Factors Set to Affect Outdoor Advertising in India in the Financial Year 2016-17

As the financial year for 2015-16 draws to an end, let us analyze the Outdoor Advertising trends which are most likely to be carried forward to the next term and the factors which will affect the media the highest. One of the disappointments of the present year 2015-16 was that good starts in brand spending could not be sustained at the expected levels. This write-up analyses the primary factors affecting Outdoor Advertising in India, with an aim of planning for high performance of the media in 2016-17.

Another attribute of OOH India is that without corresponding growth in the other sectors, the brands will be reluctant to spend on advertising. In this regard, “Make in India” seems promising and the Outdoor Advertising in India is ready to bask in its success.

OOH India is also looking at partnerships and expansions in order to boost advertising growth. Thus, Outdoor Media Services in India is looking at expansions through agencies and new acquisitions which would aid the maximization of profits in spite of low margins.

Media in large formats is expected to continue to stay in focus as the brands are likely to continue aiming for high impact to tackle competition. An increase in service tax won’t be helping the profit margins. Hence the Outdoor Media Service Agencies in India will seek an increase in sales. Thus, focus on large media formats and an increase in sales will be the key areas of influence in the financial year 2016-17.

A Look at the Trends of OOH Advertising in India 2015

OOH (out-of-home) Advertising is one of the traditional forms of brand promotion in the 21st century to reach the masses and the classes. Like other developing nations, India is also competing fairly well in the field of Outdoor Advertising, keeping in mind the diversity it offers as a nation in terms of language, culture, religion and demography.

The year 2015 saw a major leap in  Outdoor Advertising due to some new trends incorporated e.g. the evolution of the e-commerce sector and its expenditure on OOH Advertising, government campaigns like “Make in India” promoting SMEs. The SMEs, in turn, approach the Outdoor Advertising Agencies to promote their businesses in order to reach their target consumers. On the other hand, we can’t ignore the contribution of automobile industry and FMCG to Outdoor Advertising in India as the year 2015 saw the launch of as many as over 40 new models of cars and many nascent companies.

OOH Advertising requires extensive field work, market study and proper execution of the ad-campaigns where dedicated teams from Outdoor Advertising Agencies in India strive to build the right image for the brands and catch the eyeballs of the audiences. Last year wasn’t any different in terms of services provided by the agencies but what changed is the demand of the advertisers. It seems to be a new trend for the brands to opt for experimental marketing along with the OOH Ad-campaigns as a means to multiply their presence and maximize profit. If ad spending ratios in e-commerce sector rise in 2016, then this year can possibly see some of the best OOH Advertisements from some of the leading Outdoor Advertising Agencies.

Start Booking Sites at the Airports as the Tourist Season Starts

Airport Advertising in India sees a remarkable increase in activity after September 15 every year. This is primarily because the tourist season in the country begins in this period, which sees a subsequent increase in the traffic at the airports. It has been established in the marketing world that the tourists, in their happy state of mind, are some of the best target audiences. Add to that, the cream of audiences separated by the airports, and you have a marketing opportunity which cannot be missed.

Airport Advertising

The tourist season sees a huge inflow of tourists at both domestic and international levels. This brings prominent visibility both inside the country and abroad. Airport Advertising in India during this period has been used as a successful vehicle for excellent global branding campaigns.

Another reason, which makes the tourist season an important period for marketing, is that it also marks the beginning of the festivals season in India. The festivals in India always boast the sales and hence brands go all out on promotional activities. Being present at the airports during this time attracts the audiences with buying power, right at the doorstep. This combination, of an ideal time, location and audiences, creates a rush for the sites at the airports in India.

TDI Airport Advertising

Make sure you book the Airport Advertising sites in advance so as to not miss out on the huge opportunities which this time of the year presents. You can also use the airport advertising medium to start your OOH campaign and continue chasing your target audiences at places nearer to the point of sales. 

How to Use the Onam Festive Season to Your Brand’s Advantage?

With Onam festival about to begin in Kerala, the target audiences of various industries will be in one of the most optimal moods to be targeted with brand promotions. This blog discusses how the premium platform, of Airport Advertising in Kerala, can be used to create spectacular branding during the occasion of Onam.

Kerala has 3 airports at the locations of Cochin, Calicut and Trivandrum. All these 3 airports are bound to see extravaganzas in Airport Advertising in India, during the period of Onam celebrations. Kerala, which is recognized as one of the ten paradises in the world, will also see an increase of tourists who will visit the place to be a part of the Onam celebrations. This includes both domestic and international audiences. A key part of the international tourists is the expatriate community which returns to visit their family and friends during this period. The 3 airports are the most important entry points into God’s own country. Taking up sites at these airports, for Airport Advertising campaigns at this time of the year, is placing your brand at the most viable place for Outdoor Advertising in India right now. Use the occasion to greet your audiences as they make their way to Kerala to celebrate Onam.

The Airport Advertising Agency, which has exclusive advertising rights on these 3 airports, is TDI International India (P) Limited. The exclusive rights allows for the Airport Advertising campaigns to be executed and maintained in an efficient manner. TDI is the most experienced Airport Advertising Agency in India and is credited with pioneering the top trendsetting branding campaigns in India. For any brand looking at the South Indian markets or planning to leave a mark in the global market, Airport Advertising in Kerala is the best bet during the Onam season.  

What is the Biggest Priority for an Outdoor Advertising Agency in India Now?

Outdoor Advertising Agencies have the unique task of maintaining the oldest platform of promotional activities known to mankind. The foremost step, in ensuring that Outdoor Advertising (OOH) survived and excelled throughout the years, has been the continuous adoption of the latest technologies. This has been a priority requirement for adapting to the changing nature of markets over time. The current period marks another phase in the history of Outdoor Advertising in India when a major adoption is required. This required change in modus operandi is the integration of the mobiles into the functioning of the OOH Billboards and Hoardings.

The mobile revolution has firmly hit across the generational and socioeconomic divides in India. It is very important that the Outdoor Media integrates itself with the mobile platform in order to create further reach and higher impact. The West is already seeing executions of OOH Campaigns where mobiles and handsets of the audiences are being extensively used. The integration opens up unlimited ways of sending the brand message to the viewers in a personalized manner. Before the integration, the brand message was almost always passed in a general manner. But use of the mobiles enables the brand to personalize the message so that it creates the maximum impact. The OOH Hoardings and displays then can serve the purpose of grabbing the attention of the audiences while their mobiles can be used to perpetuate the intended message. Getting connected to the mobiles can also serve the purpose of creating a database and a long term relationship with the target groups.

The major OOH Agencies in India are hoping that the regulating authorities take the urgency of the situation in account and allow for the modifications necessary for the digitization of the medium and integration of the mobiles.

Foggy Winters in India Set to be illuminated by Outdoor Advertising.

One of the roles Outdoor Advertising plays is adding to the beauty and decor of the environment. The Frontlits, Backlits, and various other Outdoor Advertising Displays add an aura to the place they stand in. The winters, with their mist and fog, are the best times of the year to experience the charm which even the plainest of Outdoor Hoardings can spell.

As India steps into the beginning days of winter, Outdoor Advertising Agencies in India are gearing up with campaigns which can best make use of the misty appeal of the time. As the light of the displays play with the darkness of the night, the impact of the displays increase manifold. Some of the most intriguing photographs of advertising installations have been taken on the winter-nights in India. 

 An example of such an impactful display is the above installation which TDI had put in for Apollo tyres. It would be a wonderful idea for the brands to take advantage of the winters and increase the impact and charm of their ad displays. The ability of a display to attract audiences is at an all time high during the foggy nights. There is no way that a passing commuter can miss such an orgy of light and colors amidst the surrounding darkness.

They are such USPs, of Outdoor Advertising in India, which result in the undiluted patronage from the top brands. We are anticipating for more such displays this winter when the outdoor environment in India comes alive in the darkness of the night.