Outdoor Advertising
Outdoor advertising is all about big, eye-catching displays in busy public spaces. You get high visibility, but the cost can be steep, and it’s hard to measure impact precisely. Great for brand building.
Sub-channels
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Billboards | Billboards are a classic way to get your message seen by the masses. … |
| Street Furniture | Street furniture advertising involves placing ads on public amenities… |
| Transit Advertising | Transit advertising refers to ads placed on or in public transportati… |
Related Tactics
| Name | Description | Difficulty | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distribute flyers in high-traffic areas or events | Handing out flyers in bustling areas or at events is a straightforwar… |
Intermediate
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Medium
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| Implement guerrilla marketing tactics to create buzz | Guerrilla marketing is all about surprising and engaging your audienc… |
Intermediate
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Medium
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| Incorporate local landmarks or culture into ads | Leverage local landmarks and culture in your ads to create a deeper c… |
Intermediate
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Medium
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| Invest in out-of-home advertising (billboards, transit ads) in high-traffic areas | Out-of-home advertising using billboards and transit ads in high-traf… |
Intermediate
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Medium
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| Leverage billboards for brand awareness and recognition | Billboards are a classic way to grab attention and make your brand me… |
Intermediate
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Medium
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| Leverage digital billboards for dynamic content | Digital billboards rotate messages based on the time of day, location… |
Intermediate
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Medium
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| Leverage digital transit ads for dynamic content | Engaging with commuters through digital transit ads offers dynamic an… |
Intermediate
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Medium
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| Leverage transit ads for localised, community-focused campaigns | Using transit ads is great for local outreach since public transporta… |
Intermediate
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Medium
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| Monitor billboard performance through local traffic data | Track the effectiveness of billboards by analyzing local traffic data… |
Intermediate
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Medium
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| Partner with local events or landmarks for co-branded billboards | Creating co-branded billboards in partnership with local events or la… |
Intermediate
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Medium
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Related Tools
| Name | Description | Pricing | Ease of Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| PostcardMania | PostcardMania is a comprehensive direct mail marketing solution desig… |
Paid Only
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Moderate
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| SiriusXM Advertising | SiriusXM Advertising offers marketing professionals an advanced platf… |
Paid Only
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Moderate
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| Skyview Networks | Skyview Networks is a leading provider of integrated advertising solu… |
Paid Only
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Moderate
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| Spectrum Reach | Spectrum Reach is a comprehensive marketing platform that empowers br… |
Paid Only
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Moderate
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| SponsorUnited | SponsorUnited is a premier sponsorship intelligence platform designed… |
Paid Only
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Moderate
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| Vector Media | Vector Media is a leading outdoor advertising company specializing in… |
Paid Only
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Moderate
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| Vistar Media | Vistar Media is a leading programmatic technology company specializin… |
Paid Only
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Moderate
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| Walkbase | Walkbase is a sophisticated marketing platform designed to enhance in… |
Paid Only
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Moderate
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Quick Facts
Channel Type:
Marketing Channel
Pros
- High visibility: Outdoor advertising places your message in high-traffic areas, ensuring a large number of eyeballs see your ad.
- Broad reach: It reaches a wide audience, cutting across various demographics and locations.
- Creative potential: Allows for large, impactful, and creative advertising formats that can leave a lasting impression.
- Less intrusive: People see the ads as they go about their day, leading to less annoyance compared to digital pop-ups.
- Brand reinforcement: Reinforces brand presence as people repeatedly see the ads in their daily commute or activities.
- Location targeting: You can select specific locations to target your ideal customers.
- Continuous exposure: Unlike some digital ads, outdoor ads are continuously visible, offering constant exposure.
Cons
- High costs: Billboards and other large formats can be expensive to produce and place.
- Difficult to measure: Hard to precisely measure the impact and ROI of outdoor ads.
- Limited interaction: Lacks the interactive element that digital ads offer for immediate customer engagement.
- Ad fatigue: Potential for the audience to become desensitized to the ads over time.
- Weather dependency: Ad performance can be affected by bad weather, which can obstruct visibility.
- Geographical limitations: Limited to physical locations and cannot be easily scaled like digital campaigns.
- Setup time: Takes longer to design, print, and deploy compared to digital ads.