Prominent UK OOH Company Ceases Trading After Significant Financial Challenges
75Media, the home of giant screens in Salford and Scottish expansion, as well as a 2025 “seven-figure investment” from Mercia Partners through the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, has entered liquidation.
Hyping the news of the seven-figure Mercia deal in March, 75Media described itself as the “fastest-growing roadside media operator” in the UK. That would appear to have slowed, while last year it proudly proclaimed its ambition to be the UK’s “number one network for brands” after acquiring London’s iQ OOH.
Announcing the news on LinkedIn, 75Media’s board of directors said:
“Today (Wednesday 19 November 2025), the board of directors at 75Media Limited has made the very difficult decision to place the company into voluntary liquidation.
“Over the last six months, the board has explored every viable option to secure the long-term future of the business but sadly, despite extensive negotiations with our infrastructure landlord, it has not been possible to agree a way forward.
“Since its launch in May 2020, 75Media has always forged its own path, working innovatively to bring the brand-building power of roadside advertising to businesses of all sizes across the UK. From its first-of-a-kind billboard optioning and booking system, BOB, to its Ignite membership scheme for start-ups, 75Media has always strived to democratise out-of-home advertising and bring it closer to real businesses and causes.
“None of this would have been possible without the following, who we express our deepest thanks to:
Our incredible team whose talent, dedication and belief in 75Media has driven everything we have accomplished
Our wonderful clients for their trust, creativity and collaboration
Our brilliant suppliers and consultants who have supported our ambitions with expertise and commitment
The many partners and stakeholders we have worked so closely with to build something truly special
“We are profoundly grateful to everyone who has been part of 75Media. While today’s announcement marks the end of our trading journey, we hope that the impact we have made together across the roadside advertising landscape will endure for many years to come.”
The post was signed off by The 75Media board of directors.
75Media, until yesterday, ran offices in Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow and Edinburgh, as well as offices in London and Birmingham, and was one of the UK’s biggest OOH operators.
Prolific North has contacted Mercia for comment.
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As long-standing partners of 75Media across Inverclyde sites in Greenock, Port Glasgow and Gourock, we are grateful for the work we delivered together and wish their team well during this difficult time.