New Study Finds More Than 90% of US Travelers Notice OOH Advertising

A new report reveals 90 percent of US travelers have noticed out of home (OOH) advertising in the past month, and 80 percent have noticed OOH ads in the past week.

The Nielsen study, which offers a detailed look at America’s travel habits and exposure to OOH ads, found roadside billboards are the most noticed OOH format. Eighty-one percent (81%) of adults surveyed have noticed a billboard in the past month, while 55 percent have noticed a digital billboard.

The study also found high levels of engagement with OOH in the past month, with 81 percent of adults noticing ad messages. Billboard advertising is the most engaging category; 85 percent who saw a billboard noticed the ad message.

“This study, which is the most in-depth analysis of OOH formats we’ve ever done, highlights the effectiveness of OOH as a highly engaging ad medium," said OAAA President & CEO Nancy Fletcher. “The research reveals consumers are interacting with OOH at record levels.”

Additional report highlights include:

• 66% of smartphone users took some type of action on their device after seeing an OOH
• More than 40% searched for a brand online after seeing an OOH ad
• 20% of those who saw a directional OOH ad immediately visited the advertised business
• 74% who visited a business after seen a directional OOH ad made a purchase
• Adults ages 16 – 34 is the demographic most engaged with OOH advertising

“OOH drives consumer action in the real world,” said Stephen Freitas, OAAA chief marketing officer. “Younger affluent consumers notice OOH the most, which is why the industry is seeing exceptional growth in sectors like technology and direct-to-consumer.”

Nielsen conducted 999 online surveys March 27 - April 5, 2019, with a national sample of US residents age 16+. Respondents were screened for having traveled on foot, in a car, truck, or other private vehicle, ridden as a passenger on a public bus, taxi, commuter rail, or subway, in the past month.

Source: OAAA.

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