DooH: Samsung to Build 8K Giant in Seoul November 14, 2024November 6, 2024 by Antonia Hamberger South Korea is planning three new DooH districts similar to New York’s Times Square. In one of these areas, Samsung is constructing a massive 8K screen—a scale that Europe can only dream of.
H&M: The Store as a Social Space October 31, 2024October 29, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Swedish Inditex competitor H&M is investing heavily in refurbishing its flagship stores. For a long time, it was Zara stores that claimed innovation leadership regarding digital design concepts. Now, H&M is following suit – with cool designs and more digital storytelling. Some current highlights.
Spain: JC Decaux Stops Clear Channel Takeover October 29, 2024 by Antonia Hamberger JC Decaux planned to acquire its competitor Clear Channel Spain for 60 million euros. Now, the deal fell through because of conditions set by the Spanish antitrust authority.
Cybersecurity: Stay Secure, Stay Protected! October 30, 2024October 29, 2024 by Florian Rotberg October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and DooH is again in the spotlight. Operating and keeping endpoints and systems secure and protected is vital for business critical systems like digital signage and DooH. Qatari DooH media owner Elan Media and the National Cyber Security Agency are spreading the word across the country.
Rome: Art Meets Signage October 29, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Rome Airport wants to me more than a transportation hub. The terminals feature state-of-the-art FIDS digital signage next to precious art. Artefacts from the Roman period side-by-side to LED Made in China. History meets Digital.
DACH Consolidation: Echion Integrates Screenfoodnet November 7, 2024October 23, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Echion Communication, a Germany-based retail signage and in-store radio specialist, has merged with Swiss digital signage company Screenfoodnet. Through this integration, Echion now has access to Screenfoodnet’s established digital signage software.
DooH: The Shop Window Becomes the New Star October 24, 2024October 16, 2024 by Florian Rotberg More and more retailers are introducing shop window screens, not only for their own promotions but also for DooH advertising. The British grocer Coop now announced to start a front-of-store DooH network using the Grassfish CMS.
Abu Dhabi: Sphere No. 2 Is Set to Rise October 24, 2024October 16, 2024 by Antonia Hamberger A second Sphere, just as big as the one in Las Vegas, will be built in Abu Dhabi. The construction plans are not finalized, but if they go through, the copy will be in no way inferior to the original.
DooH: Sharp Presents First Outdoor E-Poster October 17, 2024October 11, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Sharp is unveiling its first AO-sized outdoor e-poster at the Ceatec trade fair in Tokyo. This all-in-one solution, featuring four Sharp EPDs, is IP65-protected and operates autonomously with a 5G modem, LED lighting, and solar cells. Covering just under one square meter, the poster could be installed without approval in Germany.
Berlin: Festival of Lights or Festival for Brands? October 16, 2024October 10, 2024 by Antonia Hamberger Making your own brand shine on Berlin’s landmarks – for this opportunity, major brands like to sponsor the Festival of Lights in Berlin – which has turned into a commercially successful concept.
