Heineken turned 3,500 billboards into giant live screens, promoting women’s football and redefining the power of out-of-home advertising.

OOH Reinvented Across 13 Cities

Out-of-home advertising is often treated as background media—but Heineken flipped the script. By transforming over 3,500 high-traffic OOH billboards into giant screens, they brought live broadcasts of the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) to 13 cities. This wasn't just advertising—it was a massive public event that turned city streets into football viewing parties.

Addressing the Gender Gap with Impact

While OOH remains a staple in many media plans, it’s rarely used to its full potential. Heineken challenged convention by spotlighting women’s football, a space historically underrepresented in sports marketing. This live activation didn’t just display content—it delivered entertainment, emotion, and engagement, directly confronting the gender gap in football visibility.

Video Advertising Meets the Street

What made this campaign revolutionary was its format. Instead of relying on typical digital media, Heineken brought video to the streets—a domain usually reserved for online platforms and TV. This move blurred the lines between live broadcasting and outdoor advertising, transforming static media into immersive urban experiences.

Billboard Advertising Rates Worth the Buzz

High-impact campaigns like this may involve higher billboard advertising prices, but the return is immense. Reaching over 25 million people and generating more than R$ 52 million in earned media, Heineken proved that billboard advertising rates are justified when the execution is bold and culturally relevant.

OOH as a Cultural Movement

Heineken didn’t just promote a match—they sparked a movement. By leveraging the emotional power of sports and the ubiquity of billboards, the campaign made women’s football impossible to ignore. It showcased how brands can use OOH not just for awareness, but for advocacy and change.