Rewind 2015: E-commerce sector gives impetus to OOH ad spends in 2015
2015 was a good year for the outdoor advertising industry fuelled by the strong spends by neo-gen brands, especially from sectors like e-commerce that contributed significantly to the growth of the industry

In many ways 2015 was a landmark year for the advertising sector; as positivity about the economy increased, the outdoor industry reaped the benefits of this optimism. The year started off on a positive note for the outdoor advertising sector with many expecting it to deliver on its inherent potential. However, it has still been a mixed bag, said industry experts we spoke to, despite the strong start and a good festive period.
“2015 has been moderately good for the industry. E-commerce has been the biggest spender along with government campaigns. 2016 is being projected as year of advertising, as overall positive market sentiment is becoming a reality. However, the government policies should increase spending and positive sentiment in corporates and overall growth in advertising spend across sectors,” said Rajiv Saxena, MD of Blue Ocean Media.
2015 was also important for steps taken by the industry body in solving various issues that the sector faces, particularly in audience measurement. Though these are still nascent steps and the impact will take some time to be seen, OOH professionals have welcomed the signs of progress.
OOH agencies welcome IOAA decision to expand membership
From a business perspective, the outdoor industry had reason to cheer as the rise of the e-commerce sector gave an impetus to ad spends. A spokesperson for TDI agreed the year started with a positive trend and in a receptive mood from many of the advertisers. “Government and PSUs also started looking at promoting various divisions and thus Q1 started with an upward curve in the growth. This sustained till about mid Q2, but didn’t last much. E-commerce emerged as the major spender in OOH initially and they were slowing shifting their spends towards digital and print platforms. The case was similar with other big spenders as well when comparing their ad spends of Q1 versus Q3,” he told us.
OOH audience measurement to be reality, but not so soon
“It (OOH advertising) has evolved to the extent that new brands, more so in the e-commerce space, have increasingly used OOH as a dominant format of media communication. These neo-gen brands discovered that OOH was making more sense in terms of ROI (even though no quantifiable measurement matrix was available) as compared to other forms of media usage, apart from the obvious usage of digital as the primary medium,” added Kaushik Chakravorty, an OOH veteran.
As always, the growth spell for the outdoor advertising sector has been the September-December festive period and this received impetus from the e-commerce sector. The e-commerce sector has been one of the highest spending sectors for the outdoor industry throughout the year, and outdoor players we spoke to said the trend would continue for the next couple of years. Automobile and FMCG were other notable contributors to the OOH growth story in 2015.
“A new trend that has emerged is with clients wanting to exploit the full potential of the medium is by coupling ‘experiential marketing’ along with running their traditional campaign on OOH. This way they can get an exponential bang for their bucks,” said Saurabh Negi, VP of LiveMedia.
Industry experts say that clients are looking at combining OOH with an added experiential approach as well as paying more attention to the creative side. Chakravorty informed us that clients are looking to construct creatives specifically for OOH advertising. “It seems creative usage of media as a method of innovation is being propounded. However, the truth is that most innovations in OOH are mere embellishments, and the present constraints of regulations as well as technology and fabrication needs to get much better if we are to see innovation in OOH in the true sense,” he added.
With 2015 coming to an end, experts are now hopeful that 2016 would continue to see a revitalized sector with even better ad spending throughout the year.
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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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