Nielsen Study: Airport Ads Drive Measurable Engagement Among Frequent Flyers September 19, 2025 by John Berkovich As U.S. airports set new traveler records, a Clear Channel Outdoor–commissioned Nielsen study underscores why brands should lean into airport advertising. The research finds that airport media not only captures attention but also drives measurable actions, especially among frequent flyers—a group with significant influence in business and technology. The study highlights several key findings. Eighty-two …
Bauer Media Acquires Amscreen, Its Largest DooH Screen Supplier September 18, 2025 by Florian Rotberg The German media conglomerate Bauer is going all in on DooH. Following the acquisition of Clear Channel’s Northern Europe business (UK, Scandinavia), the Hamburg-based company is now also investing in digital signage infrastructure – bringing the British DooH totem manufacturer and Clear Channel supplier Amscreen into the family, as reported by City AM. Amscreen is …
Managed Services Models Shift Digital Signage from Integrator to MSP September 17, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Digital signage is steadily shifting from an integration-centric business model to an operations-driven one, with managed services emerging as a defining feature. What began with outsourcing operational responsibility has expanded to encompass consulting, software development, and comprehensive end-to-end support. As digital transformation accelerates, customers are moving away from fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts in favor of …
Appspace Buys Igloo Software, Expands Grip on Employee Communications September 15, 2025 by John Berkovich Workplace experience platform Appspace, of Tampa, USA, has signed an agreement to acquire Igloo Software, a Canadian internal communication solution provider, in a move aimed at strengthening its global reach in employee communications and digital workplace solutions. The deal brings more than 325 new customers into the Appspace fold, including several large enterprises in the …
LG Transparent OLED, Magnit LED Featured at New Tokyo Shopping Complex September 11, 2025 by John Berkovich Takanawa Gateway City in Tokyo is one of the biggest urban development projects in Japan. It sits one stop away from the Shinagawa Station that sees about 400,000 commuters daily. The Gateway city is home to a massive new shopping complex that opens on September 12, the NEWoMan Takanawa, a 60,000-square-meter (roughly 646,000 square feet) …
The Evolution of Digital Signage Toward Managed Signage September 10, 2025 by Florian Rotberg The digital signage sector is shifting away from one-time hardware and software sales toward managed services, echoing the outsourcing trends that reshaped IT. Instead of just deploying displays and CMS platforms, providers are increasingly offering “managed signage” – end-to-end operation and support of digital signage networks. The model is not entirely new. Aviation was one …
‘Digital Signage as a Service’ Gains Traction With Glass-Media, IFS Deal September 9, 2025 by John Berkovich The shift toward subscription models in digital signage gained another foothold last week as Dallas-based Glass-Media announced a partnership with Insight Financial Services (IFS) to deliver what it calls “Digital Signage as a Service.” The concept borrows from managed services in IT: instead of buying hardware and a software license outright, retailers pay monthly fees …
Clear Channel Offloads Spain Business, Leaves Europe Behind September 8, 2025 by invidis After a long process, Clear Channel is officially exiting Europe. The outdoor advertising giant announced an agreement to sell its Spanish operations to media group Atresmedia – and with that, is saying goodbye to its last remaining subsidiary on the continent. The deal is valued at €115 million (roughly $135 million), subject to certain adjustments. Within …
Ibase Rolls Out Expandable Edge AI Computer for Industry September 5, 2025 by John Berkovich Ibase Technology has introduced the AES100, a rugged and expandable edge AI computer designed for demanding environments, such as factory automation, robotics, and smart city surveillance. The computer combines 14th and 13th-gen Intel Core processors with support for a single Nvidia GPU of up to 350W, enabling real-time AI inference and data processing directly at …
10,000-Square-Foot LED Screen Forms Newest Landmark in Saudi DooH September 2, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger For many Muslim pilgrims, the Saudi city of Jeddah serves as the gateway to Mecca – and as a result, welcomes millions of visitors each year. It’s also now home to one of the country’s largest digital facades: a massive LED screen spanning more than 10,333 square feet (970 square meters) across the curved exterior …
