The results are in! The 2026 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards winners have been selected thanks to your input and support from the AV community. All nominations and votes came from the people of the AV industry to recognize the companies and solutions of 2026 that they trust most. Here are the companies that were are […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST    Why the technology inside the LED matters just as much as the display around it. Pixel pitch, brightness and resolution tell you what a display can do on day one. They don’t tell you why it performs that way, or how it will hold up five years into its […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Your customer wants the impact of a large dvLED display, but it’s your job as an integrator to figure out how that display will fit into the building, the budget and the way your customer will use it; understand how the display works and how they will use the room. […]

LAVNCH WEEK 14 kicked off with Experiential Signage Day, bringing together industry experts to discuss how display technology, data and design can create more meaningful experiences. Across the keynote, presentations and panel discussions, a consistent message emerged: Successful experiential signage starts with understanding the people who will use a space, not simply the technology being […]

Praevar announced that it has expanded its Podium Series with the introduction of two new display technologies – Podium dvLED and the Podium eLuminex ePoster powered by E Ink Kaleido 3 technology. Praevar said that these additions join the Podium DS and Podium High-Brightness Low-Power LCD models in an effort to create a comprehensive outdoor […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST At this point in our series with Sony, we’ve established the importance of digital signage as a must-have tool for sharing information, alerts, wayfinding and more. But in a healthcare system, digital signage is a critical piece of infrastructure. Clear communication is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a matter of […]

The other day I was on a call with a design firm, talking about the types of projects they do and how I may be of assistance to them in the future. We went through the typical 45 to 50 minutes of discussing workflows, skill sets, capabilities and portfolio pieces. Then at the end of […]

Nanolumens announced that the company was selected to modernize Alexandria International Airport as it nears its 20th anniversary. Alexandria International Airport is located in Louisiana, four miles west of downtown Alexandria. The England Economic and Industrial Development District, an independent political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, operates the airport. AEX was previously a front-line […]

Navori Labs launched Qompose, the unified digital signage platform built from the ground up for intelligent screen networks. Qompose was developed by the global engineering teams behind Navori QL and Signagelive, bringing more than 60 years of combined digital signage expertise into an entirely new platform, with an open and composable architecture. Previewed at ISE […]

Planar announced it is opening a new showroom in Nashville, Tennessee. The latest addition to Planar’s North America showroom network aims to provide visitors the opportunity to experience the company’s display solutions firsthand and connect with Planar representatives. The new showroom is located at Custom House in Nashville’s Berry Hill studio district and serves as […]

Watchfire announced the appointment of Waldal as its new CEO. Waldal succeeds Steve Harriott, who is leaving the company to take a position as the CEO of a private equity-backed, commercial HVAC and plumbing services business. “Doug’s enthusiasm and experience growing organizations, implementing focused “go-to-market” strategies, and driving execution will be instrumental in advancing Watchfire’s […]

Elysium LED announced that it has launched three new indoor LED display solutions – CORE, SLIM and PRO. The company said the solutions are designed to address a wide range of application requirements across corporate, education, retail, hospitality, sports and entertainment, command and control, public spaces, transportation and architectural environments. The company said that it […]

Planar announced the launch of the Planar Tile Series, expanding its portfolio of creative LED display solutions with flexible and rigid LED modules designed to bring custom shapes, curves and configurations to life. The company said that the new series builds on a decade of deployinhg flexible LED display solutions, including the Planar CarbonLight CLI […]

Samsung Electronics America today announced that The Frame hospitality model (HL03H model) is now available in the U.S. market, bringing Samsung’s art-inspired display design to luxury hotels and premium hospitality environments. The Frame hospitality model is available in 55-, 65- and 17-inch sizes and aims to offer Smart TV functionality, including entertainment, personalized content, and […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST How Technology and Storytelling Come Together to Create Memorable Experiences: This LAVNCH event, in partnership with Panasonic, highlights how advanced projection technology and storytelling are powering the immersive experiences of today. This session featured Steph Beckett, Brian Duffy of Panasonic & Display Americas, Tice Lerner of LUMA Projection Arts Festival […]

Korbyt officially announced Korbyt Connect 2026, the company’s partner and customer event. The event is set to take place Oct. 20, 2026 and will be hosted at Korbyt’s headquarters, which has been reimagined as a living showcase of the company’s digital signage and space management solutions. Korbyt said that Korbyt Connect 2026 is designed to […]

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 […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s Temperature Check Survey!  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 […]

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, […]