Hallmark Streamlines Dining Operations with Smartersign Menu Boards September 19, 2025 by John Berkovich Smartersign, based in Hauppauge, New York, has completed the three-month migration of Hallmark Management Services’ digital menu board network to its enterprise platform — a move aimed at modernizing operations across higher education and corporate dining venues. The transition replaced a cumbersome legacy system, enabling Hallmark to eliminate repetitive manual updates, expand creative flexibility, and …
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 …
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 …
Sky Stores Turn to Transparent LED for Dynamic Window Storytelling September 12, 2025 by John Berkovich Sky has rolled out custom transparent LED screens across flagship stores in Edinburgh, Cardiff, Birmingham, and Manchester, rethinking how its storefronts connect with the street. The installations replace static vinyl with motion-driven visuals, designed to preserve daylight, maintain openness, and integrate seamlessly with the retailer’s architecture. At the center of each display, a Sky Glass …
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 …
Wovenmedia Teams With Amazon Signage on Affordable In-Store RMN Solution September 10, 2025 by John Berkovich Retailers considering an in-store retail media network (RMN) strategy but hesitant about costs may find a new option appealing. Wovenmedia has announced a collaboration with Amazon Signage to deliver a low-cost, integrated solution that combines Wovenmedia’s content management platform with Amazon’s recently launched Signage Stick. The partnership brings together Woven Manager, Wovenmedia’s CMS built specifically …
‘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 …
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 …
Walmart’s Retail Media Business Booms, 46% Revenue Jump in Q2 September 3, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Walmart was one of the first big retailers in the U.S. to sell ad space not just online, but also inside its brick-and-mortar stores. Since then, its retail media business has been on a steady upward climb, the pandemic years being the only exception. But the latest Q2 numbers really stood out: Walmart’s global advertising …
