NRF 2026: The Year of Audience Measurement January 11, 2026January 8, 2026 by Florian Rotberg New York City | The days leading up to NRF, the invidis-newsdesk has been flooded with announcements that all point in the same direction: audience measurement has become the defining topic of retail media networks.
NRF 2026: Eyecatch Media Integrates Quividi January 12, 2026January 8, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Independent convenience stores are becoming a measurable retail media channel. At NRF 2026, Florida-based retail media operator Eyecatch Media announced the full integration of Quividi’s AI-powered audience measurement across its Southern Florida network.
NRF 2026: Samsung Adds Blinc Analytics to VXT January 12, 2026January 8, 2026 by Florian Rotberg New York City | At NRF 2026, Samsung is extending its VXT digital signage platform beyond content delivery through a partnership with Behavioral Labs Inc. (Blinc). The collaboration brings behavioral analytics and rule-based logic into VXT, targeting retail media networks and DooH use cases.
CES 2026: When Robotics Becomes a New Screen Strategy January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 by Florian Rotberg AI and robotics dominate CES 2026, but their implications extend well beyond automation and productivity gains. For the digital signage industry, autonomous robots are emerging as a new, mobile interface layer that challenges traditional ideas of fixed screens and static placements.
CES 2026: Albertsons Wants to Prove What In-Store Retail Media Really Delivers January 7, 2026 by Florian Rotberg After years of enthusiasm, pilots and inflated expectations, one question continues to haunt in-store retail media: how much incremental value does it create? At CES 2026, Albertsons Media Collective is positioning itself as one of the first US grocery retailers ready to provide a convincing answer.
Avixa: CEO David Labuskes to Retire at the End of 2026 January 6, 2026 by Florian Rotberg David Labuskes, CEO of Avixa, announced today his plans to retire at the end of 2026, after leading a transformative era for the ProAV association – co-owner of ISE – that began in 2012.
Korbyt: CEO Ankur Ahlowalia Steps Down January 6, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Korbyt is facing a leadership change. After six years at the helm, CEO Ankur Ahlowalia is stepping down with immediate effect from the enterprise-focused digital signage provider. Investor Clearhaven Partners, which owns Korbyt, has so far not named a successor.
CES 2026: From Screens to Software Platforms January 6, 2026 by Florian Rotberg As expected, CES 2026 announcements are dominated by AI. At Samsung’s First Look 2026 keynote, traditionally held one day ahead of the trade show, not surprisingly AI was the central theme – this time with a clear strategic message: the future of devices is no longer defined at the moment of purchase.
Retail Media: Walmart Challenges Tech Giants January 10, 2026January 5, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Walmart is redefining retail media: One year after acquiring Vizio, Walmart Connect has surged ahead with a powerful combination of first-party shopper data and connected TV advertising. This retailer is challenging tech giants and reshaping how brands reach consumers. Beyond Walmart, digital signage specialists play an essential role.
Campaign: McDonald’s Ditches Menu Boards January 6, 2026January 2, 2026 by Florian Rotberg McDonald’s Saudi Arabia turned heads by removing all menu boards and challenging guests to order from memory. The viral stunt showcased deep brand loyalty – while subtly proving how essential digital menus remain for QSR operations.
