The Daily: Why OOH Advertising is Making a Comeback, the Potential of OOH CTV Ads, and More | Sep 3, 2024
Sep 3, 2024
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Yory Wurmser, an analyst specializing in advertising trends, dives into the resurgence of out-of-home (OOH) advertising. He shares insights on the impressive growth in the first half of the year and how OOH has evolved post-pandemic. Yory discusses the benefits of integrating digital elements and programmatic strategies, spotlighting changes in consumer engagement. He also explores the potential of OOH connected TV ads and what the future holds for digital advertising as we approach significant events like the 2028 Olympics.
Out-of-home advertising revenue grew by 3.4% in Q2 2024, driven by significant digital investments and increased political ad spending.
The transition to digital formats represents a substantial opportunity for OOH advertising growth, with only 35% of spending currently on digital.
Deep dives
Growth of Out-of-Home Advertising
Out-of-home (OOH) advertising has seen a significant recovery, with revenue growing by 3.4% in Q2, reaching almost $3 billion. Major players in the OOH sector, such as Clear Channel Outdoor and Lamar, reported strong Q2 figures contributing to this growth. The recovery is largely driven by increased digital investment, with digital channels accounting for about 80% of the overall growth. Moreover, political ad spending has surged, quadrupling since 2020, indicating that election cycles are a crucial component impacting the OOH market.
Shifts in Advertising Spend
The OOH advertising landscape has undergone notable changes, particularly regarding the types of companies investing in this medium. Business and industrial sectors now lead in spending, with a reported increase of 29% since 2019, followed closely by healthcare and retail sectors. Despite the revival in ad spending, certain areas, like transit advertising, remain below pre-pandemic levels, with securities still recovering. This illustrates that while OOH is rebounding, the various formats are not all progressing at the same speed.
Digital Transformation in OOH Advertising
The transition to digital is a key element reshaping OOH advertising, as traditional formats are increasingly integrated with digital capabilities. Currently, only about 35% of the total OOH spending is on digital formats, highlighting a substantial opportunity for growth in the coming years. Factors such as programmatic buying and the proliferation of digital screens are expected to drive this evolution, making it easier to target advertisements and improve engagement through tools like QR codes. As costs decrease and data integration improves, the digital share of OOH is projected to rise significantly by 2028.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what was behind the impressive first half of the year growth in out-of-home (OOH) advertising, how the medium is different from before the pandemic, the benefits of OOH TV, and what we can expect from the next few years. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson and analyst Yory Wurmser.