
Category – Entertainment, Live Events, & Gaming.The World’s First Billboard in Aurebesh.Brand – Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.“Butt No” to Fight Cigarette Litter in Philadelphia.Agency – Overall Murals and Jelly London.Category – Experiential (Physical Presence).Category – Interactive (Online Integration).Raking in close to $900 million in just the first 10 days, “Avatar: The Way of Water” became the highest-grossing movie in 2022. The campaign also included OOH media throughout NY, LA, and SF, in-mall media, and digital bulletins in over 20 markets. The effort was part of the largest-ever anamorphic 3D campaign extending across 13 iconic locations worldwide. The dazzling light show included a spectacular Niagara Falls takeover using holographic projection, custom lighting, and a 600-drone aerial show. After a 13-year wait, “Avatar: The Way of Water” made OOH their storyboard and transported audiences back to Pandora, a creative concept deserving of an epic OOH campaign.Īvatar Day, a global trailer release, was highlighted by a Times Square takeover of 40+ screens featuring creatures flowing around the bowtie. This year’s top honor, the Platinum OBIE Award, went to 20th Century Studios for “Avatar: The Way of Water” for its exceptional work in their larger-than-life fantasy adventure ubiquitous across multiple venues and experiences. “We are proud to support and celebrate all of the talented individuals who continue to reimagine public spaces as open canvases that celebrate art and humanity.” “The OBIE Awards, also known as the advertising industry’s oldest and most prestigious honors for creative excellence in out of home advertising design, is a special time to acknowledge the most innovative and impactful campaigns we experienced in the last year,” said Anna Bager, President and CEO, OAAA. Winners in the Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers were revealed, along with recipients of the Craft and Hall of Fame awards.

This evening, OAAA presented 29 awards during a live ceremony held at the 2023 OAAA/Geopath OOH Media Conference in Nashville, TN. For the past eight decades, the prestigious OBIE Awards have been synonymous with creative excellence: spotlighting award-worthy campaigns, showcasing innovative technology, and signaling the future for the out of home (OOH) industry. – Ma– The Out of Home Advertising Association of America ( OAAA) today announced the 81st Annual OBIE Award winners. 2 0th Century Studios for “Avatar: The Way of Water” campaign created by Disney takes home the Gold and Platinum OBIE Awards
