Archive for February, 2011

Top 5 OOH News Picks – February

February showed strong signs of growth for the OOH industry. PQ Media released its latest forecast, MediaPost highlighted place-based marketing’s unique reach, and several large DOOH networks formed game-changing partnerships & mergers. See our top 5 news picks of the month:


1. Seeing Double: Digital Out-of-Home’s Two-Digit Outlook

MediaPost
February 23, 2011

Digital out-of-home advertising had a blockbuster year in 2010, and is on course for more double-digit growth in 2011, according to the latest forecast from PQ Media. Those results are detailed in the most recent edition of its annual survey of this burgeoning marketplace, “PQ Media Global Digital Out-of-Home Media Forecast 2011-2015.”

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2. Place-based Marketing Reaches Elusive Demographic

MediaPost
February 22, 2011

When Syfy scored record-breaking ratings in the 18-34 demo with its new series “Being Human,” it made me sit up and take notice. There was an important contributing factor to that success: the use of place-based media as part of the program’s marketing campaign.

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3. Outcast Media Creates Industry-Leading Place-Based Network with Merger of PumpTop TV and Health Club Media Network

Outcast Media
February 14, 2011

SANTA MONICA, Calif. ‘€“ Feb. 14, 2011 ‘€“ Outcast Media solidified its leadership position in the fast-growing place-based advertising industry today by announcing a merger with its long-time joint venture partner PumpTop TV, as well as, an expansion into the fitness vertical through a merger with Health Club Media Network (HCMN), the largest advertising company in the health club industry. Together, this total network creates unprecedented scale by reaching on-the-go consumers in more than 5,000 gas stations and health clubs, combined in 130 U.S. markets.

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4. Targetcast Partners with Titan

DailyDOOH
February 22, 2011

Titan takes over the exclusive advertising sales and marketing for TargetCast. The move will help advertisers reach active on-the-go consumers through 360 degree campaigns through their day from 6 a.m. to midnight, whether it be in transit, coffee shops or casual dining settings in top DMAs across the U.S.

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5. Accelerating Growth Trough Private Equity
Why Digital Out-of-Home Media is capturing the Attention of Private Equity Investors

ScreenMedia Daily
February 14, 2011

NEW YORK, NY’€” February 14, 2011’€”One of the challenges that advertisers face is finding effective ways to deliver their messages in a landscape where consumers have become increasingly more mobile, and the range of delivery platforms more diverse. Messages move at a higher velocity than in the past, media is multichannel, and it’s become increasingly more interactive. As society becomes increasingly more mobile, the methods in which people consume media have also become more flexible. These changes are having a profound impact on consumer behavior.

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Original post: MediaPost Publications Place-based Marketing Reaches Elusive Demographic by David Rowley on Feb 22, 2011.


When Syfy scored record-breaking ratings in the 18-34 demo with its new series “Being Human,” it made me sit up and take notice. There was an important contributing factor to that success: the use of place-based media as part of the program’s marketing campaign. Dana Ortiz, Syfy’s vice president of brand marketing, explained: “Being Human had a big, robust campaign, but it included a pretty big place-based promotion.” She was referring to seven weeks of advertising on more than 5,000 cinema screens as well as theater lobby promotions, done in partnership with Screenvision.

Ortiz said that’s a significant reason why the premiere episode on Jan. 17 scored the largest female audience in the 18-34 demo for any Syfy scripted original series in over three years and the third-highest in that category for the network’s entire history.

Many have noted the importance of place-based media in reaching that all-important age group for both men and women.

For example, Lauren Barbara, SVP and managing director of Chrysalis, an out-of-home unit within MPG, shared some proprietary research from a recent Posterscope OCS survey. Among the survey’s findings: adults 18-34 spend more time traveling out of home than they spend watching television, listening to the radio, reading magazines and newspapers and using their mobile phones.

Jack Sullivan, VP and OOH activation director at Starcom USA, adds: “The 18-34 demo is very active. There’s a lot more busy-ness in their day – and the demo is more social than it was years ago. Place-based screens give us the wherewithal to target them while they’re carrying on with their lifestyles.”

A Mediamark Research & Intelligence survey released in spring 2010 shows that respondents in the 18-34 bracket substantially over-indexed adults in general when asked if they’d seen video advertising in gyms or health clubs over the last 30 days. They had an average index score of 145, compared with 100 for all adults. And the same demo had an average index of 166 when asked if they had interest in the ads they saw in gyms and health clubs.

The latest Nielsen Co. survey of people who are members of HCMN health clubs adds further proof. Some 66% of the respondents agreed with the statement: “I feel good about brands advertising in my club because I know they are supporting my active, healthy lifestyle.” And 62% responded favorably to: “I’m more likely to pay attention to advertisements on the digital screens at the health club than an ad on my TV at home.”

Little wonder that Sullivan said that Starcom’s digital place-based billings have grown at an annual 50% to 60% clip over the last few years.

As for overall sector, Patrick Quinn, president and CEO of the research firm PQ Media, recently estimated that place-based revenue increased 14% in 2010 — one of the top-ranked media categories when judged by percentage growth.

While that data is not demo-specific, Quinn noted that a large share of place-based advertising is targeted to young adults. Despite all that vitality, place-based is still a fairly young advertising sector, and with that comes the inevitable room-to-grow challenges. It needs better measurement and a larger footprint of available opportunities.

As an industry, we’re very conscious that agencies are also looking for more efficient planning and buying tools. Although, as Quinn has noted, improved tools from companies like DOmedia are steps in the right direction.

Despite those hurdles, place-based advertising links young consumers to advertisers in an environment they enjoy, and where they’re receptive to fresh messages. Marketers get tremendous value when they include place-based vehicles in their media mix — especially when going after critical demos no longer linked to yesterday’s mass-media habits.


8 Gas Pump Signage Companies in the DOmedia Marketplace

Competition has been fueling up this week in the Gas Pump Signage business with the announcements of Gas Station TV’s plans to double its network size and Outcast Media’s merger with PumpTop TV and Health Club Media Network. For those media lovers who are unfamiliar with the space, here are 8 Gas Pump Signage Companies currently listed in the DOmedia Marketplace.

Click to learn more about these products and connect directly with these growing companies!


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AllOver Media - Gas Pump Tops

AllOver Media knows alternative out-of-home media. The company’s President, Tony Jacobson, was one of the founders of the indoor advertising industry! No company knows the complexities or has successfully executed as many indoor and gas pump campaigns over the years as this enthusiastic and entrepreneurial team. AllOver Media saw the trend emerging: time spent with traditional media was declining. Reaching captive audiences would be the key to successful advertising in the future so AllOver developed medias that couldn’t be tuned out, turned off or missed. AllOver Media uses gas pump, convenience store, indoor print and digital animation to hit captive audiences they move throughout the marketplace. Service and quality driven – and fun to work with… the company has got it ALLOVER other out-of-home media companies!

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Brite Media Group - Gas Station Media

Brite Media Group is a leading alternative media company helping advertisers build one-to-one relationships with consumers throughout their daily lives. Brite Media Group is composed of four companies, BriteVision Media (coffee sleeve advertising), GSA Media (gas station pump top advertising), AdverTickets (valet and machine-issued parking tickets and cash jackets) and its national indoor advertising company. With a nation-wide presence, Brite Media Group’s four companies reach millions of consumers every day.

Learn more about Brite Media Group’s Gas Station Media >>


Captive Audience Advertising Logo

Captive Audience Advertising specializes in Alternative Advertising and marketing strategies for the modern age. Since the company began in 1996, it has led the way with indoor ambient advertising, then Gas Pump Billboard Advertising, and most recently with Mobile Billboard Advertising. Captive Audience Advertising’s programs provide customers with better ways to reach their target audience, making your advertising dollars work smarter.

Learn more about Captive Audience Advertising’s Gas Pump Billboard Advertising >>


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Gas Station TV

GSTV is the largest away from home television network delivering a one-to-one consumer viewing experience , showcasing premium content from first-rate programming partners like ESPN, NBCU, local Accuweather and original content to consumers during a natural 5-minute pause point in their day.   GSTV can reach and engage on-the-go consumers like no other media.

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Newport Business Media - Diesel Pump Toppers

NEWPORT BUSINESS MEDIA is the undisputed leader in innovative, effective media services for trucking and its allied industries. The vast, highly fragmented North American truck market becomes easily accessible through Newport’s unique multi-media network. DIESEL PUMP TOPPERS pump it up with out-of-the-ordinary, non-traditional advertising. DIESEL PUMP TOPPERS allow you to build your brand image, convince a trucker to make a purchase, generate a direct response or direct a trucker to another location. You need DIESEL PUMPTOPPERS to catch the eye of the trucker as he is refueling his vehicle as well as when he’s walking to/from the cashier to pay his bill.

Learn more about Newport Media’s Diesel Pump Toppers >>


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Outcast Media - PumpTop TV

Outcast is a leading digital media company reaching on-the-go consumers while they fuel their vehicles. High definition LCD screens and rich sound entertain captive consumers creating a 1:1 communication platform for advertisers without ad skipping or channel surfing. The Outcast Network reaches more than 20 Million active consumers each month when they are active, off the couch and in a purchsing frame frame of mind. Advertisers that have used the Outcast network include McDonald’s, MasterCard and Honda and many more. The company is privately held and is headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif. with offices in New York City.

Learn more about Outcast Media’s PumpTop TV >>


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Pacific Media, Inc - Gas Station Advertising

With over 10 years of experience executing non-traditional creative ideas from companies and their agencies Pacific Media has formed long lasting relationships with thousands of different types of sponsor locations all over the country. Our wide range of opportunities allows your company to expand traditional marketing ideas into endless possibilities. With over 12 years of experience in Gas Pump and non-traditional out-of- home advertising,Pacific Media combines national presence with local representation on all non-traditional campaigns.

Learn more about Pacific Media’s Gas Station Advertising >>


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petroTV - Gas Pump Digital Screens

petroTV taps into a captive audience by utilizing high-definition LCD screens strategically placed at gas pumps.

Learn more about petroTV’s Gas Pump Digital Screens


All images and logos used are from the DOmedia Marketplace and are self represented by the user.


MERGER: Outcast Media, PumpTop TV, Health Club Media Network

Outcast Media announced today a merger between its network, PumpTop TV and Health Club Media Network (HCMN).

2011 DOOH predictions of industry consolidation seem to be coming true as M&A activity in the space is heating up early this year.

Here are the stats of the new Outcast Media:

  • 5,000 Gas Stations & Health Clubs
  • 130 US Markets
  • 11,000 PumpTop displays
  • 68 Million Active Consumers (Nielsen)

We’d like to send a warm congratulations to our friends at these three companies whom are all listed in the DOmedia Marketplace! See Outcast.net for the official press release.


Startup Q&A with Rich Langdale – IT Martini

Rich Langdale

Rich Langdale, CEO, DOmedia

…Posted by Angela Gonzalez in IT Martini on Feb 2, 2011.

This IT Martini Media Correspondent can barely spell ‘€œentrepreneurship’€ while Rich Langdale lives and breathes the word.  So much, in fact, that he helped found the Center for Entrepreneurship at The Ohio State University.  Langdale’s newest business venture, DOmedia, is a 2010 TechColumbus Innovation Award semi-finalist for Outstanding Product.

DOmedia is a database of over 200,000 traditional, alternative and digital media properties.  From highway billboards to digital signage networks, DOmedia provides one centralized location for media planners to search for, assess and contact available media properties throughout the US.

IT Martini asked Langdale how he felt about DOmedia being nominated for a 2010 TechColumbus Innovation Award.

‘€œIt’s a great honor,’€ he replied.  He went on to say that the awards are a great program for Columbus.  The awards provide ‘€œwell-deserved recognition’€ for Columbus outside of its geographical boundaries. TechColumbus is providing a showcase for the exciting innovation occurring in Columbus.

Why DOmedia?  Why create a database of media properties?

Langdale answered that he has a strong background in marketing and logistics, so he cares a lot about this area. When looking at marketplaces for investment, Langdale looks for growth markets with great inefficiencies, high fragmentation and lack of transparency.

IT Martini asked what Langdale meant by ‘€œlack of transparency’€ and how that applied to the media properties market.  He responded that advertisers don’t buy as much as they’d like because they are simply ‘€œnot able to see all that is out there.’€   DOmedia was of interest because of the shift in marketing dollars to on-line and out-of-home advertising.  DOmedia is able to compile the opportunities and place that information directly in front media planners, who need to understand the many channels available when planning a multi-million dollar marketing campaign.

IT Martini wanted to know what advice Langdale has for those wanting to invest in or launch a start-up company.  Langdale emphasized that having a great idea in a great market is core, but not enough.  It is critical to ‘€œbuild out a vision, a mission, a strategy and a financial plan.’€  Get your ducks in a row, in other words. Langdale added that one of the key items of a strategic plan is getting key personnel in place.

How do you gather key personnel?

‘€œNetworking,’€ was the answer.  Networking venues for Langdale include NCT Ventures, Ohio State University, TechColumbus and our own IT Martini events.  Jeff Lamb, DOmedia’s Chief Technology Officer, for instance, is someone Langdale worked with previously.  Once Lamb was on board, Lamb was able to recruit and build the core technology team behind DOmedia.  Langdale emphasized that DOmedia had a ‘€œdramatic need for sophisticated database expertise.’€

Langdale had additional advice for those thinking of investing in or launching a start-up.  He stated that after getting the right team together and developing the financial plan, a business model is essential.  Entrepreneurs should ‘€œspend a lot of time thinking about how long it will take to get a customer.’€  How long it takes to acquire customers is how long it takes to recoup the dollars invested.   That means, on the flip side, planning in advance how long you can sustain the business prior to acquiring a strong customer base.

Langdale is a deep business thinker who develops clear goals and invests time crunching the numbers prior to investing in a start-up company.  It must be the correct formula, for Langdale has done this ‘€œa couple dozen times.’€  IT Martini hopes to enlist Langdale in 2011 IT Martini panel discussions and tech talks so that he can share his expertise with IT Pros and budding entrepreneurs.