Clear Channel And @PositiveNewsUK Unite

Tuesday, January 16th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Clear Channel UK has announced a new partnership with Positive News, a pioneering media outlet that reports on what’s going ‘right’ in the world where they will deliver uplifting stories of progress to millions of people in public spaces. Ben Hope, Marketing Director at Clear Channel UK, told us “In a world filled with clickbait […]

Repurposing UK Street Cabinets Into #EV Chargers

Monday, January 15th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

BT Group’s digital and startup incubation hub, Etc. unveiled at #CES2024 a CES Honouree awarded #EV charging solution which converts existing street infrastructure to public charge points. Etc. Managing Director Tom Guy was on hand at the show to explain that Etc. will be powering up the UK’s first charging unit built from a street […]

£350m Infrastructure @WildstoneUK Refinancing

Monday, January 15th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Wildstone, the leading owner of outdoor media infrastructure across the UK and Europe, has completed a landmark GBP 350 million infrastructure refinancing with Deutsche Bank as underwriter and MEAG, Lloyds, Natixis and M&G as mandated lead arrangers. We are told that the transaction enables Wildstone to both refinance its existing debt and fund its next […]

West Midlands M5 Tower Acquired By @WildstoneUK

Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Wildstone, the leading owner of outdoor media infrastructure assets in Europe, renowned for spearheading the digital revolution in the roadside OOH market, has acquired the M5 Tower in the West Midlands, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation and expanding its portfolio of high-quality roadside media assets. The M5 Tower West Midlands is a high-impact, double-sided […]

Enhanced UK / Europe Presence For @DPAAglobal

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

DPAA, the global trade marketing association, promoting the growth and digitilisation of out-of-home media and its growing role in the omnichannel mix, revently announced that it is enhancing its presence in Europe with the launch of a new office in UK. Founding Board members include: Alight Media, GroupM/Kinetic, Hivestack, i-Media, Mass Media, Rapport, Talon, and […]

UK Ad Market Avoids Contraction

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

The latest Advertising Association/WARC Expenditure Report shows that the UK’s advertising market was marginally up (+1.0%) during the second quarter of 2023 – on a par with AA/WARC’s July forecast of 0.9% growth – to reach a total of almost £9bn. The latest figures show key online formats, including search (+5.3%) and online display (+5.8%) […]

Smart Outdoor Assets Acquired By @WildstoneUK

Thursday, September 7th, 2023

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Wildstone, the leading owner of outdoor media infrastructure assets in Europe, renowned for spearheading the digital revolution in the roadside OOH market, has taken a significant step in diversifying its portfolio with a major acquisition of assets from Smart Outdoor. The acquisition includes 41 digital panels of various formats, with the majority strategically located within […]

New 75Media Spaghetti Gateway Billboard

Thursday, July 20th, 2023

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

UK Outdoor advertising media owner 75Media is celebrating 800% growth in its premium large format RISE network whilst also announcing the launch of a new headline site in the heart of the Midlands. The brand new, double-sided DM6 site at Spaghetti Gateway, Birmingham, is the latest addition to 75Media’s RISE network: a collection of DM6 […]

Mass Media Ink Partnership w/ @WildstoneUK

Tuesday, July 11th, 2023

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Mass Media, a UK Reading-based independent outdoor media owner has annouced a strategic partnership with Wildstone. Mass Lambresa, CEO at Mass Media told us 
”We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Wildstone for their invaluable partnership and unwavering support. Their commitment has been pivotal in our journey, and we are truly grateful for the collaborative synergy […]

Adverta In Sponsorship Deal w/ Transdev

Tuesday, July 11th, 2023

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

UK bus and tram advertising business Adverta Transport Advertising has agreed a sponsorship deal with bus operator Transdev which will see it promote local attractions and prestigious local businesses across its fleet of more than 500 buses in Yorkshire and Lancashire. Mike Brennan, CEO of CP Media and Adverta, told us “CP Media is one […]