Control of unauthorised media is a win-win proposition: P B Abdul Rehman

In OOH News By Rajiv Raghunath - November 17, 2014

P B Abdul Rehman, Managing Director, Diamond Publicities (P) Ltd, says that civic bodies will have major revenue windfall by rooting out unauthorised media. He also advocates a'hire & purchase' model for outdoor infrastructure

Tag Heuer grabs attention with high octane campaign

In OOH News By Bhawana Anand - November 12, 2014

The brand organised a high-energy performance by cheerleaders at the Buddh International Circuit in New Delhi, followed by gravity defying stunts by professional drivers on the racetrack.

IOAA strives to reinforce compliance norms with revised draft SOP

In OOH News By Rajiv Raghunath - November 12, 2014

The industry body has also circulated a note on accreditation of advertising agencies

Audi Quattro grabs attention through OOH

In Campaigns By Nabamita Chatterjee - October 31, 2014

Audi Q3 raises high awareness level among its target audience through large format media, with vital facts about SUVs and invited them to experience the Quattro.

Ferrero Rocher amazes shoppers with giant golden pyramid

In OOH News By VJ Media Bureau - October 29, 2014

The leading confectionery brand created a huge three dimensional golden pyramid which measured over 23 feet in height to celebrate Diwali with shoppers at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. More than 5,000 personalised pictures have been uploaded on social media platforms and shared with shoppers.

Jade Blue raises curiosity before store launch

In Campaigns By VJ Media Bureau - October 29, 2014

The menswear fashion brand generated curiosity among target audience with its outdoor teaser campaign, which was followed by a creative that reflected Jade Blue's identity during the store launch in Pune.

Arun Sign acquired around 6 lakh sq. ft. branding area for Durga Puja

In OOH News By Nabamita Chatterjee - October 17, 2014

The media owner rolled out outdoor advertising campaigns through various formats which included island branding, flyover branding, zone branding, high rise led cut outs, big facades, arch gates, backlit pillars, drop downs, pandal branding, frame banners, etc.

Robust credit control system is vital for growth: Pawan Bansal

In Viewpoints By M4G Bureau - October 14, 2014

The session by Pawan Bansal, COO - Jagran Engage, at Karnataka Talks OOH emphasised that if credit period is reduced even with low margins, profitability can be increased.

Bangalore is yet to catch up with digitised OOH formats: Ranadeb Paul

In Viewpoints By M4G Bureau - October 14, 2014

During his session, Ranadeb Paul, AVP & Business Head - South & East, and National Head- Activation, Kinetic Worldwide India, mentioned that Karnataka lags behind in terms of the new developments on the OOH landscape.

Globally, revenues from digital have doubled in 3 years: Olivier Heroguelle

In Viewpoints By M4G Bureau - October 13, 2014

JCDecaux India has taken affirming steps in the digital OOH space in India by introducing digital assets at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) Bengaluru where the firm holds exclusive advertising rights. This new array of media includes assets like a mega video wall, 6 digital MUPIs, 16 Pole Mounted Digital MUPI's and 8 digital suspended screens located throughout the Domestic Departure Retail Zone 1, Domestic Security Hold area and Domestic Arrival corridor, respectively.

JCDecaux has rich expertise in managing airport digital media worldwide. However, it wouldn't be wrong to say that the Indian market differs from markets overseas and so there are unique challenges too, springing from advertisers' mind-sets, consumer outlook, local conditions, etc. Olivier Heroguelle, MD, JCDecaux India talks about the company's foray into the DOOH space in India in conversation with Bhawana Anand of Outdoor Asia. Edited excerpts of the interview: