ISE 2026: Zetadisplay CMS Preloaded on LG Screens January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Just days before ISE, Zetadisplay has announced a new partnership with LG Electronics: LG’s professional digital signage displays will now come preloaded with Zetadisplay’s Engage Suite CMS. The move marks a return to a display vendor sales model that has struggled in the past – but this time, the partners believe conditions are different.
Digital Signage Software Compass: What’s New – and Why It Matters February 4, 2026January 27, 2026 by invidis Editorial Team With a new evaluation framework, the invidis Digital Signage Software Compass reflects the latest developments in the industry. invidis impact will present and explain these updates in an on-site seminar at ISE.
Year in Review 2025/2026: Ron Haans & Koen Wouters | First Impression January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 by Guest Contributor First Impression’s mission is to reshape stores as destinations, not just sales points. While in the first half of 2025, many of those projects were postponed, the rest of the year saw an experience-led acceleration. In this Year in Review, CEO Ron Haans and CIO Koen Wouters share their market observations and strategies.
ISE 2026: AUO Display Plus Sets Its Sights on Europe January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 by Florian Rotberg AUO is stepping out from behind the scenes, evolving from a display component heavyweight into a provider of higher-value, application-driven solutions through its subsidiary AUO Display Plus (ADP). With an expanding portfolio, a stronger EMEA focus, and a resilient production network, the Taiwanese giant is gearing up for long-term partnerships in a shifting display market.
DooH: Eletromidia and JC Decaux Unite to Push Metric Standardization January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Two of Brazil’s largest OoH players, Eletromidia (Globo TV) and JC Decaux, are bringing long‑awaited standardization to the out‑of‑home market. The companies have jointly launched Open Metrics, an initiative designed to create a unified, transparent, and comparable measurement standard for the entire Brazilian OoH ecosystem.
ISE 2026: Amazon Is Getting Serious About Signage February 2, 2026January 27, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Anyone who believed Amazon was merely dabbling in the professional digital signage market with a “pro” version of the Fire TV Stick will need to revise that view. The Seattle-based tech and retail giant is now clearly pursuing a full-fledged display platform strategy. With the latest Signage Stick generation, Amazon has introduced capabilities that go …
Data-to-Display: Kitchen Intelligence Meets Digital Signage January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Connecting back‑of‑house data with customer‑facing displays remains one of the biggest digital signage gaps in the foodservice industry. A new integration between Apicbase and Bmedia Group now automates the entire data‑to‑display workflow – delivering real‑time menu updates, greater accuracy, and a more transparent guest experience.
Ströer: Co-CEO Christian Schmalzl to Leave in 2028 January 27, 2026January 26, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Ströer Co-CEO Christian Schmalzl will leave the company when his current contract expires in the summer of 2028. The long-serving top executive, who played a decisive role in transforming Ströer from a traditional out-of-home provider into a diversified digital media group, has informed the company that he will not be available for an extension. The …
DooH: Amsterdam to Ban Meat and Fossil Fuel Outdoor Advertising January 27, 2026January 26, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Amsterdam is pushing ahead with one of Europe’s strictest climate‑aligned advertising measures by banning meat and fossil‑fuel ads from public outdoor spaces. The decision could trigger legal disputes with concession holders and adds new pressure on the Dutch OoH industry as more cities adopt similar restrictions.
Op‑Ed: Al Arabia and the Maturing UAE Out‑of‑Home Market January 27, 2026January 26, 2026 by Florian Rotberg With the recent tender win of Majid Al Futtaim’s mall advertising rights, Al Arabia has taken another decisive step in cementing its presence in the United Arab Emirates. The deal is more than a simple network expansion: it is a signal that the UAE’s out‑of‑home (OoH) landscape has entered a new phase of professionalization – …
