2024 @CommbCA #OOH Awards, May 30, 2024.

April 20th, 2024

Tristan Cotterill

UB Media will be returning as the title sponsor for the Canadian Out-of-Home Awards Gala 2024! OOH campaigns between January to December 2023 are eligible. The deadline is April 26, 2024 and you can register here.

Michael Minicucci, President & CEO of UB Media, expresses his excitement for this year’s Gala, emphasizing the platform it provides for the OOH community to shine on a global scale. Partnering with BNN Bloomberg amplifies this stage, showcasing and applauding the triumphs of 2023.

The COMMB Awards take place on May 30, 2024 and the organisers have now solidified their judging panel of esteemed industry leaders representing every aspect of the Out-of-Home industry, including major brands, creative and media agencies.

This diverse group of judges offer a wealth of knowledge drawn from their distinctive experiences in the industry, ensuring a range of fresh perspectives to evaluate this year’s gala submissions.

Elizabeth Crisante, Executive Producer of The Canadian Out-of-Home Awards, echoes her delight in having UB Media back as the title sponsor, emphasizing their support and collaborative effort in making a significant global impression.

JOLT Joins @COMMBCA

April 19th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

JOLT joins COMMB as a new operator member. With their roster of digital advertisements on charging stations for electric vehicles in predominantly Australia and New Zealand, JOLT is expanding into the Canadian market, with their first phase of launch being in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.

“Becoming an official member of COMMB marks JOLT’s imminent market entry in the Canadian advertising industry as a new innovative advertising solutions provider. We’re excited to be introducing a new roadside panel model that empowers brands to be effective as well as sustainable. Our through-the-line customer reach including 1:1 engagement through our in-app advertising capabilities will be available from the beginning and I’m already in conversations with brand leaders who are intrigued by what our partnership could bring to the industry.” said Brendan Dillon, SVP, Sales,Canada at JOLT.b

#EarthDay2024 @YourOAAA #PlanetvsPlastics Creative

April 19th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

EARTHDAY.ORG is the global force behind Earth Day – which is this Monday, April 22, 2024 and it’s great to see the OAAA and their membership supporting the launch of a national Out of Home PSA campaign PLANET VS PLASTICS which is designed to help shine a light on the dangers of plastics to human health.

Anna Bager, President and CEO, OAAA told us “Helping to drive awareness around this important and widespread issue is what out of home is made for – delivering larger-than-life impact and engagement with the masses. These are big problems to solve, and we need to harness big, bold storytelling to help solve them”.

You can download and utilize the creative here.

Brickell @PearlMedia Digital Footprint Expansion

April 19th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Pearl Media, well known for activating and driving brand participation at some of the US’s highest-profile, mixed-use developments, has successfully expanded the digital media footprint at Brickell City Centre in Miami, FL.

Developed by Swire Properties, Brickell City Center (BCC) is Miami’s premier retail and lifestyle destination and one of the most successful developments in South Florida. The five-story lifestyle Centre covers nine acres of high-end shopping, restaurants, offices, a hotel, and entertainment.

Pearl Media has expanded Brickell City Center’s digital landscape from two screens to 29, including several large-format LED signs and double-sided, interactive digital kiosks strategically placed at crucial choke points throughout the Centre. Two massive static signage opportunities have also been created to round out the media footprint.

“Pearl Media’s comprehensive 360-degree platform is a testament to our commitment to enhancing real estate assets and facilitating meaningful brand-consumer interactions,” said Anthony Petrillo, Chief Revenue Officer at Pearl Media. “The expansion of our media footprint at Brickell City Centre, a prime example of this, provides our clients with an amplified presence, enabling them to engage with the Centre’s highly sought-after consumers at every venue point.”

Brickell City Centre is the latest addition to Pearl Media’s portfolio of successful partnerships with sought-after mixed-use developments and OOH assets in urban core downtown markets across the country. Our other notable collaborations include Brookfield Place in New York City, Fifth + Broadway in Nashville, and The Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco.

The Shops at Brickell City Centre serves the modern Brickell neighborhood with four levels of boutiques and nationally recognized retail brands, world-class dining, and entertainment anchored by the iconic Saks Fifth Avenue and world-class dining. The broader Brickell City Centre project is a USD 1 billion, 4.9 million-square-foot mixed-use development comprised of two residential towers, two mid-rise Class A office buildings, and the EAST Miami hotel above the fully leased supercharged fashion and culinary experience: The Shops.

Screenverse Partners w/ FuelMedia TV

April 19th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Screenverse has partnered with FuelMedia TV, a digital media network serving fuel and convenience retail sites across the United States.

We are told that this partnership leverages Screenverse’s expertise in ad management and programmatic sales alongside FuelMedia TV’s dynamic programmatic platform and extensive network of screens at gas stations.

FuelMedia TV has more than 8,000 digital video screens at gas pumps in 40 US Designated Market Areas (DMAs). Their advertising inventory includes interactive video displays with vibrant visuals, sound, and motion, providing advertisers with the ability to display contextually relevant content to consumers in a brand-safe environment.

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#OOH2024 Media Conference Cocktail Reception

April 18th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Solomon Partners are holding a Cocktail Reception for #OOH2024 on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 between 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

It takes place: –

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Marigold Room & Terrace
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd
Carlsbad, CA 92009

If you would like to join them for drinks and light bites during the 2024 OOH Media Conference then click here.

Full List of #OOH2024 Speakers

April 18th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Here is the full list of speakers for the OAAA’s 2024 OOH Media Conference, which takes place from April 29 to May 1, 2024 at the Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California.

Anna Bager, President and CEO of OAAA told us “We believe that the 2024 OOH Media Conference will serve as a valuable platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and driving innovation within the industry. From keynote presentations to interactive panel discussions to networking opportunities, our conference agenda is designed to cater to the diverse interests and needs of our industry.”.

We note that the event starts Monday with various assocation directors’ meetings, a private leadership summit, yoga and pickleball and then the welcome reception at 17:30 sponsored by Broadsign.

Conference proper kicks off on Tuesday at 08:45 with a Welcome + State of the Industry from Anna, an opening keynote still to be announced followed by a couple of roundtables, a number of spearate track sessions, some town halls and generally some quote interesting looking presentations.

The 82nd Annual OBIE Awards will be presented Tuesday evening.

Wednesday kicks off with some Geopath stuff, a couple of keynotes and the day ends at lunchtime.

It’s definitely action packed!

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Join @Broadsign At #OOH2024 Media Conference

April 17th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

“California, here we come! ♫ We’re headed to the OAAA’s 2024 OOH Media Conference in Carlsbad, California from April 29 to May 1, 2024—and we’re looking forward to seeing all our OOH peers there!” says Broadsign

They’re eager to share exciting updates on the latest trends and technologies shaping the outdoor advertising landscape. If you are planning on attending then be sure to visit them in the expo hall, have a drink or two, and spark up some conversations at the Broadsign beer and wine garden welcome reception.

If you want to meet 1:1, you can schedule a time with their team using the link here.

oOh!media Reveals Woollahra Premium Advertisers

April 17th, 2024

Tristan Cotterill

Oh!media this week announced launch partners for the fully digital Woollahra Out of Home Street Furniture network – the first phase of oOh!’s Premium Sydney offering.

Luxury brands including JLR Australia, MECCA, and LVMH’s prestigious brands Tiffany & Co., TAG Heuer, and Fendi are debuting, across state-of-the art LED screens. These screens are powered entirely by renewable energy and are located in 10 affluent eastern suburbs including Double Bay, Bellevue Hill, Darling Point, Point Piper, Vaucluse, Paddington, Woollahra, Watsons Bay, Rose Bay, and Edgecliff.

Rowena Vas, head of communication, JLR Australia said: “We are delighted to be part of oOh!’s launch across the Woollahra network where we will display our new 2024 Range Rover Sport campaign for the first time. The Range Rover Sport redefines luxury, and it’s fitting that we are launching this new campaign in the exclusive Woollahra district where many of our valued clients live and work. We are thrilled that our digital campaign will be powered by 100% renewable energy, which is in line with our 2030 sustainability targets.”

oOh!’s comprehensive network offers high quality infrastructure and community information for residents and commuters and provide advertisers access to high value audiences with a median salary of $250,000 and property prices 3.7 times higher than Sydney’s median.

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Lamar and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Partnership

April 16th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Lamar Advertising, one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world, today announced it has selected Boys & Girls Clubs of America as its In-Kind Partner for 2024.

Beginning this month, Lamar will donate more than USD 2 million in Digital Out of Home media throughout the year to help the organization promote national campaigns and events, recognize participants in its programs, and amplify recruiting and fundraising efforts. In addition to coordinating on a national level, individual Lamar offices will work directly with local and regional Clubs to promote local events and participate in volunteer activities.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America is on a mission to enable all young people, especially those most in need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. With more than 5,400 Clubs in rural and urban areas, in city housing, in schools, on Native lands and on military installations in the U.S. and abroad, Boys & Girls Clubs serve 3.3 million young people annually through membership and community outreach.

“Lamar’s expansive and nationwide outdoor advertising network will help us dramatically expand our reach, increase impact in local Club communities, and drive greater awareness of our life-enhancing youth programs and experiences,” said Jim Clark, president and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “We are grateful for Lamar’s generosity and look forward to working in partnership with the Lamar team as we use the power of their network to reach, engage and support even more young people across the country.”

While Lamar has donated advertising and media space to many non-profit and charitable organizations over the decades, which it will continue to do, the company created its In-Kind partnership program last year to establish formalized partnerships with organizations that could benefit most from access to Lamar’s nationwide network. In 2023, Lamar allocated millions of dollars in Out of Home media to Make-A-Wish throughout the country.

“With a mission and commitment to helping America’s youth achieve success, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has been delivering hope and opportunity for more than 160 years,” said Sean Reilly, CEO of Lamar Advertising. “As the organization continues to expand its presence and efforts to prepare our children for the future, we are proud and honored to join with them in partnership and to leverage the power of our digital billboard network to further their message, increase participation in programs, and expand their reach.”

Lamar and Boys & Girls Clubs of America expect the first national campaign to launch in May. Lamar will continue to donate digital billboard space to other worthy non-profit and charitable causes throughout the year.