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Brazil: DOOH Ad Spend Up 58% in 2010

30 March 2011 10 h 37 min

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According to Projeto Inter-Meios , advertising spending in the DOOH sector in Brazil reached €64 M (R$148 M) in 2010, an increase of 58% over 2009 (€40.5 M / R$94 M). The media experienced the strongest growth of the overall OOH market which grew by 16.2% to €330 M (R$765 M) over the year. DOOH…More

Russia: Moscow’s Public Service Centers Implement C-nario’s Digital Signage Software, Turning Buildings into Informational Spaces

29 March 2011 21 h 40 min

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C-nario’s  digital signage software, C-nario Messenger, is being implemented in regional service centers across Moscow, as part of the One Window project. The project, a municipal initiative to improve citizen services, begun in 2008 and slated for completion in 2012. It encompasses Moscow’s 10 administrative regions (Okrugs). Granit Center serves as prime contractor and integrator…More

Sponsor: BlueFox Announces Unbranded 3D Weather Content

28 March 2011 18 h 09 min

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As the first content provider in the Digital Signage market, BlueFox now offers unbranded 3D weather content, available in HD quality. The sophisticated weather forecasts cover more than 26,000 locations in the US and more than 78,000 around the world. The expertise of Europe’s biggest Digital Signage content provider BlueFox assures that the products perfectly…More

Russia: VI Plazma Strengthens its Airport Portfolio

28 March 2011 4 h 26 min

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Ad sales specialist VI Plazma has started to market Moscow Domodedovo International Airport’s digital signage network. The network consists of 49 traditional 2D screens located around the airport and 6x3D screens in the newly built Duty Free area. Domodedovo, the leading Russian airport in terms of passenger traffic flow (1.9 M passengers monthly), joins VI…More

Italy: Milan Transport Agency Installs Scala Powered Digital Signage Network

25 March 2011 10 h 21 min

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The Milan Transport Agency (ATM) and the City of Milan are on a mission to modernize both the underground and above-ground public transportation network. The entire revitalization process includes plans to replace all vehicles with more environmentally friendly versions, improve transportation efficiency, and increase safety and comfort for travelers. ATM turned to Scala Certified Partner…More

Total Immersion Secures USD $5,5M in Funding Led by Intel Capital

25 March 2011 10 h 12 min

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Total Immersion, global leader in augmented reality, has received USD $5,5M in a funding round led by Intel Capital joined by existing investors Partech, iSource and Elaia Partners. The new funding will be used towards further development of the D’Fusion platform and to drive new usage of augmented reality for end-users. Specifically, the team will…More

France: Galaé Starts Exclusive Negotiations with Clear Channel

25 March 2011 4 h 15 min

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The invitation to tender for the operation of a digital signage network in the Klepierre-Ségécé shopping centres, which was launched by Galaé, is coming to a conclusion. Futuramedia, the current operator, has announced that its contract has not been extended. Despite the loss of this network, the company is not abandoning the mall sector. It…More

USA: Mood Media To Acquire Muzak for US$345 Million

24 March 2011 21 h 12 min | 2 Comments

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Mood Media Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held company Muzak Holdings LLC, for US$345 million including net debt to be repaid on closing. Based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Muzak is the leading provider of sensory branding services for business in the United States. Its background and foreground music, voice and…More

Canada: Cruise Media Group Acquires MedXTV

24 March 2011 20 h 54 min

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Digital health media company Cruise Media Group announced yesterday that it had acquired  MedXTV, a Hospital-based Digital Network in Ontario. MedXTV runs in venues such as the regional hospitals in Orangeville, Alliston and Brantford, as well as York Central and Mount Sinai in Toronto, and reaches five million viewers annually. Following the transaction, the company…More

France: Launch of RegiClip – a Pump Top Digital Signage Network

24 March 2011 11 h 17 min

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Tokheim, the Europan leader in petrol distribution systems, has launched a new digital signage network, RegiClip, on its self-service pumps (Models IQ7000 and DIT5000). This represents 11,000 pumps in France, which are to be found mainly in supermarkets’ petrol stations. The system uses the 10” screens already mounted on the pumps to show advertising. Driven…More