BMW Belux Proves Connected Billboards Get Attention
Article: BMW Belux Proves Connected Billboards Get Attention • 2026-01-09 • 2 min read • By Valentina G.

BMW Belux Proves Connected Billboards Get Attention

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Quick Answer: BMW Group Belux used connected billboards to make one message feel bigger—proving that when placements work together, people notice, look longer, and remember more.

OOH of the day from BMW Group Belux: “An icon born in 1959 only gets better in 2026.”

One billboard gets a glance—connected billboards get attention

A single placement can catch the eye for a second. But when multiple billboards are planned as one connected idea, the message stops feeling random—and starts feeling intentional. People notice it, look longer, and remember it.

Why coordination makes the message feel bigger

Connected OOH works because it creates a sense of scale without overcomplicating the creative. The audience experiences the same thought more than once, in more than one place, which makes the line land with more clarity and weight.

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Simple, physical, effective

This execution is proof that you don’t need a complicated mechanic to win in OOH. When the creative is simple and the media plan is coordinated, the result is stronger recall—and a brand moment that feels “everywhere” for the right reasons.

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The takeaway for brands running multi-board buys

If you’re buying more than one placement, don’t treat them as separate ads. Treat them as one story told across multiple touchpoints—because connection is what turns frequency into attention.

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Written by: Valentina G.  •  Reviewed by: Ed Saenz, CEO — BM Outdoor

FAQs about this campaign

What is BMW Group Belux’s ‘An icon born in 1959’ OOH campaign?

A connected-billboard execution built around the line ‘An icon born in 1959 only gets better in 2026,’ using multiple placements to strengthen one message.

What are connected billboards?

Multiple billboard placements planned to work together as a single idea—so audiences experience the message repeatedly and more intentionally.

Why does a multi-site OOH idea perform better than a single board?

Because repetition builds recognition, and coordinated placements make the message feel bigger, clearer, and more memorable.

What’s the key takeaway for OOH strategy?

Simple creative paired with smart coordination across placements increases attention and recall.

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Summary: BMW Belux shows that OOH wins when it’s simple, physical, and coordinated—one idea, multiple touchpoints, maximum impact.
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