Stratacache: Update on the MicroLED Factory When Stratacache announced the purchase of a decommissioned chip factory in Oregon during the pandemic, many in the industry initially didn't take the news seriously. Five years on, the first Scala MicroLED solutions have yet to materialize. Meanwhile, Stratacache has been quietly preparing the site, outfitting the factory, and ramping up production—a process that has taken longer than anticipated. Retail Media: Europe’s Maturing Ecosystem Retail and commerce media are creating an advertising ecosystem that bridges the gap between online and offline worlds. But where there’s growth, competition follows. The latest IAB Europe overview maps out the key players defining the market today. Forté: The New Reality – Consolidation and Scale Mexico City | At Infocomm Latin America, Forté Chairman and CEO Jeff Stoebner shared his vision for the future of the AV and digital signage industry: success will belong to agile, globally connected integrators. And Forté – formerly AVI Systems – is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation through strategic acquisitions and a strong international network. Infocomm Latam: Mexico Poised for Recovery Mexico City | Mexico’s vibrant capital is hosting Infocomm Latam, Avixa’s newest regional show, complementing the U.S. flagship event, ISE in Barcelona, and multiple Infocomm editions across Asia. invidis is on-site to explore the state of digital signage and DooH in downtown Mexico City – a market that remains a cornerstone of Latin America’s AV industry. Zones Inc: IT Giant Targets Digital Signage Market Another major IT player is stepping into the ProAV arena. Zones, a global IT solutions provider with annual revenues of USD 3.2 billion, has officially announced its expansion into the ProAV and digital signage industry. This move positions Zones to complement its existing portfolio, which includes Digital Workplace, Cloud & Datacenter, Cybersecurity, and Managed Services. DSE: A New Beginning on the Pacific San Diego | After more than a decade in Las Vegas, the organizers of the Digital Signage Experience (DSE) made a bold move: relaunching the event as a standalone conference in Southern California. The new location and refreshed concept drew around 400 attendees, including integrators, software providers, and digital agencies. Notably absent, however, were the major display and hardware manufacturers. Europe’s Digital Signage Leaders: Testing the Waters in North America San Diego | Europe’s digital signage industry is heading west. Leading integrators such as Econocom, First Impression, Trison, and Vertiseit (Visual Art) are no longer limiting themselves to their home markets. Today, it’s hard to find a major European player without a footprint in North America – whether through acquisitions or by establishing new U.S. entities. Campaign: DooH and the Power of Pleasure Out-of-home campaigns for adult products remain a cultural and regulatory challenge in most markets - and the UK is no exception. That’s why the latest Ann Summers campaign stands out as a cheeky and creative best practice in DooH. DooH: The Winners of Ocean’s UK Competition When used creatively, DooH screens can be storytelling stations that inspire people on their daily journeys – whether to buy or to reflect. The most creative advertising and non-profit campaigns in the UK have now been selected by Ocean. World’s Largest LCD: Samsung Launches 115″ Display Samsung is introducing a new display size class to the US market, the 115-inch format. Already popular for TVs, it’s now available in a professional version tailored for digital signage. Pop Summit 2025: Poppulo Goes All-In on AI Denver | More than 100 enterprise clients and partners gathered in Denver this week for the 2025 Pop Summit, where Poppulo showcased its latest innovations in AI-driven digital signage and multi-channel communication. The event marked the return of Poppulo’s in-person partner conferences and highlighted how the company is leveraging Agentic AI to create connected, impactful employee and customer experiences. Mark Quiroz, Sharp: Finding Opportunity in a Turbulent Display Market It's been a tough year for the U.S. display and LED industry in the U.S. But there have been a few silver linings amid the trade tensions with China. Sharp's Mark Quiroz tells invidis how the display maker has turned turbulence into opportunity, and shares the masterplan for what’s next. M&A: CRI Doubles Size with Acquisition of CDM San Francisco | In a surprising move signalling continued consolidation in the North American digital signage market, Creative Realities (CRI) has acquired Cineplex Digital Media (CDM) for approximately USD 50 million (CAD 70 million). The all-cash transaction is effectively doubling CRI’s size and expanding its footprint beyond the U.S. into Canada. Latin America: The Untapped Potential for Digital Signage For years, Latin America has been perceived primarily as a supplier of raw materials to global markets. But that narrative is outdated – and misleading for anyone in the digital signage and ProAV industry. Today, Latin America is emerging as a dynamic, digitally savvy region with enormous growth potential, making it a strategic priority for European and global players. More News
Stratacache: Update on the MicroLED Factory When Stratacache announced the purchase of a decommissioned chip factory in Oregon during the pandemic, many in the industry initially didn't take the news seriously. Five years on, the first Scala MicroLED solutions have yet to materialize. Meanwhile, Stratacache has been quietly preparing the site, outfitting the factory, and ramping up production—a process that has taken longer than anticipated.
Retail Media: Europe’s Maturing Ecosystem Retail and commerce media are creating an advertising ecosystem that bridges the gap between online and offline worlds. But where there’s growth, competition follows. The latest IAB Europe overview maps out the key players defining the market today.
Forté: The New Reality – Consolidation and Scale Mexico City | At Infocomm Latin America, Forté Chairman and CEO Jeff Stoebner shared his vision for the future of the AV and digital signage industry: success will belong to agile, globally connected integrators. And Forté – formerly AVI Systems – is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation through strategic acquisitions and a strong international network.
Infocomm Latam: Mexico Poised for Recovery Mexico City | Mexico’s vibrant capital is hosting Infocomm Latam, Avixa’s newest regional show, complementing the U.S. flagship event, ISE in Barcelona, and multiple Infocomm editions across Asia. invidis is on-site to explore the state of digital signage and DooH in downtown Mexico City – a market that remains a cornerstone of Latin America’s AV industry.
Zones Inc: IT Giant Targets Digital Signage Market Another major IT player is stepping into the ProAV arena. Zones, a global IT solutions provider with annual revenues of USD 3.2 billion, has officially announced its expansion into the ProAV and digital signage industry. This move positions Zones to complement its existing portfolio, which includes Digital Workplace, Cloud & Datacenter, Cybersecurity, and Managed Services.
DSE: A New Beginning on the Pacific San Diego | After more than a decade in Las Vegas, the organizers of the Digital Signage Experience (DSE) made a bold move: relaunching the event as a standalone conference in Southern California. The new location and refreshed concept drew around 400 attendees, including integrators, software providers, and digital agencies. Notably absent, however, were the major display and hardware manufacturers.
Europe’s Digital Signage Leaders: Testing the Waters in North America San Diego | Europe’s digital signage industry is heading west. Leading integrators such as Econocom, First Impression, Trison, and Vertiseit (Visual Art) are no longer limiting themselves to their home markets. Today, it’s hard to find a major European player without a footprint in North America – whether through acquisitions or by establishing new U.S. entities.
Campaign: DooH and the Power of Pleasure Out-of-home campaigns for adult products remain a cultural and regulatory challenge in most markets - and the UK is no exception. That’s why the latest Ann Summers campaign stands out as a cheeky and creative best practice in DooH.
DooH: The Winners of Ocean’s UK Competition When used creatively, DooH screens can be storytelling stations that inspire people on their daily journeys – whether to buy or to reflect. The most creative advertising and non-profit campaigns in the UK have now been selected by Ocean.
World’s Largest LCD: Samsung Launches 115″ Display Samsung is introducing a new display size class to the US market, the 115-inch format. Already popular for TVs, it’s now available in a professional version tailored for digital signage.
Pop Summit 2025: Poppulo Goes All-In on AI Denver | More than 100 enterprise clients and partners gathered in Denver this week for the 2025 Pop Summit, where Poppulo showcased its latest innovations in AI-driven digital signage and multi-channel communication. The event marked the return of Poppulo’s in-person partner conferences and highlighted how the company is leveraging Agentic AI to create connected, impactful employee and customer experiences.
Mark Quiroz, Sharp: Finding Opportunity in a Turbulent Display Market It's been a tough year for the U.S. display and LED industry in the U.S. But there have been a few silver linings amid the trade tensions with China. Sharp's Mark Quiroz tells invidis how the display maker has turned turbulence into opportunity, and shares the masterplan for what’s next.
M&A: CRI Doubles Size with Acquisition of CDM San Francisco | In a surprising move signalling continued consolidation in the North American digital signage market, Creative Realities (CRI) has acquired Cineplex Digital Media (CDM) for approximately USD 50 million (CAD 70 million). The all-cash transaction is effectively doubling CRI’s size and expanding its footprint beyond the U.S. into Canada.
Latin America: The Untapped Potential for Digital Signage For years, Latin America has been perceived primarily as a supplier of raw materials to global markets. But that narrative is outdated – and misleading for anyone in the digital signage and ProAV industry. Today, Latin America is emerging as a dynamic, digitally savvy region with enormous growth potential, making it a strategic priority for European and global players.
