Former OoH Veteran Launches Utah’s First Drone Pressure Washing Service October 8, 2025 by John Berkovich A Utah, USA-based start-up is taking pressure washing airborne. Helmski Pressure Washing, founded by OoH industry veteran Mike Helm, has launched the region’s first commercial drone pressure-washing service, designed to clean hard-to-reach exteriors on tall buildings, rooftops, signage, and other structures – without the need for scaffolding or lifts. The company’s aerial cleaning system uses …
New Blueprint for Budget Hotels: Hi Inn’s Fully Self-Service Design October 8, 2025 by John Berkovich A new generation of budget-conscious travelers is reshaping expectations of hotel design and service. In response, Hi Inn Self-Service, created by Vermilion Zhou Design Group for H World Group, in Ningbo, China, introduced a forward-looking hospitality model built on automation, modular construction, and sustainability. The project marks a systemic reinvention of the traditional economy hotel. …
OpenAI and Samsung Sign Agreement to Build Global AI Infrastructure October 7, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger OpenAI and several Samsung affiliates have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to work together on developing global AI data center infrastructure and advancing technologies that are essential for AI model training and inference. The partnership involves Samsung Electronics, Samsung SDS, Samsung C&T, and Samsung Heavy Industries. The agreement was signed at Samsung’s headquarters in …
Novisign Adds AI Smarts to Digital Signage with New CMS Upgrades October 7, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger The software company Novisign – described by its own CEO as “the Toyota of digital signage” – is giving its CMS a big intelligence boost. The Tel Aviv–based ISV, known for its all-rounder digital signage platform that serves multiple verticals, has rolled out a set of new AI-driven capabilities. The upgrade introduces integrations with the …
In an Industry-First Move, Poppulo Earns ISO AI-Certification October 2, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Poppulo has become the first digital signage provider to receive the ISO certification for Responsible AI. As AI becomes a strategic pillar in workplace communications, certified environments are essential for enterprise-grade deployments. As artificial intelligence becomes a core component of digital signage platforms, a new ISO standard is gaining traction: ISO 42001:2023 – Responsible AI. …
Another Drone-Carried LED Screen Passes Test Flight October 2, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Several companies have already experimented with putting displays into the air. Seven years ago, Samsung applied for a patent for small screens powered by propellers. In the U.S., some DooH marketers attach LED billboards to helicopters. And in China, LED mesh displays are flown using drones. Now, British provider The LED Studio has joined the …
Ocean Outdoor, Absen Replace Landmark Manchester Arndale Screen With Curved LED October 1, 2025 by John Berkovich British DooH operator Ocean Outdoor has been busy upgrading many of its larger screens this year, swapping out aging LEDs with newer technology and adding features like motion tracking cameras. The one at Manchester’s Arndale shopping center was replaced with a custom-engineered curved LED screen to match the center’s distintive convex façade. The new screen, …
LG Crowns Atlético Madrid’s Stadium with Giant Ribbon LED September 30, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger LG has just finished installing a large new ribbon LED display on the roof of Atlético Madrid’s Estadio Metropolitano. The elliptical screen stretches across 1,742 square meters and is built with mesh LEDs that shine at 7,500 candelas per square meter – bright enough to hold their own against the midday sun. Unlike traditional LED …
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 …
How India Is Emerging as a Post-LCD, LED-First Market September 16, 2025 by Florian Rotberg India’s digital signage market is rapidly evolving into an LED-first ecosystem, driven by high import tariffs and strong domestic manufacturing from companies like Xtreme Media, AET Displays, and Aero Digital World. At Infocomm India 2025, which took place in Mumbai last weak, it became clear that there are three factors shaping the future of the …
