Retail Media on Pace for $300B by 2030, Omdia Says – But Only Five Percent in Stores September 8, 2025 by John Berkovich Retail media is projected to top $300 billion by 2030, accounting for nearly 20 percent of total global advertising revenue, according to new research from Omdia. Retail media networks – platforms that let brands advertise on a retailer’s digital properties while tapping into first-party data – are surging as advertisers seek alternatives to traditional channels …
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 …
Sodaclick Adds Arabic to Voice AI Ordering for QSRs September 5, 2025 by John Berkovich London-based Sodaclick has launched Arabic-language support for its AI voice ordering platform, debuting the capability with Americana Restaurants in Dubai. This launch began with a pilot project and was previewed earlier this year. Now, Americana plans to roll out the system across more brands of their brands in the region. Americana Group is the largest …
Google Signs On as Sponsor for Digital Signage Experience 2025 September 5, 2025 by John Berkovich Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE) 2025 has added Google to its sponsor roster, while also announcing new speakers and expanded programming for this year’s event in San Diego. The show will run from October 19 to 21 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Google will sponsor sessions around AI, personalization, and immersive engagement. Other new …
World Out of Home Organization Adds Eight New Members September 4, 2025 by John Berkovich The World Out of Home Organization (WOO) has added eight new members spanning multiple sectors and regions, further expanding its global reach. The mix includes five national media owners, two OOH service providers, and one national media agency. The new members are GIMC (China), Ledman (China), LED Truck Media (USA), Noistudio (Italy), Prowtech (Vietnam), Pyxis …
Niagara Takes Flight Opens at the Brink of Niagara Falls September 4, 2025 by John Berkovich Niagara Parks has unveiled a new $25 million attraction at the edge of the Horseshoe Falls. Niagara Takes Flight is the province of Ontario’s first flying theater and only the second in Canada, giving visitors an immersive aerial perspective of the region’s landmarks, history, and culture. Located inside Table Rock Centre, the attraction uses custom …
CALA Awards 2025 Announces Finalists in AV and Lighting Across Latin America September 3, 2025 by John Berkovich The CALA Awards have announced finalists in two categories: Best AV Project and Best Lighting Project. The Awards celebrate AV companies and professionals across Latin America and the Caribbean and are organized by Latin Press. invidis/Sixteen:Nine has partnered with Latin Press several times over the years—they’re essentially our counterpart in Latin America, publishing news and …
Screenverse Partners with ABCS Insights for DooH Attribution September 3, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger New York-based Screenverse calls itself the largest DooH network in the U.S. – but that’s a bit misleading. They’re not a DooH media owner; rather, they act as a programmatic ad sales partner. The company already uses Place Exchange’s Perview solution for reach, frequency, and impression measurement. Now, Screenverse is also working with ABCS Insights …
SignageOS Names Former Coates Director Brian Selman VP North America September 3, 2025 by Balthasar Mayer Middleware and RDM specialist SignageOS, originally founded in Europe, has been steadily expanding its footprint in North America. That growth is now reinforced with the appointment of Brian Selman as Vice President of North America. Selman brings deep expertise in digital signage and quick-service restaurants, with a career spanning technology, business strategy, and customer experience. …
Peerless-AV Digital Signage Delivers Faster Service at Minnesota State Fair September 2, 2025 by John Berkovich Lulu’s Public House has once again worked with Peerless-AV and Innovative Sales Solutions to handle the heavy foot traffic at the Minnesota State Fair. Following its debut in 2024, the digital signage system returned for this year’s event, which ran through Labor Day. The vendor serves more than 20,000 visitors a day. Printed menus had …
