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 …
Deel Media Partners With Nexmosphere on Sensor-Driven Retail Media October 8, 2025 by John Berkovich Deel Media, based in Roswell, Georgia, USA, has partnered with Netherlands-based Nexmosphere to integrate sensor technologies into its retail media platform, combining interactivity, shopper engagement, and audience measurement. The collaboration gives Deel access to a broad set of interoperable sensors, enabling retailers to link physical products with dynamic digital content and gather actionable customer data. …
Outdoor Media Industry Rallies Behind Wildstone CEO’s Himalayan Charity Climb October 8, 2025 by John Berkovich Damian Cox, founder and CEO of Wildstone, the world’s largest owner of outdoor media infrastructure, is preparing to take on one of the Himalayas’ most demanding mountains to raise funds and awareness for two charities close to his family. On October 15, Cox and two friends will begin a 15-day ascent of Ama Dablam (6,812 …
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 …
Uniguest Partners with PureHD to Broaden Reach of Hotel Hub Platform Across North America October 7, 2025 by John Berkovich Digital engagement technology specialist Uniguest, based in Nashville, USA, has announced a new reseller partnership with PureHD, a well-established video solutions provider serving the U.S. and Canadian hospitality markets. The collaboration aims to expand the adoption of Uniguest’s Hotel Hub platform – an integrated, cloud-based solution that combines in-room entertainment, IPTV, and digital signage – …
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 …
Econocom Strengthens AV Operations, Aiming for €500 Million Revenue by 2028 October 6, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Econocom is setting its sights on rapid ProAV expansion, unveiling plans to grow its revenue in the segment to €500 million by 2028 – up from €300 million in 2024. The announcement follows a flurry of acquisitions that have positioned the technology company as Europe’s largest ProAV integrator. We caught up with Econocom CEO Angel …
Appspace Names Pete Schmied CEO, Holly Grogan President as Leadership Transition Continues October 6, 2025 by John Berkovich Appspace has promoted Pete Schmied to Chief Executive Officer and Holly Grogan to President, effective immediately. Former CEO Tony DiBenedetto, who led the transition of Appspace to a workspace experience provider over three years ago, as reported by Sixteen:Nine, will remain with the company as Executive Chairman. Schmied, who joined Appspace in 2020 as Chief …
Spinetix Pushes Further into SaaS with Hub Platform October 6, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger The Swiss digital signage company Spinetix has its roots as a developer and manufacturer of premium media players with an integrated CMS. Similar to its larger neighbor, Navori, the Lausanne-based company has built its reputation on delivering a complete solution stack. In recent years, however, Spinetix has been shifting toward a software-first go-to-market strategy. With …
