Outdoor advertising, also known as “out-of-home” (OOH) advertising, is a highly effective way to promote your brand or message to a broad audience. From billboards on busy roads to digital displays in shopping centres, outdoor ads are hard to miss. If you’re new to outdoor advertising in the UK, this guide will walk you through the basics, from types of outdoor ads to choosing the right strategy.

Designing Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising—whether for billboards, transport adverts, digital screens, or posters—requires a strategic approach to ensure that the artwork is visually compelling, highly readable, and effective in delivering the intended message. Unlike other advertising formats, OOH adverts often need to catch the audience’s attention in a split second and leave a lasting impression. Here’s a detailed guide on how to design OOH artwork to get the best results.

Whether to advertise all year round or seasonally depends on several factors, including your brand, target audience, product or service, budget, and the nature of your market. Both strategies have their advantages, and the best approach often varies by industry, goals, and specific circumstances.

In the fast-evolving world of advertising, brands and businesses are constantly seeking new ways to reach their target audience. Out-of-home (OOH) advertising, encompassing formats like billboards, digital screens, transit ads, and more, has proven to be an effective and valuable part of the media mix. In the UK, OOH advertising has experienced a resurgence, driven by advancements in digital technology, the re-opening of public spaces post-pandemic, and changing consumer behaviours. This article explores the key benefits of OOH advertising in comparison to traditional and digital media in the UK.