OOH Industry Snapshot: Breaking through visual clutter
"Pairing with digital platforms amplifies exposure and drives higher ROI. Within the Multiply Group’s media vertical, our strength lies in offering diverse solutions that meet clients’ needs," says, Viola Outdoors, Ahmed Emam.
What makes OOH remain one of the most effective forms of traditional advertising?
OOH advertising thrives by effectively reaching broad urban audiences and boosting brand awareness and market share. Pairing with digital platforms amplifies exposure and drives higher ROI. Within the Multiply Group’s media vertical, our strength lies in offering diverse solutions that meet clients’ needs. Our media reaches a broader population and offers a grand scale to provide a multi-city solution, delivering the highest value through tailored media plans. Our unique locations and network of high-impact products across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, complemented by high-quality creative and data-driven strategies, make OOH irreplaceable for brands seeking to connect deeply with their audience. This combination of teams and resources allows us to respond to client needs more effectively, offering large-scale campaigns that deliver significant impact.
Is OOH undergoing a creative renaissance against stereotypes and visual clutter?
Absolutely, and within the Multiply Group’s media vertical, our teams are driving that creative renaissance. We’ve expanded our inventory and innovative capabilities by combining expertise from different sectors, ensuring that brands break through visual clutter with meaningful, high-quality campaigns. We scale these creative approaches to reach a broader audience within the main arteries and high-density communities. This dual approach enables us to deliver more custom, immersive brand experiences, whether focused on premium markets or mass reach.
The creative renaissance in OOH is about using technology, design, and storytelling to deliver campaigns that are not just seen but remembered. We are a unified group at the forefront of that movement.
How does OOH perform at every stage of the marketing funnel?
OOH has proven effective across all stages of the marketing funnel. Within the Multiply Group’s media vertical, we leverage our combined inventory—our high-impact platforms offer unparalleled visibility for brand awareness. Iconic placements provide prime spots for brands looking to establish their identity, while a broader network helps reach an extensive, diverse audience. Further down the funnel, dynamic content and data integration allow us to engage specific audiences at the consideration stage, driving deeper interaction. This multi-funnel approach positions OOH as a critical component in any marketing strategy, ensuring that brands can engage consumers from awareness to conversion.
What are the top demands from brands and clients in 2024?
In 2024, brands will increasingly demand flexibility, personalisation, and digital innovation from their OOH campaigns. They want seamless integration with digital platforms, programmatic buying, and the real-time adjustment of content. We can deliver precisely that with the combined strength of Multiply Group’s media vertical. Our innovative and focused solutions complement the ability to scale campaigns and reach a broader population. This ensures that we meet the needs of every client, whether they require a premium campaign or a wide-market solution. By merging our capabilities, we offer more tailored, multi-city solutions that provide the highest value to the market and become the most resilient and comprehensive offering for any client.