For decades, outdoor advertising practices have been
continuously used as one of the proven and effective means of brand promotion
by various brand owners. Even in contemporary brand advertising, OOH Ads still
work as one of the best means to promote a brand. The adoption of
technologically rich tools and techniques has garnered the Outdoor advertising
practices to a great extent. Delivering the brand message to the target
audiences through a reachable medium is one of the assets of an Outdoor Advertising
campaign. A rich and improved use of technology has made it easier for
advertisers to launch their OOH ad campaigns in a hassle free manner.
In this article, let us have a look at some latest tools of outdoor
advertising widely used by brand owners and advertisers.
Backlit Translit-
Backlit translits are electronic tools used in Outdoor Advertising campaigns.
Found at various spots such as metro stations, airports, shopping malls etc,
backlit translits are one of the widely used tools of modern Outdoor
Advertising.
Aero Bridges-
Aero Bridges are mostly used at airport areas especially at the terminals. The
product name or its features are displayed through these bridges with an asset
to provide good brand recall value.
Pillar Kiosk- Pillar
Kiosks are usually attached to the street lamps at the roadside, highways,
streets etc. Pillar Kiosks are widely in use as they provide repeated information
about the brand.
Pillar Wraps- Pillar-Wraps
are a subset of poster ads. The only difference is that these ads are usually
enfolded around the pillars at a particular public place. The main objective of
using this type of outdoor advertising tool is to provide good brand recall
value to customers.
Scroller- A
scroller is a form of billboard which works upon electricity. As the name
suggests, the brand message is scrolled from beginning to the end again and
again. This outdoor advertising tool is widely used
at present.
Tree Guard- A
tree guard is mostly seen at the roadside, in gardens or parks. The name of the
brand or product which sponsors the tree guard is displayed with its logo in a
clearly visible manner. Tree guards are widely used by outdoor advertisers as
one of the effective tools of brand promotion.
Time &
Temperature Board- Time and temperature board is again a subset of
billboard. This tool is usually seen at cross- roads or at particular places
that are usually crowded.
Flight Information
Display- A flight information display board is usually seen in and around
the airport area. This display board informs viewers about any related
information of a particular flight whether its arrival/ departure timing is
re-scheduled or on time. Usually meant to inform air-passengers, this OOH tool
is widely used especially by airport advertisers.
Show Window- A
show window is usually seen in a shopping mall. The product or brand
information is displayed through this media to engage the attention of customers
who visit the particular shopping mall.