Coming to terms with'The Ugly Truth of DOOH -- Interactivity and Engagement'

In OOH News By VJ Media Bureau - June 17, 2014

Gallen Yip, Research Director, Kinetic Worldwide, Asia Pacific, will talk on this subject at the upcoming 10th OAC

Kerala OOH: Gearing up for the next growth wave

In OOH News By Rajiv Raghunath - June 16, 2014

The Kerala OOH industry is assiduously etching a new growth story that revolves around self-regulation, good governance, social responsibility, and above all, client-centricity. The OOH industry enjoys high visibility in the God's Own Country by virtue of the expansive spread of outdoor media assets, hoardings in particular, across all cities and towns in the state. Rajiv Raghunath caught up with senior office bearers of Kerala Advertising Industries Association (KAIA) to get a sense of the local industry's business dynamics.

OAC 2014: The countdown has begun

In OOH News By VJ Media Bureau - June 13, 2014

The Convention will be a singular opportunity for industry leaders and professionals to assess the current market trends, advertiser demands and pain points, innovations, new technologies and best practices, as well as address issues linked with policy matters and industry practices

Innovation is key to success in the outdoors: Ajay Raghuvanshi

In Viewpoints By M4G Bureau - June 11, 2014

Ajay Raghuvanshi, Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Dealer Development, Nissan Motor India, says that true innovation will involve use of 3D, interactive and digital technologies. He also underlines the medium's capacity to deliver in Tier II & III cities.

SelvelNext illuminates Nazrul Tirtha with laser display show & ambient lighting

In Gallery By - May 31, 2014

SelvelNext lit up one of the building facades of Nazrul Tirtha complex, the newly inaugurated museum in Rajarhat New Town, dedicated to the rich legacy of the rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, using a mix of projection mapping, laser display and ambient lighting. Visitors and commuters were treated to a dazzling display showcasing the poet's rare images, book covers, music and art through innovative graphics using high-definition technology.

Airtel's outdoor tryst with'Kochadaiiyaan' overwhelms Rajnikanth fans in Chennai

In OOH News By Bhawana Anand - May 29, 2014

Rajnikanth fans in Chennai garland Kochadaiiyaan's lenticular visuals on Airtel OOH display

Jagran Solutions bags 4 metals at WOW Awards

In OOH News By VJ Media Bureau - May 27, 2014

The entries were graded across four criteria: Concept, Activity, Amplification and Results

Non-Metro Airports: Potentially Capable of Attracting More Brands

In OOH News By - May 26, 2014

As domestic and international traffic increases at key Tier II airports, a great number of advertising brands are likely to mark their presence in this OOH landscape

Form a Joint Industry Committee to develop OOH metrics: Tony Jarvis

In Viewpoints By M4G Bureau - May 26, 2014

Most mature OOH markets around the world have adopted their own audience measurement and rating currency with great success. Time is rife for the Indian OOH industry to take similar recourse. Global advertising and research architect Tony Jarvis, Proprietor & Research Architect at Olympic Media Consultancy, asserts that the Indian OOH industry should lose no time in developing and launching an OOH audience measurement and rating currency, while being aware that the metrics will evolve as per industry requirements. Jarvis advocates a step-by-step approach toward building, enhancing and including the currency. In an exclusive interview with Rajiv Raghunath of Outdoor Asia, he says the measurement system will become more refined and multi-layered as it gains wider acceptance. Jarvis cites the adoption of a comprehensive OOH currency system in Australia to underline that once the teething troubles are sorted, the system will catalyse significant industry growth. The following are edited excerpts of the interview:

Pakistan Advertisers Society initiates development of OOH audience currency

In OOH News By VJ Media Bureau - May 23, 2014

The apex body has engaged media marketing & research firm MOVE to develop and launch an OOH audience and ratings currency in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi