Patna civic body asserts no let-up on steps to bring down unauthorised media

In OOH News By Bhawana Anand - October 17, 2017

Patna Municipal Corporation has asked media owners to furnish documents supporting their ownership claims

Cuttack Municipal Corporation to introduce stringent ad norms, plans new tenders for media

In OOH News By Bhawana Anand - October 10, 2017

The civic body is conducting a survey to obtain the current status of legal and illegal sites being used in the city. After that a special drive will be initiated whereby illegal sites as well as sites creating obstacles on pedestrian movement or causing accidents on roads will be removed

SDMC invites NIT for setting up smart toilets in lieu of ad rights

In OOH News By M4G Bureau - September 30, 2017

The contract will be awarded on DBOT basis for 10 years

Patna media owners willing to cooperate with Nagar Nigam

In OOH News By Bhawana Anand - September 29, 2017

Advertising Welfare Association Bihar representing the local media owners has initiated a dialogue with the authority to find a solution beneficial for both parties involved

‘We are definitely in support of Digital OOH media’

In Viewpoints By Bhawana Anand - September 27, 2017

Archaic regulatory norms are cited among the key barriers to digital OOH media expansion in India. The positive development is that civic bodies like South Development Municipal Corporation (SDMC) are warming up to the idea of creating an enabling policy environment for DOOH to flourish. In a conversation with Bhawana Anand of Outdoor Asia, Prem Sankar Jha, Deputy Commissioner, SDMC spoke about the body’s outlook on DOOH media. He also touched upon the various new initiatives planned by the authority to boost OOH advertising in the city. Edited excerpts of the interview:

Signpost partners Thane civic body for bicycle sharing initiative

In OOH News By M4G Bureau - September 26, 2017

Thane Municipal Corporation and Signpost India would be working together to expand the convenience mobility network in a phased manner, with 600 bikes and 50 stations across the city service roads, highways, transit points, educational hubs, shopping and entertainment zones.

SDMC floats tender for ad rights on unipoles, toilet blocks

In OOH News By M4G Bureau - September 22, 2017

The contract will be awarded for 3 years with the option of a 2-year extension

Godrej & Boyce brings Starcom Worldwide, Isobar on board as media partners

In OOH News By M4G Bureau - September 19, 2017

The business moves from incumbent Mindshare after a comprehensive process that saw participation from 8 other agencies

HC directs Nagpur civic body to nail repeat violators of OOH norms

In OOH News By M4G Bureau - September 17, 2017

The Nagpur Municipal Corporation has been asked to take photographs of receipts of fine imposed along with illegal structures raised by erring persons so that action could be taken against those violating the court's orders.

Gurugram civic body assigns specific locations for political displays

In OOH News By Bhawana Anand - September 08, 2017

The civic body will also swoop down on all unauthorised hoardings and banners put up in the city