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7 Posts  ·  OOH & Beyond
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A pink Coachella billboard rises out of the desert. Minimal words, maximum signal.
Culture & Strategy  ·  The 2026 Shift

The Billboard Doesn't Need to Explain Itself Anymore

Why the best ads in 2026 feel more like inside jokes than marketing. From Coachella to Times Square, minimalism is winning.

Forty North Media May 20, 2026 4 Min Read
The Empire State Building lit blue and orange the night the Knicks clinched the NBA Finals
Landmark Moment
The Skyline Said It All

The Empire State Building glowed blue and orange. The Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and New York lit up to meet the moment.

The CN Tower frozen in blue ice projections for the Drake Iceman album drop
Landmark Projection
When the CN Tower Freezes, the World Pays Attention

On May 14, 2026, Drake dropped three albums at midnight and Toronto turned to ice. The Forty North team was on the ground for it.

King's Hawaiian projection on the Brooklyn Bridge pier with the Manhattan skyline behind
Landmark Projection
King's Hawaiian Painted The Town Orange

For their 85th anniversary, we took New York City. Four landmark projections, two thousand taxi tops, and one Empire State Building moment nobody saw coming.

King's Hawaiian takeover of the Empire State Building in New York City
Case Study  ·  Empire State Building
The Empire State Moment Nobody Saw Coming

For one night only, the tallest icon in Manhattan glowed King's Hawaiian orange. Read the full case study on how we pulled it off.

Often Imitated, Never Duplicated
Agency Culture
Often Imitated, Never Duplicated: The Forty North Energy

How Forty North Media keeps it real. Big ideas, bold placements, and a team that actually gets it.

The Art of Aligning Color With Brand Messaging
Ad Strategy
The Art of Aligning Color With Brand Messaging

In Times Square, the crossroads of the world, capturing attention starts with the right colour. Here's how we think about it.

The Curated Canvases of Times Square
Out-of-Home
Unveiling the Curated Canvases of Times Square

Times Square is an open-air gallery. And we know every inch of it. A look at what makes the right placement iconic.

After the Cookie Crumbles
Industry Insight
After the Cookie Crumbles: OOH's Time to Shine

As digital advertising's cookie era crumbles, Out-of-Home is stepping into its most powerful moment yet. Here's why.

Every Impression Is a Good Impression
CMO Playbook
Every Impression Is a Good Impression

Why Forty North Media is every Chief Marketing Officer's dream partner. The strategy behind every win.

Empowering Brands, Hunting for the Perfect Agency
Brand Strategy
Empowering Brands: Hunting for the Perfect Agency

What to look for in the right agency partnership. The difference between a vendor and a true collaborator.

Unlocking the Power of Billboards - Cognitive Triggers
Consumer Psychology
Unlocking the Power of Billboards

The cognitive triggers that captivate and persuade. A deeper look at why Out-of-Home works on the brain.

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