Outdoor Media Industry Rallies Behind Wildstone CEO’s Himalayan Charity Climb October 8, 2025 by John Berkovich Damian Cox, founder and CEO of Wildstone, the world’s largest owner of outdoor media infrastructure, is preparing to take on one of the Himalayas’ most demanding mountains to raise funds and awareness for two charities close to his family. On October 15, Cox and two friends will begin a 15-day ascent of Ama Dablam (6,812 …
New Blueprint for Budget Hotels: Hi Inn’s Fully Self-Service Design October 8, 2025 by John Berkovich A new generation of budget-conscious travelers is reshaping expectations of hotel design and service. In response, Hi Inn Self-Service, created by Vermilion Zhou Design Group for H World Group, in Ningbo, China, introduced a forward-looking hospitality model built on automation, modular construction, and sustainability. The project marks a systemic reinvention of the traditional economy hotel. …
Uniguest Partners with PureHD to Broaden Reach of Hotel Hub Platform Across North America October 7, 2025 by John Berkovich Digital engagement technology specialist Uniguest, based in Nashville, USA, has announced a new reseller partnership with PureHD, a well-established video solutions provider serving the U.S. and Canadian hospitality markets. The collaboration aims to expand the adoption of Uniguest’s Hotel Hub platform – an integrated, cloud-based solution that combines in-room entertainment, IPTV, and digital signage – …
Econocom Strengthens AV Operations, Aiming for €500 Million Revenue by 2028 October 6, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Econocom is setting its sights on rapid ProAV expansion, unveiling plans to grow its revenue in the segment to €500 million by 2028 – up from €300 million in 2024. The announcement follows a flurry of acquisitions that have positioned the technology company as Europe’s largest ProAV integrator. We caught up with Econocom CEO Angel …
Appspace Names Pete Schmied CEO, Holly Grogan President as Leadership Transition Continues October 6, 2025 by John Berkovich Appspace has promoted Pete Schmied to Chief Executive Officer and Holly Grogan to President, effective immediately. Former CEO Tony DiBenedetto, who led the transition of Appspace to a workspace experience provider over three years ago, as reported by Sixteen:Nine, will remain with the company as Executive Chairman. Schmied, who joined Appspace in 2020 as Chief …
Spinetix Pushes Further into SaaS with Hub Platform October 6, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger The Swiss digital signage company Spinetix has its roots as a developer and manufacturer of premium media players with an integrated CMS. Similar to its larger neighbor, Navori, the Lausanne-based company has built its reputation on delivering a complete solution stack. In recent years, however, Spinetix has been shifting toward a software-first go-to-market strategy. With …
Planar Adds Komodo Series to Fine-Pitch LED Portfolio October 3, 2025 by John Berkovich Planar has introduced the Komodo Series, a new line of ultra-fine pixel pitch LED video walls built on Chip-on-Board (COB) MicroLED technology. The launch adds a premium option to Planar’s fine-pitch indoor LED portfolio, targeting applications where top-end visual performance and reliability are critical. Available in 0.7, 0.9, and 1.2-millimeter pixel pitches, Komodo supports resolutions …
In an Industry-First Move, Poppulo Earns ISO AI-Certification October 2, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Poppulo has become the first digital signage provider to receive the ISO certification for Responsible AI. As AI becomes a strategic pillar in workplace communications, certified environments are essential for enterprise-grade deployments. As artificial intelligence becomes a core component of digital signage platforms, a new ISO standard is gaining traction: ISO 42001:2023 – Responsible AI. …
DPAA Adds Industry Leaders to Summit on Media, AI & OoH Trends for 2026 October 1, 2025 by John Berkovich The trade marketing association DPAA returns to New York City on October 14 for its annual Global Summit. Held under the motto “Where Digital Meets the Real World,” the event will feature keynotes and panel discussions with leaders from the DooH industry, as well as voices from media agencies and big brands. This year’s summit …
U.S. AV Giant Forté Acquires Swedish-Danish Integrator Informationsteknik October 1, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Forté – formerly known as AVI Systems – acquired Scandinavian modern workplace integrator Informationsteknik with businesses in Sweden and Denmark. The company was founded in 1989 operates from seven locations with more than 120 employees. With this acquisition, Forté, one of the largest ProAV integrators in the U.S., continues its European expansion strategy by systematically acquiring partners …
