DooH: Samsung to Build 8K Giant in Seoul November 14, 2024November 6, 2024 by Antonia Hamberger South Korea is planning three new DooH districts similar to New York’s Times Square. In one of these areas, Samsung is constructing a massive 8K screen—a scale that Europe can only dream of.
Mike Blackman: “ISE 2025 Will Be 20 Percent Larger than 2024” November 14, 2024November 5, 2024 by Florian Rotberg In this exclusive interview, Managing Director of ISE Mike Blackman talks about the record numbers of ISE 2025 and the importance of a strong partnership with the city of Barcelona.
LG and Lufthansa: Aerq Ceases Business Operations November 14, 2024November 5, 2024 by invidis Redaktion After five years in development, the Hamburg-based digital cabin platform start-up Aerq, a joint venture between Lufthansa and LG, is shutting down. Effective immediately, it has discontinued its in-flight entertainment services and stopped further development of its IFE system.
M&A: Ströer Acquires RBL Media November 7, 2024November 4, 2024 by Florian Rotberg The German out-of-home group Ströer is strengthening its market leader position: The company is acquiring RBL Media, the subsidiary of the street furniture manufacturer Epsilon, and securing contracts in six major German cities.
Green Signage: First Impression Becomes a B Corp November 6, 2024November 1, 2024 by invidis Redaktion First Impression Audiovisual becomes the first digital signage integrator to meet the social and environmental standards for B Corp certification, after aligning its company bylaws with sustainability criteria.
From LA to Taipeh: On the Road with Dave Haynes October 31, 2024 by invidis Redaktion Our North American content partner is touring across the world for a big digital signage tech report. First stops include LA and several cities in Taiwan.
H&M: The Store as a Social Space October 31, 2024October 29, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Swedish Inditex competitor H&M is investing heavily in refurbishing its flagship stores. For a long time, it was Zara stores that claimed innovation leadership regarding digital design concepts. Now, H&M is following suit – with cool designs and more digital storytelling. Some current highlights.
Google: New ChromeOS Hardware to Be Launched October 30, 2024October 29, 2024 by Florian Rotberg This week, Google invited selected digital signage partners to the Chrome Summit in New York City to share the latest developments ChromeOS developments. The focus was on endpoint security, device management, integration with other Google solutions, and the potential of AI. New ChromeOS devices were also announced.
Recycling at H&M: Maintaining the Cycle October 31, 2024October 29, 2024 by Florian Rotberg In 2020, H&M started trying to recycle clothing directly inside its Stockholm flagship store. The program called Looop enabled H&M to both transform old pieces into new fashion favorites and provide a higher level of storytelling. To this day, the display-equipped glass laboratory remains a role model project – even if it’s expensive to replicate.
Spain: JC Decaux Stops Clear Channel Takeover October 29, 2024 by Antonia Hamberger JC Decaux planned to acquire its competitor Clear Channel Spain for 60 million euros. Now, the deal fell through because of conditions set by the Spanish antitrust authority.
