Almo Pro AV Forms Revitalized Hospitality Leadership Team November 17, 2025 by John Berkovich Almo Pro AV has announced the formation of a revitalized Hospitality Leadership Team, a move the distributor says will sharpen its focus on the hotel and resort market and strengthen partnerships with integrators and resellers serving that sector. The group is led by Karen Castaño, newly appointed Vice President of Hospitality, who previously directed Almo’s …
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 …
Calling All Industry Leaders: Sixteen:Nine Wants Your 2025 Take November 4, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger For the first time, we’re handing over the pen to our readers. Sixteen:Nine is launching a Year in Review series, and we want industry leaders in Digital Signage, DooH, and Experiential Media to share their take. This series has been a staple on our sister blog, invidis, and now that we’ve merged editorial teams this …
Diversified Names Industry Veteran Paul Lidsky as CEO October 30, 2025 by John Berkovich Diversified has appointed longtime technology executive Paul Lidsky as its new CEO, marking a strategic move to accelerate the company’s next phase of global growth. Lidsky, who has chaired Diversified’s Board of Directors since 2023, steps into the leadership role with over 40 years of experience building and scaling technology services companies. Lidsky succeeds amid …
Midwich Reshapes North American Leadership, Names Ghyslain Berger CEO October 30, 2025 by John Berkovich Midwich Group has restructured its North American leadership to strengthen regional coordination while maintaining operational independence for its U.S. and Canadian businesses, Midwich US and SFM. The move formalizes a unified executive framework aimed at expanding market reach and delivering greater value to partners across both countries. Ghyslain Berger, formerly president of SFM, has been …
PPDS Promotes Bruce Wyrwitzke to Senior Director of Sales for North America October 29, 2025 by John Berkovich PPDS has elevated longtime team member Bruce Wyrwitzke to oversee all North American sales operations, part of the company’s ongoing strategy to expand its presence across the region. Wyrwitzke, who joined PPDS in 2021 as Sales Director, will now lead all sales operations across product categories including digital signage, dvLED, interactive displays, videowalls, and professional …
Intersection Expands Experiential Focus With New Head of IRLX Division October 24, 2025 by John Berkovich Intersection has named Eva Rohan as its new Head of Experiential, following the August launch of IRLX, the company’s new division focused on creating in-person brand activations and real-world consumer engagement. The hire reinforces Intersection’s push to blend media, culture, and physical experiences — a trend accelerating across the out-of-home sector. Rohan brings 15 years …
Velocity Strengthens Leadership Team to Drive Growth in Hospitality and Senior Living October 22, 2025 by John Berkovich Velocity, a managed technology solutions provider for multi-location enterprises, has expanded its executive team with the addition of two industry veterans – Don Moore as Chief Experience Officer and Derrick Brian as Vice President of Sales – to accelerate its momentum in the hospitality and senior living sectors. The pair brings more than five decades …
More DPAA Summit Takeaways: AI Drives Ideas but Humans Define Impact in DooH October 20, 2025 by John Berkovich At this year’s DPAA Global Summit, held last week and covered by Sixteen:Nine, leaders across media, advertising, and technology shared a unified message: the future of digital out-of-home (DooH) belongs to those who merge human creativity with the intelligent use of AI without losing touch with real-world connection. François de Gaspé Beaubien, DPAA Chairman and …
Sharp’s Mark Quiroz: Finding Opportunity in a Turbulent Display Market October 15, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger When Mark Quiroz took charge of Sharp’s display organization for the Americas in November 2024, the mandate was clear: drive growth across the entire portfolio – from LED and LCD to projection and desktop displays. What wasn’t on the agenda was reshaping supply strategies around tariff issues. Yet the renewed trade conflict with China has …
