Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield appoints Ocean Outdoor media partner for Westfield Fisketorvet Denmark

In OOH News By M4G Bureau - September 14, 2021

The deal expands Ocean’s premium DOOH portfolio to 24 European URW shopping malls, including Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, Westfield Mall of Scandinavia, and the exclusive external rights to two of the other largest flagship destinations in Europe - Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City in the UK.

Global OOH to grow at 6.5% in 2021 to $55.03bn, powered by surging DOOH: PQ Media research

In OOH News By Rajiv Raghunath - September 09, 2021

Global OOH ad revenues are expected to grow 9.0% in 2021 and consumer time spent with OOH media is projected to rise 1.6% this year, fuelled by a 6.3% surge in average weekly consumer exposure to DOOH media.

‘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.

UK’s Ocean Outdoor wins £30 million DOOH contract from Canary Wharf London Group

In OOH News By Rajiv Raghunath - August 23, 2021

This new contract is an important win which reaffirms Ocean’s partnership with a renowned global destination and our ability to offer clients a seamless, premium network right across London: Ocean CEO Tim Bleakley.

B’luru back on billboards map soon: Specialists say cheers!

In OOH News By M4G Bureau - August 16, 2021

On July 26, 2021, the Urban Development Department notified the BBMP Advertisement Rules, 2021 for its incorporation in the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Act, 2020 (Karnataka Act No. 53 Of 2020), paving the way for the return of large format OOH advertising in the city. Specialist agency heads share their perspectives on this development.

Ocean Outdoor unveiling DeepScreen 3D DOOH templates

In Digital OOH By Rajiv Raghunath - August 09, 2021

Ocean’s proprietary DeepScreen™ 3D templates can be used to create breath-taking windows into other worlds, extend existing architecture, or make impossible objects appear to float in the air, coming out of the screen and towards the viewer.

IAB Australia releases DOOH buyer’s guide

In Digital OOH By M4G Bureau - August 09, 2021

This guide has been designed to help provide media buyers with a thorough overview of DOOH opportunities, formats, buying methods, measurement, verification and upcoming developments: Gai Le Roy, CEO of IAB Australia.

‘We’ve to give clients what they want’

In Viewpoints By - August 09, 2021

Highlighting the imperatives for Indian OOH in a changing business environment, Noomi Mehta, Chairman, Indian Outdoor Advertising Association (IOAA) shares his perspectives on how OOH needs to align with the new realities and the steps being taken by the apex OOH body to bring the industry up to speed.

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.

‘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.