Observed Signal · Jul 7, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: Meedia · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Hamburg's 'The Lighthouse' — New Immersive DOOH Screen
Ströer and its subsidiary BlowUp Media are building a new large-format digital installation called “The Lighthouse” at Spielbudenplatz on Hamburg’s Reeperbahn. The immersive DOOH installation offers more than 530 square metres of LED area and is being promoted as Germany’s largest 3D-LED screen and the country’s first “Immersive‑DOOH” site. The Lighthouse is scheduled to be operational in mid‑September 2026. According to related reporting, construction work begins in July 2026, advertising bookings are expected to open in mid‑September, and Ströer/blowUp plan a first‑mover commercial package giving one brand exclusive week-long share of voice.
Introduces what the companies call Germany’s largest LED‑screen installation and a new immersive DOOH architecture; expands premium DOOH inventory and creative capabilities for advertisers and agencies in a major German city.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Ströer and its subsidiary BlowUp Media are installing a new DOOH installation called 'The Lighthouse' at Spielbudenplatz on Hamburg’s Reeperbahn.
- The installation offers over 530 square metres of LED surface and is described as Germany’s largest 3D‑LED screen and the country’s first 'Immersive‑DOOH' site.
- The Lighthouse is scheduled to go into operation in mid‑September 2026.
- Construction work is reported to begin in July 2026 and advertising bookings are expected to open mid‑September 2026.
- Ströer and blowUp plan a first‑mover commercial offer that would give a single brand an exclusive week at 100% share of voice.
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Germany Unveils Largest DOOH Screen at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
Ströer plans Germany's largest DOOH screen at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, a transit hub with more than half a million daily visitors. The 38-meter-wide by 9-meter-tall display, named 'The Whale', will be embedded in the Public-Video-Giant-Netzwerk of oversized DOOH surfaces for indoor and outdoor use. The installation will show ten-second moving-image spots, up to 20 repetitions per hour, and will support day-specific creative changes as well as editorial content such as news and weather data. Alexander Stotz, CEO of Ströer Media Deutschland, describes the project as an innovation at the intersection of monument protection, digitization, and high-traffic venues, aiming to make digital outdoor advertising an immersive brand experience. The project extends Ströer's DOOH expansion, following the recent addition of a roughly 100-square-meter LED screen at Cologne's Lanxess Arena to the portfolio, signaling continued digitization of public spaces in Germany.
The Lighthouse Hamburg: Deutschlands größte Immersive-DOOH-Installation startet mit PENNY und Hyundai durch
Ströer and its subsidiary Blow Up Media have launched 'The Lighthouse' at Hamburg's Spielbudenplatz, which began regular operation on October 1. This immersive DOOH installation spans over 530 square meters, featuring three high-resolution screens, digital ambient architecture, and a 3D round-corner for anamorphic effects. Ströer claims it is Germany's largest LED screen installation and its first 'immersive DOOH screen.' Initial advertisers PENNY and Hyundai alternate campaigns hourly. PENNY's campaign integrates a QR-code-based coupon hunt with its app and nearby store, while Hyundai's 3D showcase launches the electric Ioniq 3 in Germany. The installation is now fully operational, positioning Ströer at the forefront of digital out-of-home advertising in the country.
Ströer and blowUp Media launch DOOH screen in Cologne
Ströer and blowUp Media have added a new Digital Out-of-Home location called "The Square" at Cologne's Neumarkt. The digital display is 25 square meters and is marketed as a DOOH Giant. Located at a tram stop in one of Cologne's busiest transport and shopping hubs, the screen is visible to passersby, waiting passengers and passing traffic. The site will be available to advertisers from 1 September 2026. Katrin Robertson, CEO of the blowUp Media Group, commented on the site's strong urban reach. The article also notes that Digital Out of Home now accounts for more than 40% of the overall Out-of-Home market and continues to grow.
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