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Out-of-Home Advertising Tactics for Summer

Wilkins Media

June 22, 2023 • 2 min. read

Summer is finally here and people are heading outdoors! It's the season of road trips, days at the beach, and soaking up the sun. Brands can take advantage of this by engaging with their audience through out-of-home (OOH) advertising all summer long. The possibilities for creative OOH advertising tactics are endless, and they have the power to captivate and engage potential customers while they go about their daily activities. In this blog post, we'll reveal some OOH advertising ideas for summer, providing you with innovative ways to enhance your brand's visibility and make a lasting impact. 

Billboards: Classic and impactful billboards remain a tried-and-true OOH advertising tactic. Strategically placed along highways, major roads, and popular tourist spots, billboards can deliver your message to a wide audience. Utilize eye-catching designs, vibrant colors, and concise messages to create a lasting impression on passersby.

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Transit Advertising: Reach on-the-go audiences with transit advertising on buses, trains, subways, taxis, and rideshares to maximize your brand's exposure. With millions of commuters and travelers relying on public transportation during the summer, this tactic ensures your message reaches a captive audience. Wrap entire vehicles or use interior ad placements inside to create memorable experiences.

Collier County Tourism Wrapped Train

Street Furniture Advertising: Street furniture advertising offers a seamless integration of advertisements within urban environments. From bus shelters and benches to kiosks and city information panels, strategically placed street furniture ads can grab attention and engage people as they navigate through the city streets.

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Experiential Marketing: Summer is the perfect time to implement experiential marketing campaigns that allow consumers to interact with your brand in a memorable way. Set up pop-up events, immersive brand activations, or mobile brand experiences at popular summer destinations, festivals, or beaches. Incorporate games, contests, and samples to deepen brand engagement and foster positive associations.

Alabama Department of Tourism

Stadium Advertising: With summer comes a surge of sporting events and outdoor activities. Capitalize on the excitement by advertising in stadiums and sports arenas. From scoreboard displays and digital banners to branded merchandise and event sponsorships, stadium advertising can help you connect with sports enthusiasts and boost brand awareness.

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Beach Advertising: Beaches are hotspots during the summer months, offering a captive audience looking to relax and enjoy their time. Beach advertising can take various forms, including sand stamps or sculptures, full-motion digital boats, and aerial banners. Creatively integrate your brand into the beach atmosphere, making it a memorable part of people's summer experiences.

Visit Annapolis

Mobile Billboards: Harness the power of mobile billboards to target specific locations and audiences. Digital mobile billboard trucks can be driven through high-traffic areas or areas where your target audience congregates, taking your message to the masses. This tactic allows you to reach a broader audience while offering the flexibility to hone in on key events where consumers may be congregating. 

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