Outdoor Media Awards 2026 welcome entries for 20th year celebration

Bauer Media Outdoor UK has opened entries for the Outdoor Media Awards (OMAS) 2026, held in partnership with Campaign. The OMAs celebrate their landmark 20th year with a bold new look and feel that reflects two decades of creativity, innovation, and excellence in Out of Home (OOH) advertising. Moments that stand the test of time The 2026 theme champions campaigns that capture attention, influence culture, spark conversation, and create “Did you see that?” moments. From strategic brilliance to creative impact, this year’s awards recognise the work that truly stands out…

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Bauer Media Outdoor and Essex County Council launch groundbreaking Milestone shelters in Basildon

Bauer Media Outdoor, one of the UK’s leading Out of Home media and infrastructure companies, has unveiled a revolutionary new range of bus shelters – the Milestone –in partnership with Essex County Council as part of their Basildon Greener Route launch. This marks the most significant innovation in UK bus shelter design in decades. The Milestone range represents a new benchmark in public transport design. It has been developed through extensive research into the needs of modern bus users, with a focus on accessibility, safety, comfort, and sustainability. The shelters are designed and manufactured in…

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Three primary schools in Sunderland install Edible Playgrounds

Three primary schools in Sunderland now have Edible Playgrounds—fun, outdoor spaces where children can grow fruit, vegetables, and herbs while learning about health and wellbeing. The new playgrounds—at Barmston Village Primary School, Gillas Lane Primary School, and Hetton Lyons Primary School—are designed to help children connect with nature, learn where food comes from, and discover the benefits of eating fresh, healthy food. Each Edible Playground includes raised beds, vertical growing areas, a greenhouse, a shed, tools, seeds, and seating areas where children can relax and learn. The goal is to…

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Bauer Media Outdoor announces winners of 2025 Compass scheme championing Black-owned businesses

Bauer Media Outdoor, in partnership with Jamii, announced the five inspirational winners of its Compass scheme – an initiative designed to help grow Black-owned businesses through the power of outdoor media.   Following a nationwide search for brands that are ready to scale up and a rigorous selection process, this year’s winners reflect innovation, inclusivity, and a strong potential for growth. Each selected brand will receive a national digital Out of Home advertising campaign worth £50,000 to help increase their visibility and brand awareness. The 2025 Compass winners are: First…

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11 Black-owned businesses shortlisted for the Compass scheme

Bauer Media Outdoor UK, in partnership with Jamii, has announced the shortlist for its 2025 Compass initiative, aimed at empowering Black-owned businesses through free outdoor advertising.   The scheme, which offers a £250,000 prize pot, will provide five winners with national digital Out of Home advertising campaigns worth £50,000 each to help scale their businesses and increase their visibility.. The 11 shortlisted businesses for 2025/2026 campaigns are: AMARI AMARI – a fashion brand specializing in contemporary luxury socks Blue Turaco Coffee – a specialty coffee company that sources high-quality beans…

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