LED: Unilumin Lights Up World Cup Fan Festival July 1, 2026 by John Berkovich LED specialist supplied more than 8.5 million pixels across two large-scale installations, including an interactive LED sphere and the festival’s main stage display in Dallas.
DSS Mediatech Africa: Pragmatism Shapes South Africa’s DS Market July 2, 2026July 1, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Johannesburg | At Mediatech Africa, invidis’ first digital signage programme in Africa delivered a clear message: South Africa’s DS market is defined by pragmatism, resilience, and structural constraints. Integrators highlighted how power challenges, Capex-driven models, and content limitations continue to shape a stable yet still maturing market.
Mediatech Africa: Packed Halls, Strong Comeback July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Johannesburg | After a seven-year break, Mediatech Africa returns to Johannesburg’s Kyalami circuit with a fully booked show floor and more than 500 brands. Packed halls, strong distributor presence and rising global interest underline Africa’s growing importance as a ProAV market.
Business: Sony Pictures Invests USD 100 Million in Cosm July 1, 2026June 30, 2026 by John Berkovich Sony Pictures Entertainment has invested in immersive entertainment company Cosm, backing the expansion of its Shared Reality venues and technology platform.
Education: Avixa Awards 2026 Brad Sousa Impact Fund Grants June 30, 2026 by John Berkovich The Loop Lab and the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts will use the funding to expand AV workforce training and apprenticeship programs in the United States.
DooH: Big Happy Adds Real-Time Creative Optimization to 3D DooH June 30, 2026 by John Berkovich New platform combines contextual data with custom CGI creative, allowing 3D DooH campaigns to adapt automatically to weather, location and other real-world conditions.
Airport DooH: JC Decaux Renews OoH Contract with London Heathrow Airport June 30, 2026 by Balthasar Mayer Heathrow and JC Decaux are taking off together again: The outdoor advertising company has renewed its OoH contract with one of the world’s largest airports.
Displays: LG Expands Stanbyme Lineup with 32-inch 4K Portable Display June 30, 2026 by John Berkovich LG Electronics has introduced the Stanbyme 2 Max, a larger version of its portable lifestyle display featuring a 32-inch 4K touchscreen, detachable design and up to 4.5 hours of battery-powered operation.
DSS 2026 Video: Attendees Share Their Impressions July 1, 2026June 30, 2026 by Valentin Klaß Over 500 decision-makers, 100 speakers, and pure energy: DSS 2026 set the benchmark. Here is the official recap video for the 2026 edition.
Checkers: Retail Media Proof Point in Joburg June 29, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Johannesburg | A premium Checkers Liquor store at Fourways Mall showcases how digital signage can fully leverage a compact, high-frequency retail environment. From digital endcaps to cold-room integrations, the store highlights the strong potential of in-store retail media within South Africa’s tightly regulated liquor market.
