What is the difference between DOOH and Programmatic DOOH (pDOOH)?

Programmatic DOOH advertising (pDOOH) is an automated way of buying and selling ad space on DOOH screens. While traditional DOOH involves manually booking specific screen loops for fixed periods, pDOOH uses a data-driven software platform to buy individual ad impressions in real-time. This allows advertisers to target specific audiences only when they are present, based on factors like mobile data, time of day, or weather, making campaigns more agile and efficient.

Is DOOH more expensive than traditional print Out of Home (OOH) advertising?

The cost structure of DOOH advertising is different, not necessarily more expensive overall. While the initial technology investment is higher for the screen owner, the cost for the advertiser can be lower in the long run. DOOH allows multiple ads to share a screen, reducing the cost per advertiser. Furthermore, the elimination of printing and installation costs, combined with the precision targeting of programmatic DOOH, often delivers a superior Return on Investment (ROI) compared to the broad, static reach of traditional OOH.

Is DOOH an effective advertising medium?

Yes, digital out of home advertising is often positioned in locations with high footfall or a captive audience. This means that the exposure to the content and the dwell time can be higher than on other forms of screens, including on personal screen devices.

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What is DOOH (Digital Out of Home) Advertising?

Last Updated: 11/10/2025

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Digital Signage Best Practices

What is DOOH (Digital Out of Home) Advertising?

What is DOOH?
How does DOOH differ from billboard advertising?
Is DOOH an effective advertising medium?
Popular uses and placements for DOOH screens
Is DOOH just for advertising?
Using digital signage to create a DOOH network
Building a DOOH network with ScreenCloud

What is DOOH (Digital Out of Home) Advertising?

What is DOOH (Digital Out of Home) Advertising?

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