ISE 2026: The AI Revolution Finally Hits the Digital Signage CMS February 18, 2026February 17, 2026 by Antonia Hamberger Barcelona | ISE 2026 highlighted the first AI-enabled digital signage CMS workflows that offer tangible benefits. From guided content creation to assistants that connect signage with broader enterprise systems, AI is moving from experimental to practical.
AV-over-IP: AIMS Debuts IPMX Standard at ISE February 18, 2026February 17, 2026 by Valentin Klaß Barcelona | At ISE 2026, the AIMS Alliance presented the finalized IPMX standard for broadcast applications. New testing procedures provide professional users with greater confidence when selecting hardware.
Ramadan: DooH Aligned With the Sun February 17, 2026 by Florian Rotberg As Ramadan reshapes daily life for millions of Muslims in Europe, DooH campaigns are evolving to match its unique cadence. A campaign developed for McDonald’s Germany leads the way with a time‑based execution that swaps tempting visuals for thoughtful restraint until sunset.
Ramadan and CNY: Peak Moments for DooH and Retail Media February 17, 2026 by Florian Rotberg This week Chinese New Year and Ramadan are turning Asia and the Middle East into the world’s busiest advertising stages, with DooH and retail media experiencing soaring demand and record engagement. As travel peaks and shopping surges, brands leverage culturally resonant, high‑impact screens to connect with audiences during the most lucrative moments of the year.
Cleanroom Gold Rush: Chipmakers Reclaim Old LCD Lines February 15, 2026 by Florian Rotberg As aging LCD factories lose their economic footing, chipmakers are snapping up decommissioned display fabs to secure scarce cleanroom capacity for the AI era. The accelerating shift is reshaping global manufacturing as legacy digital signage panel lines are repurposed for next‑generation semiconductor production.
Switzerland: Swiss Franc Surge Puts Pressure on Businesses February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 by Florian Rotberg The Swiss franc’s rally is testing the country’s export backbone – and the digital signage sector is not immune. Since January 2025, the Swiss franc has appreciated by roughly 17%, compressing margins across export‑heavy industries and raising fresh questions about pricing power and budget planning for 2026.
Market Data: invidis Yearbook Expands Americas Coverage February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 by invidis Editorial Team For the first time, the invidis Yearbook will cover the Americas in a dedicated edition launching at InfoComm Las Vegas. The new publication delivers independent insights into a rapidly evolving, AI‑driven digital signage and DooH landscape.
For More Than 450 Malls: JC Decaux Partners with Carrefour and Carmila February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 by John Berkovich Entering a cooperation with Unlimitail, Carrefour and Carmila, JC Decaux plans a major OoH and DooH upgrade in more than 450 shopping centers across Spain and France.
Retail Media: Netto Expands its Programmatic Offering February 15, 2026February 12, 2026 by invidis Editorial Team Netto Discount has expanded the digital retail media capabilities across its stores. Initially, around 4,400 screens were enabled for programmatic advertising; today, more than 7,000 displays nationwide are bookable for programmatic retail‑media campaigns. The network continues to run on Prestige enterprise CMS from Online Software AG.
Ocean & Infinitum: Integrating DooH and Social Media February 15, 2026February 12, 2026 by Leon Degen British premium DooH operator Ocean Outdoor has entered into a new partnership with Creator by Infinitum, introducing a combined campaign product that merges digital out‑of‑home with creator‑driven social media content. The new solution, branded Ocean Creator, is designed to deliver integrated brand storytelling across landmark screens and social platforms.
