Holiday wishlist guides: Media and creative strategies for campaign success

11.6.2024

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Martine Hammink

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Navigating the competitive "silly season" requires more than just festive imagery; it demands a high-precision strategy that cuts through the noise of a saturated media landscape. As brands vie for attention, programmatic digital out-of-home (DOOH) has emerged as a critical tool for bridging the gap between holiday aspirations and measurable KPIs. This post introduces a series of strategic blueprints designed to convert seasonal foot traffic and e-commerce interest into tangible sales through 3D immersive creative, QR code integration, and real-time video optimization. By leveraging advanced attribution tools and data-driven targeting, marketers can personalize campaigns at scale and track the real-world impact of their offline visibility. Explore our comprehensive holiday guides to learn how to merge physical and digital channels and turn every screen into a moment of conversion in our full analysis.

The holiday season is a whirlwind of excitement and anxiety for marketers. We dream of campaigns that not only hit their KPIs, but also spark that magical connection with our audience.

But let's face it, simply 'putting creative out there' isn't enough. The media landscape is fiercely competitive, especially during the festive season (or silly season, as our friends in Australia would say). We need strategies that are bold, innovative and laser-focused on delivering results.

That's where these guides comes in. We've rolled up our sleeves and created a series of blueprints to help you turn your holiday marketing aspirations into action. Whether you're looking to increase in-store footfall or drive greater audience engagement, we've got you covered. 

It's time to make some wishes come true.

Click on the guides to learn more!

 

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Maximum visibility during peak marketing season

Make your brand impossible to miss this holiday season. This practical guide shows marketers how to cut through seasonal clutter using programmatic digital out-of-home (DOOH). Explore creative best practices, targeting strategies and measurement tactics — from dynamic, data-driven ad delivery to brand lift insights — all designed to help you reach audiences with precision and impact when it matters most.

 

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Driving retail traffic

Turn holiday shoppers into buyers with this actionable guide to programmatic digital out-of-home (DOOH). Learn how to capture attention at the point-of-sale, deliver timely creative that drives action and measure real-world impact through advanced attribution tools. From dynamic, localized messaging to data-driven targeting and footfall tracking, discover how to turn every screen into a moment of conversion.

 

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Boost e-commerce with digital out-of-home

In today’s crowded digital marketplace, simply running online ads isn’t enough. DOOH helps brands connect with audiences in the real world while driving online traffic and conversions. This guide outlines creative, media and measurement strategies for using digital out-of-home to build trust, increase engagement and turn offline visibility into measurable e-commerce results. Learn how to merge physical and digital channels, personalize campaigns at scale, target the right audiences and track offline impact on online behavior.

 

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QR codes in DOOH

QR codes in digital out-of-home offer a powerful way to connect physical and digital experiences—driving foot traffic, engagement and measurable online actions. This guide covers best practices for creating effective QR code campaigns, from offering strong incentives and strategic placement to ensuring visibility and scannability. Learn how to turn your DOOH campaigns into interactive, results-driven experiences that delight audiences and strengthen your marketing impact.

 

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From data to 3D: how to be more creative this season

Programmatic DOOH combines data, technology and bold creative strategies to engage audiences in the real world at scale. This guide shares tactics for leveraging 3D visuals, personalized messaging, user-generated content and interactive experiences to create campaigns that captivate, connect and drive results. Learn how to turn insights into immersive outdoor advertising that delights audiences and amplifies your marketing impact.

 

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Video content strategies in out-of-home

High-quality video content is essential for capturing attention during the busy holiday season. This guide explores how digital out-of-home media can amplify your video campaigns, combining high-impact visuals with programmatic targeting and location-based strategies. Learn how to optimize motion, dwell time and animation to engage audiences in the real world and ensure your message is remembered.

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