OOH leaders discuss accountability and innovation at Goafest

A Knowledge Seminar by OOH titled "Adapting to be Accountable" featured a distinguished panel including Darshana Shah, Head of Marketing & Customer Experience at Aditya Birla Capital; Pawan Bansal, COO of Jagran Engage & Chairman of IOAA (Indian Outdoor Advertising Association); Noomi Mehta, Chairman of the Board at Selvel One Group; and Jahan Mehta, Chief Growth Officer at Oap Mediatech. Leading the discussion was Sam Balsara, Founder, Chairman & MD of Madison World & Madison Communications. In this engaging session, the panelists spoke about the importance of accountability in the outdoor advertising industry and discussed strategies for adaptation in an ever-evolving landscape.

Darshana emphasized the evolving role of multi-screen geotagging and the importance of Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising. "OOH must be used as the first medium and not just a recall medium. It's not just about hoardings anymore," she stated, highlighting the flexibility of adapting a 10-second feature for OOH. Pawan discussed the metrics of reach, frequency, and impressions, noting, "We have a 100-day plan for measurability and sustainability at IOAA." He also spoke about the IOAA certification, which aims to prevent incidents like the Ghatkopar mishap during thunderstorms from recurring. Jahan shared his insights into promoting Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising to prospective clients, emphasizing the potential of automation.

The conversation highlighted innovative strategies aimed at amplifying the reach and effectiveness of OOH advertising campaigns. Attendees gained valuable insights into navigating challenges and driving accountability to enhance effectiveness and transparency in outdoor advertising practices.