Digital Storytelling: The Whale in the Window September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 by Florian Rotberg 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 October 2, 2025September 28, 2025 by Florian Rotberg 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 September 29, 2025September 28, 2025 by Florian Rotberg 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.
Stylish Signage: Retail Designers Discover E-Paper October 2, 2025September 24, 2025 by Florian Rotberg 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.
Starbucks: Square Is the New Cool September 25, 2025September 23, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Delhi | Digital Menu Boards have become business critical for most QSR chains. Starbucks has long been a digital signage laggard, but the coffee chain with more than 40.000 stores worldwide is catching up fast. In India Tata Starbucks is converting plain vanilla digital signage screens into squares.
Retail Media: Wave of Patent Lawsuits Hits Digital Signage Industry September 23, 2025September 23, 2025 by Florian Rotberg 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?” September 23, 2025September 23, 2025 by Florian Rotberg 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.
Opinion: Don’t Get Tangled – The Cable Conundrum in Digital Signage September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 by Stefan Schieker 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.
Hospitality: Huawei Focuses on Digital Signage September 29, 2025September 22, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Huawei is joining forces with hospitality tech provider Linkbroad to launch HL Hotel Network Solutions. Together, the two Chinese companies already equip 10,000 hotels with digital signage, IPTV, and guest internet services. Fresh competition for Uniguest, Samsung & Co?
Delhi: New Retail Landmark Goes All-In on DooH November 4, 2025September 19, 2025 by Florian Rotberg 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 …
