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Wisconsin · United States
Place-based media in Madison, Wisconsin
State capital and university market linking Madison, Janesville and Beloit along the I-39/90/94 spine. Billboards along interstates and key city arterials reaching students, state workers, commuters and visitors. Plan Wisconsin OOH with Local OOH, connecting lakeshore metros, college hubs and river markets with a corridor-led approach.
Local OOH in Madison
OOH coverage aligned with how people move in Madison
In Madison, Place-based media follows interstate, lakeshore, river and city-arterial patterns—where commuters, students, patients and shoppers travel day in and day out.
We design plans so every unit in Madison, Wisconsin has a clear job: anchor awareness, drive visits or support digital performance.
When to use Place-based media in Madison?
- To launch or support locations that draw from multiple counties or corridors.
- To keep healthcare, education, retail and services visible along everyday routes.
- To layer a real-world presence on top of search, social and video.
- To reach visitors and locals during key seasons, events or game days.
- To connect Madison with other Wisconsin markets in one plan.
Formats, sizes and best practices
How to activate Place-based media in Madison, Wisconsin
The table below summarizes the Place-based media formats we most often recommend in Madison, Wisconsin and across Wisconsin, with planning notes for each.
| Format | Approx. size | Best for | Planning notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus, healthcare & fitness networks | Screens and posters | Healthcare, education and lifestyle brands. | High-dwell environments with repeated exposure. |
| Retail & hospitality venues | Indoor screens and posters | Apps, services, tourism and local retail. | Useful for pushing offers close to the point of decision. |
Sample targeting lenses
- Lakeshore corridors & river routes
- Downtowns, campuses & healthcare districts
- Industrial and logistics clusters
- Key retail and entertainment zones
Why advertise in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin OOH built around metros, campuses and corridors
Wisconsin combines a major Lake Michigan metro (Milwaukee), a capital and university hub (Madison), stadium and manufacturing markets (Green Bay–De Pere, Sheboygan) and river and central hubs like La Crosse and Marshfield.
With Local OOH, you can connect these markets using billboards, digital OOH, transit and street furniture along I-94, I-90, I-43 and Mississippi River routes.
Key hubs
Milwaukee · Madison · Green Bay–De Pere
Metro, capital and stadium-driven audiences along Lake Michigan and inland corridors.
Core corridors
I-94 · I-90 · I-43 · Mississippi River
Connect lakeshore metros, river markets and central hubs into a single plan.
Audience mix
Commuters, students, visitors and local residents
Balanced reach for consumer, healthcare, education and service brands.
Nearby Wisconsin markets
Other markets to include in your Place-based media plan
Popular services in Wisconsin
What brands most often book across the state
Freeway and interstate billboards along I-94, I-90 and I-43.
Urban and lakeshore OOH in Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay–De Pere.
Corridor-led digital OOH to support ticketing, healthcare and education.
Key Wisconsin markets
Explore markets covered by Local OOH in Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Lake Michigan metro with dense commuter, port and event-driven traffic.
Madison
State capital and university hub along I-39/90/94.
De Pere
Part of the greater Green Bay area along the Fox River.
Sheboygan
Lakeshore market between Milwaukee and Green Bay.
La Crosse
Mississippi River city where I-90 crosses between states.
Marshfield
Central Wisconsin hub with a strong healthcare footprint.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Place-based media in Madison
These FAQs cover common planning, pricing and targeting questions for Place-based media in Madison, Wisconsin. For a detailed plan, we’ll tailor everything to your brief.
What is place-based media in Madison, Wisconsin?
Place-based media includes screens and posters inside venues like gyms, bars, campuses, healthcare facilities, hotels or retail environments in and around Madison, Wisconsin.
Which brands benefit most from place-based media in Madison?
Healthcare, education, financial services, apps, retail and food and beverage brands often benefit from high-dwell, context-rich exposure.
How are place-based campaigns structured?
Networks typically sell impressions or plays by venue type, audience and geography. We select venues that best match your customer profile.
Can creative vary by venue type?
Yes. You can tailor creative for gyms, campuses, healthcare, retail or hospitality while keeping one overarching idea.
Should I combine place-based with other Wisconsin OOH?
Place-based performs best when paired with billboards, digital OOH and transit so people see your brand on the way to a venue and again inside it.
Let’s map your Wisconsin Place-based media plan
Share your corridors, markets and budget, and we’ll build a shortlist of Place-based media options in Madison, Wisconsin and across Wisconsin, with estimated impressions and a recommended flight structure.