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
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SPOKE TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY ABOUT PTSD AFTER SEEING THE ADS |
IN
3 5
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WERE LIKELY TO DONATE TO WALKING WOUNDED |
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