Mumbai OOH leaders call for consistent, forward looking ad policy from BMC

In OOH News By Sakshi Sanghavi - July 04, 2024

Media owners highlight the need for regulations that align with global standards and prioritise safety and sustainability.

IOAA Chairman Pawan Bansal to address OAC 2024

In OOH News By M4G Bureau - June 17, 2024

Pawan will be speaking on industry regulation, policy advocacy, audience metrics, tech adoption, among others

IOAA reassures support to Maharashtra Govt, BMC for audit & regulation of hoarding structures in Mumbai

In OOH News By M4G Bureau - May 20, 2024

“We prioritise safety and diligently promote compliance among our members,” states IOAA Chairman Pawan Bansal

Hoarding crash – throwing caution to the winds

In OOH News By Vasant Jante - May 14, 2024

The hoarding crash at Ghatkopar in Thane, Maharashtra reveals how structural stability of sites when overlooked can have such severe consequences, asserts Vasant Jante

Nashik OOH industry body sets exemplary standard for self-regulation

In OOH News By Sakshi Sanghavi - April 12, 2024

The Nashik Outdoor Advertising Welfare Association fought as one to coerce the city’s municipal body to end serious deviations in the outdoor advertising contract awarded to a single operator, and is now on the war-path to ensure the parties responsible for the malpractices are brought to book

Industry regulation, amplification of positive contributions, data & tech focus key to sustained OOH growth

In OOH News By Rajiv Raghunath - March 19, 2024

Tom Goddard, President, World Out of Home Organization (WOO) anchored a discussion on ‘Sector Growth’ with the participation of Martin Sabbagh, CEO, Middle East & Africa, JCDecaux, Dawn Rowlands, CEO, dentsu Sub-Saharan Arica, Jacques du Preez, Founder & CEO, Provantage Group, and Adrian Skelton, Managing Partner, Talon Outdoor.

‘Cape Town successfully balances outdoor signage expansion with preservation of city’s natural and cultural heritage’

In OOH News By Rajiv Raghunath - March 14, 2024

Ald. Andrews, Deputy Mayor of Cape Town emphasises the pivotal role of OOH in shaping urban landscapes and fostering economic prosperity throughout Africa.

Awareness building, stringent norms will take OOH to the green sphere

In OOH News By Prantika Ghosh - July 29, 2022

Green fabric makers reckon an industry mindset shift, economies of scale, and tighter regulations will go a long way to usher in green OOH

‘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.

Bengaluru OOH Association takes strong stance to ensure strictest self-regulation, reposes unalloyed faith in New Ad Rules

In OOH News By Rajiv Raghunath - August 02, 2021

The new Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Advertisement Rules, 2021 call for authorised outdoor media falling within the jurisdiction of BBMP to be listed on the urban local body’s website; the Outdoor Advertising Association of Bangalore also plans to feature that list on its own website.