Digital OOH spend in China hits US$1.8bn

DIGITAL   OOH   KINETIC

Global – The digital OOH market in China topped revenues of US$1.84 billion in 2011, a 30% increase from the previous year and almost double that of the US.

A study from outdoor Kinetic, digital OOH in US saw annual revenue of US$1.1 billion, followed by the UK (US$157million), Germany (US$51mil) and Thailand (US$24mil).

In portion to total OOH revenue, China’s DOOH accounts for 36% of total OOH revenue compared to more developed markets like the US (19%) and UK (11%).

According to Kinetic, most Chinese clients use digital screens in the same way as static posters.

Other markets across the Asia Pacific that saw increase in DOOH spend include India (48%), Malaysia (30%), Thailand (25%) and Singapore (15-20%).

“Advertisers’ use of digital OOH has evolved significantly, with greater and more engaging use of dynamic content and interactivity delivering both relevant and creative messaging,” Chris O’Donnell, CEO of Kinetic Asia Pacific.

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