The Best Out of Home Advertising Companies in Beantown

Looking for a top ooh ad agency in Boston?

A survey by Neilsen and the OAAA revealed that 46% of adults trust ads in the outdoors and public places the most. In fact, out of home advertising (OOH) proved more trustworthy than search engine ads, video ads, and social media ads.

You can find out of home ads on billboards, buses, subways, park benches, and bus stations. They're an opportunity to show off your creativity and build brand awareness – especially if your ad is in a high-traffic location.

Out of home advertising agencies help you identify the best location and advertising style for your OOH ad. But, be prepared to dedicate a large portion of your marketing budget to OOH advertising. Pricing for out of home ads typically depends on the ad size and placement, with placement referring to the ad's potential reach.

To assist you in your search for a partner, we’ve compiled this list of the top out of home advertising companies in Boston. Browse descriptions, feedback, and awards to find which can best suit your company’s needs.

List of the Best Boston Out of Home Advertising Companies

  • 1

    KHJ Brand Activation

    KHJ is a Boston-based full-service brand strategy and activation firm with experience in the healthcare and real estate industries. Founded in 1986, they offer strategy and planning, creative production, media and activation, and research and analytics.

    Notable Project

    KHJ has a long-standing relationship with a community savings bank. They have been handling the bank’s media buying and placement, strategy, and creative development for about 20 years. KHJ recently redesigned the bank’s logo and website to refresh its brand image.

    “They helped us get to the final point, determining what made the most sense and making sure the project was done within the timeframe. They’re great at managing times and budgets.” – Marketing Manager, Community Savings Bank

    Former clients
    John Hancock Tower
    Quest Diagnostics
    Aspen Dental
    Franciscan Children’s
    $ $ $ $ $
    equalizer $25,000+
    group10 - 49 Employees
    place Boston, MA
    5.0
    5.0
    5 Clutch reviews
    Awards

    Lamplighter Award (2016)

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  • 2

    The Fantastical

    The Fantastical is a Boston-based firm that was founded in 2012. The company's team of 13 specializes in branding, social media marketing, advertising, media planning and buying, video production, and content marketing.

    Notable Project

    The Fantastical helped launch a management consulting firm. The Fantastical created branding and marketing materials for the company, including a website, business cards, and logo. 

    "I have gotten good feedback on the website. I know that every prospect and the clients I’m currently working with have spent time on the website, familiarizing themselves with me and the nature of the business we’re doing. So, I’m very happy with how effectively it seems to communicate and position the company." - Principal, Management Consulting Firm

    Former clients
    Samuel Adams
    Panera Bread
    TripAdvisor
    Auntie Anne's
    Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
    $ $ $ $ $
    equalizer $25,000+
    group10 - 49 Employees
    place Boston, MA
    4.6
    4.6
    4 Clutch reviews
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  • 3

    Davis Advertising

    Davis Advertising is one of the largest advertising agency in the New England area. Since 1948, the agency and its team of nearly 40 specialize in advertising, branding, digital strategy, and video production. The firm focuses on clients in various industries including education, business, and financial services. 

    Notable Project

    A community college employs Davis Advertising for a variety of advertising tasks. The agency has conducted SEO and completed several videos and digital campaigns for the college. Enrollment at the college has increased as a result. The community college's reputation has improved, and the school is now more visible to prospective students. 

    "They [Davis Advertising] always deliver their products on time, or even slightly ahead of schedule." – Marketing Director, Community College

    Former clients
    Cornerstone Bank
    Globo Force
    Wayback Burgers
    Service Credit Union
    $ $ $ $ $
    equalizer $10,000+
    group10 - 49 Employees
    place Worcester, MA
    4.9
    4.9
    4 Clutch reviews
    Awards

    New England Financial Marketing Awards: Two Silver and Two Bronze (2013) , Financial Marketing Awards , Worcester Business Journal’s Best of Business Awards: Best Advertising Agency (2018)

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  • 4

    Forge Worldwide

    Forge Worldwide is a 20+ employee branding and marketing agency in Boston. Founded in 2004, Forge is driven to help organizations and teams who do meaningful work in the world grow so that they can do even more of it. The company specializes in content marketing, branding, advertising, and digital strategy for mid-sized and enterprise clients across a variety of industries, including healthcare, higher education, finance, and technology.

    Notable Project

    A rehabilitation network that owned several centers under different names was having trouble growing brand awareness. Forge Worldwide helped the company conduct research and created marketing materials such as a new logo and stationery. This helped the network in merging the centers into one name.

    "I feel they excel at honing in on the personal experience of the customer and ensuring that their interest always remains paramount. Other companies may demonstrate the same commitment, but I feel like their legacy has been that they've gone above and beyond. It was just a great relationship." – Senior Director of Communications, Health Care Provider

    Former clients
    Friendly's Ice Cream
    Cisco
    Johnson & Wales University
    Emerson Hospital
    Boston University
    $ $ $ $ $
    equalizer $100,000+
    group10 - 49 Employees
    place Boston, MA
    4.9
    4.9
    11 Clutch reviews
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  • 5

    Cintri

    Cintri is a media and production agency based in Jamaica Plain, Mass. The agency, founded in 2018, has a team of around ten that provides video production, branding, social media marketing, and content marketing services to enterprise and smaller-sized companies in the arts & entertainment, IT, automotive, and other industries.

    Notable Project

    A machine design software company hired Cintri to produce a promotional video that will be sent to customers and featured on the front page of the company's website. Cintri handled storyboarding, all of the filming, post-production editing, and adding the animations to create the final product. All throughout the production process, the company's internal team had previews. A total of 16 versions of the video were submitted, varying in length, orientation, and language.

    "Everyone we sent the video to is very impressed. It’s very cool and very futuristic." - Founder, Machine Design Software Company 

    Former clients
    Red Bull
    Boston Beer Company
    Scotty Lago
    Camille Kostek
    $ $ $ $ $
    equalizer $5,000+
    group2 - 9 Employees
    place Jamaica Plain, MA
    4.9
    4.9
    5 Clutch reviews
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  • 6

    Kaminsky Brand Group

    Kaminsky Brand Group is a branding firm based in Needham, Mass. with over two employees. Founded in 1989, they provide advertising, branding, and web design solutions for small and mid-market firms in the fields of education, advertising, and healthcare.

    Notable Project

    Kaminsky Brand Group provided branding services for a hockey retail firm. The firm was looking to simplify their brand. Kaminsky Brand Group’s work helped improve the firm’s sales.

    “I'm a huge fan given the success we've had. There is an ongoing communications pipeline between the companies. They care!” - CEO, Hockey Retail Firm

    Former clients
    Mapfre Insurance
    The Green Company
    Mount Alvernia High School
    $ $ $ $ $
    equalizer $5,000+
    group2 - 9 Employees
    place Needham, MA
    4.9
    4.9
    4 Clutch reviews
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