JC Decaux and Ströer Show Rare Signs of Weakness as Global OoH Softens November 14, 2025 by John Berkovich JC Decaux has posted its first quarterly revenue decline in years, signalling that even the world’s largest outdoor-media owner isn’t immune to shifting advertiser sentiment. The company reported €926.1 million (US$1.08 billion) in Q3 2025 revenue, a 2.3 percent year-over-year decline (–0.9 percent organic), driven by weakness in Street Furniture and Billboard. Transport was the …
Jolt’s Dual-Charge Strategy Could Define Canada’s EV Future November 13, 2025 by John Berkovich When Shell announced in August 2025 that it would dismantle more than 2,000 Volta charging stations, it sent a clear message: free, ad-supported EV charging may look good on paper, but it rarely pays for itself. The U.S. experiment exposed the challenge of merging utility-scale infrastructure with media-driven revenue models. Into that breach steps Jolt …
Alfalite Expands Into the Americas Through Partnership With Adistec November 12, 2025 by John Berkovich LEDs manufactured in Europe are becoming increasingly attractive to customers in the U.S., particularly in government-related projects and other business-critical verticals that preclude Chinese solutions from the outset due to safety and ongoing tariff concerns. It’s not surprising, then, that Alfalite, based in Spain, is seeking to expand business in North America with the announcement …
Ex-Avixa Executives Partner With Jetbuilt To Deliver AV Market Intelligence November 11, 2025 by John Berkovich Jetbuilt has announced a new partnership with Apogee Insights, the research firm recently launched by former Avixa executives Sean Wargo and Lee Dodson, to provide deeper, data-driven market understanding for manufacturers, integrators, and consultants. The collaboration will integrate Jetbuilt’s project-management ecosystem with Apogee Insights’ analytical expertise in research, market strategy, and data science. Together, the …
Rise Vision Makes Interactive Digital Signage Simple for Recognition and Wayfinding November 11, 2025 by John Berkovich Rise Vision has launched an interactive digital signage solution designed to help schools and organizations celebrate achievements and guide visitors without the complexity or cost typically associated with custom installations. The company — best known for its cloud-based platform supporting digital signage, screen sharing, and emergency alerts — says the new offering transforms static directories …
Glass-Media and Digi Point Media Launch Transparent LED Poster, Targeting Retail’s Poster Problem November 10, 2025 by John Berkovich Dallas, USA-based Glass-Media, in partnership with Digi Point Media, has unveiled a transparent LED poster designed to replace printed storefront graphics with lightweight and remotely managed digital displays – the latest addition to a fast-growing category of transparent LED displays. According to Glass Media, its new display weighs just 13 pounds and can be installed …
Spectrio Names Peter Richardson Vice President of Sales to Lead Channel and Growth Strategy November 10, 2025 by John Berkovich Spectrio has appointed industry veteran Peter Richardson as Vice President of Sales, tasked with driving channel expansion and refining the company’s go-to-market strategy as it continues to integrate multiple acquisitions into a unified digital engagement platform. Richardson brings more than two decades of experience in building scalable partner ecosystems and has overseen more than $3 …
Diversified Deepens Footprint in India as AV Market Readies for Take-off November 6, 2025 by John Berkovich Global AV integrator Diversified has announced a major expansion of its operations in India, increasing engineering, service, and project-delivery teams across the country to accelerate growth across the APAC region. India is emerging as one of the fastest-growing professional AV markets in the APAC region. According to a recent industry analysis by invidis, the country …
Hinkle Fieldhouse Adds Modern LED Systems Ahead of Centennial Season November 5, 2025 by John Berkovich Butler University in Indianapolis, USA, has completed a major digital upgrade at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse, introducing new LED video systems that bring modern fan engagement to one of college basketball’s most iconic venues. The renovation, reported in June 2025 by Sixteen:Nine, is now ready for the Bulldogs’ 2025–26 basketball season. It includes a new center-hung …
Aopen Unveils Compact Fanless Edge AI PC for Smart and Environmental Applications November 3, 2025 by John Berkovich Aopen, headquartered in Taiwan and a subsidiary of the Acer Group, has introduced the DEV2715, a compact, fanless Edge AI industrial PC engineered for real-time environmental monitoring and intelligent automation across industries. Designed for reliability in harsh or dusty environments, the system operates silently within a temperature range of -20°C to 55°C, offering a rugged …
