Korbyt has introduced a native Canva integration for its Korbyt Anywhere platform, allowing users to publish Canva-created content directly to digital signage playlists without leaving the design environment.

The integration is designed to simplify content creation and distribution by eliminating the need to download graphics or videos from Canva before uploading them into the company’s content management system. Instead, users can export static images and MP4 animations directly into Korbyt Media Manager, assign playlists, folders, and tags during publishing, and make content immediately available for display.

Reducing friction for distributed content teams

Korbyt says the integration is intended for organizations where multiple departments – including marketing, HR, internal communications, and operations – contribute digital signage content but may have limited experience with dedicated CMS platforms.

“Organizations want to empower more teams to create engaging content without introducing complexity,” said Travis Kemp, Chief Product Officer at Korbyt. “By integrating Korbyt directly into Canva, we’re removing friction from the content lifecycle while still maintaining the governance, security and control enterprises require.”

The workflow also preserves enterprise controls through secure authentication, role-based publishing permissions and audit trails that record uploads and content updates.

Users can export both single-page and animated Canva designs directly into Korbyt while retaining playlist logic, metadata and display durations during publication.

Available now for existing customers

The Canva integration is available at no additional cost for existing customers. Users install the Korbyt app within Canva and complete a one-time authentication to connect their Canva account with the Korbyt Anywhere platform.

Korbyt is demonstrating the new integration, along with recent additions such as ScreenDetective and Launchpad 2.0, during a virtual product session on July 23. Registration is available on the company website. 

In a separate announcement, Korbyt also appointed former 1Worldsync CMO TJ Waldorf as Senior Vice President of Marketing. The company additionally highlighted several recent industry recognitions, including awards for its 5CAI Agent Suite digital signage platform and Aries III fanless media player received during Infocomm 2026.

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The summit brought together representatives from agencies, brands, media owners, ad tech companies, and sales organizations, with a focus on networking, business development, and discussions on emerging trends in digital out-of-home (DooH) advertising.

Several themes surfaced throughout the day, with speakers highlighting the growing importance of creative execution, sports and entertainment partnerships, and campaign measurement as drivers of industry growth. Executives from companies including Mastercard, Ikea Canada, Intuit Canada, and NBCUniversal took part in panel discussions and keynote sessions.

DPAA President and CEO Barry Frey said the summit highlighted both the industry’s momentum and the role of collaboration in advancing DooH.

“This event was inspiring in so many ways,” Frey said, pointing to the strong representation of women leaders throughout the program, as well as discussions around new tools and trends supporting continued market growth.

One of the day’s announcements came during a session on omnichannel advertising, where attention measurement company Adelaide and Canadian delivery platform Skip revealed a new partnership.

The summit concluded with a case study examining how out-of-home media supported a public awareness campaign on breast cancer detection, highlighting the role advertising can play in delivering social impact alongside commercial outcomes.

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Backlite UK has expanded its premium London DooH portfolio with the addition of Chiswick Towers, a pair of large-format digital billboards overlooking the M4 corridor between central London and Heathrow Airport. The site becomes the latest addition to the operator’s Landmark Series, a collection of high-profile locations targeting premium and luxury advertisers. 

Standing 23 meters (75 ft) high on either side of the Chiswick Flyover, the twin structures each feature double-sided LED displays with a resolution of 768 x 1,008 pixels. The site reaches approximately nine million road users every month and generates 1.8 million impacts every two weeks. Eurotunnel LeShuttle and health technology company Oura are the first brands to campaign on the new displays.

The physical structures are owned by outdoor infrastructure specialist Wildstone, while Backlite UK is responsible for media sales. The partnership is part of a broader agreement between BackLite and Wildstone to upgrade several landmark London advertising locations with new digital infrastructure. 

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Security certifications play a growing role in public sector procurement. In the United States, government projects often require TAA-compliant hardware and tightly controlled supply chains. In Germany, BSI certification has become a key requirement for many security-sensitive tenders.

This became evident in a recent Bundeswehr tender for interactive touchscreens. The contract went to Dutch display and education technology provider Prowise.

According to the company, the award is the largest contract in its history. Prowise has not disclosed the volume of the framework agreement. Public tenders typically define pricing while leaving the final call-off volume open. Industry sources suggest the deployment could involve several thousand devices and is not limited to Bundeswehr but also to other German security and defense agencies.

From Education Specialist to Defense Supplier

Prowise is no newcomer to public sector procurement. The company has built a strong position in Germany’s education market through a series of nationwide framework agreements for schools and educational institutions.

The Bundeswehr contract moves Prowise into a different procurement environment. Defense organizations place greater emphasis on cybersecurity, software governance, compliance, supply chain transparency, and long-term operational reliability.

The Bundeswehr ranks among Germany’s largest public organizations and applies some of the country’s strictest procurement standards. Winning a Bundeswehr tender therefore carries weight far beyond the value of the contract itself. Prowise did not provide additional details when asked by invidis, including which partner or systems integrator supported the successful bid.

Security Takes Center Stage

Prowise has spent years positioning itself around data protection, digital sovereignty, and European software development.

According to the company, all software development takes place in Europe and follows Privacy by Design principles. This approach aligns with growing demand from public sector customers for greater control over software, updates, and data processing.

The company’s strongest differentiator is security certification. Prowise states that it is the only interactive touchscreen manufacturer with BSI IT-Grundschutz certification for its software solutions. Issued by Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security, the certification represents one of the country’s most demanding information security frameworks.

Prowise also holds – like many market players – ISO 27001 certification for information security management and ISO 9001 certification for quality management.

More Than a Hardware Decision

The Bundeswehr award highlights a broader shift in public procurement. Display quality, usability, and total cost of ownership remain important evaluation criteria. Security credentials now influence purchasing decisions to a much greater extent than in the past.

Procurement teams increasingly evaluate how vendors develop software, manage updates, process data, and secure their platforms. Independent certifications have become a key way to verify those claims. In some public tenders, SoC-based digital signage solutions are explicitly ruled out over cybersecurity concerns – basically back to “dumb displays”.

For Prowise, the contract expands its footprint beyond the education market. For the Pro AV industry, the message is clear: security certifications are no longer a compliance checkbox. They are becoming a factor that determines who wins major public sector tenders.

• Digital Signage: Korbyt Brings Canva Integration to Enterprise Digital Signage
• DooH: DPAA Canada Summit Draws Record Attendance in Toronto
• DooH: Backlite Adds Chiswick Towers to Premium London DooH Network
• Defense: Bundeswehr Awards Prowise Large Contract
• 3D Display with Jon Bon Jovi: Livin’ on a Proto

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Proto, the provider of specialized display boxes with 3D effects, has once again unveiled a use case featuring a star-studded lineup: Superfan Live, an organizer of VIP events, used a Protobox to create a 3D selfie experience with the rock superstar as part of his “Forever Tour” concert series at Madison Square Garden.

The experience was already featured at the first concert: Fans can use a hyper-realistic, life-size screen picture of Jon Bon Jovi — and the entire Bon Jovi band — to take a selfie with their rock idol.

According to Proto, this marks the first time the technology has been used at a live concert, as well as it is the first installation at Madison Square Garden. Previously, Jon Bon Jovi had appeared as a virtual 3D image in a Protobox at his 2024 “Music Cares Person of the Year” tribute concert and at his own restaurant, “JBJ’s,” in Nashville. As a co-organizer and creative technology partner, Hifi Labs supported the activation.

3D displays on the rise

“We’re honored to work with Super on this first-of-its-kind experience at such a triumphant moment  in Jon Bon Jovi’s career,” said David Nussbaum, Founder of Proto Hologram. “The superfans attending won’t just get a digital  souvenir, they’ll experience Jon’s presence and that sense of fun when you take a selfie with a hero.” 

In a recent interview with Sixteen:Nine, David Nussbaum explained why the category of 3D effect displays is gaining new significance thanks to new competition from companies such as Samsung and Sony.

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The DSF, the Digital Signage Federation, is adding a new industry awards program to its calendar. The organization has announced the launch of the Pixel Awards, an annual initiative designed to recognize standout projects, individual contributors, and innovations across the digital signage ecosystem.

The inaugural edition carries the theme “Where Innovation, Creativity, and Impact Take the Stage” and will culminate in an awards ceremony on September 17, 2026, during the DSF Mix and Mingle event at Filoli Gardens in Woodside, California.

According to the federation, the awards were created to shine a spotlight on excellence across the industry while moving beyond the traditional focus on technology alone. The program aims to recognize the strategic thinking, creativity, execution, and collaboration that contribute to successful digital signage deployments.

Recognizing success

The DSF says the awards are intended to elevate the perceived business value of digital signage by highlighting measurable outcomes, showcasing innovation that advances the industry, and recognizing the people behind successful projects, from emerging talent to long-time industry leaders.

“Digital signage has become a driving force in how organizations transform customer experiences, achieve business outcomes, and connect physical and digital environments,” said Frank Pisano, Chairman of the Digital Signage Federation. “The Pixel Awards create a shared moment of recognition for our community; a stage where the industry’s best work, and the people behind it, get the acknowledgment they deserve.”

Six categories for the first year

The first Pixel Awards program includes five project-based categories and one individual award.

• Showstopper — Best Overall Digital Experience: This category recognizes projects that deliver exceptional impact through a combination of strategy, technology, design, and audience engagement.
• Pixel Perfect — Best Visual Design & Creative Execution: The award celebrates outstanding visual design and creative storytelling that enhances the overall digital signage experience.
• Behind the Screens — Best Technical Innovation / Integration: Focused on technological achievement, this category highlights technical innovation or integration work that expands the capabilities of digital signage.
• Engagement Engine — Best Audience Engagement / Measurable Impact: Projects in this category are judged on their ability to generate meaningful audience engagement while delivering measurable business results.
• Rollout Rockstar — Large-Scale Deployment / Execution Excellence: The category recognizes excellence in planning, coordination, and execution for large-scale digital signage rollouts.
• Industry Illuminator — Individual Excellence / Industry Impact: The only people-focused award in the program is designed to honor an individual whose leadership, innovation, and influence have had a meaningful impact on the industry.

Independent judging panel

Project submissions will be reviewed by an independent panel of industry veterans, including Paul Fleuranges, Wayne Rasor, Dominic Desieno, Len Dudis, and Kim Sarubbi.

Unlike the project categories, nominees for Industry Illuminator will be selected through a vote of the DSF membership.

Rather than focusing solely on technical specifications, entrants will be asked to tell the story behind their projects. Submission requirements include a project description, an explanation of the challenges addressed and innovations introduced, as well as quantified results. Applicants are also required to provide supporting visuals and a short video.

The federation emphasized that high-production-value presentations are not necessary, encouraging participants to provide an authentic account of their work and the teams behind it.

Submission window open through July

Entries are being managed through the DSF’s Judgify platform. The submission portal opened on June 1, 2026, and will remain open through July 31, 2026.

Finalists are scheduled to be announced in August, while winners will be revealed during the September 17 awards ceremony. Submission fees are set at $275 per entry for DSF members and $400 for non-members. The organization noted that end users can apply for DSF membership at no cost, while other organizations and individuals can apply for prorated memberships covering the remainder of 2026.

Ceremony open to the industry

The September awards ceremony will be open to the public, although capacity will be limited. Finalists will receive reserved tickets, while attendees will also have access to the DSF Mix and Mingle networking event taking place alongside the awards presentation.

Additional information, including submission requirements, judging criteria, and entry guidelines, is available through the Pixel Awards section of the Digital Signage Federation website.

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Through both consulting and editorial work, invidis continuously supports and analyzes the digital signage market. A key foundation of this effort is the Digital Signage Business Climate Index (DBCI), which measures the state of the industry on a quarterly basis.

Each quarter, hundreds of executives participate in the DBCI survey. It takes just three minutes — add your assessment and help us refine the overall picture of the industry.

Take part now!

As always, the results will be published free of charge on invidis.de. Please complete the survey by July 15, 2026. All responses are incorporated directly into the analysis.

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Talon has acquired US out-of-home specialist PJX Media as part of its continued investment in the North American market. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The acquisition brings together two independent OoH businesses. According to the companies, the combined business creates the largest independent OoH specialist in the US. Talon says the transaction expands its capabilities as clients increasingly seek more connected and data-driven OOH solutions.

PJX Media will continue to operate under its existing name following the acquisition. The companies say existing client relationships, service and day-to-day operations will remain unchanged. At the same time, PJX will gain access to Talon’s programmatic, technology, data and campaign effectiveness capabilities.

“This is an important step for Talon and a strong signal of our continued commitment to the US market,” said Sue Frogley, Global CEO at Talon. “PJX is a highly respected business with a strong team, a great reputation and a very complementary offer.”

Rick Robinson, CEO of PJX Media, added: “Joining Talon marks a new chapter for PJX. We have built our business around agility, service and specialist expertise, and this partnership allows us to build on that with access to broader technology, data and effectiveness capabilities.”

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When the final whistle blows at the 2026 Fifa World Cup on July 19, one nation will lift the trophy.

Yet, behind every replay, every goal celebration, every player introduction, and every sponsor activation stands an enormous ecosystem of audio and video canvases that has transformed the modern stadium experience. Some video displays stretch the length of a football field. Others wrap continuously around an entire stadium. Together, they represent years of engineering, millions of LEDs, and hundreds of millions of dollars in investment.

While fans focus on the football, the venues themselves become demonstrations of what is possible in modern sports presentation.

Besides the big billboards, other digital signage systems are big success factors for modern sports venues: from wayfinding to menuboards. But for the quarterfinals and the semifinals of the World Cup, let’s focus on the big LED display technology of the venues hosting those games.

We use both stadium names: The “real” name and the name given for the time of the world cup due to the rigid sponsoring rules.

Los Angeles Stadium aka Sofi Stadium

If one display has become synonymous with next-generation stadium technology, it is the Infinity Screen suspended beneath the translucent roof at Sofi Stadium – home to the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. On July 10, it will host the quarterfinal match between Spain and Belgium. 

Manufactured by Samsung, the double-sided oval display stretches approximately 120 yards (110 meters) in length and varies from roughly 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 meters) in height, creating one of the largest continuous video experiences in world sport. With nearly 80 million pixels spread across both sides of the structure, the display delivers true 4K-quality imagery throughout the venue while serving as the centerpiece of Sofi Stadium’s integrated digital ecosystem.

The ellipse features 6,500 square meters of LED display with an 8-millimeter pixel pitch and 4K resolution, and is the highlight of the new mega-stadium on the West Coast. The LED wall also incorporates a state-of-the-art JBL audio system comprising more than 260 of the stadium’s total 4,500 speakers. With half a million watts of power (out of a total of 1.3 million watts), the digital signage content is impossible to miss.

Unlike conventional center-hung scoreboards, the Infinity Screen appears to float above the playing surface, providing spectators with uninterrupted views of live action, statistics, replays, and entertainment content regardless of where they are seated. It is a defining architectural feature of modern stadium design and is widely regarded as one of the most ambitious LED installations ever constructed.

More than simply displaying the score, the Infinity Screen transformed expectations of what a stadium video board could be. Like AT&T Stadium’s center-hung display before it, Sofi’s installation has become a global benchmark, inspiring venue owners, architects and technology providers to rethink how digital displays can shape the live event experience.

Miami Stadium aka Hard Rock Stadium

Few venues have embraced major international events quite like Hard Rock Stadium, where the July 11 quarterfinal will see either Norway or England advance to the semifinals. The stadium is also home to the third-place match on July 18.

Already home to the National Football League’s (NFL) Miami Dolphins and the college football powerhouse Miami Hurricanes, the stadium has successfully transformed itself into a year-round destination capable of hosting Formula One, international concerts, tennis, college football championships and now the Fifa World Cup 

Supporting that versatility is an extensive Daktronics display network anchored by four massive corner video boards, each measuring approximately 49 feet (15 meters) high by 111.5 feet (34 meters) wide. The venue’s digital ecosystem also includes three ribbon displays, highlighted by a fascia board stretching more than 2,100 feet (641 meters) around the seating bowl, creating a digital canvas. Together, the displays create a continuous visual experience that can be adapted for everything from the World Cup to NFL football, Formula One racing, and concerts.

That flexibility has become increasingly important as stadiums seek to maximize revenue beyond their primary tenants. Behind the scenes, Daktronics’ control systems enable operators to manage live video, sponsorship activations, statistics and graphics across the venue from a single integrated platform.

The World Cup provides another opportunity for Hard Rock Stadium to demonstrate that versatility, giving its LED systems a prominent role during two of the tournament’s showcase matches.

Boston Stadium aka Gillette Stadium

Gillette Stadium has never been shy about making a statement, and Fifa fans can be sure it will again as it hosts the quarterfinal match between France and Morocco on July 9.

Home to the NFL’s six-time Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, its massive north end-zone display, supplied by Daktronics, measures approximately 60 feet (18.3 meters) high by 370 feet (113 meters) wide, covering more than 22,000 square feet (2,044 square meters) and making it one of the largest outdoor end-zone displays in professional sports.

Just below the main video board in the north end zone is an additional ribbon board measuring 10 feet (3 meters) high by 214 feet (65 meters) wide. The end zone also features a field-level outdoor display measuring 3.5 feet (1.1 meters) high by 82 feet (25 meters). The main video board, ribbon, and field-level displays all feature 10-millimeter pixel spacing.

As fans enter from the north, they will be welcomed to the stadium through the gate with a canopy measuring 3.5 feet (1.1 meters) high by 163 feet (49.7 meters) wide, featuring a 5.9-millimeter pixel spacing. Two indoor displays, measuring 18 feet (5.5 meters) high by 64 feet (19.5 meters) wide, and an elevator display, measuring 9 feet (2.7 meters) high by 16 feet (4.9 meters) wide, are installed in the G-P Atrium to capture fans’ attention while inside the premium area. These three displays feature 2.5-millimeter pixel spacing.

Other recent upgrades expanded Gillette’s digital footprint to 47 LED displays totaling nearly 48,500 square feet (4,506 square meters). Ribbon boards, concourse displays and premium-area screens are linked through Daktronics’ Show Control platform, allowing stadium staff to synchronize live video, graphics, sponsorship messaging and statistics throughout the venue.

Rather than relying on one spectacular video board, Gillette demonstrates how today’s stadiums increasingly operate as integrated digital ecosystems, where every screen contributes to the fan experience.

Kansas City Stadium aka Arrowhead Stadium

Arrowhead Stadium – home of the NFL’s four-time Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs – is one of football’s most intimidating venues, famous for passionate supporters and record-breaking crowd noise. That noise will be a factor in the quarterfinal match between defending champion Argentina and Switzerland on July 12. 

Its signature west end-zone display, supplied by Daktronics, measures approximately 37 feet (11.3 meters) high by 150 feet (45.7 meters) wide. Installed in 2019, the board incorporates more than five million LEDs and was among the first football stadium displays designed to support High Dynamic Range (HDR), delivering richer colors and improved contrast during live broadcasts and replays.

Combined with ribbon displays throughout the seating bowl, the system delivers live video, statistics, sponsor messaging and game presentation elements that keep spectators engaged throughout every match.

The project demonstrated that even one of the NFL’s oldest stadiums could adopt state-of-the-art display technology without sacrificing the venue’s historic character. 

The stadium’s legendary atmosphere still comes from its fans, but the digital presentation amplifies every introduction, celebration, and dramatic moment, ensuring spectators throughout the venue never miss the action.

If the quarterfinal venues demonstrate the breadth of today’s stadium technology, the semifinal stadiums showcase two of its most influential innovations. 

Atlanta Stadium aka Mercedes-Benz Stadium

When Mercedes-Benz Stadium – home of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons – opened in 2017, its most talked-about feature wasn’t the retractable roof. It was the Halo Board.

Designed and manufactured by Daktronics, the 360-degree display wraps around the stadium’s roof opening, stretching approximately 58 feet (17.7 meters) high and 1,075 feet (328 meters) in circumference, covering nearly 62,000 square feet (5,760 square meters) of LED display area. Using a custom 15HD pixel layout, the installation remains one of the largest continuous LED displays ever built inside a sports venue.

Unlike traditional center-hung scoreboards, the Halo Board is part of the building’s architecture, ensuring spectators throughout the stadium have clear sightlines while creating an immersive visual experience synonymous with Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Daktronics also supplied the stadium’s towering Mega Column display and additional digital signage, creating a comprehensive digital ecosystem throughout the venue.

For broadcasters, the Halo Board produces unforgettable television images. For architects and venue designers, it demonstrated that the scoreboard no longer needed to hang inside a stadium – it could become part of the stadium itself.

Dallas Stadium aka AT&T Stadium

Long before giant video boards became commonplace, AT&T Stadium redefined expectations.

When it opened in 2009 as the new home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, the enormous Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Vision center-hung display immediately became the benchmark for sports presentation. It changed expectations for sports presentation and helped spark an industry-wide race toward larger, brighter and more immersive stadium displays.

Suspended roughly 90 feet (27 meters) above the field and weighing more than 500 tons, the system features two massive primary displays measuring approximately 72 feet (22 meters) high by 160 feet (49 meters) wide, complemented by two end-zone screens.

The stadium also includes more than 3,000 screens throughout the luxury suites, concourses, concession areas and more, offering fans viewing options that extend beyond the action on the field. 

At the time, it was widely regarded as the largest high-definition video display in the world and quickly became as much a tourist attraction as the stadium itself.

More importantly, it changed the industry. Stadium owners, architects and display manufacturers suddenly had a new benchmark. The race to build larger, brighter and more immersive stadium displays accelerated across North America and beyond, influencing many of the venues that now host the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

More than 15 years later, AT&T Stadium remains one of the world’s premier sports venues, with its iconic video board continuing to define the fan experience while reminding the industry of how transformative a single bold technological decision can be.

Immersion as the common goal

Despite their different approaches, each venue shares a common goal: transforming the stadium from a place to watch sport into an immersive digital environment. 

And what about the biggest game of all? Stay tuned for a separate article on the technology at New York New Jersey Stadium – home of the 2026 World Cup Final. 

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Retail group Euronics Italia is launching its own Retail Media Network. For programmatic sales, the company chose Framen as its partner. This makes Euronics the first Italian tech retail brand to sell its screens programmatically. The goal: reaching customers with digital touchpoints across the entire customer journey.

The network comprises 6,120 screens across 122 locations. According to Euronics, they generate 130 million impressions per year. Framen rounds out the offering with measurement solutions and ad space for both endemic and non-endemic brands.

The global retail media market is set to grow to 204 billion US dollars by 2026, according to Coresight Research, at an annual rate of 14 percent.

Framen’s Italy network grows nearly tenfold

Framen’s Italian network grew from 75 to more than 7,000 screens within a single year. The network spans coworking spaces, hotels, gyms, and supermarkets, among other venues. Euronics stores are now joining the roster.

The network reaches 374,000 visitors weekly. 77 percent of them are over 36 years old and spend an average of more than 20 minutes in-store.

Advertisers book campaigns through the Framen platform, with geo-targeting by city, region, or individual store, plus real-time reporting. According to a study by Lumen Research, 94 percent of visitors register at least one ad exposure. The campaigns lifted brand choice by an average of 17 percentage points.

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