAV sub-brands, Econocom already runs Europe’s largest ProAV integration business. Now, bold new measures target high double-digit growth in the segment – including the phase-out of the “Gather with Econocom” brand. invidis spoke with top Econocom executives about this next phase.
No Escape from DooH: AI Tracks and Displays Traffic Fines India has unveiled its first AI-powered road safety billboard, developed in collaboration with one of the country’s leading Out of Home media owners Signpost India and local authorities. This innovative DooH-installation transforms a busy city junction into a real-time accountability platform.
Opinion: Don’t Get Tangled – The Cable Conundrum in Digital Signage Cables are the unsung heroes - and frequent villains - of digital signage installations. From tripping hazards at trade shows to unsightly tangles behind high-end displays, poor cable management can undermine even the best designs. Why it’s time for the industry to rethink its relationship with cables and make tidy connections a top priority.
Opinion: The Integrators’ Dilemma – Control vs. Scale in the Age of AI As AI transforms the digital signage landscape, integrators face a strategic crossroads: keep investing in expensive proprietary CMS platforms, or collaborate with established software providers and relinquish some control. In this op-ed, Stefan Schieker examines this high-stakes dilemma – one that could define the future success of many integration businesses.
Opinion: The Silent Sustainability Revolution in Digital Signage Sustainability in digital signage is no longer a marketing checkbox – it’s a strategic shift happening across product development and supply chains. The industry is quietly transforming beneath the surface. An op-ed by Florian Rotberg explores how manufacturers, integrator, and end-users must embrace sustainability as a mindset – not a sticker.
Software: Poppulo Enhances CMS with Agentic AI Suite Poppulo is launching an Agentic AI Suite across digital signage and employee channels. Backed by the recent AI-certification and trusted by over 10,000 enterprise clients, the Denver-based company is integrating AI-powered features like personalized insights, automated translation, and real-time performance assistants to help communications teams work smarter, faster, and more strategically.
Vertex: Ross Video Acquires Ioversal Canada meets Cologne – the Canadian live production technology provider Ross Video is acquiring Cologne-based immersive experience platform Vertex. Following the repurchase of Pandora's Box from Christie's, this is the second industry deal between Canada and Cologne in just a few months.
Global First: Poppulo Earns AI Certification Poppulo has become the first digital signage provider to receive the ISO certification for Responsible AI. As AI becomes a strategic pillar in workplace communications, certified environments are essential for enterprise-grade deployments.
El Apartamento: Zara’s New Hybrid Concept in Madrid Zara has introduced an “Apartamento” in its renovated Madrid store, combining a furniture showroom, café, and fashion display. Digital signage is subtly integrated throughout the space.
Showroom: Samsung’s Secret to Success Digital signage showrooms promise immersive experiences with cutting-edge display technology - but most fail to deliver real value. High costs, constant updates, and a lack of compelling storytelling often turn them into tech museums rather than decision-making hubs. Yet, one standout example has become the benchmark for ROI: Samsung’s European showroom near Frankfurt.
Delhi: New Retail Landmark Goes All-In on DooH Delhi | The soon-to-open Unity One Elegante Shopping Center in North Delhi showcases India’s most advanced DooH installation, featuring 485 square meters of LED displays, including a striking double-sided suspended screen by Unilumin. With Skycom India leading the digital signage rollout, Delhi now joins global cities like London and Dubai in delivering world-class visual retail environments.
IAA Mobility 2025: The Joy of Storytelling Munich | It’s trade show time again in Munich. Open Space is bringing IAA Mobility 2025 to the heart of the city—featuring immersive experiences on massive LED screens. Here’s an overview from invidis.
Aroma-Anamorphic DooH: From Bean to Screen On this year’s International Coffee Day, Tata Coffee Gold, Laqshya Media Group and Inventech developed an experiential multi-sensory DooH campaign in one of Delhi’s leading shopping centers.
Digital Storytelling: The Whale in the Window Lisbon | Bank branches aren’t typically known for their atmosphere or visual appeal. But one of Portugal’s largest banks, Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD), is changing that perception – with the help of digital signage and a humpback whale.
DooH’s Night Shift: From Billboard to Bodyguard The pandemic has shown that DooH is much more than just an advertising platform. Illuminated screens with video content bring a sense of security to public spaces. Brazil's largest DooH operator, Eletromidia, is converting DooH screens into CCTV totems with an integrated emergency call function after dawn to provide greater security for women traveling alone.
AI for All: Global Platforms Target India’s Youth and Developers Mumbai | The world’s leading AI platforms are making a bold move in India: offering professional-grade AI access for free or at minimal cost. The goal? To win over the next generation of developers and creators in the world’s most populous country. A great potential for digital signage developers.
