Technologies for outdoor advertising in demand in 2024

Outdoor advertising: massive billboards, vibrant signs, and scrolling LED displays are things we’ve grown accustomed to seeing on the streets.

But the world of outdoor advertising technology is evolving, just like the marketing world. Today, outdoor advertising isn’t limited to static images and classic banners; it’s rapidly transforming to be programmatic, automated, dynamic, interactive, and personalized—and technologies are enabling this!

 

 

LED screens: say goodbye to static

 

These are no longer just advertising boards with images. High-resolution LED screens are canvases for dynamic content that changes depending on the time of day, weather, or even the mood of passersby. Imagine this: as you walk down the street, an advertising screen uses cameras to determine your age group, gender, and even mood, analyzing data to show ads specifically tailored to you. This might sound like science fiction, but facial recognition and artificial intelligence technologies are already making it possible.

 

 

An example of successful use of dynamic advertising on LED screens is Coca-Cola’s famous “Share a Coke” campaign. In this campaign, the brand used LED panels in major cities to engage with consumers in a personalized way.

 

 

The LED screens displayed people’s names, selected in real-time from data gathered via social media and other channels. This allowed people to see their own names or those of friends on a large advertisement screen, creating a high level of engagement and a personalized advertising experience. Dynamic elements like changing images and texts captured passersby’s attention, enhancing the brand’s presence. People interacted with the ads and took photos with them.

 

 

Modern software for LED technologies makes outdoor LED screens even more functional and adaptable to audience needs.



This example demonstrates how software for LED screens and panels helps create interactive and dynamic ad content that drives audience engagement and fosters positive brand perception. Interactivity always makes digital advertising more engaging and captures the attention of a broad audience.

 

 

Augmented reality: bringing the world to life

 

Smartphones have long been an essential part of our lives, and digital advertising actively leverages this. Augmented reality opens up new opportunities for advertisers. Even a static billboard can become dynamic with DOOH software, engaging passersby in interactive stories or allowing them to virtually try out a product. Imagine walking past an ad for a new car, pointing your phone’s camera at the billboard, and watching it “come to life,” offering a virtual test drive or showing a video of its features.

 

 

Augmented reality technology also allows advertisers to experiment with advertising. For instance, IKEA in Sweden uses augmented reality to show how their furniture will look in customers’ apartments. Simply point a smartphone camera at a billboard, and a 3D model of a sofa or kitchen set appears on the screen.

 

 

This kind of interactive experience makes digital advertising more captivating and allows potential buyers to “try out” products before purchasing.



Voice advertising: speak to your audience

 

Voice technologies have long ceased to be science fiction and have become part of our everyday lives. We control gadgets by voice, order food, and get information from voice assistants.

 

 

Outdoor advertising, especially through outdoor LED screens, can also use voice to become more engaging and enhance interaction with passersby. Imagine walking past a billboard featuring a new cosmetics line, and a pleasant voice tells you about its benefits or even offers to schedule a consultation.

 

 

To implement such innovative outdoor advertising formats, software for LED ads plays a key role, enabling real-time content management, adapting to external conditions, and configuring interactive elements. Software for LED screens and DOOH management elevates digital advertising to a new level, transforming it into a captivating experience for viewers.

 

 

Starbucks in the United States uses voice in DOOH advertising to attract the attention of passersby. A speaker near the billboard plays the sound of coffee dripping or a gentle voice describing new special offers. This auditory accent makes Starbucks advertising more noticeable and appealing.

 

 

Ecology and aesthetics: advertising that doesn’t annoy

 

In the future, outdoor advertising should become more eco-friendly and harmoniously blend into the environment. Instead of bright and bulky signs, we will see more refined solutions. Materials for DOOH advertising will be eco-friendly and recyclable, and the design will be more sophisticated, aligning with the architectural style of nearby buildings.

 

 

Tesla in the United States uses billboards with organic lighting. Instead of bright neon signs, soft lighting is used, which doesn’t irritate the eyes and fits naturally into the surroundings. This approach makes Tesla a more responsible and eco-friendly brand and requires effective DOOH management.

 


Appeal to Asia

 

In Japan and China, where technology is advancing at an incredible pace, DOOH networks have already made significant strides forward. 3D advertising there is not just a trendy innovation but a fully developed tool for capturing attention and creating unforgettable impressions.

 

 

In Tokyo, a busy street now hosts a billboard where a 3D cat “comes to life.” It looks so realistic that passersby stop and try to pet it on the head. In reality, it’s an illusion created with special projectors and 3D mapping technology. The cat “walks” across the billboard, plays with a ball, and even “looks” at passersby, making them smile and want to take a photo.

 

 

In Shanghai, a 3D bird appears on a billboard at a major intersection, “soaring” above the heads of pedestrians, with movements so realistic that it seems as if it’s about to fly away. This is not just a beautiful spectacle but a memorable advertising message demonstrating the power of DOOH Display Solutions.

 

 

With DOOH networks and centralized video management systems, DOOH advertising has reached a new level of interactivity, incorporating the latest technologies to create an emotional connection with the audience.

 

 

In China, 3D advertising is actively used in stores and shopping centers. 3D images of products appear on walls and shop windows, “emerging” from the screen and inviting visitors to buy them. This approach makes shopping more engaging and appealing.

 

 

3D advertising in Japan and China is not just advertising; it’s an art form. It transports us into another world, where reality meets fantasy, making the city more wondrous and alive. It proves that outdoor advertising can be not only informative but also captivating, creative, and even thrilling.

 

 

It’s safe to say that the future of outdoor advertising promises to be bright and innovative thanks to the active implementation of new technologies and changing consumer preferences. Traditional billboards are giving way to digital screens that are becoming interactive and personalized, attracting audiences with dynamic content. Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies enhance visual experiences and improve targeting accuracy.

 

 

In the coming years, outdoor advertising is expected to become not just a means of conveying important information and promoting brands but a part of smart city infrastructure, capable of instantly responding to audience demands and adapting to environmental changes.



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