Billboard Podcasts
How technology is reshaping OOH growth across EMEA
In this episode of Beyond the Billboard, hosts Livia Brown and Kirsty Carlson speak with Andrew Brunton, Executive Managing Director for EMEA at Billups, on how technology, data and context are redefining the role of OOH across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Andrew shares a regional perspective on how OOH strategies must adapt to local commuting behaviours and urban environments, while still being anchored in universal principles such as contextual relevance, trust and creative clarity. He emphasises that while digital and programmatic OOH are accelerating flexibility and optimisation, traditional static OOH continues to play a vital role in building brand equity and credibility, especially in cluttered media landscapes. The discussion highlights a growing shift toward fit-for-purpose OOH creative, designed specifically for physical environments rather than adapted from other channels.
The conversation also explores the evolving measurement and attribution landscape, with Andrew stressing the importance of strong market-level currencies supported by real-time data layers. He outlines how technology is enabling better planning, reporting and attention measurement, while cautioning against over-targeting at the cost of visibility. From analytics-driven site evaluation to sustainability considerations embedded in OOH infrastructure, the episode positions OOH as a broadcast medium that is becoming smarter, more accountable and increasingly central to modern media strategies.