Out-of-Home
Out-of-home advertising including billboards, transit, digital screens, and airport/retail.
Subcategories
Terms in Out-of-Home
48-Sheet Poster
BillboardsA large outdoor advertising format measuring 48 sheets (6.1m x 3.05m), commonly seen on motorways and high-traffic urban locations across the UK.
6-Sheet Poster
BillboardsA 6-sheet poster is a standard outdoor advertising format measuring 1.2m x 1.8m, commonly used on high streets and local transport hubs across the UK.
96-Sheet Poster
BillboardsA large-format outdoor advertising billboard measuring approximately 40 feet by 14 feet, commonly used for high-visibility campaigns across UK highways and city
Airport Advertising
TransitAdvertising placements in airports targeting travellers through digital screens, billboards, and transit media. Reaches affluent, captive audiences with high dw
Bus Advertising (T-Sides & Supersides)
TransitLarge-format advertising panels on the sides of buses, including T-Sides (rear) and Supersides (full-length), offering high-impact visibility across UK urban ro
Bus Shelter Advertising (Adshel)
TransitAdvertising displayed on illuminated panels at bus shelters across the UK. A high-frequency transit medium reaching commuters in urban and suburban locations.
Copy Change (OOH)
The process of updating creative content on outdoor advertising displays, allowing advertisers to refresh messaging without changing the physical panel or locat
Cover / Cover Build (OOH)
The percentage of a target audience exposed to an OOH campaign at least once during a specified period, measured through audience reach metrics.
Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH)
Digital ScreensDigital Out-of-Home (DOOH) is advertising displayed on digital screens in public spaces like train stations, high streets, and shopping centres, offering dynami
Dwell Time (OOH)
The length of time a person spends viewing an out-of-home advertisement, measured in seconds. Critical for calculating campaign impact and audience engagement.
Experiential Advertising
Experiential advertising creates immersive brand experiences that engage consumers physically and emotionally, moving beyond traditional passive viewing to acti
Flyposting
BillboardsIllegal posting of advertisements on structures without permission. A high-risk practice that damages brand reputation and carries legal consequences in the UK.
Frequency
Frequency measures how many times an individual is exposed to an out-of-home advertisement over a specific period.
Geoframe
A geographical boundary or zone used in out-of-home advertising to target specific locations and measure campaign performance across defined areas.
Gross Contacts (OOH)
The total number of potential exposures to an out-of-home advertisement, calculated by multiplying daily traffic by the number of days a campaign runs.
LED Screen Advertising
Digital ScreensDynamic advertising displayed on LED screens in public spaces, offering high-impact visual messaging with real-time content flexibility and precise targeting ca
Likelihood to See (LTS)
A metric measuring the probability that a target audience will see an out-of-home advertisement based on location, timing, and foot traffic patterns.
London Underground Advertising
TransitAdvertising on London Underground trains, platforms and stations. Reaches millions of commuters daily across the capital's extensive rail network.
Loop Length (DOOH)
Digital ScreensThe duration of a complete advertising sequence on a digital out-of-home (DOOH) screen before it repeats. Typically ranges from 10-60 seconds depending on inven
Mobile Billboard
BillboardsAdvertising displayed on vehicles that move through populated areas, providing dynamic, high-reach out-of-home exposure across UK cities and towns.
Net Coverage (OOH)
Net Coverage (OOH) measures the percentage of a target audience reached by an out-of-home campaign at least once, excluding duplicated exposures across multiple
Opportunity to See (OTS)
The number of times an individual has a chance to see an out-of-home advertisement during a specific campaign period or timeframe.
Impressions
Impressions measure the number of times an out-of-home advertisement is seen by an audience member.
Panel Audit
Independent verification of outdoor advertising panel locations, specifications and audience metrics to ensure media buying accuracy and campaign effectiveness.
Playout Report
A detailed report documenting when and how many times an out-of-home advertisement was displayed on digital screens during a contracted campaign period.
Posting Period
The contracted duration for which an out-of-home advertisement remains displayed on a billboard, transit site, or digital screen.
Programmatic DOOH
Digital ScreensAutomated buying and selling of digital out-of-home advertising inventory in real-time, using algorithmic targeting and data-driven decision making.
Proof of Posting
Documentation provided by outdoor media owners confirming an advertisement was displayed on a specific poster or digital screen during an agreed campaign period
Reach
The total number of unique individuals exposed to an out-of-home advertisement during a specific campaign period.
Retail OOH (Shopping Centre)
Advertising space in UK shopping centres and retail destinations, targeting consumers during shopping trips. High-traffic, location-based OOH format ideal for f
Roadside Advertising
BillboardsLarge advertisements displayed on billboards positioned along roadsides and highways to reach drivers and passengers in transit.
Share of Time (DOOH)
Digital ScreensThe percentage of time a specific creative occupies a digital out-of-home screen during a set scheduling period, determining visibility and campaign reach.
Share of Voice (OOH)
Share of Voice in OOH measures your brand's advertising presence relative to competitors across outdoor media channels.
Spot Length (DOOH)
Digital ScreensThe duration of an advertisement displayed on a digital out-of-home (DOOH) screen, typically ranging from 5 to 60 seconds, determining visibility and impact.
Street Furniture
Street furniture advertising uses public structures like bus shelters, phone boxes, and benches to display ads in high-footfall locations across UK towns and ci
Train Station Advertising
TransitAdvertising displays positioned in train stations to reach commuters and travellers. High-traffic format offering consistent daily exposure to engaged audiences
Transit Advertising
TransitAdvertising placed on or within public transport vehicles and stations, reaching commuters during their daily journeys across the UK.
Two-Week Cycle (OOH)
A standard booking and measurement period in UK out-of-home advertising where campaigns run for 14 consecutive days, used for planning, reporting, and cost calc
Visibility Adjusted Contact (VAC)
A metric adjusting outdoor advertising impressions by actual visibility, accounting for factors like viewing angle, obstruction, and dwell time to reflect real
Wallscape
BillboardsLarge-format billboard advertisements integrated into urban architecture, typically on building facades or structures. A premium OOH format offering high visibi