oOh!media’s reooh Becomes reo And Expands

September 8th, 2024

Tristan Cotterill

Last week oOh!media announced the strategic expansion of its retail media division in order to help monetise sales for retailers

It i basically broadening the focus to incorporate sales representation of retailers’ assets across stores, websites, apps, and off-platform channels such as Meta, Google and oOh!media.

Announced at their Outfront ‘25 event, the fast-growing retail media arm is being rebranded to reo, reflecting the strategic shift from an in-store screens focus, to a full omnichannel digital offering for retailers.

Since launch, reo formerly reooh, has secured two retailers and completed a number of pilots for in-store digital screens with several major Australian retailers. Now, following customer feedback on its value proposition and the significant opportunity, reo is expanding its offering to further capitalise on the booming retail media category which PwC estimates will hit $2.6 billion in Australia by 2026.

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oOh!media Unveil First Dual #3DOOH Screen

September 8th, 2024

Tristan Cotterill

oOh!media, Australia’s #1 Out of Home company, has unveiled the first full-motion large format displays with synchronised #3DOOH capabilities for bold brand storytelling.

Located at Sydney’s newest landmark destination, the Martin Place Retail Precinct, this innovation in Out of Home features two expansive 3 x 5 metre screens that can each leverage a full-motion creative interplay, designed to capture attention and engage audiences as they enter one of Sydney’s busiest travel and retail hubs.

This launch, announced at Outfront ‘25, marks a significant evolution in Out of Home advertising and follows the success of oOh!’s iconic 3D Anamorphic display ‘The Bourke’ in Melbourne which has revolutionised audience engagement with its cutting-edge single-screen 3D Anamorphic creative.

Josh Gurgiel, Head of POLY, told us “For the first time in Australia, brands can tell their stories on synchronised large-format screens with full-motion 3D capabilities. By combining the power of reach and innovative technology, we continue to help brands achieve the kind of fame that resonates long after the campaign ends.”

With the introduction of the dual screens at Martin Place, oOh!media is setting a new benchmark for immersive brand experiences. oOh!’s creative and innovation hub, POLY, can also help brands adapt site-specific 3DA creative to be deployed at scale across Australia’s largest network of over 4000 full motion digital screens, including retail centres, rail stations, airports, office towers and universities.

Sign Expo Canada, September 19-20, 2024

September 8th, 2024

Andrew Neale

Sign Expo Canada, powered and owned by the Sign Association of Canada is Canada’s national trade show for the sign industry.

Since 1955 the Sign Association of Canada (SAC-ACE) has successfully promoted the welfare of the sign industry, improved the status of its members in the community and benefited the users of signs. However the traditional boundaries of the sign industry have expanded due to the rapidly changing level of technology and the evolution of the commercial marketplace. The Sign Association of Canada has recognized these trends and has advanced to partner with related industries and sectors that use, design and manufacture commercial images.

Sign Expo Canada will showcase the latest products, services and trends from industry suppliers at this annual show. Sign, graphics, and visual communications professionals from across Canada wil be getting together in-person at Sign Expo Canada that takes place at The International Centre in Mississauga Ontario September 19-20, 2024.

SAC-ACE has evolved dramatically over the past six years, as has the sign industry. From new value-added member service programs to the development of additional accredited training courses and a highly proactive approach in dealing with governmental and regulatory issues.

Both members and non-members are welcome at Sign Expo Canada. Registration can be found here.

Thursday, September 19
10 AM – 5 PM

Friday, September 20
10 AM – 4 PM

#OOH @Global Sales Staff Laid Off In Some Numbers

September 6th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

With news of who has (finally) won the Transport for London (TfL) London Rail advertising contract (Overland and Underground) currently held by Global and the London-wide Street Furniture contract currently held by JCDecaux both being expected imminently, also comes news that Global seem to be laying off a large number of their OOH sales staff. One wicked rumour is that everyone above Group Head may have already been let go with lower levels in a ‘consultation’ process.

Many industry experts believe that JCDecaux are in the hot seat to win the entire bid (i.e. both contracts) which if true of course makes it look bleak for Global in retaining their current London rail contract, which makes you think “why else make your sales force redundant?”.

It’s important to add that there are a couple of UK industry firsts with regards these tenders (which were announced on October 23, 2023).

  1. Both start on the same day, err April 1 2025 and are for a whopping eight year duration, with an additinal two year extension at TfL’s discretion
  2. And hugely significant, for the first time ever, bids for BOTH contracts would be considered from one entity, therefore Global, JCDecaux, Clear Channel UK or whoever else might have been interested could bid for and could win both contracts.

If one party is awarded both contracts the impact on the UK OOH landscape and the UK market dynamics will be seismic.

Watch this space and watch out for some good sales people becoming available on the jobs market through no fault of their own.

Vinod Chandiramani Joins @SolomonPtners

September 6th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Vinod Chandiramani has joined Solomon Partners as a Partner and Head of its Capital Advisory group.

We are told that will be instrumental in guiding the firm’s clients through periods of transition or pivotal corporate transformations by enhancing Solomon’s Capital Structure, Debt, and Financing Advisory capabilities. His expertise in bespoke financing and capital structure solutions expands Solomon’s capabilities and ongoing strategic dialogue with existing and prospective clients. Vinod’s extensive network and proven success in collaborating with key stakeholders will enhance and broaden Solomon’s client relationships.

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Elevision Partnership w/ Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)

September 6th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Elevision has announced an exciting partnership with Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) to launch Dubai’s newest digital-out-of-home media network.

Niall Sallam, CEO of Elevision, told us “We’re thrilled to launch our network of elevator and large format screens in collaboration with DWTC, and are equally excited to bring world-class measurement, programmatic and dynamic content capabilities to this partnership. One Central elegantly brings business and leisure together to the heart of Dubai, and this multi-award-winning commercial development adds a unique dimension to Dubai’s central business district. Together, we look forward to providing brands with a dynamic and impactful platform to engage audiences like never before. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of DOOH advertising,” added Niall Sallam. “Our media and technology provide marketers and property partners with innovative solutions to share their brand stories and communicate effectively, ensuring unparalleled visibility, engagement and results that go beyond traditional advertising methods”.

This network will feature new assets located in some of the city’smost iconic business hubs and residential communities owned and operated by DWTC, including One Central, Convention Tower, Sheikh Rashid Tower, and Expo Village Residences. The partnership marks a new era of opportunities for brands to connect with premium audiences in their everyday environments. Through seamless screen integrations and leading DOOH innovation and connectivity, Elevision is setting the stage once again for best-in-class DOOH advertising opportunities in the UAE.

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Prebid Now Supports #DOOH

September 5th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Prebid.org, the organization that oversees open source Prebid programmatic advertising solutions, this week announced that Prebid now supports DOOH and confirms that the framework has been tested successfully. Hivestack by Perion and Intersection pioneered the first successful end to end test within the Prebid ecosystem, proving the efficacy of the model. With initial testing complete, other SSPs can now build adapters into Prebid’s pipes.

“We’re thrilled to introduce DOOH capabilities within the Prebid ecosystem and are encouraged by the successful testing conducted by Perion’s Hivestack and Intersection,” said Mike Racic, President of Prebid.org. “As our DOOH ecosystem begins to expand, our focus is on promoting broader adoption of these adapters to foster a more competitive and dynamic auction environment.”

Intersection has been an innovator in the programmatic DOOH space and was one of the first OOH media owners to implement an in-house header bidding solution to make it easier for partners to tap into their inventory.

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Lyft Pulls The Plug On Dockless Bikes And Scooters

September 5th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

The ride-share service provider Lyft (LYFT.O) announced this week that it will stop offering standalone dockless bikes and scooters and eliminate some jobs as part of a restructuring to cut costs.

Lyft of course operates the Citibike service in New York City and similar rental programs in other U.S. cities.

oOh!media Two New Long-Term Contract Wins In Sydney

September 5th, 2024

Tristan Cotterill

oOh!media has launched a refreshed positioning as ‘Australia’s #1 Out of Home company’, reinforcing its leadership in network scale and audience reach.

At its annual oOh! Outfront ‘25 event, the company also announced a number of significant new tender wins, further solidifying its leading position and providing brands with better opportunities to execute scaled campaigns that deliver measurable outcomes.

From humble beginnings 35 years ago, oOh! has grown to become Australia’s Out of Home leader, with 35,000 digital and classic assets across the country and a metropolitan reach of 98% of Australians every week. oOh! continues to invest in growing its national Out of Home network and over the past year has an 80% success rate in winning new tenders that were pitched for, setting the business up for strong growth.

Launched at oOh! Outfront ‘25, CEO Cathy O’Connor, said “Behind every great brand is oOh! – Australia’s #1 Out of Home company. oOh! is the leading force in Australian Out of Home across all key metrics and we are on a mission to help brands grow by making it easier to access our unrivalled scale. But being #1 goes beyond the metrics, it’s about the confidence advertisers and agencies have in us to get the results they want to achieve. It reflects our commitment to providing the best possible service and outcomes each and every time.”

Perhaps the most significant announcement was the further scaling of oOh!media’s Street Furniture network across Sydney, winning two new major long-term contracts in premium suburbs across the harbour city.

The first is Waverley Council in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, covering iconic areas such as Bondi, Bronte, and Rose Bay. oOh! will implement a 100% digital network through these locations, including over a dozen of oOh!’s sustainable innovative ‘Living Roof Shelters” on top of the bus shelters.

In the Northern Beaches, oOh! has secured the tender to expand its existing presence in the local government area. The contract will cover 293 shelters from Manly to Palm Beach. oOh! will make significant investments in these digital assets to enhance advertisers’ visibility in key destinations such as Manly Corso and Manly Beach.

In a further new win, oOh! will add a further 13 large format digital sites as part of the Eastlink Motorway contract in Melbourne. Coming online in November, Eastlink is a tolled section of the M3 Freeway connecting a large area through the eastern and south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, reaching commuters at scale.

Over the past six months, oOh! has also:

  • Renewed Australia’s largest single street furniture contract with Victoria’s Department of Transport. Stretching across metropolitan Melbourne it includes approximately 5,000 street furniture assets located within the CBD and across Greater Melbourne. oOh! will add 650 state-of-the-art digital LED screens in prime locations throughout Melbourne.
  • Won the highly prized long-term contract for Melbourne’s five new prestigious Metro Tunnel stations that will add a further 108 digital screens in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD.
  • Boosted the large format digital network with 37 new sites at key commuter locations, including Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge and Adelaide’s Gepps Cross. In Melbourne alone, oOh! has increased its large format digital portfolio by more than 50 percent over the past 12 months.
  • Added 35 new shopping centres to its Retail portfolio across the country.
  • Launched the 100% digital Premium Sydney network following the opening of Sydney Metro, Martin Place Retail Precinct and activation of the prestigious Woollahra Council.

#SingleStoreNOW The Enterprise AI Conference

September 5th, 2024

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

SingleStore NOW 2024: The Enterprise AI Conference will return to the Chase Center in San Francisco on October 3, 2024.

At the event you will be inspired by developers, architects, and engineers creating intelligent applications that operationalize your enterprise data to build quickly—and scale even faster.

If you don’t want miss out on the future of enterprise AI register here.

#ff #SingleStoreNOW2024 @SingleStoreDB