Our vision is to build an imposing Times Square-like OOH setup in India: Aman Nanda
Nanda, Chief Strategy officer, Times OOH, says data, technology and infrastructure are three factors that can make or break any OOH campaign

Times OOH is one of the oldest players in the outdoor advertising industry. Known for providing comprehensive and customised solutions to advertisers, the company never fails to stand out.
exchange4media caught up with Aman Nanda, Chief Strategy officer, Times OOH, to talk about a host of topics, including how the company plans to bring disruption in the OOH industry and the impact that data, technology & infrastructure will have on OOH advertising.
Excerpts:
According to you, what are the latest trends in the OOH space in India as well as the world?
Digital OOH (DOOH) is rapidly gaining widespread acceptance and significant momentum within India as well as the global marketing community. Of late, there has been a remarkable interest in DOOH creatives, and we have seen brands using the medium to narrate compelling stories and create an impact. In markets like the UK, DOOH is projected to claim a share of at least 40 per cent of the overall out-of-home advertising pie by 2020. Though in India, digital OOH advertising is largely restricted to a handful of captive places such as airports, malls, cinema and metro stations, we believe this will change soon with improving technology, accessibility and infrastructure. DOOH is set to become an integral part of media plans.
Another trend is the ability to capture the attention of audiences through activations and engagements. BTL OOH activities such as product sampling, events/activations and lounge tie-ups are gaining popularity. Brands want to engage with attention-deficit consumers and are moving away from vanilla advertising. OOH is a great format for brands to capture potential consumers' attention as a message on this medium cannot be switched-off or skipped.
Thirdly, brands have made OOH an integral part of their 360-degree campaigns, as it complements other mediums, especially mobile. Today OOH campaigns are often executed at premium locations such as Delhi and Mumbai airports. The campaigns at these locations reach 1-1.5 lakh passengers in a day. And they are amplified using social media to increase the reach to 10 million.
What do you think is the future of DOOH in India?
We believe programmatic DOOH will catch up in India. This will enable us to change the creatives dynamically based on time, passenger movement, weather, etc. It will transform DOOH from a static OOH medium to a dynamic one. Given that it also adds to the overall ambience of any place while opening up new revenue streams, the government will hopefully chart a positive legislation for DOOH, which will increase its share in the OOH pie.
What are the disruptions TIMES OOH is planning to bring in the outdoor space this fiscal year?
Our vision is to build an imposing Times Square-like OOH setup in India. We believe OOH, as a medium, is designed to deliver impact and reach the widest set of audience. This cannot be replicated by other mediums, and we would continue with our efforts to create these platforms for brands.
Audience tracking is an important aspect of advertising. For mediums like television or newspaper, there are bodies like BARC that give ratings. But with OOH, there is no such system. How are players in the OOH space luring the advertisers?
It is true that there is no standardised rating system for OOH. At Times OOH, we have partnered with reputed third parties such as Nielsen, Ipsos and Kantar to offer our clientele detailed psychographic analysis of the audience at our assets. These reports include key statistics like audience activity at the transit medium, dwell time, purchasing habits, lifestyle etc, coupled with the usual traffic numbers audited by government authorities like AAI and Metro Rail corporations.
Interestingly, there are niches in the OOH space like events and activations that offer measurable ROI. We have hosted multiple shopping festivals at key airports and offered our brand partners analytics on conversions. We also did a fashion show where an accurate number of total impressions could be deciphered. With the advancement of technology, we will soon be able to calculate impressions, thanks to eye-ball tracking systems, and trigger on-spot SMSes to redirect audiences to a nearby store, making it easier to track actual sales.
According to you, how can data, technology and infrastructure optimise the future of OOH?
Data offers brands the ability to make informed decisions, while technology and quality infrastructure enable ad innovation to thrive. These three factors complement each other and can make or break any OOH campaign.
Infrastructure has seen a significant revamp in recent years, with the development of better roadways, rapid railways, modern airports and corporate parks. And the government plans to fuel this growth further. We have 102 operational airports across the country, and there are plans to increase this number to 250 by 2030. Technology has also become significantly more affordable and brands are open to experimenting with it.
We hope to see many more LED screens across the country, thanks to lower capital and operational expenses. These factors, along with greater access to quantifiable OOH-related data, will herald an incredible era for the country’s outdoor advertising industry.
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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur
The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more
With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.
The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.
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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out
The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'
Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."
The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."
COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.
Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.
He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.
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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board
e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.
According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.
As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.
A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.
Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.
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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall
The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall
Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.
“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.
“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."
"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."
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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias
Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments
KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.
Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy
Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.
Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."
Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."
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