Railways is ushering in OOH industry friendly policies: Dr Anup Dayanand Sadhu

In Viewpoints By M4G Bureau - October 10, 2014

Dr Sadhu explained how stations (hoardings, CCTV, dual display system, PA Systems), trains (vinyl wrapping of coaches, on-board infotainment), stationary items and level crossing gates are potential areas for revenue generation

'KSRTC Infrastructure Allows Advertisers To Connect With Audiences Across Karnataka'

In Viewpoints By M4G Bureau - October 08, 2014

Vishwanath K S, General Manager - Traffic, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), talks about the corporation's transport infrastructure and advertising opportunities. Read on.

BMTC advertising options will increase once we launch our ITS: Ekroop Caur

In Viewpoints By M4G Bureau - October 07, 2014

Dr Ekroop Caur, Managing Director of Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), shares her outlook on outdoor advertising in conversation with Rajiv Raghunath. Edited excerpts of the interview:

Railways open to new & innovation OOH media: Anup Dayanand Sadhu

In Viewpoints By M4G Bureau - September 30, 2014

Dr Anup Dayanand Sadhu, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Bangalore Division, South Western Railway, talks about the emerging OOH advertising opportunities that Railways offers, in conversation with Rajiv Raghunath of Outdoor Asia. Edited excerpts of the interview:

Gionee breaks clutter in the outdoor with large displays

In Campaigns By Bhawana Anand & Jubilee Cardozo - September 12, 2014

In New Delhi, the campaign is being run on the two premium glass facades at Shivaji Stadium Metro Station and Dhaula Kuan Metro Station, both on the Airport Express Line managed by JCDecaux India. Bright Outdoor Media has executed the brand's campaign in Mumbai

Outdoor industry must protect the beauty of Bengaluru city: BBMP Commissioner

In Viewpoints By M4G Bureau - September 10, 2014

In recent times, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has taken strident steps to regularise the outdoor media advertising in the city of Bengaluru. M Lakshminarayana, Commissioner of BBMP, firmly believes the industry has a vital role in preserving the beauty of the city. The Commissioner shares the civic body's outlook on outdoor media advertising in an interview with Rajiv Raghunath of Outdoor Asia. Edited excerpts:

USI Media crafts innovative street furniture in Bangalore

In OOH News By Rajiv Raghunath - August 19, 2014

The company has acquired the rights from BBMP to put up 5,000 courtesy benches across the city, having entered into a five-year contract with the civic body. In this period, USI Media will put up these benches as per its own selection of locations, generate revenues from advertising on this street furniture, and also pay land and advertising tax to BBMP

OOH spend rises faster than total ad spend in Canada in H1 2014

In OOH News By VJ Media Bureau - August 19, 2014

Also, OOH revenue has increased 5.5% in the first six months of 2014 compared to the corresponding period of 2013

IOAA Credit Control Council strengthens action against defaulting firms

In OOH News By Rajiv Raghunath - August 04, 2014

The Council, which constitutes equal representation from agencies and media owners, handles complaints related to payment terms, discrepancy in documentation, and non-adherence to contractual terms

Dentsu Aegis Network acquires majority stake in Milestone Brandcom

In OOH News By VJ Media Bureau - July 28, 2014

Nabendu Bhattacharyya will continue as CEO and Managing Director of Milestone Brandcom, reporting to Ashish Bhasin, Chairman and CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network South Asia