Bus Planning Guide 2021 - Northern Ireland

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Bus Planning Guide 2021 - Northern Ireland
Bus Planning Guide 2021
       Northern Ireland
Bus Planning Guide 2021 - Northern Ireland
Bus Formats and Benefits
                                NI-Wide                                    Public Service
                          Bus advertising is                              By its very nature, Bus is a
                        available everywhere                                  pubic service. Bus
                       and in every postcode                               advertising takes your
                       across Northern Ireland.                           message into the public
                                                                            domain on a trusted
                                                                                   medium.
T-Sides                                            Solus Rears                                           Passenger Panels

                                                                                                                      Mobility
       Broadcast                                         Highly Visual                                          Buses move and as a result
     Bus is a truly broadcast                          Bus is a creative medium.                                  get noticed and build
     medium. In the age of                               Visuals are one of the                                     coverage quickly.
     media fragmentation,                               strongest stimuli to grab                                Movements of buses are
    Bus advertising excludes                           attention and encourage                                      dictated by public
              no one.                                            action.                                           demand, taking your
                                                                                                                message to your audience.
                                      Supersides                                            Streetliners

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Bus T-Sides
                                                                                                 T-Side Universe:
                                                                                                           DEPOT             UNIVERSE

                                                                                                                               64
What makes the T-Side so powerful is its stature, combined with a drop section that                SHORT STRAND (METRO)

lends itself to stunning visuals, ideal for propelling brands to fame and boosting recall,             FALLS (METRO)           36

reinforced by over half of Urbanites who say T-Sides “make the brand or company                      MILEWATER (METRO)         33

advertised more memorable”*                                                                        NEWTOWNABBEY (METRO)        44

                                                                                                          BANGOR                9
Recommended Weights:
                                                                                                          LISBURN               6

                                                                                                       NEWTOWNARDS              6
                                                                                                                                             Belfast
                                                                                                                                        Metropolitan Area
                                                                                                   GREAT VICTORIA STREET       10
                    30             40        50                                                   NEWTOWNABBEY / CARRICK        6
                   T-Sides        T-Sides   T-Sides
                                                                                                   BELFAST MET AREA TOTAL:     214
                                                                                                          ANTRIM                7
                                                                                                          ARMAGH                7
                                                                                                        BALLYMENA               5
                                                                                                         COLERAINE             16
                                                                                                        CRAIGAVON               4
                                                                                                       DOWNPATRICK              7
                                                                                                        DUNGANNON               5
                                                                                                        ENNISKILLEN             7
                                                                                                           LARNE                4
                                                                                                   DERRY~LONDONDERRY           26
                                                                                                                                        Rest of Northern
                                                      Recommended Weights:                             MAGHERAFELT             11           Ireland
                                                                                                        NEWCASTLE              10
                                                                                                          NEWRY                 4
                                                                                                          OMAGH                11
                                                                    45        60        75           REST OF NI TOTAL:         124
                                                                   T-Sides   T-Sides   T-Sides

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      *Source: work. shop.play.
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Bus Supersides
                                                                                                               Superside Universe:
                                                                                                                         DEPOT             UNIVERSE

Highly visible and in proximity to shops and leisure venues, Supersides engage urban                             SHORT STRAND (METRO)         63

audiences at a time when they are feeling relaxed yet impulsive and ready to spend!                                  FALLS (METRO)            39

Their towering placement, high above the crowds and clutter explains the huge 82%                                  MILEWATER (METRO)          33

who think Supersides make it easier to see the advert when on the high street*                                   NEWTOWNABBEY (METRO)         45

                                                                                                                        BANGOR                9

Recommended Weights:                                                                                                    LISBURN               9

                                                                                                                     NEWTOWNARDS              19
                                                                                                                                                           Belfast
                                                                                                                                                      Metropolitan Area
                                                                                                                 GREAT VICTORIA STREET        20

                     70             90         120                                                              NEWTOWNABBEY / CARRICK        6
                Supersides        Supersides   Supersides                                                        BELFAST MET AREA TOTAL:     243

                                                                                                                        ANTRIM                7
                                                                                                                        ARMAGH                7
                                                                                                                      BALLYMENA               5
                                                                                                                       COLERAINE             24
                                                                                                                      CRAIGAVON               4
                                                                                                                     DOWNPATRICK              7
                                                                                                                      DUNGANNON               7
                                                                                                                      ENNISKILLEN             7
                                                                                                                         LARNE                8
                                                            Recommended Weights:                                 DERRY~LONDONDERRY           34
                                                                                                                                                      Rest of Northern
                                                                                                                                                          Ireland
                                                                                                                     MAGHERAFELT             11
                                                                                                                      NEWCASTLE              20

                                                                          90         120           160
                                                                                                                        NEWRY                 4
                                                                                                                        OMAGH                11
                                                                        Supersides   Supersides   Supersides
                                                                                                                   REST OF NI TOTAL:         156

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      *Source: work. shop.play.
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Bus Solus Rears
                                                                                                                    Solus Rear Universe:
                                                                                                                              DEPOT             UNIVERSE

Solus Rears boast increased dwell time in addition to engaging audiences who have                                     SHORT STRAND (METRO)         66

the means to take immediate action! Although the smallest of the bus external formats,                                    FALLS (METRO)            50

don’t be fooled - their placement is everything! Solus Rears are perfectly placed for                                   MILEWATER (METRO)          38

one-to-ones with motorists and their passengers, supported by the fact that 83% think                                 NEWTOWNABBEY (METRO)         39

they make it easier to see when in the car*                                                                                  BANGOR                19

                                                                                                                             LISBURN               30
 Recommended Weights:
                                                                                                                          NEWTOWNARDS              34
                                                                                                                                                                Belfast
                                                                                                                                                           Metropolitan Area
                                                                                                                      GREAT VICTORIA STREET        28

                                                                                                                     NEWTOWNABBEY / CARRICK        13
                     60             90           120                                                                  BELFAST MET AREA TOTAL:     317
                 Solus Rears      Solus Rears   Solus Rears
                                                                                                                             ANTRIM               12
                                                                                                                             ARMAGH               14
                                                                                                                           BALLYMENA              20
                                                                                                                            COLERAINE             48
                                                                                                                           CRAIGAVON              27
                                                                                                                          DOWNPATRICK             15
                                                                                                                           DUNGANNON              18
                                                                                                                           ENNISKILLEN            13
                                                                                                                              LARNE               14
                                                                                                                      DERRY~LONDONDERRY           70
                                                              Recommended Weights:                                                                         Rest of Northern
                                                                                                                          MAGHERAFELT             18           Ireland
                                                                                                                           NEWCASTLE              33
                                                                                                                             NEWRY                18

                                                                           140           210            280                  OMAGH                18
                                                                          Solus Rears   Solus Rears   Solus Rears       REST OF NI TOTAL:         338

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      *Source: work. shop.play.
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Bus Streetliners
                                                                                                                         Streetliner Universe:
                                                                                                                                   DEPOT             UNIVERSE

Streetliners offer the chance to engage with an urban audience when they're at their                                       SHORT STRAND (METRO)         24

most relaxed and receptive, making a true connection when out and about in their                                                FALLS (METRO)           30

local area. 43% think your message becomes more relevant and is welcomed when                                                MILEWATER (METRO)          20

written with the situation or environment in mind, making it more entertaining and                                         NEWTOWNABBEY (METRO)         0
holding their attention for longer*                                                                                               BANGOR                34

                                                                                                                                   LISBURN              27
Recommended Weights:
                                                                                                                               NEWTOWNARDS              26
                                                                                                                                                                     Belfast
                                                                                                                                                                Metropolitan Area
                                                                                                                            GREAT VICTORIA STREET       8

                                                                                                                          NEWTOWNABBEY / CARRICK        16
                    60              90            120                                                                      BELFAST MET AREA TOTAL:     185
               Streetliners       Streetliners   Streetliners
                                                                                                                                  ANTRIM               17
                                                                                                                                  ARMAGH               13
                                                                                                                                 BALLYMENA             21
                                                                                                                                 COLERAINE             71
                                                                                                                                 CRAIGAVON             32
                                                                                                                               DOWNPATRICK             10
                                                                                                                                DUNGANNON              19
                                                                                                                                ENNISKILLEN             6
                                                                                                                                   LARNE               18
                                                                                                                           DERRY~LONDONDERRY           46
                                                                Recommended Weights:                                                                            Rest of Northern
                                                                                                                               MAGHERAFELT              9           Ireland
                                                                                                                                NEWCASTLE              14
                                                                                                                                   NEWRY               29

                                                                             140            210             280                    OMAGH                8
                                                                            Streetliners   Streetliners   Streetliners       REST OF NI TOTAL:         313

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      *Source: work. shop.play.
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Bus Passenger Panels
                                                                                             Passenger Panel Universe:
                                                                                                       DEPOT             A2 BOD   COMMUTER
                                                                                                                                   CARDS
With a relaxed audience at your disposal, Passenger Panels are the perfect platform to         SHORT STRAND (METRO)        62       250
persuade. Most passengers are connected commuters with time to take action! 63%                    FALLS (METRO)           37       250
who notice Passenger Panels say “bus advertising gives them something to read” and                                                  250
                                                                                                 MILEWATER (METRO)         24
7in10 think Passenger Panels are great at communicating when they have time to read                                                 250
                                                                                               NEWTOWNABBEY (METRO)        30
and take note of contact information*
                                                                                                      BANGOR               25        n/a

                                                                                                                                     n/a
 Recommended Weights:                                                                                 LISBURN              13
                                                                                                                                                  Belfast
                                                                                                   NEWTOWNARDS             16        n/a     Metropolitan Area
                                                                                               GREAT VICTORIA STREET       13        n/a

                     70           105      140                                                NEWTOWNABBEY / CARRICK       10        n/a

                  A2 BOD          A2 BOD   A2 BOD                                              BELFAST MET AREA TOTAL:    230       1000
                                                                                                       ANTRIM              16        n/a

                                                                                                      ARMAGH               16        n/a

                                                                                                    BALLYMENA               8        n/a

                                                                                                    COLERAINE              52        n/a

                                                                                                    CRAIGAVON               8        n/a

                                                                                                   DOWNPATRICK             10        n/a

                                                                                                    DUNGANNON              11        n/a

                                                                                                    ENNISKILLEN             9        n/a

                                                                                                       LARNE               11        n/a

                                                                                               DERRY~LONDONDERRY           46        250
                                                    Recommended Weights:                                                                     Rest of Northern
                                                                                                   MAGHERAFELT             11        n/a         Ireland
                                                                                                    NEWCASTLE              15        n/a

                                                                                                      NEWRY                13        n/a

                                                                 140       210      280               OMAGH                12        n/a

                                                                 A2 BOD    A2 BOD   A2 BOD       REST OF NI TOTAL:         238       250

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      *Source: work. shop.play.
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2021 Cycle Calendar                                                                                 Cycle
                                                                                                      1
                                                                                                             Runs from
                                                                                                            28th December
                                                                                                                                Runs to
                                                                                                                              10th January

Campaign timing                                                                                       2
                                                                                                      3
                                                                                                             11th January
                                                                                                             25th January
                                                                                                                              24th January
                                                                                                                              7th February
Advertising on most Bus Advertising poster sites lasts for two weeks regardless of the format you     4      8th February     21st February
choose. Although there are some exceptions such as the likes of Mega Rears or Wrapped
                                                                                                      5     22nd February      7th March
Buses which we recommend run for longer periods of time e.g. a few months.
                                                                                                      6       8th March        21st March
                                                                                                      7      22nd March          4th April
                                                                                                      8        5th April        18th April
                                                                                                      9        19th April       2nd May
                                                                                                     10        3rd May          16th May
                                                                                                     11        17th May         30th May
                                                                                                     12        31st May        13th June
                                                                                                     13       14th June        27th June
                                                                                                     14       28th June         11th July
                                                                                                     15        12th July        25th July
                                                                                                     16        26th July       8th August
                                                                                                     17       9th August      22nd August
                                                                                                     18      23rd August     5th September
                                                                                                     19     6th September    19th September
                                                                                                     20     20th September    3rd October
                                                                                                     21      4th October      17th October
                                                                                                     22      18th October     31st October
                                                                                                     23     1st November     14th November
                                                                                                     24     15th November    28th November
                                                                                                     25     29th November    12th December
                                                                                                     26*    13th December     2nd January
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                                                                                                                               * Cycle 26 is a 3 week cycle
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Bus Depot Coverage
           DEPOT             DEPOT CODE                                                                                                  AREAS COVERED

                                          Belfast City Centre | High Street | Newtownards Road | Connswater | Connsbrook Avenue | Sydenham Station | Holywood Road | Knocknagoney | Dundonald | Sydenham Station | Upper Newtownards Road |
     SHORT STRAND (METRO)        BSD
                                          Ballyhackamore | Albertbridge road | East Bridge StreeT | Braniel | Whincroft Road | Castlereagh RoaD | Bloomfield Roundabout | Mountpottinger Link

                                          Belfast City Centre | Ballymaconaghy Road | Four Winds | Saintfield Road | Newton park | Knockbreda | Rosetta | Ormeau Road | Shaftesbury Square | Ladybrook | Finaghy Road North | Malone | Finaghy
                                          Road South | Upper Malone Road | Stranmillis | Queens University | Bradbury Place | Great Victoria Street | Wellington Place | Conway | Dunmurry | Lisburn Road | Balmoral | Kings Hall | Glenkeen | Glenwood
         FALLS (METRO)           BFS      | Upper Dunmurry Lane | Blacks Road | Cherry Road | Glengoland | Stewartstown Road | Suffolk Road | Glen Road | Shaws Road | Andersonston | Kennedy Centre | Falls Road | Silverstream | Crumlin RoaD |
                                          Ardoyne Shops | Springmartin | Glencairn | Woodvale Park | Shankill Road | Donegal Place

                                          Belfast City Centre | Finaghy Road North | Malone | Finaghy Road South | Upper Malone Road | Stranmillis | Queens University | Bradbury Place | Great Victoria Street | Wellington Place | Conway | Dunmurry |
       MILEWATER (METRO)         BVS
                                          Lisburn Road | Balmoral | Kings Hall | Bradbury Place | Great Victoria Street | Wellington Place

                                          Belfast City Centre | Glenville | Ballyduff Road | Fairview road | Carnmoney Village | Glengormley | Antrim Road | Carlisle Circus | Donegal Pass | Fairview Road | Carnmoney | Ballyclare Road | tesco Northcott
    NEWTOWNABBEY (METRO)        BNE       | Upper Whitewell | Abbeycentre | Lower Whitewell | Shore Road | Yorkgate Station | Merville Garden Village | Rathcoole | Valley Leisure Centre | Doagh Road | Cloughfern | Monkstown | Carrs Glen |
                                          Cliftonville Circus | Crumlin Road

           BANGOR                BNI      Bangor Town | Belfast | Donaghadee | Holywood | M3 | Newtownards
            LISBURN              LSB      Aghagallon | Aghalee | Ballinderry | Ballynahinch | Banbridge | Crumlin | Dromara | Dromore | Dunmurry | Hillsborough | Lisburn Town | Sprucefield Shopping Centre
        NEWTOWNARDS             NTD       Ballyhalbert | Ballywalter | Bangor | Comber | Donaghadee | Dundonald | Greyabbey | Newtownards Town | Portaferry
     GREAT VICTORIA STREET      BVC       Newry | Londonderry | Ballygowan | Comber | Lisburn | Crumlin
    NEWTOWNABBEY / CARRICK      BNC       Antrim ROAD | Shore ROAd | Rathcoole | Monkstown | Jordanstown | Carrickfergus
            ANTRIM              ANT       Antrim Town | Ballyclare | Crumlin | Glengormley | Randalstown | Templepatrick
           ARMAGH               ARM       Armagh Town | Hamiltons Bawn | Keady | Loughgall | Markethill | Middletown | Moy | Richhill
          BALLYMENA             BMA       Ahoghill | Ballymena Town | Broughshane | Carnlough | Cullbackey | CushendalL | Glenarm | Kells | Kilrea | Portglenone | Randalstown.
          COLERAINE              CLE      Ballycastle | Ballycastle | Ballymoney | Bushmills | Castlerock | Coleraine Town | Garvagh | Kilrea | LimavadY | Portballintrae | Portrush | Portstewart
         CRAIGAVON              CGN       Banbridge | Craigavon Shopping Centre | Gilford | Lurgan | Portadown | Tandragee
         DOWNPATRICK            DPK       Ardglass | Ballynahinch | Crossgar | Downpatrick Town | Killyleagh | Newcastle | Saintfield | Strangford
         DUNGANNON              DGN       Aughnacloy | Ballgawley | Benburb | Castlecaufield | Coalisland | Cookstown | Donaghmore | Dungannon TowN | Moy | Moygashel | Pomeroy | Stewartstown
          ENNISKILLEN            ESN      Augher | Ballinamallard | Belcoo | Castlecaldwell | Clougher | Derrygonnelly | Derrylin | Enniskillen Town | Fivemiletown | Irvinestown | KesH | Lisnaskea
            LARNE                LNE      Ballyclare | Ballygalley | Carnlough | Cushendall | Cushendun | Glenarm | Larne Town | Moyle
      DERRY~LONDONDERRY          LRY      Ballykelly | Claudy | Donemana | Dungiven | Eglinton | Gransha | Limavady | Londonderry City & County | Newbuildings | Strabane
         MAGHERAFELT            MGT       Castledawson | Cookstown | Draperstown | Dungiven | Kilrea | Maghera | Magherafelt Town | Tobermore | Toomesbridge.
          NEWCASTLE              NEE      Annalong | Annesborough | Ballynahinch | Castlewellan | Downpatrick | Dundrum | Kilkeel | Newcastle Town | Rathfriland
            NEWRY               NRY       Bessbrook | Crossmaglen | Forkhill | Kilkeel | Newry Town Centre | Newtownhamilton | Rathfriland | Rostrevor | Warrenpoint
           OMAGH                OMA       Augher | Castlederg | Dromore | Fintona | Greencastle | Gortin | Mountfield | Newtownstewart | Omagh Town | Plumbridge | Sixmilecross | Strabane.

                                                                                                                                                                                 * The above table is not exhaustive and is subject to change.

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Bus Planning Guide 2021 - Northern Ireland
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