Public Service

The OOH advertising industry regularly provides free advertising space for charitable causes, a practice dating back to the early 1900s. The industry donates more than $500 million each year to local and national non-profit groups that can’t afford paid advertising.

Most local OOH advertising companies have policies and procedures pertaining to the acceptance of a charitable organization’s public service advertisement (PSA). Usually an organization must be non-profit and not paying for advertising in another medium. OOH companies donate the monthly ad space fee on a space available basis. In most cases OOH companies donate posting fees, but since this entails real labor costs, some do not. The public service recipient receives broad market exposure for 30 days or more.

OAAA provides support and sponsorship for numerous national organizations and facilitates campaign contributions from OOH advertising companies.

Public Service Brochure

BECOMING A PUBLIC SERVICE PARTNER

OAAA designates a select number of non-profits as national public service partners. These partners receive substantial operational and promotional support from OAAA, as well as placement in a wide variety of large, medium, and small markets. OAAA provides assistance with creating the campaign, finding a printer, designing a solicitation, promotion to OAAA members, and public relations post-campaign launch.

OAAA national public service partner campaigns are made available to all OAAA members. For additional information about becoming an OAAA National Public Service Partner, please continue to our Partner Page.

Public Service Partnerships

	The Ad Council The Ad Council produces, distributes and promotes campaigns that improve everyday lives. Our memorable work inspires ongoing dialogue, engagement and action around significant public issues, creating a measurable difference in society. A private, non-profit organization, the Ad Council focuses on approximately 50 national campaigns at a time, each sponsored by non-profit organizations or federal government agencies. In total, Ad Council campaigns receive more than $1 billion in donated media annually. Our non-profit organizations and federal government agency partners typically receive 10 times the return on their investment through donated media placements. View Campaigns
	American Red Cross The Home Fire Campaign helps save lives by installing free smoke alarms in homes and educating people about home fire safety. The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope, our communities are ready and prepared for disasters and everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products. View Campaigns
	Boom(Echo) Boom has been amplifying cause-related campaigns for almost two-decades. Our nonprofit clients work tirelessly for missions and causes that matter to individuals, families and communities. Communities that you, out of home advertising industry, cater too. The PSA team at Boom Broadcast and Media Relations – brings over 50 years combined experience in PR, media relations, marketing communications and content production. Please let us know how we can support your efforts to bring awareness and solutions that can change lives. Please take a look at our active campaigns, download or request assets and post as soon and as often as possible. You can reach us at BoomEcho@boombroadcast.com View Campaigns

Active PSA Campaigns

	Sandy Hook Promise OAAA is proud to support Sandy Hook Promise, a national non-profit founded by family members of the Sandy Hook Elementary School victims. The organization teaches young people and educators how to recognize, intervene, and get help for individuals who may be socially isolated and/or at risk of hurting themselves or others. We encourage you to use the power of OOH to empower young people when they need it most, thanks to BBDO for the powerful creative. If you need additional sizes, please let us know. Reach out at any time if we can be of assistance, and thank you. Download Assets
	United We Stand With Ukraine In support of Ukraine, the OAAA has made the enclosed creative available for your use. With thanks to OUTFRONT Media for supplying the powerful creative, there are several sizes available. If you need additional sizes, please let us know. Reach out at any time if we can be of assistance, and thank you. Download Assets
	Safe in Harm's Way Safe in Harm’s Way is an online platform allowing people to recognize the feelings of sadness, worry, lies, fear and pain to the red flags of abuse, so that they can build community and find the resources for healing. Made by survivors, for survivors, the platform recently partnered with DomesticShelters.org, the first and largest online and mobile searchable directory of domestic violence programs and shelters in the U.S. and Canada. Download Assets
	Support Child Car Safety PSAs The Child Car Safety Campaign encourages parents to ensure they’re properly securing their child in the best car seat restraint for their age and size. OAAA is encouraging its members to post these PSAs throughout the summer, as families take to the road on vacation. Click here to access the printed assets page. Download Assets
	Pass It On We appreciate your ongoing support of the “Pass It On” campaign. These positive messages have been an inspiration to millions of people around the country for nearly 20 years. In fact, your participation has helped make this the most enduring out of home public service program having now surpassed 200 billion impressions. You should be very proud of your part in this extremely important and well-received program. We think you will enjoy the newest uplifting messages including Elton John—Beloved global rock icon and dedicated AIDS activist, Misty Copeland; A recent GRAMMYS performer and the first African American ballerina to be named “Principal Dancer” with the American Ballet, Mister Rogers—A past favorite, adored by millions for his gentle wisdom, and other favorites in the campaign include Oprah Winfrey, Jackie Robinson, the Wright Brothers and messages of “Optimism” and “Peace” we believe you will enjoy. Download Assets
	ArtPop Street Gallery ArtPop is a 501c3 organization that gives communities across the country greater access to art, by supporting the artists that create it. We do that by promoting their work on available media space — on billboards, on the sides of buses, across news racks, in airport terminals — which we secure through the generous donations of media companies across the country. ArtPop has operated in 14 cities and 11 states since 2014, displaying the work of over 300 artists in our street galleries from Charlotte, NC to Las Vegas. Download Assets