OPEN Media is expanding into London with their first digital screen in the capital
Out of home advertising media owner, OPEN Media is expanding into London with their first digital screen in the capital. The 100 sqm full motion digital screen uses bespoke LED technology from one of Europe’s leading visual communication experts, Concept Group, and is situated on the North East facades of the newly opened Boxpark on Wembley way
The screen will go live in May 2019 and will play host to several iconic brands wishing to target the travelling crowd that attend the many events hosted in the Wembley area, at both the stadium and SSE Arena.
OPEN Media, an independent company based in Liverpool, mark a huge step in their journey with this move into London. This is the beginning of another major point of growth for the company, with a rollout of digital screens planned nationwide over the remainder of 2019 to support their 3-pronged strategy – stadia, retail and city centre locations. Operating within a small team, OPEN Media will also be creating 4 jobs before the end of the year to support the rapid expansion of their out of home portfolio.
Managing Director Mike Smith, says:
“This new partnership with Boxpark is one we’re very excited about. Both companies have huge growth ambition, so I see the relationship working very well. I’m incredibly proud of our team who have worked tremendously hard during the continual growth of OPEN Media. This is an extremely exciting time for us, not only are we expanding into the Capital, but Boxpark adds huge value to our stadium/arena network. Our goal is to deliver meaningful out of home in iconic locations through audience insights and an absolute knowledge of the places in which our sites reside – and Boxpark Wembley ticks these boxes for us.”
Boxpark Wembley is the third installment in the chain of leisure destinations, following suit from Shoreditch and Croydon. OPEN Media and Boxpark will work together to communicate to mass audiences spanning a wide range of demographics, already recognised by global brands.
Roger Wade, Director of Boxpark, says:
“Boxpark are delighted to announce our Digital Outdoor Adverting partnership with OPEN Media. Boxpark Wembley will feature our 1st large format outdoor digital screens allowing us to feature all the events at Boxpark alongside select advertising and sponsorship partners.”
This premium site is unique to the area and will impact the +90,000 fans who travel to the iconic Wembley Stadium for the year-round international sporting and music events.The site empowers brands to further capitalise on the match day experience through the medium of digital out of home.