Out of Home Media Drives Consumer Activity in the Real World and Online
As human beings, we frequently accept certain assumptions as facts just because they are generally believed. This is certainly true of marketers as well, and one belief that has been commonly accepted is that Out of Home media may help drive brand awareness but...
Travel Is Bouncing Back for 2021
Memorial Day has passed, and with it, we enter into the official summer travel period. And this year looks like it’s shaping up to be something unprecedented, as travel is bouncing back for 2021 in a big way. Lockdowns and travel restrictions have kept Americans in...
Out of Home Traffic is Exceeding Pre-Covid Levels
Based on the most recent Covid mobility reports released by the Geopath, not only has traffic recovered from its 2020 COVID lows, but Out of Home traffic is exceeding pre-covid levels, surpassing 2019 travel for the same period. Since the beginning of the pandemic...
Preparing for Your First Programmatic Out of Home Campaign
While the media has made great stides over the past year you may have questions about launching your first Programmatic Out of Home campaign. Learn what to expect when preparing for your first campaign.
Weathering the Storm: The Importance of Advertising Through an Economic Downturn
The worst thing marketers can do when faced with a crisis is panic. We must fight the flight instinct and, instead, discover opportunities for advancement.
Political Advertising with Out of Home
An out-of-home media strategy can be an effective tool for targeting key voter audiences in highly competitive and under-served markets in an election year.
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Location Based Strategies for Reaching Student Travelers [Infographic]
For destination brands there is ample opportunity to raise brand awareness and purchases among student travelers with location-based marketing strategies.
5 Trends for Out of Home in 2020
In 2020, out-of-home will see more efficient campaigns, better use of data, a shift in agency-advertiser teams, and the rise of artificial intelligence.
Ask the Experts: What is the most influential change you’ve witnessed in OOH?
Brand and agency marketing experts answer the question: What has been the most influential and exciting change in out-of-home that you’ve witnessed?
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OOH 101: A Comprehensive Introduction to Out of Home Media [Ebook]
OOH 101 is an easy-to-read reference for out of home media types and formats, why it should be a part of your media plan, and how it should be implemented.
Geopath Insights Transforms Out of Home to Audience-First Media
The release of Geopath Insights measurements ushers in a new era of Out of Home that shifts focus away from format and location to audience-first planning.
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The History of Billboards [Infographic]
Take a journey through history to see how billboard advertising has developed over the years, from illustrated posters to digital screens!
5 Reasons Out of Home is Important for Trade Show Marketing
Trade show marketing beyond the convention hall is a valuable strategy that helps brands attain key business goals and better engage their audience.
The Intersection of Art and Advertising
Advertising can use art and artistic elements to have a greater impact, create a deeper emotional connection and yield more valuable engagement.
The Disruptive Future of Programmatic Out of Home
The changes that will take place in Out of Home as a result of programmatic will be nothing short of transformative for brands, marketers and planners.
6 Best Practices to Perfect Your Out of Home Advertising
Brands can optimize their out of home advertising campaign by perfecting the elements that have the greatest potential audience impact.
Coyote at a Crossroads: Thoughts on the OAAA/Geopath Conference and the Future of Out of Home
The OAAA/Geopath Conference addressed important themes in out of home today. It also exposed the unprecedented capabilities of location-based marketing and how we in the industry need to catch up.
The Push and Pull of Out of Home Today
Advertising used to focus on pushing out messaging to consumers. Today, we see data, technology and creativity feed brands’ abilities to pull-in audiences.
Pro POV: Interview with Jeff Gunderman, President & CEO of EYE Corp Media
EMC Outdoor interviews Jeff Gunderman of EYE Corp Media to understand the current state of out of home, success stories, and exciting growth opportunities!
The Brave New World of Location Based Marketing
As out of home sees rapid digitization of media and more accurate audience targeting, location becomes key in building audiences and targeting advertising.
How Location-Based Strategies Can Improve Destination Marketing
Location-based marketing strategies allow travel and tourism brands to stand out in the market by reaching audiences at each phase of the engagement funnel.
How to Drive Enrollment for Health Insurance Brands Using Out of Home Media
Marketing for health insurance brands can be extremely challenging. They face several different complex and unique hurdles to acquiring new subscribers. So how can a health insurance brand stand out in the marketplace while facing stiff competition? How can they evaluate what channels are most effective at delivering ROI? Out of home provides the right channels to address these issues. It’s engaging, focuses on a relevant local audience, and is more cost effective than many alternatives. Of course, health insurance marketers must know how to implement and maximize it for their brand.
What a $5M Super Bowl Ad Can Buy in OOH in 2019
This year, Super Bowl advertisers spent an estimated $5.1 million per TV spot to reach 98.2 million viewers. Here’s our recommendation for spending in out-of-home media instead of a $5 million spot.
5 Important Trends for Out of Home in 2019
As the New Year fast approaches, we take a look at trends that are gaining ground in out of home. As marketers and media planners know, staying up on the latest technologies and innovations means future-proofing your business and creating a sustainable operation built for success. This is precisely how the out of home industry has managed to grow at a time when screens and digitization dominates every corner of our business and personal life. Data and technology will continue to drive the changes in OOH, just as it is with other media channels. As we look ahead, we see opportunities to increase efficiency and connectivity while decreasing irrelevant creative and wasted impressions.
Out of Home’s Shift from Knowledge to Skill-based Planning
The average consumer spends 70% of their time out of their home. Being able to reach them with relevant content or brand story is what makes out of home advertising a key component of the marketing mix. In this age of digital and big data, OOH planning and strategies are shifting from knowledge-based to skills-based.
Does Brand Authenticity Matter?
We’ve all heard the popular slogans companies use to position themselves as socially supportive organizations. Since this positioning strategy can be a value-add for a brand, but it can also be perceived as disingenuous, it’s important that brands understand authenticity and why it matters.
Innovating With the Oldest Ad Medium
In recent years, Out of Home advertising has gained greater recognition as a core part of an integrated media plan. The digitization of assets is rapidly transforming how and why advertisers use it. With new technological advances, we look at what brands are doing with this extraordinary opportunity to innovate.
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The History of Digital Out of Home [Infographic]
In the last half-century, we’ve witnessed the development of Digital Out of Home technology, which has brought new messaging and media planning capabilities to an age-old format. Reflect with us on the history of DOOH to get a glimpse of where it began and where future advancements will take us!
The Power of Good Creative
As advertisers, we want to put branding on everything under the sun to reach our target audience. The consumer’s focus and attention are in high-demand and every brand is fighting for a slice of the pie. Good Out of Home creative grabs the consumer’s attention, makes them take an action, and helps you achieve your ROI!
6 Common Planning Mistakes in Out of Home
What advertisers who are new to OOH don’t realize is that there are many factors to consider when building a campaign, such as viable media formats, audience targeting, location, etc. Gain a better understanding of OOH and strategies that will increase its effectiveness, and avoid these common mistakes!