The latest report from the Ad Association and WARC shows that the UK’s advertising spend grew by 6.1% in 2023, reaching £36.6 billion. Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising stood out as the only traditional medium to grow, with a 9.7% increase. Digital-Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising saw an even more impressive rise, jumping by 12.2%.

The number of roadside digital screens has seen a significant increase, up by 282% since 2018. This growth is evident across transport, retail, and leisure sectors, suggesting these areas might drive further increases.

Alight leads the market in digital billboard visibility, reaching 31 million people in the UK each month, more than any other media owner. Recently, Alight teamed up with Stonegate to introduce MiXR, now the largest digital retail advertising product in the UK.

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