Institut Pasteur Deploys Low-Power Philips E-Paper and Eco Design Displays February 26, 2026 by John Berkovich Institut Pasteur, a center for biomedical research, has upgraded internal communications at its Paris headquarters with a new network of low-energy digital signage powered by Philips, delivered by PPDS in partnership with integrator Exaprobe and software provider Telelogos. The deployment introduces 20 displays across the biomedical institute’s 538,000-square-foot (50,000-square-meter) campus, supporting wayfinding, institutional messaging, and …
Screenverse Expands Programmatic DooH Reach Through Dover Fueling Solutions February 26, 2026 by John Berkovich Screenverse has partnered with Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) to expand programmatic digital out-of-home advertising across the 4Court Media retail media network, bringing monetization and demand access to more than 12,000 digital screens at fuel pumps nationwide. The agreement integrates Screenverse’s supply and programmatic expertise with DFS’s growing gas station media platform, which spans approximately 1,600 …
Global Ad Spend Forecast to Accelerate in 2026 February 26, 2026 by John Berkovich Global advertising and marketing spending is expected to accelerate sharply in 2026, driven by major sporting events and political elections worldwide, according to a new forecast from media research firm PQ Media. The company projects global ad and marketing investment will grow 9.8% in 2026, after rising 6.6% in 2025, to reach $1.92 trillion (all …
Ancient Ritual Meets Artificial Intelligence as Mahashivratri Festival Embraces Holograms February 25, 2026 by John Berkovich One of Hinduism’s most sacred festivals also doubled this year as a showcase for immersive technology, with holograms and artificial intelligence featured in Mahashivratri celebrations across India. Traditionally centered on meditation and prayer honoring Lord Shiva, the festival drew massive crowds who encountered digital recreations of gurus and deities presented through large-scale holographic installations. At …
Sharp to Shut Down Kameyama LCD Plant After Foxconn Sale Talks Collapse February 24, 2026 by John Berkovich Sharp Corp. plans to halt production at its Kameyama No. 2 LCD panel plant in central Japan after a proposed sale to its parent company, Foxconn, fell through, a move expected to result in more than 1,000 job cuts. According to media reports, the company said operations at the facility in Mie Prefecture will end …
Walmart Retail Media Grows 41% as Vizio Deal Extends Advertising Beyond the Store February 24, 2026 by John Berkovich Walmart’s retail media business continued its rapid growth trajectory in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, with advertising revenue rising 41 percent year over year, underscoring how aggressively the large retailer is positioning itself as a media platform as much as a merchant. According to Walmart’s latest earnings report, the company’s global advertising operations – …
Panasonic Hands Over TV Business to Skyworth, Cementing Chinese Control of TV Industry February 24, 2026 by Florian Rotberg The long decline of Japanese dominance in the global TV market is nearing its conclusion. For decades, companies like Sony, Panasonic, and Sharp defined the benchmark for consumer displays, shaping the industry throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Their leadership, however, gradually eroded as South Korean manufacturers Samsung and LG gained strength, followed by an even …
Solum Expands European Retail Push Through Multiple Strategic Partnerships February 23, 2026 by John Berkovich Ex-Samsung subsidiary and ESL manufacturer Solum is strengthening its position in the European market through a series of strategic partnerships announced around Euroshop 2026, aimed at accelerating integrated in-store digital communication and connected retail environments. The company has entered into a partnership with Italian digital signage specialist M-Cube to deliver integrated digital signage and electronic …
Samsung Display Introduces QD-OLED Penta Tandem Technology February 23, 2026 by John Berkovich Samsung Display has introduced QD-OLED Penta Tandem, a new display architecture designed to improve brightness, energy efficiency, and panel lifespan across next-generation OLED monitors and televisions. The technology adds a fifth organic emission layer to the company’s existing QD-OLED structure, enabling more efficient light output while reducing stress on individual materials. Rather than relying on …
Dimensional Innovations Transitions to Employee Ownership February 23, 2026 by John Berkovich Experience design and fabrication firm Dimensional Innovations has transitioned to employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), positioning the Kansas City-based company to remain independent as consolidation accelerates across the experiential design sector. The move gives employees a direct ownership stake while reinforcing a long-term strategy focused on internal growth rather than private …
