Commuting for a good cause

In OOH News By M4G Bureau - December 03, 2021

As part of the on-going publicity efforts to encourage commuters to use contactless bank cards for public transport fare payment, Mastercard, Stellar Lifestyle Pte Ltd’s media and digital arm Stellar Ace have signed up as partners of the Unleash the Gates campaign with Transit Link Pte Ltd (TransitLink)

‘We need to back our OOH approach with technology’

In Viewpoints By N Jayalakshmi - October 05, 2021

Y S Guleria – Director, Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, talks about the brand’s approach to OOH. Presented here are excerpts from the conversation.

Anupriya Acharya re-elected President of AAAI

In OOH News By M4G Bureau - October 05, 2021

Prasanth Kumar, CEO, Group M Media India, was re-elected as Vice-President of the of the Association for the year 2021-22 at the AAAI's Annual General Body Meeting, held on September 30, 2021.

Experiential marketing: The right choice to sell fintech in rural markets

In Viewpoints By M4G Bureau - September 15, 2021

Rural customers cannot be converted merely with advertising. So for complex products like digital payment infrastructure, a clear awareness on a mass basis can be generated only with experiential marketing, says Rajesh Radhakrishnan, Chief Marketing Officer, Vritti Solutions.

BMRCL invites bids for consultancy services to boost ad revenues at 5 Metro stations

In OOH News By M4G Bureau - September 03, 2021

Focus on Baiyappanahalli, Indiranagar, MG Road, Kempegowda (Majestic) and Yelachenahalli Metro stations.

‘A strong trade body would help the industry wade through troubled waters’

In OOH News By N Jayalakshmi - August 27, 2021

What is the role of an industry body at a time when business is limping back to normalcy post pandemic? Outdoor Asia reached out to media owners to get their views on the role of a national or regional trade body in supporting the OOH industry’s growth, in terms of these four aspects: A. Policy Policy advocacy and discussions with regulations B. Access to technologies and digitalisation of OOH C. Training/retraining of OOH professionals and D. Discussions with OOH planners and buyers on brand engagements, campaign durations, timely payments, etc. Here is the first part of their take.

Kumar Gaurav joins IndusInd Bank subsidiary BFIL as SVP & Head Marketing Communications

In OOH News By M4G Bureau - August 04, 2021

Kumar Gaurav has 18 years of work experience in strategic brand management, market research, advertising & integrated marketing communications.

‘Tech adoption, common currency vital for OOH growth’

In Viewpoints By M4G Bureau - August 02, 2021

Industry veteran Rajneesh J Bahl, who recently took over as CEO of Bright Outdoor Media, states that Indian OOH is poised for a rapid business recovery, that needs to be supported with industry-wide initiatives to develop a common currency for audience metrics, even as companies individually leverage new technologies to make OOH advertising more impactful.

Right medium for right message: Is OOH evolving towards social connect?

In OOH News By N Jayalakshmi - July 27, 2021

At a time when brands are going all out to win back consumer trust and reinstate their standing in a more socially responsible context, OOH could well be the most appropriate medium to spread a community inclusive brand narrative. This also means redefining the medium in terms of its creativity and scope for engagement.

Conditions right for India to become a major DOOH market in next few years: OOH leaders

In OOH News By M4G Bureau - July 02, 2021

Aman Nanda, Chief Strategy Officer, Times Innovative Media Ltd, Shoumitro Goswami, Co-Founder, Vyoma, Fabian Cowan, India Head, Posterscope, Vinkoo Chakraborty, Business Head, Rapport India shared their perspectives on the theme of ‘Driving Digital Growth’ at Quividi India Conference