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Connecting Digital and Physical Integrating OOH Players

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Frolics Digital
Frolics Digital
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In the modern advertising ecosystem, the line between digital and physical media is blurring. Frolics Digital serves as a bridge in this landscape, providing a comprehensive Supply-Side Platform (SSP) that allows publishers to manage and maximize revenue across Digital Banner, OTT, and Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) channels. By integrating specialized OOH players like Garlic Player, media owners can transform traditional physical spaces into high-performing digital assets.

The Technology: Unified API and Automated Deployment​

The core of connecting physical screens to a digital network lies in the Frolics Digital unified API. This interface is specifically designed for connecting DOOH players, such as Garlic Player, to the broader advertising ecosystem. This integration enables automated deployment to screens, removing the manual labor traditionally associated with updating physical billboards or transit ads.

Real-Time Inventory and Efficiency​

One of the primary challenges in Out-of-Home advertising has been inventory management. Frolics Digital addresses this by providing real-time inventory sync for DOOH. This ensures that digital billboards and transit ads are treated with the same programmatic efficiency as web banners, allowing publishers to maintain complete control over ad placements and supported creative sizes.

Precision Targeting with Geo-Filtering​

The power of physical advertising is its location, and the platform enhances this through location-based geo-filtering. When integrating with players like Garlic Player, publishers can utilize advanced targeting rules based on geographic locations. This ensures that advertisers can reach their audience with precision, delivering relevant messages in specific physical environments.

Establishing Trust: Proof-of-Play and Audit Trails​

In the physical world, advertisers require proof that their content was actually displayed. Frolics Digital provides proof-of-play verification for all OOH integrations. This level of transparency is further supported by an Activity Log for audit trails, ensuring that every play on every screen is recorded and verifiable.

Streamlined Workflow and Financials​

Managing physical screens does not require a new set of skills. The platform adopts Google Ad Manager standards, using a familiar Order → Campaign → Line Item hierarchy for OOH management. Furthermore, the financial complexities of DOOH are simplified through automated financial management, which includes:

  • Automated Revenue Sharing: Easily configure distribution agreements for media owners.
  • Systematic Invoicing: Automated billing and invoice generation based on verified performance.
  • Transparent Reporting: Real-time analytics that break down revenue by various dimensions.

Conclusion​

Integrating OOH players like Garlic Player into the Frolics Digital SSP allows publishers to unlock the full potential of their physical inventory. By combining automated deployment, real-time sync, and proof-of-play verification, the platform provides an enterprise-grade solution that brings the precision of digital advertising into the physical world.