Signamic Hopes Mini Billboards In B2B Windows Pull Customers Inside January 12, 2026 by Dave Haynes It is readily apparent, and backed by lotsa research, that consumers shape a lot of their spending decisions on what their peers say, and a small Toronto tech company hopes that dynamic works for a new service it calls Signamic. The simple description is a small-ish LED rectangle in street-level windows that tells passersby how …
NRF 2026: Idomoo and Poppulo Launch AI-Generated Video for Digital Signage January 9, 2026 by John Berkovich Idomoo and Poppulo have announced a joint solution that enables real-time, AI-driven personalized video on in-store digital signage, built on Amazon Web Services. The solution will debut at NRF 2026 in New York City, January 11-13, where it will be demonstrated in the AWS booth. The platform combines Idomoo’s Lucas AI Video Creator with Poppulo’s …
Shopper Privacy Back Yet Again In News, But This Time There Really Is A Privacy Issue January 5, 2026 by Dave Haynes Computer vision technology in retail and public spaces has for years been freaking out a subset of consumers for no real reason, but now a popular U.S. grocer has been called out for using that kind of technology in a way that really does raise legitimate privacy issues. While the vast majority of uses for …
Ground Support Labs’ 2025/26 Review: Catherine Hansen on Why Digital Signage Networks Are Becoming Mission-Critical Infrastructure December 30, 2025 by John Berkovich As digital signage networks scale across regions, verticals, and use cases, 2025 marked a turning point in how organizations manage performance, reliability, and operational visibility. Ground Support Labs’ Catherine Hansen reflects on a year defined by rising expectations around uptime, unified systems, and proactive monitoring — along with the industry trends shaping how digital signage …
SMPTE Updates Engineering Report on AI’s Growing Role in Media Workflows December 23, 2025 by John Berkovich SMPTE has released an updated Engineering Report examining the impact of artificial intelligence on media production, distribution, and standards development, reflecting the rapid evolution of AI technologies since the report’s initial release in 2023. Developed in collaboration with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Entertainment Technology Center (ETC), the revised report stems from the …
Avixa Certification Exams Now Eligible for U.S. 529 Education Savings Plans December 22, 2025 by John Berkovich Avixa certification exams and related education expenses are now eligible under U.S. 529 education savings plans, following recent legislation that expanded the types of professional training costs covered by the tax-advantaged accounts. U.S. 529 education savings plans are investment accounts designed to help individuals and families save for education and training expenses. Contributions grow tax-free, …
L Squared’s 2025/26 Review: Gregg Forsberg on Why Digital Signage Became Operational Infrastructure December 22, 2025 by John Berkovich As digital signage continues to evolve from a marketing channel into a core operational tool, 2025 marked a clear inflection point for how organizations think about real-time communication at scale. L Squared COO and co-founder Gregg Forsberg reflects on a year defined by execution over experimentation, growing expectations around reliability and automation, and a broader …
Red Dot Digital Media Builds Interactive Vertical Jump System for AIM Sports Group’s New AIM+ Platform December 16, 2025 by John Berkovich Red Dot Digital Media has developed a new interactive system that digitizes how athletes measure their vertical jump, debuting at AIM Sports Group’s SoCal (Southern California) Cup Showcase boys’ volleyball tournament. The activation is part of Aim’s newly launched Aim+ digital platform, which uses AI to generate player analytics and performance insights. The system replaces …
Samsung Takes Over Buenos Aires ‘Times Square’ With Synchronized pDooH Launch for Vision AI TVs December 11, 2025 by John Berkovich Samsung pulled off a high-impact digital takeover in downtown Buenos Aires to launch its new Vision AI television line, using Taggify’s programmatic platform and creative from Publicis Groupe to dominate one of Argentina’s busiest urban corridors. For one continuous hour, 11 premium LED screens and street-level displays surrounding the Obelisco – an area often called …
Ffface Me Spins Out Loook-AI as AR Mirrors Move from Campaigns to Infrastructure December 8, 2025 by John Berkovich Ffface Me has spun off its smart-mirror work into a standalone platform called Loook-AI as demand shifted from one-off activations to repeatable, scalable deployments. What began as internal experimentation evolved into a product after brands asked for multi-location rollouts with consistent performance and minimal maintenance. The move separates agency-led creative work from a subscription-based product …
