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Clear Channel Outdoor Launches New Advertising Solution

In a bold step towards innovation in the advertising industry, Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE: CCO) has introduced Clear Channel Impact™, a pioneering marketing solution designed to help brands enhance their advertising investments through meaningful contributions to their communities. This new approach reflects a significant shift in how Out-Of-Home (OOH) advertising is perceived and executed, responding to the growing consumer demand for companies to demonstrate genuine purpose beyond mere product promotion.

Redefining Ad Spend with Social Impact

The essence of Clear Channel Impact™ lies in its ability to interweave nonprofit partnerships and community engagement directly into advertising campaigns. Rather than adopting a standard sponsorship model, this solution allows brands to leverage their existing media investments towards social and community-driven goals. By doing so, Clear Channel Impact™ empowers advertisers to transform their media strategies, making them more effective and relevant to the communities they aim to serve.

Dan Levi, Chief Marketing Officer at Clear Channel Outdoor, emphasized, "Brands are under more pressure than ever to show up authentically in the communities they serve. Clear Channel Impact™ gives marketers a way to do that at scale by transforming media investment into something that not only reaches audiences but also makes a tangible and positive difference in their lives."

This initiative aims not just to advocate for social causes, but also to integrate them into the very fabric of marketing strategies, facilitating a two-way connection between brands and the communities they engage with.

Streamlining the Process for Brands

In collaboration with GoodBrand Impact, Clear Channel Outdoor has streamlined the historically complex and resource-heavy process of connecting brands with vetted nonprofit organizations. The solution includes a comprehensive framework that aligns campaigns with specific causes, ensuring that both brand objectives and community needs are met effectively. “Many brands support important causes, but struggle to communicate their impact in a way that is both authentic and efficient,” noted Seth Zimmerman, CEO of GoodBrand Impact. This innovative model not only enhances brand visibility but also boosts funding and storytelling opportunities for local initiatives.

Transformational Community Building

Through Clear Channel Impact™, brands can allocate a part of their media budget to support their chosen causes without compromising their advertising campaigns. This community engagement initiative includes various options such as corporate social responsibility investments, funding for non-profit projects, and creative content development aimed at promoting social change.

Clear Channel Outdoor is renowned for its commitment to community well-being and has previously received accolades such as the Ad Council's Crystal Bell Award, reflecting its ongoing dedication to public health, safety, and education initiatives. By extending this legacy to brands through Clear Channel Impact™, opportunities are created to align business goals with the community priorities that resonate most with their target audiences.

Engaging Consumers and Brands

As Clear Channel Impact™ grows in popularity, early engagement from both advertisers and nonprofit organizations has been robust. The widespread expectation is that multiple market campaigns will launch later this year, fostering stronger connections between corporations and the communities they impact. Clear Channel’s diverse portfolio enables brands to:

• - Develop cause-driven marketing campaigns that resonate with their audience
• - Connect with both national and local nonprofit partners
• - Create engaging storytelling and branded content
• - Activate community-based initiatives that increase consumer engagement
• - Utilize OOH media amplification on a national scale
• - Measure both marketing effectiveness and social impact metrics over time

As Adam Vasallo, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America pointed out, “Clear Channel has been an invaluable partner in helping us raise awareness about the power of mentorship. The expansion of this capability to more brands through Clear Channel Impact™ creates a powerful new way to bring attention and resources to movements that strengthen communities.”

With its commitment to social responsibility and its innovative advertising approach, Clear Channel Outdoor continues to shape the landscape of advertising, proving that marketing can indeed drive community impact while remaining profitable and relevant in today’s market.

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. is at the forefront of innovation in the out-of-home advertising sector. Their advertising solutions are not only about reaching consumers; they also focus on creating a lasting difference in the communities they serve, paving the way for a new era in advertising that is as meaningful as it is effective.