The draft policy proposes 10% hike in licence fee annually, blacklisting of advertisers for non-payment of fee; insurance up to Rs 1 crore, stringent norms for banners and posters as well

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 11, 2024 11:55 AM

IOAA is currently consulting its members for their remarks, which will then be forwarded to the ministry for the policymakers’ consideration by the first week of April 2021

Noel Dsouza Mar 12, 2021 8:12 AM

The move will enable media owners and clients to play a small part in popularising various public service initiatives, said a city-based OOH player

Noel Dsouza Feb 3, 2021 8:22 AM

The DMRC has seen a growth of 150% since the resumption of metro services; however, advertisers' confidence in the medium has seemingly still not gained momentum

exchange4media Staff Feb 1, 2021 8:30 AM

In Feb 2020, the city’s municipal administration had called for the removal of rooftop formats that are 60 feet above ground level, an order which OOH players say will cause revenue loss of Rs 200 cr

Noel Dsouza Jan 6, 2021 8:46 AM

e4m has learnt that IOAA is on the verge of filing a complaint with the Economic Offences Wing

exchange4media Staff Dec 17, 2020 8:59 AM

Last week, Hyderabad OOH Owners also organized a peaceful protest against the order since it will take away most media sites from OOH owners in the GHMC vicinity

Noel Dsouza Dec 1, 2020 9:08 AM

Some OOH owners shared that they are now appealing for an extension of the waiver till August 2020

Noel Dsouza Nov 10, 2020 8:04 AM

The corporation has also passed a verdict that states there will be no composition charge levied on Mumbai OOH owners until January 2021

Noel Dsouza Nov 4, 2020 8:28 AM

OOH industry experts weigh in on the recent rebate and extension granted by MSRDC to all advertising contracts for the lockdown period

Noel Dsouza Sep 2, 2020 8:20 AM

Some OOH owners in the city say the order may result in losses of 60-70% in the short term while others welcome the move

Noel Dsouza Jul 9, 2020 8:41 AM

In the current COVID economic scenario, brands will be able to leverage the unified measurement system in the OOH ecosystem to a large extent, point out experts

Noel Dsouza Jul 6, 2020 8:34 AM

The fee has to be submitted ‘Under Protest’ clause, which will allow the OOH owners to reclaim the payment with interest if the court rules in their favour later

Noel Dsouza Jul 1, 2020 7:53 PM

Yogesh Lakhani, CMD, Bright Outdoor Media Pvt.Ltd, says brands in real estate, entertainment and FMCG sectors are likely to invest in the sector

Noel Dsouza Jun 26, 2020 8:55 AM

Sources in the industry say government is likely to make a statement on the matter soon

exchange4media Staff Jun 16, 2020 8:48 AM

If the verdict favours the out-of-home players, only the ones who have appealed for the waiver will get an exemption from May licence fee

Noel Dsouza Jun 8, 2020 8:33 AM