Media buyers have numerous options when allocating ad budgets: TV, Radio, Magazines, Newspapers, Digital Advertising, and more. However, this post will focus on the unique benefits of out-of-home advertising, with an emphasis on Wild PostingĀ®, compared to other media options.

Out of Home Advertising

Peter-J-Solomon-Company

Out-of-home advertising, including wild posting, allows advertisers to engage audiences through strategic placement and timing. As commute times have risen by 20% since 1980, outdoor ads have become increasingly impactful. Wild posting, in particular, offers unmatched flexibility and affordability, with a media cost per thousand views (“CPM”) of just $3-5ā€”lower than most other media types. Additionally, wild posting cuts through digital noise, staying visible and impactful without being affected by ad blockers or DVRs.

Television

Television delivers a broad and measurable audience, bolstered by Nielsen ratings. However, wild posting has clear advantages over TV:

Television

  • DVRs allow viewers to skip commercials entirely.
  • TV skews toward older audiences.
  • TV is significantly more expensive, with a median prime-time CPM of $25-35 versus $3-5 for wild posting.

Radio

Radio is a common choice for reaching commuters, benefitting from longer average travel times. But compared to wild posting, radio has notable drawbacks:

  • No visual component to reinforce message recall.
  • Ad clutter diminishes effectiveness, with music stations running 12 minutes of ads per hour, and talk radio airing up to 20 minutes.
  • Radio ads cost more, with a median CPM of $10 versus $3-5 for wild posting.

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Magazines

Magazines are known for their niche targeting and high-quality visuals, but wild posting stands out as a more efficient option:

  • Wild posting doesnā€™t require the long lead times needed for magazine production.
  • Magazines are pricier, with a CPM of $14 compared to $3-5 for wild posting.
  • As online media grows, magazine readership continues to decline.

Newspapers

Newspapers offer strong regional targeting, but they struggle to match the advantages of wild posting:

  • Circulation has halved since 1990, with further declines in 2016 reported here.
  • Newspapers have a CPM of $32, far higher than the $3-5 range for wild posting.
  • Ads in newspapers have a short lifespan as most papers are discarded after one day.

newspapers

Online Advertising

Online advertising is growing rapidly, thanks to its targeting capabilities. However, it also faces significant challenges:

  • Premium online ads often cost more, with a median CPM of $10, compared to $3-5 for wild posting.
  • Ad fraud remains a problem, costing advertisers billions annually. Learn more about the Feel the Real campaign addressing these concerns.
  • Brands risk their ads appearing alongside inappropriate content, as seen in cases involving Nordstrom and Vodafone.

Online-Advertising

Wild posting excels in reaching audiences affordably, visually, and with high impact, making it an ideal choice in todayā€™s competitive media landscape.
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Media buyers have numerous options when allocating ad budgets: TV, Radio, Magazines, Newspapers, Digital Advertising, and more. However, this post will focus on the unique benefits of out-of-home advertising, with an emphasis on Wild PostingĀ®, compared to other media options.

Out of Home Advertising

Peter-J-Solomon-Company

Out-of-home advertising, including wild posting, allows advertisers to engage audiences through strategic placement and timing. As commute times have risen by 20% since 1980, outdoor ads have become increasingly impactful. Wild posting, in particular, offers unmatched flexibility and affordability, with a media cost per thousand views (“CPM”) of just $3-5ā€”lower than most other media types. Additionally, wild posting cuts through digital noise, staying visible and impactful without being affected by ad blockers or DVRs.

Television

Television delivers a broad and measurable audience, bolstered by Nielsen ratings. However, wild posting has clear advantages over TV:

Television

  • DVRs allow viewers to skip commercials entirely.
  • TV skews toward older audiences.
  • TV is significantly more expensive, with a median prime-time CPM of $25-35 versus $3-5 for wild posting.

Radio

Radio is a common choice for reaching commuters, benefitting from longer average travel times. But compared to wild posting, radio has notable drawbacks:

  • No visual component to reinforce message recall.
  • Ad clutter diminishes effectiveness, with music stations running 12 minutes of ads per hour, and talk radio airing up to 20 minutes.
  • Radio ads cost more, with a median CPM of $10 versus $3-5 for wild posting.

audio-and-podcasting

Magazines

Magazines are known for their niche targeting and high-quality visuals, but wild posting stands out as a more efficient option:

  • Wild posting doesnā€™t require the long lead times needed for magazine production.
  • Magazines are pricier, with a CPM of $14 compared to $3-5 for wild posting.
  • As online media grows, magazine readership continues to decline.

Newspapers

Newspapers offer strong regional targeting, but they struggle to match the advantages of wild posting:

  • Circulation has halved since 1990, with further declines in 2016 reported here.
  • Newspapers have a CPM of $32, far higher than the $3-5 range for wild posting.
  • Ads in newspapers have a short lifespan as most papers are discarded after one day.

newspapers

Online Advertising

Online advertising is growing rapidly, thanks to its targeting capabilities. However, it also faces significant challenges:

  • Premium online ads often cost more, with a median CPM of $10, compared to $3-5 for wild posting.
  • Ad fraud remains a problem, costing advertisers billions annually. Learn more about the Feel the Real campaign addressing these concerns.
  • Brands risk their ads appearing alongside inappropriate content, as seen in cases involving Nordstrom and Vodafone.

Online-Advertising

Wild posting excels in reaching audiences affordably, visually, and with high impact, making it an ideal choice in todayā€™s competitive media landscape.
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