The Power of One: Outdo the competition

Ed Armstrong
Director of Marketing
July 3, 2025

Digital rotation, fragmented attention, endless scrolling. If you're a brand trying to cut through, modern media sometimes feels more like noise management than message delivery.

But is there an alternative? Could something perhaps dismissed as “old school” really be the way to attract and hold attention?

A single brand. A single format. Long-term presence. No distractions. No rotation.

I’m talking about classic out-of-home. It delivers something few platforms can match: memory. Not 1.5 seconds of fleeting attention. Not novelty. Just day-in, day-out familiarity in the right location. Guaranteed brand recall.

Because repetition works. Familiar formats work. Predictability works. And when your message is the only one present, in a setting that thousands pass every day… it sticks. Emotionally and subconsciously. It’s why certain panels shouldn’t be shared or rotated, they should be owned. Because in a world of noise, ownership is clarity. Own the space, own your market.

It’s why certain panels shouldn’t be shared or rotated. They should be owned. Because in a world of noise, ownership is clarity. Own the space, own your market.

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Whether it’s six bridges in a major city, dominating the high street with bus T-sides , or a long-term presence on one killer commuter route, the value lies not just in eyeballs - but in who sees, how often, and with how little distraction.

And the best part? CPMs for long-term static placements can undercut digital roadside, radio, and even targeted social. No wastage. No dilution. Just impact.

If you're planning media for depth, not just breadth - maybe it's time to think static. Think solo. Think owned. It’s the Power of One.

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