In today’s crowded digital era, online ads run the risk of becoming “excessive noise.” Algorithms can be reset, ads can be skipped, and audience attention can disappear in seconds. This is the new challenge for brands, how to remain relevant and present in the everyday lives of their audience.
The answer lies in media synergy. Today’s world isn’t simply online or offline, it’s an ecosystem where both strengthen each other. In this context, OOH (Out-of-Home) media, such as BRT and Non-BRT, has found its momentum once again. Outdoor advertising isn’t just surviving; it has evolved into a main pillar of brand campaigns that touch real life.
Two common OOH formats in big cities like Jakarta are BRT media and Non-BRT media. But which one is stronger? How does each work, and how can brands use them strategically?
BRT media is generally placed within mass transit systems such as TransJakarta. With reach targeting public transportation users, BRT ads excel at capturing a relatively captive audience, passengers in one location for an extended time.
In contrast, Non-BRT media, such as bus stops, street furniture, and other visual formats, appears along main roads, in residential areas, on campuses, and at daily activity hubs. This enables brands to reach a more diverse audience, from pedestrians and motorcyclists to drivers and nearby residents.
BRT media excels in long exposure duration, where passengers have time to notice ads inside the vehicle or at the station. However, the BRT audience is segmented, limited to public transport users.
On the other hand, Non-BRT media delivers short but massive exposure. Thousands of people visually encounter Non-BRT ads daily, on their commute to the office, on the way home, or while shopping. In terms of frequency, Non-BRT can create a strong visual impact, even within just a few seconds.
BRT media is more standardized, size and shape are dictated by the transport system’s design. Non-BRT media, however, offers far greater flexibility in design and format. Brands can create visuals that are more creative, immersive, and even interactive, tailored to the location and campaign needs.
Imagine this: the traffic light turns red, drivers glance around, and right in front of them is a Non-BRT media display showing a strong, elegant brand message. Or someone walks to a convenience store in the afternoon and their eyes catch a familiar brand installation across the street.
Non-BRT media doesn’t wait for audiences to come, it appears in the middle of their daily activities. It greets, it doesn’t wait. It occupies unavoidable points, making it one of the most natural and non-intrusive communication tools.
This is the strength of Non-BRT, it slips into small, unexpected moments that often have the deepest impact.
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City Vision understands that exclusivity isn’t about limiting, it’s about choosing the right place and the right audience. Here’s why City Vision’s Non-BRT media is perfect for premium brand campaigns:
Unmatched Exclusivity
Not every brand can instantly appear on City Vision’s Non-BRT channels. This isn’t a limitation, it’s a value-add. By carefully selecting both locations and brands, this medium creates a premium perception, where only confident, well-positioned brands appear.
Unskippable Ads
Unlike digital ads that can be skipped, City Vision’s Non-BRT media is placed in strategic, unavoidable locations, busy intersections, active residential routes, and commercial zones, all chosen based on data and insights, not assumptions. This is where your ads will be seen, noticed, and remembered.
Flexible Yet Strategic
City Vision’s Non-BRT points are spread across key locations, but always managed with context and relevance in mind. That means your campaign doesn’t just appear in many places, it appears in the right places.
A Symbol of Brand Authority
Being on City Vision’s Non-BRT media isn’t just about exposure, it’s a statement. It shows that your brand exists in the real world, appears in strategic public spaces, and becomes part of consumers’ daily journeys. Over time, this builds stronger brand recall and trust than fleeting ads on a phone screen.
While each has its strengths, the most effective strategy comes when BRT and Non-BRT work together in an integrated campaign.
Picture a nationwide campaign: BRT targets areas with high public transport usage (like CBDs or main corridors), while Non-BRT reaches residential areas, campuses, and community hubs. The result is a combination of wide reach and message depth.
With this approach, your brand isn’t just seen, it’s present everywhere. It follows your audience from morning to night, from home to office, from screen to street.
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In a fast-paced, digital-heavy era, a brand’s willingness to show up in public spaces is a sign of strength and confidence. They’re not just advertising, they’re building a real, irreplaceable presence.
City Vision’s Non-BRT media isn’t just an alternative or complement, it’s a core pillar of the modern OOH ecosystem. In a crowded space, with limited attention and high consumer expectations, only smart and consistent brands will truly be remembered.
So, are you ready to take your brand beyond the screen and into an unskippable space? Contact the City Vision team today!
