A medium that people actually see (and use)
Among the most relevant conclusions of the report are:
- 88% have noticed some form of OOH in the last 30 days.
- 79% have seen at least one billboard ad during that period.
- 78% have taken some action in the last 60 days after seeing OOH, such as conducting online searches or visiting a store.
- Among those who followed directions from an OOH ad to reach a business, 78% ended up making a purchase.
In other words, OOH is not just "coverage," but also triggers behaviors very close to conversion.
OOH as a physical-digital connector
The study also highlights the role of mobile devices: more than half of adults who see OOH conduct searches or make online purchases in the following weeks. OAAA. In practice, this makes OOH:
- Traffic launcher to digital channels (web, social media, apps).
- Brand searcher, especially when using contextual messages or creatives adapted to the environment.
If OOH behaves as a mass medium but is highly activatable, the platforms that structure that inventory become key. From a media research perspective, Adcities can help:
- Map inventory (classic and digital) with mobility and context data.
- Explore how different formats contribute to the funnel (discovery, search, visit, purchase).
- Document cases where OOH drives traffic to digital channels, connecting them with the metrics already used by online marketing.