Out Of Home

Media Roundtable, Part 1: current spend trends

Industry leaders discuss which channels they’re funneling marketing funds towards.

IKEA’s campaign shows it’s products in real life

The media plan includes OOH digital ads and an OLV on social media and streaming platforms.

Connected TV is driving ad revenue growth in Canada

GroupM’s This Year Next Year mid-year forecast expects Canada’s total ad revenue to increase by 5.7%.

Home Depot addresses youth homelessness with TTC takeover

The retailer’s charitable arm aims to educate Canadians about its programs.

The Canadian Out-of-Home Awards celebrated creativity in OOH

Wavemaker took home the most awards at the second annual gala, followed by Sid Lee.

Heineken celebrates soccer fans to strengthen their loyalty to the brand

The brand’s latest campaign includes TV and online video advertising, as well as billboards and posters in Toronto.

Behind the buy: Tourisme Montréal’s new platform to reach more travellers

The brand’s new approach allows it to deliver personalized messages focused on tourists’ interests.

Pattison Outdoor’s OOH, now in 3D

The Atlantic Lottery Corporation, Ford, and Tim Horton’s were the first brands to try out the new technology.

Digital and traditional media spend show YoY increases in April

The only traditional media to see growth was radio and linear TV, which recovered from last year’s decline.

Jose Bautista is back for Mary Brown’s Chicken

The former Blue Jay has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with the Canadian QSR, which is already the official chicken restaurant of the team

Pizza Hut aims to enter into the burger market (for a limited time)

The brand is rolling out a 360-degree campaign to position its new product and reach a younger demo.

Vendo Media to be Captivate’s exclusive sales partner in Alberta

The DOOH company will be responsible for Captivate’s 500 screens in office buildings and luxury residences.

Skycanner uses OOH to entice Canadian NBA playoff support

To reach gig-tripping fans, the brand placed billboards in the hometowns of two NBA players

IPG Mediabrands reveals trends that could dominate marketing

Smaller communities are expanding as the country’s population grows, creating potential opportunities for the OOH business.

Broadsign acquires European DOOH ad tech provider

The partnership will help to expand OutMoove’s targeted DOOH campaign tools globally.