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Tesco Tender Out For Their UK Cafes

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

I am sure that all of the #DigitalSignage vendors who work or want to work in the UK are aware that retail giant Tesco currently have a tender out for their cafes. They seem to be looking for an attractor screen for the entrance to cafe and menu boards and (separately) general digital signage for […]

Huge @LinkNYC USD 20 Million Upgrade

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

LinkNYC has announced a USD 20 million state-of-the-art upgrade program for its (once) groundbreaking digital OOH advertising network. The effort enhances LinkNYC’s ability to serve millions of New Yorkers with free Wi-Fi, content, and advertising as the program enters its ninth year. The initiative will introduce striking upgrades to enhance both the style and functionality […]

Gymbox Crowdsources Copy For Its Latest #OOH Campaign

Monday, April 1st, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Fitness chain Gymbox is turning to the public to crowdsource the creative for its latest out-of-home advertising campaign celebrating London’s hedonistic lifestyle. The ‘Made for London Life’ campaign, which launched earlier this year, champions Londoners who live to burn the candle at both ends. It features a series of humorous lines poking fun at the […]

Lightbox Goes Tango Uniform

Monday, April 1st, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

‘With large debts, huge commitments to landlords and some seriously huge salaries, it’s sad to say that the Lightbox OOH Video Network is most probably not a going concern” said some all-knowing industry sage back in July 2020. Fast forward some three and a half years and it has sadly come to fruition with news […]

New Carbon Footprint @OutsmartOOH Report

Wednesday, March 27th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

A new report from Outsmart, the trade body for the UK Out of Home advertising industry, finds that OOH is the most sustainable advertising platform for brands when compared to other major media. The findings, produced by KPMG, are outlined in ‘Low Carbon, Low Power: An analysis of OOH energy consumption and CO2 emissions’, published […]

Today’s @DPAAGlobal Women’s Empowerment Webinar

Tuesday, March 26th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

DPAA, the global trade marketing association, driving the growth and digitization of out-of-home media today, is holding their next Women’s Empowerment Webinar for Women’s History Month today, Tuesday March 26 15:00 GMT and will feature Kate Bowers, COO of UK based Mass Media. Kate will talk about building up the company as well as her […]

Claritas Chief #AI Officer @PossibleEvent Keynote

Monday, March 25th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Clartias’ Chief AI Officer Rex Briggs will be keynoting Possible 2024. The annual immersive event for marketing leaders, now in its second year, takes place on April 15-17 in Miami and will bring together 3,000 global executives who are leading many of today’s top brands. Rex’s highly anticipated keynote will help marketers hone their understanding […]

The @OutfontMediaUS Political Avoidance Network

Monday, March 25th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Political advertising sometimes seems unavoidable and with the two major political parties in the US now having presumptive nominees in the Presidential race, brands looking to stay out of the fray likely have limited options. To address this issue, OUTFRONT Media (NYSE:OUT) has announced in key markets across the country, a ‘Political Avoidance Network’ which […]

Loop Media In Trouble, Reshuffles Board, Lays Off Staff

Sunday, March 24th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Loop Media, Inc. (NYSE American: LPTV) announced this week that companty co-founder Jon Niermann is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer and the Board has appointed Justis Kao as Interim CEO, effective immediately. Justis has served in various roles at Loop Media, including Chief Communications Officer, Chief of Staff, Investor Relations and, most recently, Chief […]

Euan Mackay Promoted To CSO @RouteResearch

Friday, March 22nd, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Route, the UK’s OOH data body, has promoted Euan Mackay to chief strategy officer. Euan has spent seven years at the organisation as general manager, helping enormously to build its reputation and promoting Route’s data and research to agencies and advertisers alike. Denise Turner, Route’s CEO, told us “As we move towards the new Route […]