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Beyond the billboard: The evolution of outdoor advertising

Heriot-Watt University Dubai’s Dr. Stavroula Kalogeras on how transmedia storytelling is transforming outdoor advertising.

Heriot-Watt University Dubai’s Dr. Stavroula Kalogeras on how transmedia storytelling is transforming outdoor advertising.

In a world saturated with content, capturing consumer attention has become a high-stakes game. While traditional outdoor advertising – billboards, bus shelters, transit ads – once relied on big visuals and catchy taglines to make a splash, today’s most effective campaigns are embracing a more immersive, narrative-driven approach: transmedia storytelling.
Transmedia storytelling is the technique of telling a single story or story experience across multiple platforms and formats using current digital technologies. Each medium contributes uniquely to the narrative, adding depth and engagement while encouraging audiences to actively participate in the story.
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the authorHiba Faisal
Hiba Faisal is a Junior Reporter at Campaign Middle East, part of Motivate Media Group. She handles coverage on influencer marketing and the luxury industry, and is also tasked with the brand’s social media presence. Alongside her daily reportage, she produces and edits video content for Campaign’s digital platforms — including Reels, interviews, and behind-the-scenes features. She specialises in capturing how brands build emotional connections with their audiences by prioritising relevance and authenticity through co-creation and storytelling.