Econocom’s Digital Signage Ambitions: A Strategic Play for European Leadership July 28, 2025 by Florian Rotberg In its latest investor call, Econocom left no doubt about its ambitions: with €300 million in ProAV revenue following a series of targeted acquisitions, the company now confidently claims the title of Europe’s market leader in digital signage. However, leadership comes with challenges – and opportunities.
Store Check: When the Store Becomes the Screen July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Bangkok | In the world of digital signage, the long-held vision of immersive visual environments is no longer a futuristic concept – it’s happening now. During our recent site visits in Southeast Asia along Infocomm Asia, we discovered that Bangkok has quietly emerged as a global hub for next-generation retail storytelling, where LED technology transforms …
EMEA Display Ranking: Samsung Remains Ahead of LG and PPDS July 29, 2025July 24, 2025 by invidis Editorial Team Large-format LCD is losing its top spot in digital signage to LED. But there are still big markets where LCD is widely used. For now, the market leaders haven’t changed.
Infocomm Asia: From Workbench to Booming Market August 6, 2025July 23, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Bangkok | While most of Europe and North America is relaxing in summer vacation mode, Asia’s ProAV and digital signage industry is meeting at Infocomm Asia 2025. Southeast Asia was long considered only a production hub, but now demand for ProAV is growing faster than anywhere else in the world. The region is catching up …
Menu Boards: The More the Merrier July 28, 2025July 23, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Singapore | Chapanda is considered one of China’s biggest QSR success story. Within a few years, the milk tea chain has milk tea chain has expanded to 8,700 franchise stores. Each location sells several thousand milk teas daily. To ensure that customers are informed quickly and efficiently, Chapanda relies on new menu board touchpoint concepts.
Tesla Diner: The EV-Charging Big Picture July 24, 2025July 23, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Elon Musk loves to surprise the world – although the opening of the Tesla Diner in Los Angeles is definitely not one of his “best kept secrets.” Seven years after he announced the concept, the first one now opened its doors. Included are two 20m² outdoor LED screens for cinema entertainment while charging.
Opinion: Built to Last – Why Digital Signage Must Rethink Durability in the Age of Sustainability July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 by Florian Rotberg At Singapore’s Suntec Convention Centre, the once world’s largest LCD video wall – installed in 2013 – is being retired after 12 years of continuous service. By today’s standards, that kind of longevity borders on exceptional. In fact, some airport displays built a decade ago are still in operation, silently challenging the industry’s current obsession …
Distribution: Investor Acquires Exertis UK and Ireland July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 by Florian Rotberg DCC, the owner of Exertis, is divesting its distribution business in the UK and Ireland. This move follows its announcement at the end of 2024 to focus only on its energy business by selling its global distribution arm, Exertis. The sale to private equity investor Aurelius is likely just the first step.
ISE 2026: Barça’s Stadium Opening Cancelled July 21, 2025July 19, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Barcelona | FC Barcelona was supposed to return to its completely renovated Camp Nou stadium after two years of construction. But the reopening has now been canceled for the time being. Whether the arena, which features extensive digital signage, will be ready in time for the Champions League season remains to be seen.
Opinion: Dise in the Footsteps of Scala – Vertiseit’s Bold Play for Global Leadership July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Ten years ago, Scala stood as the undisputed benchmark in the digital signage world. Founded in Norway, Scala was rarely the perfect CMS – but it was the best integrators had. Those who mastered its quirks were the industry’s elite, forming a tight-knit global network of partners who enhanced its capabilities with clever workarounds. European …
