OOH can be integral to smart city development: PHDCCI conference

In OOH News By Bhawana Anand - August 26, 2017

OOH advertising as an enabler of smart city development came to be discussed at a conference entitled ‘Smart Cities in India – Journey So Far’, organised by the nodal business chamber PHDCCI in New Delhi

‘Dearth of clarity on technology curtailing green initiatives’

In OOH Solutions By Bhawana Anand - August 24, 2017

IOAA, an association working to bring Indian OOH industry to a level playing field, is acquainted with the need to promote green OOH practices in the country. However, the lack of clarity and resource constraints are seemingly restraining the Association’s push for greener outcomes, shares Indrajit Sen, IOAA

‘If investments are delayed till the ground is right, it will be too late’

In Digital OOH By M4G Bureau - August 18, 2017

There is no straight answer to the question – when will DOOH come into its own in India. Noomi Mehta, President, Indian Outdoor Advertising Association (IOAA) and Chairman, Selvel One Group, talks about the enabling factors, as also the challenges, that will drive or inhibit DOOH media expansion in India. Edited excerpts of the interview:

‘OOH is primed for accelerated growth’

In OOH News By Nabamita Chatterjee - August 04, 2017

Noomi Mehta, Chairman, IOAA, pointed out that in the coming years the growth opportunities for the outdoor industry will grow manifold in tandem with the national economy and rapid development of industrial and business infrastructure that include industrial parks, smart cities, etc.

OOH will provide umpteen opportunities in the near future

In OOH News By Nabamita Chatterjee - July 29, 2017

The day II of OAC 2017 began with a highly interactive session by Noomi Mehta, President, IOAA in an Open House discussing the achievements of IOAA.

Noomi Mehta to chair Open Session with IOAA at OAC 2017

In OOH News By M4G Bureau - July 24, 2017

The Open Session with IOAA will give all OAC 2017 participants the opportunity to raise queries with the IOAA leadership on key industry matters in an open forum

IOAA initiates steps to develop OOH Qualification Packs, Occupation Standards

In OOH News By Rajiv Raghunath - April 12, 2017

IOAA, as part of the Media & Entertainment Skill Centre (MESC), has initiated the steps to develop detailed Qualification Packs and Occupation Standards for each job involved in the OOH media business.

Urban development ministry sets the stage for national outdoor advertising policy

In OOH News By M4G Bureau - March 20, 2017

Indian Outdoor Advertising Association (IOAA), in coordination with business chamber PHDCCI, has presented the draft guidelines for a National Policy on Outdoor Advertising to the Apex Committee on Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation (AMRUT). The meeting was held in the presence of Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of Urban Development

Strong industry body will boost Gujarat OOH business: Media owners

In OOH News By VJ Media Bureau - December 19, 2016

Noomi Mehta, President, IOAA laid particular emphasis on the need for the Gujarat OOH media owners to come together as a strong regional association; Asit Shah, Partner, Het Graphics, Atul Mehta, Proprietor, Chitra Publicity Co OOH Gujarat, Paresh Rajnikant Shah, MD, Sujal Advertisers, Percy Mistry, Director, Selvel Media, Yashvant Shah, Director, Shah Publicity, and Prashant Gadhav of The Sandesh Ltd urged the IOAA to provide leadership and key support in critical areas

1st Gujarat Talks OOH get underway in Ahmedabad

In OOH News By VJ Media Bureau - December 16, 2016

The conference was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Jitendra Chauhan, CMD, JadeBlue Lifestyle India. Noomi Mehta, President, IOAA; Asit Shah, Partner, Het Graphics; Bakulesh Kantilal Mehta, CMD, Chitra Publicity Co Pvt Ltd; and Vasant Jante, Managing Director, VJ Media Works joined Chauhan in lighting the traditional lamp