‘If investments are delayed till the ground is right, it will be too late’

In Digital OOH By M4G Bureau - August 18, 2017

There is no straight answer to the question – when will DOOH come into its own in India. Noomi Mehta, President, Indian Outdoor Advertising Association (IOAA) and Chairman, Selvel One Group, talks about the enabling factors, as also the challenges, that will drive or inhibit DOOH media expansion in India. Edited excerpts of the interview:

“Airport offers experience not products”: Ramendra Kumar Singh

In OOH News By Nabamita Chatterjee - July 29, 2017

Ramendra Kumar Singh, Executive Director, Commercial Department, Airport Authority of India, throws light on ‘Airport modernisation & infra expansion – what’s there for OOH’ at the 13th edition of Outdoor Advertising Convention (OAC), 2017.

Chennai Metro's Phase 1 expansion creates more branding opportunities

In OOH News By M4G Bureau - July 03, 2017

The new 7.4 km underground stretch gives advertising brands greater reasons to establish their presence on the Chennai Metro network. JCDecaux holds the sole ad rights on this transit media network

TDI International gears up for media expansion at Kashmere Gate Delhi Metro station

In OOH News By Bhawana Anand - May 11, 2017

Even as the Kashmere Gate Delhi Metro station infrastructure is being expanded under Phase III of the DMRC network, TDI International which holds the media rights at this station is gearing up to leverage the impending growth opportunity.

US Advertising on course to reach a new high in current fiscal

In OOH News By Satarupa Chakraborty - January 02, 2017

Delhi-based specialist agency US Advertising, in business for 16 years now, is undergoing a major makeover that entails expansion of its brand portfolio, increase in headcount, shift to a new corporate office and launch of a new logo, website and branding collaterals

Gujarat: Key destination for brands

In OOH News By VJ Media Bureau - November 23, 2016

Gujarat is one of India's most dynamic state economies with a strong industrial base. The state has maintained a higher annual GDP growth than the average annual GDP of the country, powered by robust FDI inflows, physical infrastructure expansion, growing disposable income levels and higher purchasing power. The stage is set for the OOH industry to leverage the state's economic progress.

No limit to innovation on metro networks: Sanjay Kapoor

In OOH News By VJ Media Bureau - June 18, 2016

Commuters are travelling on metro in great numbers and this has increased chances of innovation and expansion for outdoor advertising, said Sanjay Kapoor, GM & Head Corporate Communications, PR & Marketing, L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd.

MCD to soon implement Outdoor Advertising Policy (OAP) 2015

In OOH News By Satarupa Chakraborty - February 01, 2016

After being shelved at a draft-stage, OAP 2015 was finally been passed on January 12, 2016 and it will be implemented in future tendering process invited by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) including three independent bodies (SDMC, NDMC and EDMC). After OAP 2007 that has been followed so far, the new policy will focus on controlling unauthorised hoardings and beautification of the city along with expansion in revenue generation.

DMRC's rapid expansion paves the way for outdoor media

In Viewpoints By M4G Bureau - September 01, 2015

DMRC is all geared up to venture further parts of Delhi/NCR through its networks, thus engaging even larger number of target audience for outdoor media.

Smita Jha to set the tone for OAC 2015 deliberations

In OOH News By VJ Media Bureau - July 07, 2015

Smita leads the Entertainment & Media Practice at PwC India. She has over 21 years of media experience in this sector and leads projects in consulting relating to strategy -- entry, growth & expansion, business planning, operational efficiencies, cost reduction and regulation for media companies.