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• July 2023 - Table Trac, Inc., the provider of CasinoTrac, a comprehensive casino information and management system that automates and monitors casino operations, announced a Joint Venture with Centennial Gaming Systems aimed at offering unattended loyalty card re-printing and enrollment services.
• February 2023 - Playtech, the world's foremost gambling technology company, forged a new partnership in the realm of retail sports betting. They have teamed up with Gold Rush Gaming, an affiliate of Gold Rush Amusements LLC based in Illinois. As part of this collaboration, Playtech will provide Gold Rush with its proprietary sports betting kiosk software and management systems for distribution throughout Ohio. The American Gaming Association (AGA) anticipates that sports betting in the United States will surge to an unprecedented USD 16 billion, setting a new record.

• August 2023: The Grammy-winning pop sensation Taylor Swift, fresh from unveiling the next chapter of her economy-boosting Eras Tour, made an exciting announcement. She revealed that the tour will be hitting North American theaters as a movie starting in October 2023. The esteemed theatre chain, AMC, has secured the rights to showcase this cinematic spectacle. Given the resounding success of the concert tour, expectations are high that the movie will enjoy a prosperous run in theaters, thereby significantly bolstering the revenue of AMC.
• May 2023: IMAX and Kinepolis proudly unveiled the expansion of their longstanding partnership. This expansion includes the addition of approximately eight new IMAX installations spanning both Europe and North America. The agreement encompasses four brand-new locations across Europe, including Belgium, France, and Spain, as well as the very first IMAX system in Luxembourg. Furthermore, it introduces a fresh IMAX destination in Ontario and Michigan, along with two state-of-the-art IMAX systems in Ontario.

• June 2024: Nokia achieved a milestone by conducting the world's first live immersive voice and audio call over a cellular network. This groundbreaking feat utilizes the new Immersive Voice and Audio Services (IVAS) codec technology, set to be a cornerstone of the forthcoming 5G Advanced standard. Unlike traditional monophonic smartphone calls, the IVAS codec offers consumers a real-time, spatial sound experience. This enhancement elevates the richness and quality of the call and introduces a three-dimensional sound dimension, making interactions feel more lifelike and engaging. Such advancements promise a plethora of benefits for both personal and professional communication. Furthermore, this immersive communications technology is poised to elevate XR and metaverse interactions.
• December 2023: Samsung and Google collaborated to form a new audio technology, IAMF, which aims to rival Dolby ATMOS. This 3D audio technology seeks to elevate the audio handling capabilities of home systems. IAMF specializes in virtual sound processing across both horizontal and vertical planes. Additionally, it leverages AI for real-time media analysis and tuning, enhancing the overall sound output. A feature of IAMF is its customizability, a capability currently absent in Dolby ATMOS. Furthermore, Samsung aims to synchronize audio data with its home systems, matching the hardware's sound signature for a richer, more immersive audio experience.

• May 2024 - Crossbeats unveiled Crossbeats Blaze B600 Home Theatre System. With its powerful 2.1-channel setup and a robust 6.5” subwoofer, the B600 promises an exhilarating audio experience, boasting a peak output of 200W. The B600's technical prowess shines through its 2.1-channel layout, complemented by a dedicated 6.5” subwoofer, ensuring a cinematic sound experience right in your living room. Featuring cutting-edge Virtual 2.1 technology and three customizable EQ modes, the B600 allows users to tailor their audio experience meticulously.
• April 2024 - Sony Electronics Inc. has unveiled a fresh lineup of home audio products branded as BRAVIA Theater, signaling a shift in the BRAVIA brand's focus toward delivering an unparalleled home cinema experience. The debut BRAVIA Theater lineup showcases the BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 and Bar 8 soundbars, the Quad surround system, and the U-neckband speaker. With the BRAVIA Theater, users can enjoy superior acoustic performance and immersive audio, bringing the essence of cinema into their homes.

• March 2024 - The Hercules City Council approved a resolution adopting the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, which has been in development. The adopted plan represents the culmination of years of effort and collaboration between the city council, city staff, a steering committee, community leaders, stakeholders, and residents. It will serve as an invaluable blueprint for years to come as the company charts the future of its city parks system.
• September 2023 - Merlin Entertainments and Tencent announced a partnership to focus on the emerging LEGOLAND Resort. By leveraging Tencent’s technologies and big data applications, Legoland Resorts in China is expected to provide an enhanced digital guest experience that optimizes park operations. The partnership will also use innovative technologies such as avatar interaction to enhance the guest experience while achieving smart marketing with insights into the consumer behavior of Chinese tourists.

• April 2024: oOh!media revealed its advertising launch partners for the digital Woollahra OOH Street Furniture network. Luxury brands, including JLR Australia, MECCA, and LVMH’s prestigious brands, Tiffany & Co., TAG Heuer, and Fendi, debuted across the LED screens.
• April 2024: Provantage, a leading provider of OOH media and full-service marketing solutions, pioneered the first comprehensive, globally recognized audience measurement tool for place-based networks (PBN) in the South African OOH sector. This proprietary platform was launched in key DPBN (digital place-based network) and digital billboard sites, where Provantage had the largest shares in South Africa. It will be extended to additional PBNs, including static media, in the near future.

• June 2023: ViewSonic Corp., a renowned global provider of visual solutions, expanded its award-winning product lineup with the introduction of the ViewBoard IFP105S interactive display. Designed specifically for corporate environments, this native 5K display delivers an immersive sharing experience with a multitude of connectivity options and wireless content-sharing capabilities. The ViewBoard IFP105S stands as a potent and adaptable collaboration solution, enabling organizations to achieve their communication and productivity objectives. This 105-inch, 21:9 ultra-wide interactive display with native 5K resolution exemplifies seamless functionality in corporate spaces.
• December 2022: Freefly Systems proudly presented its latest addition to the world of slow-motion cameras - the Ember S5K. This compact camera features a Super35 image sensor, capable of capturing footage in astonishing 5K resolution at speeds of up to 600 frames per second, and in 4K at up to 800fps. Additionally, the Ember S5K boasts a built-in 4TB internal SSD, allowing for the continuous recording of high-speed footage without any clip limits based on RAM.

• August 2023 - LG Electronics (LG) unveiled its latest global campaign, "Life's Good." The campaign marks a significant step in LG's efforts to revamp its brand image, infusing it with a more dynamic and youthful essence. As part of the campaign, LG launched digital out-of-home (OOH) ads in prominent global locations, such as Dubai, London, New York, Vietnam, and Seoul. These ads, comprising vibrant images and engaging videos, are thoughtfully designed to highlight LG's refreshed visual direction.
• December 2023 - Unicom Marketing, an event management and DOOH company based in Kuala Lumpur and operating in Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia, teamed up with Location Media Xchange (LMX), the supply-side division of Moving Walls Group. This collaboration entails Unicom leveraging the LMX platform to enhance measurement and automation for its mobile LED truck screens.

• June 2024 - blowUP media's latest addition to its sustainability lineup graced a house facade in Spandau, western Berlin: "The Green Digital – West Side." This innovative project features an 81-square-meter Vertical Garden with an embedded DOOH screen. The garden, boasting 6,250 diverse plants, not only remains evergreen but also has the remarkable capacity to offset 1.6 tons of CO₂ annually. Additionally, it aids in noise reduction along the bustling street, complementing the greenery; the digital screen boasts high-resolution and daylight-compatible displays and offers cutting-edge technology. blowUP media sources emission-free electricity to power this eco-friendly tech.
• April 2024 - Schindler, a European elevator company, has teamed up with FRAMEN, a content-streaming platform, to introduce digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising in hotel elevators across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). This collaboration has already opened up 150 screens for DOOH advertising bookings, specifically in three-star and four-star hotels, facilitated through the FRAMEN platform.

• March 2024: DeepIntent, a Health DSP, partnered with Place Exchange, the SSP, for programmatic DOOH media. This collaboration empowers pharmaceutical advertisers with direct access to digital out-of-home (DOOH) inventory. It enables DeepIntent's clients, via Place Exchange, to tap into an extensive array of premium DOOH inventory. This includes prime placements in a variety of key venues and formats, spanning point-of-care facilities, pharmacies, gyms, transit hubs, retail outlets, airports, and billboards in city centers and along roads.
• March 2024: N-Compass TV, a player in community-based digital signage, forged a strategic partnership with iSite Media, a key player in sports arena digital advertising. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in the digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising landscape. By merging N-Compass TV's broad retail network with iSite Media's sports venue reach, this partnership seeks to redefine the advertising terrain for both entities.