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February 8, 2021 No Responses

7 Words or Less: 30 Years in Out of Home

As EMC Outdoor celebrates 30 years in business, it occurs to me that our journey mirrors the trajectory of the “Outdoor Advertising” industry and Big Tech. Some of the notables as I take a walk down memory lane bring back...

January 22, 2021 No Responses

COVID’s Effect On Out of Home Media: A Check In

COVID's effect on Out of Home media has been dramatic over the last 9 months. We take a few minutes to look at where we have been, where we are now, and where things are headed.

January 12, 2021 No Responses

Out of Home Media Trends for 2021

It's no secret that 2020 was a difficult year for the Out of Home industry. But innovation and acceleration have set up the industry for a dynamic future.

November 4, 2020 No Responses

OAAA Study Shows COVID has made Out of Home More Relevant Than Ever

At this point saying “COVID has really changed everything” is sort of like saying “the sun came up this morning”. But now that we have been in this situation for a while, we can begin to see new patterns evolving...

October 8, 2020 No Responses

The Programmatic Future of Out of Home has Arrived

Programmatic Out of Home is having a moment. Like a big, splashy, “Here I Am!”, debutante, coming of age kind of moment. This moment has been coming down the road for a while, but COVID put some high-octane rocket fuel...

October 6, 2020 No Responses

Local Out of Home Media Can Help Drive Recovery

Branding Locally in the Time of Covid “Know your audience” has always been a key mantra driving advertising; today it is more relevant and imperative that marketers select appropriate media to reach the audience with greater precision based on behavioral...

August 21, 2020 No Responses

How Out-of-Home Can Drive eCommerce for Brands Moving Online

Over the last few years there has been a clear trend with digitally native, DTC brands taking advantage of Out of Home’s ability to drive eCommerce. It is a powerful and practical way to build large scale brand awareness, and...

July 15, 2020 No Responses

The Power of Proximity in Out of Home Media

While OOH has experienced an incredible change over the last few years with data and technology providing a new level of insight into customer behavior and movement, one fundamental truth has remained – proximity in Out of Home is still...

May 18, 2020 No Responses

Out of Home is now an Audience First Media

Out of Home is finding new light as an audience-first format, wherein planning starts with the audience as the basis, well before media decisions are made.

November 21, 2019 No Responses

Ask the Experts: What is the most influential change you’ve witnessed in OOH?

Brand and agency marketing experts answer the question: What has been the most influential and exciting change in out-of-home that you’ve witnessed?

November 19, 2019 No Responses

OOH 101: A Comprehensive Introduction to Out of Home Media [Ebook]

OOH 101 is an easy-to-read reference for out of home media types and formats, why it should be a part of your media plan, and how it should be implemented.

October 28, 2019 No Responses

Donna Hogg Joins EMC Outdoor as New Account Manager [Press Release]

EMC Outdoor has tapped media operations and account management expert, Donna Hogg, to join the agency’s team of account executives.

October 24, 2019 No Responses

Geopath Insights Transforms Out of Home to Audience-First Media

The release of Geopath Insights measurements ushers in a new era of Out of Home that shifts focus away from format and location to audience-first planning.

October 22, 2019 No Responses

The History of Billboards [Infographic]

Take a journey through history to see how billboard advertising has developed over the years, from illustrated posters to digital screens!

September 26, 2019 No Responses

The Intersection of Art and Advertising

Advertising can use art and artistic elements to have a greater impact, create a deeper emotional connection and yield more valuable engagement.

August 13, 2019 No Responses

6 Best Practices to Perfect Your Out of Home Advertising

Brands can optimize their out of home advertising campaign by perfecting the elements that have the greatest potential audience impact.

June 25, 2019 No Responses

Leveraging Experiential for Trade Show Marketing and Out of Home

Experiential marketing can enhance trade show marketing and traditional out of home with more authentic creativity, visibility and measurement.

June 18, 2019 No Responses

Coyote at a Crossroads: Thoughts on the OAAA/Geopath Conference and the Future of Out of Home

The OAAA/Geopath Conference addressed important themes in out of home today. It also exposed the unprecedented capabilities of location-based marketing and how we in the industry need to catch up.

June 12, 2019 No Responses

The Importance of Second Tier Trade Shows

Second-tier trade shows can play an important role in advancing marketing strategy and increasing brand awareness and engagement with your target audience.

May 16, 2019 No Responses

Pro POV: Interview with Jeff Gunderman, President & CEO of EYE Corp Media

EMC Outdoor interviews Jeff Gunderman of EYE Corp Media to understand the current state of out of home, success stories, and exciting growth opportunities!

February 14, 2019 No Responses

What a $5M Super Bowl Ad Can Buy in OOH in 2019

This year, Super Bowl advertisers spent an estimated $5.1 million per TV spot to reach 98.2 million viewers. Here's our recommendation for spending in out-of-home media instead of a $5 million spot.

February 5, 2019 one Response

Top Tech Trends Impacting Location-Based Marketing

In a world full of digitized interactions, location based marketers need to embrace emerging technology and understanding how to harness its dual nature of disruption and innovation.

January 10, 2019 No Responses

Betsy McLarney Joins Geopath Board of Directors [Press Release]

Betsy McLarney, CEO of EMC Outdoor, a nationally recognized, location-based marketing agency headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, was elected as a new member to the Geopath Board of Directors.

December 21, 2018 No Responses

5 Important Trends for Out of Home in 2019

As the New Year fast approaches, we take a look at trends that are gaining ground in out of home. As marketers and media planners know, staying up on the latest technologies and innovations means future-proofing your business and creating a sustainable operati...

September 5, 2018 one Response

Innovating With the Oldest Ad Medium

In recent years, Out of Home advertising has gained greater recognition as a core part of an integrated media plan. The digitization of assets is rapidly transforming how and why advertisers use it. With new technological advances, we look at what brands are d...

August 10, 2018 No Responses

The History of Digital Out of Home [Infographic]

In the last half-century, we've witnessed the development of Digital Out of Home technology, which has brought new messaging and media planning capabilities to an age-old format. Reflect with us on the history of DOOH to get a glimpse of where it began and whe...

June 19, 2018 No Responses

The Power of Good Creative

As advertisers, we want to put branding on everything under the sun to reach our target audience. The consumer's focus and attention are in high-demand and every brand is fighting for a slice of the pie. Good Out of Home creative grabs the consumer's attention...

June 11, 2018 No Responses

6 Common Planning Mistakes in Out of Home

What advertisers who are new to OOH don’t realize is that there are many factors to consider when building a campaign, such as viable media formats, audience targeting, location, etc. Gain a better understanding of OOH and strategies that will increase its e...

May 31, 2018 No Responses

Out of Home and the Casual Consumer [Infographic]

Out-of-Home advertising is something we encounter on a daily, even hourly basis. Paired with other forms of advertising, it can amplify any campaign. Check out the stats below and the story of Jane, your average consumer. Follow her on a routine day where Out-...

May 23, 2018 No Responses

Offline to Online: Integrating Your Out of Home & Digital Media Channels

A few years ago, most media buyers probably would have said that digital media = the future and out of home media = the past. Over the last couple of years, however, an increasing number of studies is showing that the two channels are more aligned than we migh...

May 16, 2018 No Responses

How to Create a Brand Presence Off of the Trade Show Floor

For many brands, trade show marketing is a major component of the integrated marketing mix because it offers such a unique brand engagement opportunity. With the right audience in the right place at the right time, it’s a no-brainer to market to them. How ca...

May 10, 2018 one Response

Why Top Brands Spend More on Out of Home

In the latest World Advertising Research Center (WARC) Global Ad Trends report, it states “successful brands allocate an average 13% of their media budget to out of home.” Since reading the report, I have been interested in understanding more about these s...

April 13, 2018 2 Responses

The ABCs of Out-Of-Home Measurement

The methods for measuring out of home media have changed drastically over the last few years - if you haven't been paying close attention you might have missed out. Let us get you up to speed on where OOH has come from, and the exciting new tools that are just...

March 19, 2018 one Response

10 Reasons Out of Home and Experiential Marketing are Essential to Strategic Account Planning

As strategic planners, our job is to consider the most effective and creative approaches that we can bring to market based on our clients’ goals, maximized budgets and, hopefully, a mix of genius creative spin. As an out of home and experiential marketing st...

February 26, 2018 2 Responses

Out of Home’s Remarkable Shift from Media Measurement to Audience Measurement

The inventor of the Segway, Dean Kamen once said, “Every once in a while, a new technology, an old problem, and a big idea turn into an innovation” Out of Home media is currently on the cusp of just such a “once in a while” moment, a foundational chang...

February 1, 2018 2 Responses

Intro to OOH: Pt 3 – How to plan your Out of Home Media

Recent changes in data & technology are transforming the industry into a media that can be planned with the same types of targeting and precision as other channels. With the wide variety of media options available, the variability of media efficacy across ...

December 20, 2017 one Response

5 Important Trends For Out Of Home Media In 2018

As 2018 fast approaches, I see a number of key trends that will continue to dominate the Out of Home industry. Big data, digital strategies, location and audience analytics will continue the rapid transformation of the Out of Home media landscape, changing how...

December 14, 2017 one Response

Why Should You Include Out of Home in Your Media Plan?

In this increasingly digital age, why should you be including Out of Home media? Why consider OOH when digital online and mobile are king? In this second installment of our 3-part series, “An Introduction to Out of Home”, we are going to touch upon not j...

December 1, 2017 No Responses

How to Reach Family Decision Makers: A New Media Plan for a New Lifestyle

Marketing to Family Decision Makers has changed drastically over the last few years, as consumer behavior and media channels have shifted. How can marketers reach the Family Decision Maker? With a combination of digital media and Out of Home.

November 3, 2017 one Response

From Directional to Behavioral – The Wedding Cake Model of Out of Home Media Planning

Think of a wedding cake – close your eyes and picture it in your mind. It probably has several tiers, each one getting a little bit smaller as you move up – right? It turns out that wedding cake is a pretty good model for the evolution of Out of Home media...

October 6, 2017 2 Responses

What is Out of Home Media? – An Introduction

October 3, 2017 No Responses

A Tale of Two Retails: Why Real World Commerce is Still Key to Holiday Shopping

The growth of online shopping has been a popular headline for several years now, you can hardly look at any advertising related news sites without seeing an article with dire pronouncements about the death of brick and mortar stores. But when it comes to the h...

Top 5 Questions About Out of Home Advertising

September 25, 2017 No Responses

Realizing the Full Potential of Out Of Home Media

For years, Out of Home has struggled with competing against other, more high profile media for budget dollars. But recent, major studies may change all that, showing that Out of Home has been overperforming, and undervalued all this time.