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At Cole AD, there’s nothing better than seeing a marketing campaign move from the planning stage into the real world. Recently, our team was behind the scenes at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow as part of our work promoting the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s 2026/27 season. With the spectacular Sigur Rós and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra performance taking place at the venue, it was the perfect opportunity to see one of our latest outdoor advertising campaigns in Glasgow in action. Working alongside our partners at GoGo Vision Outdoor Media, Cole AD helped take the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s campaign directly to audiences across the city.

Outdoor Advertising That Takes Your Message Directly to Your Audience

As part of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s 2026/27 season marketing campaign, we had a digital advertising van travelling through Glasgow, delivering high-impact messaging in key locations across the city. Mobile outdoor advertising offers a unique opportunity for organisations to take their message directly to their target audience. Unlike traditional static advertising, mobile digital advertising can move through busy areas, high-footfall locations and key destinations, creating visibility where and when it matters most. For organisations promoting concerts, events, venues and cultural experiences, this makes outdoor advertising an effective part of an integrated marketing campaign.

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The Scottish Chamber Orchestra Digivan at SEC Armadillo


Supporting Arts and Culture Marketing Across Scotland

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is one of Scotland’s leading cultural organisations, and we are proud to support its marketing activity as it promotes another exciting season of live music. Marketing in the arts and culture sector requires a careful understanding of audiences, locations and the different channels available to reach them. At Cole AD, we work with organisations across Scotland to develop and deliver effective marketing strategies, media plans and advertising campaigns. From identifying the right audience through to selecting the most effective media channels, our approach is focused on helping clients achieve maximum impact from their marketing investment.

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Campaign

One of the highlights of the day at the SEC Armadillo was seeing the campaign come to life alongside the people involved in the performance. Several Scottish Chamber Orchestra musicians joined us outside to see the digital advertising vehicle and the campaign for themselves. It’s always rewarding to see the connection between the creative and marketing work happening behind the scenes and the artists, performers and organisations it is designed to support. For Cole AD, moments like these are a reminder that successful advertising campaigns are built through collaboration.

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The Scottish Chamber Orchestra Digivan at SEC Armadillo with SCO musicians (L–R) Sub-Principal Cello Su-a Lee, Cello Donald Gillan and First Violin Aisling O’Dea.


Media Planning and Media Buying for Maximum Impact

Effective advertising isn’t simply about choosing a platform and placing an advert. Successful campaigns begin with the right strategy. At Cole AD, our media planning and media buying services help clients identify the most effective opportunities to reach their audiences. From outdoor advertising and digital campaigns to print, radio and other media opportunities, we help clients create integrated campaigns designed around their specific objectives.

The Power of Outdoor Media in Glasgow and Beyond

Glasgow is a vibrant, busy and constantly moving city, making it an excellent environment for outdoor advertising. With thousands of people travelling through the city every day, outdoor media provides an opportunity for brands and organisations to achieve strong visibility in the places where people live, work, shop and enjoy entertainment. Mobile digital advertising adds another level of flexibility, allowing campaigns to reach different areas and audiences throughout the day. For an organisation like the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, this provides an effective way to build awareness around concerts and events while supporting a broader marketing strategy.

A Collaborative Campaign

Successful campaigns rely on strong partnerships, and this project has been a fantastic example of collaboration. A huge thank you to the Scottish Chamber Orchestra team for their continued collaboration and support. We would also like to thank the team at GoGo Vision Outdoor Media, for helping bring the campaign to audiences across Glasgow. From campaign planning and media strategy through to seeing the advertising vehicle out on the road, this has been a brilliant team effort.

Looking Ahead to the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s 2026/27 Season

The campaign is only getting started, with an exciting programme of performances and concerts ahead as part of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s 2026/27 season. Cole AD is proud to work with organisations across Scotland, helping them connect with audiences through creative marketing, advertising, media planning and media buying. Whether you’re promoting an event, launching a new campaign, building brand awareness or looking for new ways to reach your target audience, the right combination of strategy and media can make a significant difference.

Looking for Outdoor Advertising or Media Buying Support?

If you’re looking for outdoor advertising in Glasgow, media planning, media buying or a fully integrated marketing campaign, the Cole AD team can help. We work with clients across a wide range of sectors to identify the right audiences, select the most effective media opportunities and deliver campaigns designed to achieve real results.

Get in touch with Cole AD to discuss your next advertising, marketing or media campaign.

Images credit: Christopher Bowen – Photographer