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OOH Ecosystem & Buying Channels
- Free
- Intermediate
- OAAA
A visual map of the companies and buying channels that make up the modern OOH ecosystem.
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- Time to complete
- ~10–20 min
- Level
- Intermediate
- Certificate
- No
Overview
OAAA’s OOH Ecosystem resource is a useful visual reference for understanding who sits between an advertiser and a physical screen. It includes an industry Lumascape and a chart focused on the three main buying channels. For buyers, the value is learning how media owners, agencies, planning tools, DSPs, SSPs, data companies and measurement providers fit into the transaction. The ecosystem was updated in September 2025, making it a useful companion to pDOOH and automation courses.
What You'll Learn
- Map the major company types in the OOH ecosystem
- Understand the main OOH buying channels
- Distinguish media-owner and ad-tech roles
- Place DSPs and SSPs in the transaction flow
- Understand why OOH can be bought through different workflows
Highlights
- Updated September 2025
- Includes downloadable ecosystem material
- Useful for interpreting vendor proposals
- Strong visual companion to programmatic courses
Who It's For
Best for
- Media buyers
- Procurement teams
- Ad-tech newcomers
- Agency strategists
Before you start
- Basic OOH terminology is helpful
Access
- Cost
- Free
- Format
- Reference
- Time to complete
- ~10–20 min
- Certificate
- No
- Hands-on
- Yes — practical/reference
Topics Covered
- Ecosystem
- Buying
- Programmatic
- Ad Tech
FAQ
Questions about this resource
5 questions
What is OOH Ecosystem & Buying Channels?
OOH Ecosystem & Buying Channels is a reference from OAAA focused on ecosystem, buying, programmatic. A visual map of the companies and buying channels that make up the modern OOH ecosystem.
Is OOH Ecosystem & Buying Channels free?
Yes. It is listed here as free.
What level is OOH Ecosystem & Buying Channels for?
It is best treated as a intermediate resource. The prerequisites above describe the background that will make it easiest to use.
How long does OOH Ecosystem & Buying Channels take?
Plan for ~10–20 min. For reference resources, use it as needed rather than reading everything in one sitting.
What will I learn from OOH Ecosystem & Buying Channels?
The main outcomes are the practical skills and concepts listed in the What You’ll Learn section above.
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