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Fotozino Campaign Launches on London’s Buses: A Local App Revolutionised by Bus Streetliner Advertising

by Daisy Pembroke
17 November 2017

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Case Study

Discover how Fotozino, a geo-location app for buying and selling locally, used bus streetliner advertising across London to launch its app with a bang.

Introduction: Fotozino’s Bold Move into London’s Streets

In November, Fotozino – a new app designed to make buying and selling products locally quicker and easier – launched its campaign across the streets of London. To make a big impact in the capital, the team at Fotozino turned to London Bus Advertising, using bus streetliner ads to reach a vast audience in a high-visibility, engaging way.

By choosing to advertise on London's iconic buses, Fotozino ensured its message reached commuters, shoppers, and residents across the city, driving interest in the app and increasing its downloads. This campaign is a perfect example of how bus advertising can help brands of all kinds capture attention and boost their presence.

Bus Streetliner Advertising: A Perfect Fit for Fotozino

Streetliner advertising, featured on the side of London’s buses, offers a high-impact advertising format that combines large-scale visibility with strategic placement in key areas around the city. For Fotozino, this format was the ideal choice to promote their app’s key features and drive brand awareness.

The bold, easy-to-read design caught the attention of Londoners as buses navigated through busy streets, while the geo-location aspect of Fotozino’s app resonated with locals who would find the app useful for buying and selling items nearby. The large bus supersides allowed Fotozino to showcase its eye-catching logo and concise messaging, ensuring their message stood out to anyone passing by.

Strategic Messaging: Connecting with the Local Community

Fotozino’s bus ads used a simple yet effective call to action: ‘Be the first on your block’. This phrase, along with the promise to ‘buy, share, and sell locally,’ conveyed an exciting opportunity for users to connect within their own communities and engage in quick, local transactions.

The app’s primary appeal is that it enables users to buy and sell products based on their geographical location, creating an effortless experience for both buyers and sellers in London. The content of the bus ads was designed to intrigue, inviting passers-by to explore Fotozino as the fastest and most convenient way to find or sell items locally. The app’s target audience — anyone from busy commuters to local shoppers — was effectively reached through these strategically placed ads on London buses.

Reaching a Vast Audience with Bus Advertising

London’s buses provide unparalleled exposure, with the potential to reach millions of people over a short period. The Fotozino campaign ran for two weeks in November, ensuring maximum visibility during the crucial launch phase. The ads were seen by a diverse audience across the capital, including commuters, tourists, and residents in key areas.

By utilising the streetliner format, Fotozino was able to position their app in front of Londoners who were most likely to use it – those looking for a quick, local way to buy and sell. The advertising format’s ability to capture attention in busy environments made it the perfect tool for launching a new app that relied on local interaction.

The Benefits of Bus Advertising for App Launches

Bus advertising is an excellent strategy for mobile apps aiming to capture local markets. By using a high-visibility format like streetliner advertising, Fotozino ensured they could speak directly to Londoners about the advantages of using their app. The ads provided a seamless connection between the city’s busy environment and the app's function of simplifying local transactions.

This type of out-of-home advertising offers numerous advantages:

  • Massive Reach: Bus ads are seen by a wide audience of commuters, residents, and tourists, providing a broad exposure for any campaign.
  • Local Targeting: With the bus routes specifically targeting areas where Fotozino could drive the most engagement, the campaign maximised its relevance.
  • High Visibility: Buses move through both busy and quiet areas, ensuring that the app's messaging gets noticed in a range of locations.

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Get Started with Bus Advertising for Your Brand

If you’re looking to promote a new product or service in London, bus advertising can be a highly effective strategy. Fotozino’s success shows how advertising on the iconic London buses can generate awareness and engage a wide audience.

At London Bus Advertising, we offer a range of advertising options to suit every campaign. Whether you’re promoting a new app, an event, or a product, our team can help you reach the right audience in the most impactful way.

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Fotozino’s campaign highlights how bus streetliner advertising can be a powerful way to launch a new app, especially when targeting a local, mobile audience. By utilising this high-visibility format, Fotozino was able to engage Londoners directly, driving interest in their app and making a big impact during the critical launch phase. Looking to launch your own campaign? Let London Bus Advertising help you get noticed!


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