Stephen Joseph Succeeds Tim Bleakley: Ocean Outdoor Appoints New Group CEO June 3, 2024 by Balthasar Mayer European DooH network owner Ocean Outdoor announced a leadership change: Stephen Joseph, currently the COO and CFO, will become the Group CEO on January 1, 2025. He will succeed Tim Bleakley, who will become the Chairman of the Board. Ocean stated that this transition is part of a long-planned CEO succession process.
Panasonic: Cinema Experience in a Sleeper Seat June 3, 2024June 2, 2024 by Florian Rotberg For all digital signage experts who find in-seat screens on airplanes too small and too low-res, help will soon be available. At the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2024 in Hamburg, Panasonic and seat manufacturer Collins Aerospace presented Maya, the business class seat of the future. The heart of the new premium seat is a 45” OLED …
invidis confidential 13|24: Five Truths about Signage Software June 2, 2024 by Antonia Hamberger Customers don’t care as much you would think and digital signage is, in fact, more than just software. Here are some universal truths about digital signage software that both our invidis compass and DSSE 2024 have revealed.
M&A: AVI-SPL Expands into Europe and Latin America June 2, 2024June 1, 2024 by Florian Rotberg One of the global top 3 ProAV and digital signage integrators is getting even bigger: AVI-SPL announced the acquisition of ICAP Global, one of the market leaders in Latin America and Spain. Even though ICAP is more active in the classic ProAV integration and distribution business than in the digital signage market, the takeover shows …
APG|SGA: NZZ Invests into Swiss Out-of-Home May 31, 2024May 30, 2024 by Florian Rotberg The booming out-of-home media remains a very attractive investment sector for publishing groups – the renowned NZZ newspaper group acquires a 25% stake in the Swiss OoH market leader APG. NZZ is acquiring the shares from APG major shareholders JC Decaux and Pargesa, who are subsequently reducing their shares.
invidis academy: Broadening the Knowledge Base for Our Industry May 31, 2024May 29, 2024 by Balthasar Mayer Invidis continues to build its knowledge hub platform by adding the invidis academy to its portfolio. The training course is aimed at newcomers to the industry and potential buyers of digital signage services. Customized training programs are also available, but all sessions will initially be online. The first sessions are booked for June.
invidis Compass: What’s the Best Software on the Market? September 23, 2024May 29, 2024 by Florian Rotberg The invidis Digital Signage Software Compass is the first tool to provide an independent, detailed comparison for the multitude of software solutions on the market.
Starbucks: Reusable and Clean May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 by Florian Rotberg It’s not just in Germany that customers are increasingly using reusable cups and thermos when ordering to go. In South Korea, Starbucks and LG are now offering self-service instore dishwashers for bring-your-own coffee cups – topped with a DooH display, of course.
Media Report: Panasonic to Sell its Projector Business June 24, 2024May 28, 2024 by Florian Rotberg According to media reports, the Japanese electronics group Panasonic is planning to give up its high-end projector business. The Japanese financial newspaper Nikkei was the first to report on the deal. Financial investors who value the business at half a billion dollars are most likely to acquire the business.
invidis confidential 12|24: The Big DSSE Recap May 26, 2024 by Balthasar Mayer The stage of Digital Signage Summit Europe 2024 exposed the big issues that affect the digital signage industry. The really interesting conversations, however, were the ones off stage, between the 500 participants. Here is a recap of everything that happened during DSSE.
