With permission from OAAA. A single billboard with a birthday wish for dad proves — once again — the power of out of home media to ignite global fame. Brothers Michael and Christopher Ferry put up a billboard in New Jersey, asking people to “WISH MY DAD HAPPY BIRTHDAY.” Their dad Chris Ferry got […]
March 26, 2019 (Washington, DC) — A comprehensive compilation of best practices for digital out of home (DOOH) media has been published by five leading industry trade groups. DOOH Best Practices is a collaborative joint venture between the Digital Place Based Advertising Association (DPAA), Digital Signage Federation (DSF), Interactive Advertising […]
By Nicole Randall, OAAA Communications Senior Director OAAA regularly features Thought Leadership Q&A from its committee members. This month, OAAA spotlights the Innovations Committee, asking members, “What is the next big OOH tech trend?” Lawrence Chan, Cuebiq The application of mobile technology to enhance and prove the medium’s effectiveness is […]
By Nicole Randall OAAA Communications Senior Director Just introduced as an Oakland Raider, former Steeler wide receiver Antonio Brown has parting words for fans in Pittsburgh: “Thank you.” Brown’s good-bye gesture – after nine seasons and 74 touchdowns in Pittsburgh – is the latest example of the sports thank-you billboard. […]
OAAA President and CEO Nancy Fletcher was a guest on last week’s Billboard Insider podcast. Nancy talked about the upcoming OOH Conference. Why Should Someone Plan to attend the May 20-22 OOH Conference? It’s going to be amazing. It’s at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas. It’s equal parts celebration, […]
Ken Klein, OAAA Executive Vice President, Government Affairs The Pennsylvania Turnpike pleads with drivers to focus on the road, not cell phones (Focus is Key). It delivers that message on billboards. The PA Turnpike campaign (tagline: “Delete the Distractions”) is the latest example of billboards as safety messengers. For decades, […]
By Nancy Fletcher, President and CEO, OAAA As media, sports, and academia honor the memory of the legendary Karl Eller (1928-2019), his many admirers recall the traits that guided him and inspired others. I knew Karl 40 years. He was positive, even when times were tough. He was resilient, standing […]
By Will Collier, OAAA Programs Manager Universal Studios, which includes Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort, and the Universal Pictures Group, has been chosen by the OOH advertising industry and OAAA to receive the 2019 OBIE Hall of Fame Award. Established in 1992, the OBIE Hall of Fame was created […]
Seeking artist submissions to be exhibited on participating electronic billboards in Times Square during 2019 Advertising Week New York New York, NY – March 8, 2019 – Times Square Arts announced today that they have partnered with Advertising Week and Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) and are […]
March 7, 2019 (Washington, DC) – Out of home (OOH) advertising revenue rose 4.5 percent in 2018 compared to the previous year, accounting for $8 billion, based on figures released by the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA). OOH spend was up 7.2 percent in the fourth quarter […]
