Departure Media Awarded Columbus Airport (CSG) Advertising Contract

Departure Media, Inc. (DMI), a 100% woman-owned business and the largest prime ACDBE advertising concessionaire in the country, has added Columbus Airport (CSG) to its client roster. This is the second airport that DMI has added in the last few months. In February, the company was awarded a five-year contract at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).

“We’re thrilled to be selected as Columbus Airport’s first advertising concessionaire,” said Leslie Bensen, Departure Media founder and CEO. “CSG’s recent renovations and addition of service provided by American Airlines are positive changes and timely for the launch of an exciting, new terminal advertising program. DMI will offer static and digital advertising opportunities to companies interested in reaching this highly sophisticated and sought-after target audience.”

Columbus Airport is owned and operated by the Columbus Airport Commission and is the fourth largest airport in the state of Georgia. Last fall, the airport unveiled a completely renovated, two-story terminal—the result of a multi-year, $20.8 million improvement program that upgraded the facilities inside and out. The renovations helped Columbus Airport recruit a second commercial carrier, American Airlines, which began offering nonstop service to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in October. The airport expects the additional service to increase traffic from 100,000 annual passengers to 150,000–175,000 by 2023.

Airport Director Amber Clark said of the new partnership, “Departure Media’s track record of developing and expanding airport advertising programs throughout the country gave us the 

confidence to embark on this new program. Our vision as the hometown airport is to provide large airport services and amenities with a personal touch, and this is one more way we are achieving that.”

Departure Media develops, creates and implements targeted advertising campaigns that generate multiple messaging opportunities for advertisers in airports. Airports benefit from enhanced terminal aesthetics, an improved passenger experience and revenue generation.

Advertisers benefit from an advertising channel that is uniquely positioned to reach local, national, and international audiences who have adequate time to absorb their message.