Events: Novisign to Host Partner Summit in Japan June 24, 2026 by John Berkovich Novisign will use its Tokyo partner summit on July 8 to showcase new digital signage technologies and bring together customers, resellers, and technology partners from across Japan and the wider APAC region.
E-Commerce and Instore Retail Media: Broadsign and Mirakl Ads Announce Strategic Partnership June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 by John Berkovich The integration aims to give retailers a single platform for managing e-commerce and in-store advertising campaigns, with a beta program already underway ahead of a planned Q3 launch.
Display Business: Paul Yokoyama Takes Over as President for Sharp Europe June 24, 2026 by Balthasar Mayer Sharp Europe appoints a new president: Paul Yokoyama will focus primarily on further driving B2B growth under the new “One Sharp” strategy.
CTV: Walmart Acquires Vibe.co for USD 1.4 Billion June 30, 2026June 24, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Walmart is strengthening its CTV and retail media ambitions with the USD 1.4 billion acquisition of adtech platform Vibe.co, aiming to simplify streaming TV campaigns. The move targets small and mid-sized advertisers while advancing Walmart’s vision of a closed-loop, commerce-driven video advertising ecosystem.
DooH: Taskeno Deploys Fusion Signage Across Tasmania June 23, 2026 by John Berkovich The gaming operator has rolled out Fusion Signage’s CMS across more than 180 screens, reducing reliance on print while improving the delivery of promotions, jackpot information, and gameplay messaging.
Announcements: Digiled Appoints PJ Pedroni to Lead US Sales June 25, 2026June 23, 2026 by John Berkovich Seattle-based executive brings OoH and large-format display experience to LED specialist.
Cannes Lions: The 2026 Outdoor Winners June 25, 2026June 23, 2026 by Balthasar Mayer A barcode-made soccer field, endless voice messages on DooH screens, and a textbook example of green signage with a creative twist: Among the winners of the Cannes Lions Outdoor Awards 2026 are major brands and a few surprises.
Infocomm 2026: From Digital Humans to 3D Pop-Outs June 30, 2026June 23, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Las Vegas | Infocomm 2026 showed a market in transition: while classic hardware innovations were limited, new concepts like Digital Humans, 3D display add-ons and AI-powered platforms are pushing the industry forward. Beyond the mainstream, niche technologies from e-paper to MicroLED revealed where the next wave of digital signage innovation is taking shape.
Analytics: Bluezoo Launches AI Agent for In-Store Video Advertising June 22, 2026 by John Berkovich New tool combines audience analytics, point-of-sale data and Google’s AI technology to generate and optimize retail media campaigns based on real-world sales performance.
Partnerships: Solstice AV Signs Direct Novastar Partnership June 22, 2026 by John Berkovich UK distributor Solstice AV has signed a direct partnership agreement with LED processing and control specialist Novastar. The deal provides access to the manufacturer’s full product portfolio, technical training and certification programs.
