Nominations open for 2026 Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The organizers of the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Show are accepting nominations for the 2026 ARKI Awards, recognizing the companies, products, deployments and technologies driving innovation across the automated retail, kiosk, vending and self-service industries.

Hologram offers Jon Bon Jovi fans a selfie experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The hologram selfie opportunity is being touted as the first ever rock and roll hologram selfie experience by Superfan.live which tapped Proto Hologram and HIFI Labs to create the life-size Jon Bon Jovi hologram.

Tips, best practices when choosing dvLED installation partners

Whether you're looking to create the dvLED video wall of your dreams or upgrade your existing set-up, there are a few best practices to keep in mind when picking an installation partner for dvLED video wall systems.

Yodeck partners with Screenfeed to expand app ecosystem

Yodeck, which provides a cloud-based digital signage platform used by over 65,000 customers globally, is partnering with Screenfeed, a provider of digital…

From Noise to Clarity: Reimagining Employee Communication Through In-Store Screens

Retailers often struggle to deliver timely, consistent communication to deskless employees. This webinar explores how in-store digital communication helps unify messaging, improve training and engagement, streamline safety and operational updates, and ensure frontline teams receive the information they need when they need it.

Smart Screens That See: How AI Audience Detection Turns Digital Signage into a Performance Channel

There are ways to evolve your digital signage strategy to not only hyper-target your audience but completely customize your message. A camera-based, AI-powered audience recognition feature built directly into media players creates an interactive environment.

Connectpoint

Connectpoint® is the #1 most deployed ePaper digital signage solution in the U.S. Award-winning solar- and AC- powered real-time signage for "smart transit" and "smart cities."

Digital Out of Home Advertising & Media (DOOH)

Digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising growth is accelerating due to lower costs and innovations. This Topic Center is for advertising agencies and brand marketers who want to get the most out of DOOH media buys.

OptiSigns demonstrates AI app builder OptiDev technology

Felix Malchow, commercial director at OptiSigns, shared insight about the company’s OptiDev, an AI app builder.