CMO Insights: Building Trust and Scaling Profitably with OOH with Zachary Padres, Co-Founder of Black Valley

In this week's episode, Zachary Pardes, co-founder of Black Valley, a modern media collective, and shares his expertise on how out-of-home advertising can be a game changer for brands.

From the power of tangible marketing to the importance of creative and engaging content, Zach breaks down the strategies for cutting thru the clutter with big, bold OOH - how in a world saturated with fake influencers and AI, OOH advertising stands out as a genuine and authentic way to connect with consumers.

🚀 Why Out-of-Home Advertising Matters

Zach emphasizes the tangible and real nature of OOH in a world filled with digital noise. He highlights the unique opportunity out-of-home provides to capture attention and engage with audiences in a meaningful, memorable way.

• 00:02:19-00:02:29 - "OOH is one of those few channels that is tangible. It's still real. And not to mention it's sleek, it's sexy. You throw some killer creative up on a board or on transit, people take note."
• 00:06:18-00:06:29 - "Let's not lose sight of the fact that there is huge value in running BIG, bold, visual creative, that's fun, that's engaging, that's entertaining, and that gets eyeballs on the brand."

📊 Data-Driven Strategies for Success

Discover how Black Valley leverages data to drive successful OOH campaigns. From analyzing customer clusters to creating timely and relevant offers, Zach shares insights on how data plays a crucial role in campaign planning and execution.

• 00:05:47-00:05:58 "I always laugh when execs or senior leadership will come into a room and they'll say, How can you justify this? And it feels so much like you're talking to your pops, like your grandfather back then. "Oh, when I was your age, hot dogs cost a nickel!" And look, yeah, that was true. But we're also not dying of polio, right? So some things have gotten better. Some things have changed. Let's open up our minds a little bit here." 
• 00:09:02-00:09:12 - "I'm sure 2% to 5% of people are like, you know what? I could go for a chicken sandwich. But for the rest of them, it's like, look, you've planted the seed. And the seed is there. And it's going to grow. And you're going to cultivate it."

🌈 Message of the Month: "Chill the F Out!"

In a world filled with hustle and bustle, Zach reminds us to take a moment to relax and enjoy life. Remember, it's all going to be okay. So, take a deep breath, put down your phone, and spread some positivity around you.

• 00:30:57-00:31:07 - "Chill the fuck out. Everyone relax. It's all going to be OK."

Connect with Zachary Padres here 🤝

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zpardes/
• Check out the Black Valley media collective here: https://blkvlly.com/

Mark your calendars! OOH Insider LIVE! NYC on February 11, 2024 - details to follow, stay tuned.