How OOH ads differ from indoor ads?

OOH ads do not share any animosity with indoor ads. It is choice of the advertiser to choose whichever medium of advertising he wants to select. The variance of medium between OOH ads and indoor ads do not affect the kind of language, creativity or advertising approaches used in both of the mediums. In order to understand the variances between these two mediums of advertising, go through the following paragraphs which explain how OOH ads differ from indoor ads.

Difference in advertising media
Media vehicles used for OOH Advertising are totally different from the media vehicles used for indoor ads. In outdoor advertising, there are a wide range of media vehicles to promote a brand. The range of media vehicles can range from a simple highway billboard to a digital signage at a movie theatre. When it comes to indoor ads, the media vehicles are limited to only some few such as television, radio, print media, internet & mobile. Until and unless, technology gifts advertisers more indoor advertising mediums, indoor ads will be confined to these mediums only.

Difference in advertising approach
OOH Advertising approaches are quite different from indoor ads. In outdoor advertising, what is important is maximum exposure of the brand message so that customers can continuously rely upon the same source. Further, OOH ads cannot be switched off like indoor ads. When you don’t want to watch a television commercial, you change the channel. However, in OOH advertising no such thing happens. OOH ads are continuously exposed to advertisers and can never ever be avoided. 

Over the years, OOH Advertising has gone through various renovations unlike indoor advertising. Expanding brand advertising expertise through latest and newest means of technologically enriched mediums, OOH Advertising promises advanced and richer brand promotion solutions to advertisers and brand owners in the future.

Non-stop growth in OOH Domain.

Any form of brand promotion through an outdoor media vehicle is known as outdoor advertising. An OOH ad display is uncluttered that means it conveys the brand message without any confusion. Anyone who comes across an OOH ad display forms a prominent image or impression about the brand on his mind. Unlike a television or radio commercial, an OOH Ad display can’t also be switched off. This compelling viewership provides customers only one choice i.e. to go through the ad message. Ready availability of brand message is yet another asset of an outdoor advertising display. An advertiser can display his brand ad for as many numbers of days/weeks/months. Those who missed the ad display last time have another chance to re-visit the same location or spot and go through it. This way the brand message is accessed by customers at any cost.

Amongst the various avenues of outdoor advertising, Airport Advertising and mall ads are growing in a fast pace. The rising number of airports, the mounting shopping malls/complexes, the deepening pockets of customers- all these are some factors that have encouraged outdoor advertisers to expand their advertising expertise at the various shopping malls and airports. Airport Advertising or Mall Ads are mostly launched through rich media that provide a strong brand appeal on customers’ mind. A non-stop growth is predicted in OOH domain. The growing market and uniform economic stint also provide OOH Advertisers many new opportunities of brand advertising through OOH media.

Outdoor Advertising domain is booming. An increase number of shopping malls, metro rail stations and airports have provided outdoor advertisers richer avenues of promoting their brands through OOH media. Tapping the right market, coming up with innovative OOH solutions, aggressive competition- all these set the tone of modern outdoor advertising in India. However, today’s outdoor advertisers need to have an in-depth knowledge about the changing scenarios of the market place so that they can frame an effective brand message (to be effectively communicated to customers).

Three frequently used OOH media channels!

A brand owner can adopt multiple media channels to advertise his brand. Brand Advertising is not limited to a single or limited media. An advertiser can launch the same brand promotion campaign through various mediums provided he can afford the ad cost of launching the campaign through multiple mediums. Through this blog, let us have a brief idea about three common media channels used for launching an OOH Advertising campaign.

Billboards

Billboard Advertising is the most common OOH advertising practice. Billboards are of two types- ordinary and digital billboards. Ordinary billboards were used as conventional tools of outdoor advertising. In contemporary OOH advertising practices, digital billboards have replaced conventional billboards. Digital billboards are manually operated and one of its added benefits is that the advertiser can make changes in his ad copy or design whenever he wishes to do so (or when there is any such requirement).

Electronic kiosks

Earlier Kiosks were used as ordinary tools of launching an OOH Ad campaign. The usages of kiosks were limited to some specific locations. However, with the technological advancement, electronic kiosks are in vogue at present. These kiosks are seen in and around cinema halls, shopping malls, road sides etc. Considered as one of the effective tools of contemporary OOH advertising, electronic kiosks are widely used by maximum number of outdoor advertisers.

Backlit translits 

Backlit translits are amongst the commonly used tools of Outdoor Advertising at present. These outdoor advertising tools are seen at shopping malls, metro stations, airports, bus shelters etc. Backlit translits are also widely used by outdoor advertisers as these tools provide effective brand message to passing customers.

The usage of Outdoor advertising tools is not limited to a few. From time to time and with each technological induction various OOH advertising tools will further be introduced in the market.

Outdoor Advertising is a non-stop Mode of Brand Promotion.

Outdoor Advertising at Airports

The non-stop launch of new brands in the market opens a window of opportunities for advertisers and brand owners to explore and experiment with new avenues and tools of brand promotion. Advertisers either change their promotion techniques and tools or switch to new-age media to promote their products. The impact of this changing tide in advertising is much felt in outdoor brand promotion at present. Television, radio and print advertising remain unchanged and unaffected; however Outdoor Advertising has observed a complete makeover within the last few years in terms of its tools and devices.

Outdoor Advertising India

Outdoor Advertising in India is an aged old practice. The trend of promoting brands through outdoor media has been continuing for years. Outdoor Advertising practices are widely adopted by a wide range of advertisers at present. Offering exclusive brand promotion solutions, outdoor ads are getting popular day by day.
From the perspective of the customers, by outdoor ads, people have a general notion for those bright poster and billboard ads which are placed at the roadsides, traffic points, highways etc. However, in modern outdoor advertising, the aged old tools of outdoor promotion such as posters and ordinary billboards are no more in vogue. Digital billboards, electronic kiosks, signage etc have replaced the traditional tools of outdoor advertising thereby providing brand owners a richer means of brand promotion (via outdoor tools).

TDI Outdoor Advertising

Indian Out of home/Outdoor advertising agency - TDI

The growing rate of commercialization in India invites the attention of a wide range of advertisers and brand owners to indulge in the competition. Outdoor advertising is considered an effective means of promoting products and business by brand owners. Many new brands will be introduced in the market in the near future for which various advertising tools and tactics will be required. Catering to the promotional requirement of emerging brands in the market, outdoor advertising will forever exist as a non-stop mode of brand promotion.

Advertising in India - An advance marketing practice!

Advertising in India has so far become an advance marketing practice for innumerable numbers of brand owners. From time to time scheming of brand communication (accordingly to the promotion requirement of the brand or service), advertising has become a full-fledged sector that assures brand owners effective positioning of their brands in the market (amongst the target groups). Whether the campaign targets to create awareness or buzz about the brand or service or announces sales or discounts (for a short term) advertising practices are vastly implemented by brand and business owners.

One of the booming sectors of Advertising in India is brand promotion through outdoor media. Outdoor Advertising also known as OOH advertising sector is currently booming amongst the other practices of advertising. Despite the oldest mode of promotion, OOH Advertising sustains its position as one of the most effective channels of brand communication for a wide range of brand owners in the market. Billboard Advertising, transit advertising, Airport Advertising, mall advertising, metro rail advertising – all these avenues of outdoor advertising are widely adopted by brand owners to launch their promotion campaigns. What is further worth mentioning is that modern outdoor advertising tools are refurbished as compared to conventional methods. The introduction of digital technology in OOH Advertising sector has enabled brand owners to come up with more attractive and engaging communication for various brands.

Indian Outdoor Advertising practices are competent with other advertisers across the world. In terms of tools, techniques or latest innovations Indian Outdoor Advertising industry is not behind from any other country. Various international brands have made their presence felt in the country over the last few years that give a clear hint how Indian market is growing.  Providing exclusive promotion solution for local, national and international brands, outdoor advertising domain is quite a booming sector at present. For those who want to launch their promotion campaigns through an effective ad channel, OOH media is the right one for them.

Advantages of Advertising a Brand through Outdoor Media!

Outdoor Advertising is one of the oldest means of promoting a brand or business. Any promotion campaign of a brand or business that is launched through an outdoor media such as billboards, hoardings, electronic kiosks, wall-wraps etc. comes under OOH advertising practice. Despite the fact that outdoor advertising is one of the conventional means of promotion, various OOH campaigns are continuously launched for numerous brands. This provides an insinuation that Outdoor Advertising practices are always in demand amongst brand owners.  In the following paragraphs, let us take a look at few reasons why outdoor media is the right choice for every brand owner.

A pervasive presence of your brand

An OOH media ensures that your brand has a pervasive presence. By placing an OOH Ad display at a particular site, one makes it easier for customers to easily locate or view it while driving or walking. The attractive features of an OOH Ad display hit maximum eyeballs of customers who cross the site where the ad is placed. It is therefore a plus factor for the brand owner to communicate his brand message more easily and effectively amongst target groups. All in all, a pervasive presence of a brand ensures maximum visibility of the brand message amongst customers which is a major asset for positioning the brand.

Clutter-free Communication

Another major advantage of launching a promotion campaign through OOH media is that it projects clutter-free communication about the brand on customers’ mind.  Anyone who comes across an OOH Ad display can easily read and understand the brand message. An easy understanding of the brand message means more chances of encouraging customers to buy or adopt that product. Many outdoor advertisers ensure that they provide only crisp and attractive communication of brands through any OOH media so that they can effortlessly inspire customers to buy or adopt their products.