Our last article on the subject was back in 2020, and we all know how things were then. There were still so many unanswered questions. They truly were some uncertain times.
While we’re still making our way through this pandemic at a gradual pace, it’s been enough time to assess its true impact on OOH, or out of home advertising. Curious to hear more? Read on for our deep dive. It may help you determine whether now is the right time for you to get your own billboard.
March 2020 will forever be known as a moment that shook the globe; it maintains a stronghold over it even now. At the time, the billboard industry most definitely felt the blow. There was low visibility due to mandated lockdowns, and also curfews, etc. For the first time, many weren’t laying eyes on the outside, let alone any billboards.
This proved to be even more foreboding to industry members, as at the time, there seemed to be no metric, rhyme, or reason for figuring out when things would be back to normal, if ever. And for a company that thrives on people being out of their home to consume our ads, it was doubly troubling.
As restrictions would soon be lifted little by little, it became clear that all was not lost! With the introduction of new measures to curb the virus’ spread and overall damage, people could start leaving their homes, albeit with new precautions.
Lucky for the billboard industry, it proved it wouldn’t become antiquated in the wake of a new normal. Of course, this pales in comparison when thinking of the losses as COVID dredged on.
The world was already moving towards a mainly digital landscape; the pandemic simply dumped fuel on the flames. As such, OOH advertising had already begun adapting with the inclusion of digital billboards as an option. While there was some rocky navigating, we managed to sustain this too!
Ready to get your brand plastered on its own standout billboard? Effortless Outdoor Media has the materials, locales, and also the expertise to get you everything you need. We offer affordable campaigns that don’t sacrifice quality or integrity. Contact us today to learn more!
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