Orisha ADgency Partners with Cedara

January 28th, 2025

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Orisha ADgency, a leading media agency in France specializing in Digital Out-of-Home and digital point-of-sale advertising and part of Orisha Retail Shops, has partnered with Cedara, the Carbon Intelligence Platform, to develop a sustainability solution for ADgency’s network of advertisers and retailers. As one of the first French DOOH agencies to integrate Cedara’s carbon measurement platform, Orisha ADgency is pioneering sustainability efforts in the DOOH and broader advertising industry.

Cedara’s end-to-end sustainability platform will enable Orisha ADgency to calculate the carbon emissions associated with both its own operations and all of its DOOH media, helping advertisers implement emissions reduction strategies and develop customized compensation strategies through investments in third-party verified, high-quality carbon removal and avoidance projects.

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#ISE2025 @BrianSolis Tuesday February 4 #AI Keynote

January 28th, 2025

Andrew Neale

Globally acclaimed digital analyst, author, and visionary Brian Solis will give the opening keynote ‘AI is Eating the World: Why the AI Revolution is Good for Business‘at #ISE2025 on Tuesday February 4, 2025 13.00 – 13.45, Room CC4.1.

Known for his profound insights into the intersection of technology, business, and culture, Brian will share his vision on how the pro AV and systems integration industry can change and innovate through the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI).

Brian is Head of Global Innovation at cloud-based platform ServiceNow, and was named a ‘Top AI Leader’ for 2024 by Rethink Retail, recognising him as a pioneer of AI integration.

He is also well-known as an author of over 60 industry-leading research publications and eight best-selling books exploring disruptive trends, corporate innovation, business transformation and consumer behaviour. His body of research has studied (and predicted) digital’s impact on business and society and has helped companies and industries change and innovate with purpose and positive outcomes.

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Wall of Honor Selects Lucit To Manage Network

January 28th, 2025

Andrew Neale

Lucit, a leading innovator in dynamic digital out-of-home advertising and content management solutions, has been selected by the Wall of Honor, a non-profit organization dedicated to paying tribute to U.S. military veterans through a growing network of digital displays to manage its 150-screen network in the Upper Midwest, paving the way for future national expansion.

The Wall of Honor currently operates in a wide array of community-centric venues—including restaurants, fraternal organizations, bars, schools, and retail locations—to share the personal stories, portraits, and achievements of local U.S. veterans. With plans to expand beyond the region, the organization recognized the need for a centralized content management system capable of handling complex scheduling rules, diverse content formats, and multiple locations.

“From the beginning, our mission at Wall of Honor has been to ensure that the sacrifices made by our veterans are never forgotten,” said Chris Kadrmas, President, Wall of Honor. “We have made a lot of changes in the last year to better our organization and as we prepare to bring this mission to a larger national audience, partnering with Lucit was a natural step. Their platform not only allows us to scale quickly but ensures that each veteran’s story is told accurately, consistently, and with the dignity it deserves. I look forward to this partnership and to continue to grow and show our appreciation to those who served and those that continue to serve our great nation.”

Through the partnership, Lucit will deploy its new Lightning player software—an advanced solution designed to deliver smooth, dynamic content transitions—and integrate its Lucit CRM system for streamlined content management. This unified platform enables the Wall of Honor team to easily update visuals, and schedule content according to complex geographic and venue specific rules.

“We are honored to support the Wall of Honor in elevating and expanding the digital tributes to our nation’s veterans,” said Gina Gordon, CEO of Lucit. “Our technology provides a flexible and scalable backbone for their network”.

Under the terms of the agreement, Lucit will also handle all technical and customer support aspects related to the digital signage network—ensuring that both Wall of Honor administrators and the community partners who host these tributes receive dedicated, ongoing service. This comprehensive approach allows the Wall of Honor team to focus on its core mission: celebrating and commemorating the bravery, service, and sacrifice of U.S. veterans.

#ISE2025 DynaScan To Show Lots ePaper Booth #3C700

January 28th, 2025

Andrew Neale

DynaScan Technology, a global leader in innovative display solutions, is set to debut a groundbreaking range of ePaper displays at #ISE2025 next week aimed at sustainability, energy efficiency for both indoor and outdoor applications.

JM Hung, Vice President of Business Center of E Ink, told us “Large-format ePaper displays represent a significant milestone in E Ink’s innovation journey. We are proud to collaborate with DynaScan to develop the groundbreaking 75-inch E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Outdoor ePaper display. By combining vibrant full-color technology with ultra-low power consumption and a reduced carbon footprint, this product underscores our commitment to delivering sustainable solutions. Together, we are paving the way for smart cities to benefit from long-term environmental and economic advantages.”

  • 75-Inch Color ePaper Display Powered by E Ink Kaleido 3

    Based on the largest size color display from E Ink, DynaScan is offering a 75-inch outdoor ePaper display fully integrated in its DK series kiosks. This innovative solution combines exceptional energy efficiency with stunning image quality, redefining outdoor digital signage with its unique size and performance.

  • 13.3” Color ePaper Display with Wireless Power

    Meant to replace time-tested poster arrays in windows, the 13.3” color ePaper display sets a new standard of digital transformation with its exclusive features. Made of recycled materials, it aligns with sustainability goals while maintaining robust durability with a flame-retardant design and anti-UV coating to ensure longevity in sunlit environments. This ultra-low power solution minimizes energy consumption, and together with an industry-first wireless power to recharge the built-in batteries, DynaScan offers a product that is easy to install and operate.

  • Paper-sized Color ePaper Displays

    For indoor applications, DynaScan color ePaper displays deliver superior performance in lightweight and eco-friendly packages. Designed to match industry-standard poster print sizes (A1, A2, and A3), these models feature materials made from recycled sources, offering a sustainable alternative for businesses aiming to reduce their carbon footprint. Their high resolution provides ultra-fine picture quality with 131 PPI, ensuring vibrant and detailed visuals. The devices’ energy-efficient designs reduce operational costs, while WiFi connectivity simplifies content management, making them perfect for use in airports, museums, and wall-mounted menu boards.

You can experience DynaScan’s innovative ePaper technology firsthand at #ISE2025. Visit booth 3C700 to see how these cutting-edge displays can transform industries, from real estate and retail to transportation and public information.

#ISE2025 Christie ‘Experience is Everything’

January 28th, 2025

Andrew Neale

Christie® and its partners will demonstrate how technologies work together to deliver immersive and interactive experiences at #ISE2025 next week.

With a host of new and previously unseen technologies, Christie will highlight its latest visual solutions, including LED video walls, 1DLP and 3DLP laser projectors, and powerful content management and image processing solutions. 

“As a long-standing AV technology innovator, our partners rely on us to provide exceptional tools and expertise to enable them to exceed their clients’ expectations,” says Michael Bosworth, executive vice president, Enterprise, at Christie. “Our technologies work in harmony to create unique immersive and interactive experiences, from display technology to content management and processing. As a founding member of ISE, we know the show is a fantastic platform to showcase our technologies in a range of exciting applications, and we can’t wait to meet with attendees to inspire them this year.” Read the rest of this entry »

New #ISE2025 Investor Forum, Feb 4 2025

January 28th, 2025

Andrew Neale

Next week #ISE2025 will see a *new* half-day conference, produced in association with Tech Barcelona, which will explore ‘Innovating the Future: Investing in Tomorrow’s AV and Systems Integration Innovations Today‘.

The international audiovisual market is of course an attractive business sector for capital investment in startups and established businesses.

The event takes place Tuesday 4 February, 10:30-14:00 at CC5.3 and will explore market opportunities and investment strategies for the AV sector.

Tech Barcelona is an independent private non-profit association that works to reinforce Barcelona as a model of the international digital and technological ecosystem.

Apart from Bibiana Ballbe, TV Host and Founder & CEO – TheCreative and Itziar Blasco Donoso, Director of Entrepreneurship – Barcelona Activa as speakers the agenda is manel after manel but it does look like there are some topics of interest and have to say that Florian Rotberg, Managing Director – invidis Consulting and Sean Wargo, VP, Market Intelligence – AVIXA are always worth listening to.

More information can be found here.

Too Hot To Handel

January 27th, 2025

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Global, the Media & Entertainment group, has created and launched a new marketing campaign to promote the UK’s most popular classical music station, Classic FM.

The campaign, ‘You May Not Know The Name, But You Will Know The Music’ has been produced in-house at Global and it showcases how ingrained classical music is in popular culture.

From marking the start of a UEFA Champions League football match (inspired by Handel’s anthem, Zadok the Priest), to a dramatic boardroom firing on The Apprentice (Prokofiev’s Dance of the Knights), classical music is everywhere in everyday life. So much is often instantly familiar, soundtracking numerous iconic TV and movie moments, huge sporting events, and many famous advertising campaigns too.

Global’s Managing Director, Marketing, Simon Barnabas told us “This striking and thought-provoking new audio-visual campaign is a reflection of Classic FM’s commitment to making the genre even more accessible and relatable to new mainstream audiences. The emphasis is on reminding these audiences how familiar and emotive classical music is, touching all walks of life, and how it has the power to take listeners back to highly memorable moments. Alongside the fun, eye-catching companion outdoor creative, we have no doubt it will draw positive attention to the brand in 2025 and beyond.”

The TV ad will be shown across ITV’s primetime slate and during England’s first Six Nations rugby game. It will also be on the big screen at all Odeon cinemas in the UK.

Classic FM’s Managing Editor, Phil Noyce said “It is fantastic to see the music we play every day on Classic FM brought to life in such a captivating and inviting way by this campaign. We proudly play the most popular and recognisable classical music – the best tunes from the past 500 years – and it is very exciting to be inviting more people to enjoy the magic of this iconic music and the feelings and memories it can evoke. Classic FM is a radio station that welcomes everyone regardless of level of classical music knowledge and, for anyone still wondering if this applies to them, the statement at the end says it all – you may not know the name, but you will know the music.”

In addition, the TV ad will be amplified with a nationwide outdoor campaign on Global’s large-format roadside screens and throughout the London Underground featuring a collection of eye-catching, humorous adverts with contextual media placement.

Canadian Out-of-Home Awards, May 15, 2025

January 27th, 2025

Tristan Cotterill

COMMB (the Canadian Out-of-Home Marketing and Measurement Bureau) is holding the Canadian Out-of-Home Awards which once again shine a spotlight on the most inspiring and impactful Out-of-Home campaigns in 2024.

The Awards recognize outstanding achievements in Out-of-Home advertising, including:

● Creative Excellence: Bold designs and compelling advertising that stood out.

● Data & Innovation: Use of technology and insights to amplify campaign impact.

● Cross media Impact: Best use of Out-of-HomeH in a multi-media campaign.

Important Dates

● Save the Date: Join us on May 15, 2025, at the Arcadian Court on Queen Street, Toronto, ON M5H 2Y4

● Submission Deadline: April 9, 2025 (submit here)

● Ticket sales Close: May 1, 2025 How to Enter Don’t let the best work go unnoticed! Submit and showcase your brand’s & advertiser’s best of the best campaigns in the industry.

“The 2025 Canadian Out-of-Home Awards celebrate the bold ideas and innovative campaigns that defined 2024. These awards honour the creativity, strategy, and impactful execution that not only showcased the power of OOH advertising but also moved the medium forward”, states Lara Menzies, Director Marketing & Partnerships who will oversee this year’s event.

Launched back in Spring 2023, the Canadian Out-of-Home Awards gala is an all-encompassing industry celebration recognizing the creative, technical, and strategic achievements of agencies and advertisers for their out-of-home campaigns. Winning categories are focused on innovation, data, use of programmatic/digital technology, audience targeting, 360 planning, and more.

Tomorrow’s 2025 Solomon Global Media Summit

January 27th, 2025

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Tomorrow on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 between 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM the 2025 Solomon Global Media Summit takes place in New York at at 75 Rockefeller Plaza, (Located between 5th and 6th Avenue). There’s still time to register.

There is a great bunch of speakers and this event last year was very well thought of. Speakers include:-

Tamara Bebb | CEO | Spectrio
Richard Nunn | CEO | United Airlines Mileage Plus
Eric Hutto | CEO | Diversified
Brett Morrison | President | Terraboost
Liz Gayford | CEO | Creative Outdoor Advertising
Ahmad Ouri | CEO | Sonifi
David Paragamian | CEO | Health Monitor Network
Kevin Jones | CEO | Adams Outdoor

The event will also host other leaders, executives, investors and key stakeholders from across the media, advertising and technology industries.

Join over 200 experts, investors, and innovators from media, advertising, and technology and listen to thought-provoking presentations that showcase recent deals and the future of advertising and entertainment.

Gain insight into the latest in hardware, software, advertising, and marketing services shaping the future of on-premise media, music marketing, and experiential entertainment

Network with top investors and key clients in the media and entertainment industry through scheduled one-on-one sessions, offering unique opportunities for partnerships and business growth

To request an invite or register please email events@solomonpartners.com (the events team will then either register you or send you a personalised invite).

Anyone in, around or interested in the media sector is welcome to attend.

15 Speakers | 200+ Attendees | Breakfast | Lunch | Coordinated 1:1 Meetings

Major @TalonOOH Management Changes

January 24th, 2025

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Talon, the leading independent global Out of Home (OOH) agency, this week unveiled its complete global management team, marking a significant step under the leadership of Global CEO, Sue Frogley, appointed back in June 2024.

The newly established team combines strategic new external hires and internal moves designed to accelerate Talon’s global expansion and deliver long-term success for its clients.

Sue Frogley, Global CEO, told us, “This is a pivotal moment for Talon as we assemble a leadership team that reflects our ambition to redefine what OOH can achieve for brands worldwide.”

The new appointments include:

  • Andy Stevens, Global Chief Product Officer. He joins from Clear Channel, where he most recently served as Chief Data Officer for Europe, overseeing the company’s data strategy and rollout of its audience data tool, RADAR, and programmatic platform, LaunchPAD. Prior to this, Andy spent 10 years in New York, holding several senior roles including SVP, Research & Insights at Clear Channel Americas. In this new role, he will focus on advancing Talon’s data and product strategy to improve client outcomes across major markets.
  • Charlie Goldring, Global Chief Commercial Officer – one of Talon’s first employees, he has spent the past five years driving commercial success as UK Chief Commercial Officer. In his new global role, Charlie will align Talon’s commercial strategy across international markets, strengthening partner collaboration, and delivering innovative solutions for clients worldwide.
  • Mandy Rayment, Global Communications Director. Mandy brings vast industry experience driving recognition for agencies, most recently as Director of Communications at Publicis Media UK, she oversaw communications across its agency brands, including Zenith and Starcom. In this new role, she will lead Talon’s communications and marketing efforts globally.

These follow recent internal moves including:

  • Sarah Parkes is now Managing Partner, Talon Network & Grand Visual – formerly Talon’s Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, she has been instrumental in elevating Talon’s global brand presence and leadership position. In this new role, Sarah will leverage her extensive industry expertise to oversee continued growth of Talon’s global footprint, while steering Grand Visual’s creative and technology-driven solutions to new heights.
  • Robin Hall is now Global Chief Client Officer – as the founder and driving force behind Evolve’s success, Robin has built a reputation for fostering strong partnerships and delivering transformative solutions for clients worldwide. In his new role, he brings his entrepreneurial spirit and deep understanding of client needs to strengthen Talon’s client relationships, ensure seamless collaboration and drive exceptional outcomes across the globe.

Talon’s global management team is completed by James Copley, Founder and Chair, UK & Ireland; Ryan Laul, CEO, North America; Luke Willbourn, Managing Director, UK; Danielle Austin, Managing Director, Evolve; Hayley Tiptaft, Global People Director; and Mike Saunter, Global CFO.

While this team will shape Talon’s global strategy and support local market leaders to drive success across key regions, Talon Founder and Non-Executive Director, Eric Newnham, along with Chair, Stewart Easterbrook, continue to provide strategic oversight and guidance as part of the board.