News from WOO - Out of home advertising

Love or hate it: WOO lays bare the good and the bad of OOH creativity
Love or hate it: WOO lays bare the good and the bad of OOH creativity

In a world where creativity is arguably being dumbed down, the last broadcast medium is calling on the global creative community to take advantage of Out of Home’s unique attributes as the ultimate creative canvas.

All WOO Members - Why not join our Monthly Global Call at 1.00pm (UK Time) on Thursday  January 29th
All WOO Members - Why not join our Monthly Global Call at 1.00pm (UK Time) on Thursday January 29th

Every month WOO invites its members to our informal Global Zoom Call. If you are a member why not join us next Thursday January 29th at 1.00pm (UK Time)) where the WOO team will be giving an update on WOO Initiatives and Events.

Let's make 2026 a year to celebrate says WOO President Tom Goddard
Let's make 2026 a year to celebrate says WOO President Tom Goddard

The global Out of Home industry can expect much more from 2026 than 2025 says World Out of Home Organization President Tom Goddard in a New Year message. 

OOH, the only Legacy Medium still growing amidst a general decline… Now Emerging as a core of Modern Communication
OOH, the only Legacy Medium still growing amidst a general decline… Now Emerging as a core of Modern Communication

SooKyung KIM of BrandBrief sat down with Tom Goddard, President of the World Out of Home Organization (WOO), during his visit to Seoul to discuss the current state of the OOH market and its vast potential. READ THE INTERVIEW

Women in WOO announces a worldwide mentoring initiative to grow female industry presence
Women in WOO announces a worldwide mentoring initiative to grow female industry presence

Dedicated to the Members of WOO. Friday 7 November 2025 - Seoul, South Korea. Women in WOO has launched a worldwide mentoring program to help grow female representation at a leadership level in the global Out of Home industry.

Registration opens for WOO London 2026
Registration opens for WOO London 2026

Registration is now open for the World Out of Home Organization's next Annual Congress, to be held in London from June 3-5 2026.

Coordinating Our Approach to Regulatory Restrictions in OOH - Dr Kai-Marcus Thäsler
Coordinating Our Approach to Regulatory Restrictions in OOH - Dr Kai-Marcus Thäsler

Dr Kai-Marcus Thäsler, Managing Director of the German OOH association FAW e.V. looks at the impact the developing regulatory framework is having on the global media industry, in particular OOH.

The Path to Delivering Universal OOH Audience Measurement
The Path to Delivering Universal OOH Audience Measurement

The journey to delivering market wide OOH Audience Measurement is not an easy one, but we see that trusted metrics and increasing spend in OOH are inexorably linked

Urban Vision Group presents
Urban Vision Group presents "Walls Can't Talk. You Can,"

A window on gender-based violence, on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

All APAC Forum Content Now Available for APAC Forum Delegates and WOO Members
All APAC Forum Content Now Available for APAC Forum Delegates and WOO Members

We have now uploaded all the Recordings and PDFs of presentations available from our APAC Forum held in Seoul. This represents a great resource for all Delegates and Members.

National Associations - The Power behind OOH Industry Growth
National Associations - The Power behind OOH Industry Growth

WOO has always supported and promoted the formation of OOH Associations to represent and promote the industry. Charles Parry-Okeden, Chairman of the OMA, was on stage at the WOO APAC forum highlighting  the power and results of Associations.

Reflections on the APAC Forum: A mix of OOH, business, tradition, technology…
Reflections on the APAC Forum: A mix of OOH, business, tradition, technology…

There’s something about South Korea that hits different. It’s somewhere between the respect and tradition of past South Korea and the vibrant energy and productivity of new South Korea.

Unlocking the Creative Code
Unlocking the Creative Code

Dino gives a practical and educational exploration of what forward-thinking creatives are demanding of the OOH industry. From the latest research that leads their creative strategy and the technologies they are demanding.

WOO President Tom Goddard hails
WOO President Tom Goddard hails "heroic" Out of Home at Seoul APAC Forum

Quoting Ogilvy Group UK CEO James Murphy, he said the medium had not just out-performed other legacy media amid the digital tidal wave but maintained its market share.

Reflections on our Seoul APAC Forum - the biggest and best ever?
Reflections on our Seoul APAC Forum - the biggest and best ever?

So I'm now back in England struggling a little with jet lag following what was undoubtedly our most successful Regional Forum.

All WOO Members - Why not join our Monthly Global Call at 1.00pm (UK Time) on Thursday November 27th

Every month WOO invites its members to our informal Global Zoom Call. If you are a member why not join us next Thursday November 27th at 1.00pm (UK Time)) where the WOO team will be giving an update on WOO Initiatives and Events.

Looking at the future of OOH at WOO Seoul APAC Forum - registration now closed after sell-out
Looking at the future of OOH at WOO Seoul APAC Forum - registration now closed after sell-out

The future of Out of Home is partly defined by its growth in emerging markets and the WOO AOAC Forum in Seoul Nov 5-7 is the perfect opportunity to see the future in action. REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED AFTER SELL OUT

Galp and MOP Partner to Revolutionize Digital Out-of-Home Media in Portugal
Galp and MOP Partner to Revolutionize Digital Out-of-Home Media in Portugal

Galp, a leading energy company in the Iberian Peninsula, and MOP, a key player in Portugal’s Out-of-Home (OOH) media landscape, have announced a strategic partnership set to transform the digital communication landscape in Portugal.