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In 2016 , OMA members continued to show huge support in using the power of OOH in messaging for good .
Committed to giving back | SECTION 05

Community and charitable contributions

The Out of Home ( OOH ) industry is a long-standing supporter of a wide range of not-for-profit organisations and continues to be perfectly positioned to broadcast government and community awareness messages , including road safety , public health , community service and government campaigns .

In 2016 , OMA members continued to show huge support in using the power of OOH in messaging for good .

It is estimated that the industry donated media space and advertising production valued at approximately $ 26 million , and supported over 200 beneficiaries ( p . 62 ) including Australian charities , healthcare organisations , environmental organisations , public bodies , as well as arts and cultural organisations .
CAMPAIGN : SAVING RETURNED SOLDIERS ’ LIVES ADVERTISER : WALKING WOUNDED
Walking Wounded , a charity that supports returning veterans suffering post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ), was the beneficiary of an OOH campaign via oOh ! media ’ s Million Dollar Pitch initiative . The initiative aimed to illustrate just how the sector has evolved into a powerful media channel in an age of media fragmentation .
Results from the campaign showed almost 86 % of Australians were exposed to the campaign in its first three weeks , with at least half of those who recalled the campaign taking action .
WALKING WOUNDED CAMPAIGN RESULTS

29 %

BRAND AWARENESS , UP FROM 15 %

30 % VIEWERS RECALLED ADS ,

WITH RECALL AT 49 % IN RETAIL ENVIRONMENTS

6X 20K +

MONTHLY ONLINE SEARCH VOLUMES
SOCIAL BRAND ENGAGEMENTS
IN

1 4

SPOKE TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY ABOUT PTSD AFTER SEEING THE ADS
IN

3 5

WERE LIKELY TO DONATE TO WALKING WOUNDED
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