Broadsign and in-store media integrator IUF announced a collaboration with UK retailer, Cotswold Outdoor Group, to expand its retail media network with a scalable in-store advertising infrastructure. The upgrade provides a unified workflow that streamlines media planning, management and measurement in-store and across onsite and offsite channels. It enables Cotswold’s brand partners to execute omnichannel […]

The Sony and Spectrio Integration Playbook serves as a unified playbook for connected, intelligent and monetizable in-store communication. The book highlights some of the best practices for integrators, operators and end users in these environments, as well as key features of Sony and Spectrio’s unified, playerless platform. The Integration Playbook discusses the impact of today’s […]

Nanolumens announced an expansion of two of its configurable video wall lines – the Engage Pro Series and Performance Series. The additions include 90-degree corner capabilities for Engage Pro Series and sub-3 mm pixel pitch and high-brightness options for select Performance Series outdoor models. The premium Engage Pro indoor line is powered by Chip-On-Board MiniLED […]

In an industry that evolves as quickly as AV, learning doesn’t stop after your first job or your first certification. New technologies, changing customer expectations and evolving best practices mean professional development is an ongoing part of the job. This month’s Temperature Check explores how AV professionals continue to grow, what role certifications play and […]

The Digital Signage Federation officially announced the program for DSF Takeover: Discovery Showcase, a four-day series of digital signage and digital-out-of-home events taking place Oct. 13–16 across New York City and northern New Jersey. DSF Takeover was developed in collaboration with DSF members and industry partners. The event aims to give attendees the opportunity to […]

Steady Brand has joined the same ownership group as Custom Channels. As sister companies, the two organizations will expand their range of business music, signage, media and AV installation solutions. The two brands will continue to serve different markets. Steady Brand will operate exclusively through dealers and integrators, while Custom Channels will focus on direct […]

Mount-It! PRO announced that its new Zaxxis Micro dvLED Mounting System is now available to ship. First showcased at InfoComm 2026, Zaxxis Micro builds upon the company’s award-winning Zaxxis platform with an ultra-slim, modular design engineered specifically around the needs of professional integrators and installers. Zaxxis Micro works to reduce the mounting system footprint while […]

Watchfire announced that it has appointed Chris Kelm as vice president of on-premise sales. Watchfire said that it has worked to build its business on trusted relationships with the sign companies that bring its products to local businesses and communities. The company said that as vice president of on-premise sales, Kelm will work to uphold […]

Each year, we present the rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing the products, brands, companies and people that AV professionals trust most. These awards are built around industry participation – the AV community has selected the finalists, and now it’s time for you, the readers, to select the winners. Finalists and winners will receive recognition across […]

MuxLab announced the availability of a new Symetrix Composer control module designed to provide control of MuxLab’s AV-over-IP product portfolio through the Symetrix control platform. Developed for use with Muximus, MuxLab’s centralized AV management platform, the new Composer module enables integrators to discover, monitor and control compatible MuxLab AV-over-IP endpoints directly from the Symetrix Composer […]

SNA Displays announced that it recently completed construction of a new LED pylon for the Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center, a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena owned by the City of Bakersfield and managed by ASM Global. The venue, previously known as Mechanics Bank Arena, is home to the American Hockey League’s Bakersfield Condors […]

HIVE Media Control announced its native integration with Nexmosphere, enabling its Beeblade media players to connect directly with Nexmosphere’s range of sensors and controllers to create interactive media experiences. The company said the integration was developed in response to demand from system integrators and serves to expand the available options for bringing interactivity to HIVE-powered […]

Uniguest officially launched Hub OS, a software release that provides Onelan and MediaStar customers with a path to the next generation Uniguest Hub AV platform while allowing them to retain compatible existing NTB and media player hardware. The Hub OS launch enables supported Onelan NTB and MediaStar hardware to now work with Hub AV. This […]

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) today announced a new long-term partnership naming LG Electronics USA. The partnership, aligned with ANC, will bring LG’s Direct View LED display technology throughout Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., delivering true-to-life visual experiences for fans while supporting the arena’s next generation of entertainment, operations and hospitality. Under the partnership, […]

Denver’s National Western Center is undergoing a major redevelopment, transforming the historic site into a 2.2 million-square-foot campus dedicated to agriculture, education, research, entertainment and culture. The expanded campus is designed to serve as a year-round destination that will host everything from concerts and trade shows to livestock competitions, international conferences, farmers markets and the […]

LG Electronics USA introduced the LG MAGNIT Gen 2 Micro LED LMPD display, a large-format display designed for commercial installations. The new model will make its first U.S. public appearance Sept. 15 during a customer event at Starpower’s Dallas showroom. The LMPD combines LG Micro LED technology with NovaStar’s COEX 5G Solution. According to LG, […]

Planar announced the launch of the Planar Chameleon Series and Planar Mosaic Series, aiming to expand the possibilities for creative LED display design beyond conventional square and rectangle video walls and provide new ways to integrate LED into architectural and experiential environments. The Planar Chameleon Series and Planar Mosaic Series are available in 1.2, 1.5, […]

easescreen and uink, a specialist in ePaper display technology, announced that the companies have entered into a strategic partnership to integrate ePaper into professional digital signage environments. Through the integration of uink’s technology into the easescreen platform, organizations can manage traditional digital displays and ePaper devices within one infrastructure — including content distribution, device management, […]

Videri today launched Videri Intelligence, the intelligence layer built directly into its end-to-end platform. Three capabilities activate inside the Portal customers already operate: Videri App Studio builds content and full applications from a plain-English prompt, Videri Actions runs the network on command and Videri Insights reads what is actually moving the business, unprompted. It is […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Digital screens are no longer vessels for rotating announcements. They’re critical communication systems. But that expanded role comes with a challenge. If displays now wear many hats: internal communications, operational information, wayfinding, safety messaging and more, how do you keep them from becoming overcomplicated? I.e., How do you keep them […]

BrightSign has launched BrightSign Control Plus, a premium tier of its device management solution for digital signage players, on Amazon Web Services, Inc (AWS). BrightSign Control Plus is designed to deliver advanced fleet management at scale for digital signage networks across industries, including retail, restaurants, corporate, health care and transportation.  The platform provides a consolidated […]

“I don’t know, ask ChatGPT.” Probably one of the most uttered sentences in the English language right now. Between ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and others, we have so many resources at our disposal for solving problems. But every time I use one of these readily available resources, I feel guilty. AI guilt is a new-ish […]

Sony Electronics and VITEC today announced a strategic global collaboration. The partnership aims to transform experiences in corporate environments, entertainment venues, hospitality, healthcare, and public facilities through the integration of Sony’s BRAVIA professional displays with VITEC’s IPTV and digital signage platform. The company said the collaboration aims to deliver an end-to-end IPTV and signage ecosystem […]

Uniguest announced that it has renamed three of its flagship technology platforms as part of a strategic move to bring its core portfolio together under the Hub brand. Effective immediately, Tripleplay is now Hub AV, eStream is now Hub Media, and pCare is now Hub IPS. The company said that alongside the Hub Digital Engagement […]

Carousel announced enhancements to its integration with the Amazon Signage Stick. The updates expand on the collaboration between Amazon Signage and Carousel, announced in November 2025. The updates aim to provide straightforward, dependable and scalable solutions that give operators greater control over the players they deploy in the field. The enhancements are powered by Amazon […]

Squirrels announced the launch of the Ditto Android Receiver, expanding the company’s digital signage, wireless presentation and emergency alerting platform to Android-powered TVs, projectors and interactive flat panels. The company said the new receiver software allows organizations to install Ditto directly on compatible Android devices from Google Play, eliminating the need for a separate set-top […]

Samsung officially announced that Idomoo’s Lucas AI Video Agent has just launched on Samsung VXT, giving businesses the ability to generate fully produced, ready-to-use videos right inside their digital signage platform. The integration brings end-to-end video creation directly to Samsung’s Visual eXperience Transformation (VXT) Content Management System (CMS). The company said that Lucas works to […]

Chief, a brand of Legrand | AV, officially launched the TiLED Universal Trim Kits. The company said the new Trim Kits serve to complement the TiLED Direct View LED mounting ecosystem and give integrators a fast, repeatable way to deliver a clean, architectural perimeter finish on video wall installations. The kits aim to provide an […]

Each year, we present the rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing the products, brands, companies and people that AV professionals trust most. These awards are built around industry participation – the AV community has the chance to make nominations that help determine the finalists, and readers select the winners. Finalists and winners will receive recognition across […]

Uniguest announced the acquisition of Visix, an Atlanta-based provider of digital signage, room management and visual communications solutions. The deal expands Uniguest’s presence in corporate and higher education markets while adding Visix’s technology to its digital engagement portfolio. Visix develops digital signage, room scheduling and wayfinding systems for corporate campuses, universities, health care systems and […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST LED projects are becoming more sophisticated each year, with finer pixel pitches, COB (Chip on Board) technology, flexible LEDs, immersive video walls and cloud-based content management systems. Omdia projects microLED display revenue to grow from $52.4 million in 2025 to $105.4 million in 2026, with public displays among the applications […]

EasySignage announced that it has earned official certification as “Powered by Raspberry Pi” from Raspberry Pi Ltd. The company said the certification confirms that EasySignage meets the quality and compatibility standards necessary to carry the “Powered by Raspberry Pi” mark, and it places EasySignage in the official Powered by Raspberry Pi product catalogue under the […]