As the top 2015 billboard trends demonstrate, gone are the days where billboard advertisements were simply something to look at only in passing. Brands and marketers are now making the most of this valuable advertising real estate as a way to drive interaction and engagement in hyper-targeted ways.
One of the most noticeable ways that this is being achieved is through the use of biometric cues. For instance, Coca-Cola implemented facial recognition software so that its Coke-moji posters could mimic the expressions of people passing by. Similarly, a set of Artificially Intelligent Posters were developed with Microsoft Kinect, in order to get a sense of how each ad is being received.
Another popular marketing tactic that's being embraced by billboard creators is using the climate as a tool for sales. This is seen in billboards that offer sales based on the current temperature, billboards that purify the air, as well as ads made from unconventional materials like ice blocks.
In addition to exploring themes like to Biometric Marketing and Climate-Customized Advertising, the 2016 Trend Report provides insights on a range of marketing topics in print, branding and commercials.
Top 80 Billboard Trends in 2015

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Beer-Dispensing Billboards
Carlsberg's Free Beer Billboard Serves Samples on Tap

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People-Powered Billboard Ads
63 'Red Hat' Employees Built the Many Messages on This Billboard
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Tidy Tearaway Packaging
The McDonald's Bag Tray Keeps Your Meal Contained to Minimize Takeout Mess
77
Secretive Smart Billboards
Grocery Store Don Giulio Salumeria is Running a Hidden Ad Campaign
76
Activism-Inspired Ads
These Fake Ads Mock Corporate Sponsorship at the Global Climate Summit
75
Contagious Yawning Billboards
Cafe Pele's Interactive Ad Reminds People of Their Need for Caffiene
74
Airline Surplus Sacks
A Line of JetBlue Bags Makes the Most of Old Crew Uniform Material
73
Bus Shelter Jazz Clubs
This Bus Stop in Pittsburgh Was Transformed into a Tiny Concert Hall
72
Striking Womanless Ads
Droga5's Gender Equality Campaign Proves Something is Missing
71
Generational Fashion Ads
The MANGO Autumn 2015 Campaign Features Kate Moss & Cara Delevingne
70
Homeless Billboard Beds
These Foam Adverts Double as Beds for Homeless Laborers in Pakistan
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Omniscient Rapper Billboards
This Massive Toronto Album Teaser Calls Drake "The 6 God"
68
Digital Engagement Poster Campaigns
OOH Advertising Initiative FeelTheReal is for Real Humans
67
Woven Cultural Billboards
This Handmade Billboard Sign is a Celebration of Peru
66
Climatic Sale Ads
Mark's Interactive Advertisements Announce Better Sales with Colder Weather
65
Localized Fitness Campaigns
The Nike Toronto Billboards Specifically Target Female Runners
64
Rapper-Referencing Religion Billboards
The Drake-Themed Church Sign Reaches Out to Young Audiences
63
Real-Time Runway Billboards
Topshop's Fashion Billboard Ads Relay Popular Catwalk Looks
62
Infinite Fast Food Ads
The Latest McDonald's Billboard Promises Endless Drink Refreshment
61
Texting Toothpaste Ads
These Ads Show How a Simple Smile Changes a Whole Story
60
Bruise-Healing Billboards
This Domestic Abuse Awareness Ad Has Onlookers Heal a Battered Woman
59
Social Warming Stations
Hive's Bus Shelter Ad Trades Tweets for Heat
58
Snack Bar Billboards
The 'Find Your Fave' Campain Encourages the Public to Have a Free Sample
57
Upside Down Fast Food Ads
McDonald's Transfroms McFlurries to Target Portugal's Love for Popsicles
56
Playoff Beard-Embracing Ads
This McDonald's Beard Ad Supports the the NHL 2015 Season
55
Sci-Fi Website Themes
These Star Wars Google Themes Awaken the Force Within
54
Ice Block Billboards
Birds Eye's Frozen Billboard Urges Freezer Use to Reduce Food Waste
53
Triangular Billboard Houses
The Framework of This Small House Design is Made from Billboard Ads
52
Shredding Billboard Campaigns
Act Responsible Promotes Its 'Great Ads for Good Causes' Exhibit
51
Small Size Billboards
Smart Car's Rotating Billboard Ads Highlight Savings on Cost and Space
50
Wholehearted Airline Rebrands
The Southwest Airlines Rebrand
49
Handmade Conservation Ads
The 'Use Only What You Need' Water Campaign Uses Hand-Crafted Ads
48
Provocative Hotel-Sharing Ads
These Airbnb Ads Suggest Good Uses For Tax Contributions
47
Talking Beer Billboards
Shock Top Brewing Co. Made This Interactive Talking Beer Ad
46
Self-Deprecating Furniture Ads
The IKEA Assembly Fail Billboards Riff on Its Own Reputation
45
Bar-Locating Billboards
The 'Pimm's Live' Drink Ads Direct People to the Nearest Pub
44
Outdoor Ad-Testing Campaigns
This Campaign Highlights the Problems of Digital Engagement Ads
43
Honey Bee Advertising Structures
The Cheerios Living Billboard is Filled With 100,000 Bees
42
Soda Fountain Billboards
Coca-Cola's Drinkable Billboard Satisfies Thirsty Basketball Fans
41
Fiery Whiskey Campaigns
Jack Daniel's 'Tennessee Fire' Campaign Will Project Images on Buildings
40
Trolls-Shaming Diversity Initiatives
This Anti-Racism Campaign Shows Online Bullies Consequences
39
Sponsor-Subsidized Suitcases
Orion Helps Travellers Cover Baggage Fees By Turning Luggage Into Ads
38
Londoner Narrative Billboards
This Billboard Campaign Tells the Sad Stories of Former Londoners
37
Car Exhaust Campaigns
The Billboard Promoting the Audi A7 Sportback H-Tron Emits Water Vapors
36
Temporal Menu Recommendations
McDonald's New Menus Suggests Items Based Off of Current Weather
35
Interactive Drinking Ads
With a Smartphone and Shazam, People Can "Drink" These Coca-Cola Ads
34
Happy Emoji Billboards
This Coca-Cola Marketing Stunt Shares Jovial Web Addresses
33
Targeted Highway Billboards
Lexus' Engaging Marketing Billboard Singles Out Drivers
32
Interactive Pork Campaigns
Quebec Hog Farmers' New Campaign Promotes the Versatility of Pork
31
Bouldering Billboards
Powerade's Public Rock Climbing Billboard Encourage Fitness on the Streets
30
Dystopian Tribute Billboards
Hunger Games Posters Around the World are Inspiring People to #UNITE
29
Glamorized Tractor Calendars
Bauforum24's 2015 Annual Celebrates the Power and Beauty of Machinery
28
Personalized Christmas Billboards
This Christmas Advertising Stunt Provides Subtle Gift Hints
27
Consumer-Targeting Billboards
OfferMoments Creates Custom, Targeted Advertisements
26
Wrap-Around Alert Billboards
This Interactive Digital Billboard Warns What's Around the Corner
25
Social Drink Billboards
This Real-Time Ad Shares Name Facts When You Send It a Tweet
24
Car-Smashing Billboards
Wheat Thins' Snack Food Marketing Stunt Makes You Look
23
Moving Thread Billboards
This Machine Recreates Instagram Photos Using Seven Miles of Thread
22
Thievery-Based Flight Promotions
JetBlue is Offering Free Giveaways to People Who Steal Their Ads
21
Fresh Garden Billboards
FCB Mayo Peru's Anti-Pollution Ad Grows Lettuce
20
Face-Mimicking Billboards
The 'Coke-Moji' Uses Facial Recognition Software to Copy Your Expression
19
Self-Regenerating Advertisements
This Smart Poster Uses AI to Be the Best Version of Itself
18
Ice Cream-Dispensing Billboards
The Heat Reactive McDonald's Ad Gave 100 Customers a Free McFlurry
17
Hilarious Ink Cartridge Ads
These ecofill Ads Illustrate the Importance of Printer Cartridges
16
Tourist Simulator Billboards
This Travel Marketing Stunt Gives a Real-Time Tour of NYC
15
Compelling Donation Posters
Public Transport Victora Urges Commuters to Donate to the Homeless
14
Free Electric Car Charging
EV Charging Network Volta is Supported by Advertising & Brand Sponsors
13
Vibrating Massage Billboards
Kit Kat's Responsive Bus Stop Ads Massage People When Leaned On
12
Domino Effect Cancer Ads
These Ads Use Dominoes to Raise Awareness of the Rapid Spread of Cancer
11
Social Downtime Campaigns
KFC's In-Store Promotion Provides Free Meals when Social Media is Down
10
Audible Travel Billboards
Thalys' 'Sounds of the City' Encourages Travel by Engaging the Senses
9
Headlight-Shining Billboards
This Audi Billboard Spotlights Pedestrians at Night to Keep Them Safe
8
Miniature Movie Billboards
The Ant-Man Billboards Play on the Superhero's Ability to Shrink
7
Live Streaming Pizza Screens
This Interactive Billboard Was Connected to a Restaurant's Kitchen
6
Clothing-Constructed Billboards
The Done in One LG Washing Machine Boasts a Creative Ad Campaign
5
Pop-Up Car Billboards
These Smart Advertisements Appear Wherever a Compact Vehicle is Parked
4
Billboard Antennas
These Satellite Dishes are Used as Ad Space to Give Housewives an Income
3
Eye-Shutting Billboards
This Car Insurance Ad Shuts Its Eyes to Mimic a Good Night's Sleep
2
Competitive Bike Lock Ads
This Clever Lock Ad Plays Up Competitors' Weaknesses
1
Playfully Packaged Trash Cans
The ImagoBox Project Covers City Benches & Trash Bins with Animation
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AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Mango Debuted Its First AI Campaign for Its New Teen Line
Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
AI-Powered Creative Marketing Tools
RYA x Qrious Insight Partner for Ad Campaign Generation
Playful Billboard Campaigns
Dreamies Treats Unveil a Show-Stopping 3D Billboard Campaign
AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
AI Marketing Storytelling
Coca-Cola AI Campaign Brings Nostalgia and Innovation Together
Sensory Outdoor Posters
Billie Introduced its Scratch-and-Sniff OOH Campaign
Ice Cream-Inspired Campaigns
Dairy Queen Canada is Transforming Snowbanks into Giant Blizzards
Humorous Brand Campaigns
The Ikea Rewards Program Embraces Its Late Arrival with Humor
Reimagined Smartphone Campaigns
The 'Pixel In The Clutch' Campaign Highlights AI Phone Features
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Clear In-Game Billboard Advertisements
SCS Software's Truck Simulator Uses Real-Life Advertising
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
LED Can Concepts
The Pepsi Smart Can Has a Flexible HD Display & Sound System
Cheeky Burger Billboards
The Habit Burger & Grill Humorously Calls Out Five Guys
Unique AI-Generated Ads
Skinny Mobile Introduces Its New AI-Powered Brand Ambassador
GenAI Confectionery Posters
The My Cadbury Era Tool Puts People into Retro Posters with AI
Premium Clean-Cut Drink Branding
The Sparkling ICE Branding Refresh Enhances Visibility
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
AI-Integrated Soda Campaigns
Pepsi 'The Sweetest’ Campaign Puts Pepsi Zero Sugar in the Spotlight
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Immersive Brand Concepts
LG Hosted its 'Affectionate Intelligence' Event at CES 2025
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
AI Movie Poster Generators
AI Movie Poster Generator Creates Impactful Promotional Materials
AI-Driven Product Photoshoots
Unilever Shared Its Use of AI and Digital Twins at NVIDIA GTC 2025
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Color Blindness-Exclusive Billboards
TD Unveils a Campaign to Highlight Its Accessibility Adapter
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Break-Encouraging Soda Branding
The Diet Coke Break Campaign Includes Customized Cans
Gen Z AI Campaigns
Lenovo Launches a New Campaign Called 'Meet Your Digital Self'
AI-Fuelled QSR Animated Commercials
McDonald's Japan Rolls Out an AI Ad to Spotlight its Fries
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
QSR Menu Billboard Campaigns
Burger King Shows Real Burger Sizes with Real Size Campaigns
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Digital Twin Advertising Partnerships
Coca-Cola's New Partnership Harnesses Nvidia's AI Technology
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Virtual AI Snow Globes
Coca-Cola Unveils a Festive AI Campaign at its Piccadilly Lights Residency
Digital Staredown Games
Modern Human Habits Inspired TWIX's Second Screen Staredown
Cheeky Bar-Focused Campaigns
Heineken Advocates for Financial Support for Bars with Starring Bars
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Article Product Suggestions
BuzzFeed Teams Up with Shopsense AI to Debut Product Recommendations
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Restaurant-Focused AI Marketing Platforms
Birdeye Strives to Help Restaurant Increase Engagement
Elevated In-Store Experiences
Bath & Body Works Adapts its Store Designs to Appeal to Gen Z
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Cultural Power Assessment Tools
M+C Saatchi Group's Cultural Power Index Uses AI for Brand Growth
Branded Newspaper Kiosks
New Balance's Grey Days Pop-Up Celebrates a Timeless, Universal Color
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
AI-Powered Beverage Events
Momentum Worldwide Elevates the New Coke Spiced Event with AI
Feel-Good Ad Campaigns
Pella’s 'Make Life Brighter' Campaign Celebrates Home and Comfort
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
AI-Generated QSR Items
McDonald's India Asks Fans to Create its Signature Collection with AI
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
Rapper-Approved Product Campaigns
Topicals Introduces a New Fading Product with Rapper Flo Milli
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
In-Game Advertising Services
StackAdapt Offers Engaging Game Advertising for its Clients
Serum-Dispensing Billboards
The Inkey List's Hydrating Billboard Shares Free Hyaluronic Acid Serum
GenAI TV Ads
ITV's AI-Generated Ad Service Helps New-to-TV Brands Affordably Reach More Audiences
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Consumer Insight Engines
Buzzabout Delivers Real-Time Insights From Billions of Conversations
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
Celebrity-Starring Super Bowl Ads
Taco Bell Recruits Doja Cat for its New Super Bowl Advertisement
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Authentic Skincare Campaigns
We are Social France Spotlights Avène’s New Anti-Blemish Cream
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Streetside Challenge Billboards
Gymbox Start Line Encourages Passersby to Try a Short Dash
Super Bowl Drive-Thru Commercials
Taco Bell Debuts Its Live Más Drive-Thru Cams Campaign
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Amazon Ads Now Offers a Beta for its New AI Tools for Advertisers
AI-Powered Music Remixing Apps
Sprite is Reprising its Limelight Music Platform for Consumers
GenAI Makeup Marketing
MAC Cosmetics is Tapping into the Power of Adobe Firefly Services
Body-Positive Brand Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad Challenges Toxic Body Talk in Sports
CGI-Generated Brand Updates
Tiger Beer Unveils a CGI-Generated Tiger Stripe Across Multiple Cities
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
AI-Generated Ad Tools
X’s Grok Could Transform Marketing for Brands
Scannable Tattoo Campaigns
Burger King Korea's Whopper Tattoo Promoted an Upgraded Whopper
Miniature Billboard Ads
Little Canada's Mini Media Initiative Spotlights Brands on Tiny Billboards
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Harmony-Emphasizing 3D Advertisements
Wuliangye Debuted a Clever Ad in New York’s Times Square
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Local Eatery-Elevated Soda Campaigns
Pepsi is Running Immersive Experiences for the Super Bowl LIX
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Monarch Butterfly-Inspired Digital Billboards
LG Electronics Expands Its Endangered Species Series
Music Icon-Supported AI Campaigns
Music Stars Spotlight Workday's AI-Powered Enterprise Solutions
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
AI Advertising Tools
Deep Sync One Introduced a New Audience-Building Feature in Its Platform
Manatee-Spotlighting 3D Billboard Displays
LG Electronics USA Highlights the West Indian Manatee
Stigma-Breaking Motherhood Billboards
Molly Baz and Bobbie Send a Message of Empowerment
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
AI-Crafted Banking Ads
The U.S. Bank Debuts 'The Power of Us' Campaign
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Large-Scale Digital Signage
TouchSource & Centennial Have Collaborated on a New Marketing Project
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
AI Creator-Centric Campaigns
The Spirit of London Campaign by Beefeater Embraces the City's Energy
Unknown Birthday Campaigns
Grey Bangladesh & Tasty Treat Address a Significant Issue in Bangladesh
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Ice Cream-Inspired Superbowl Campaigns
Häagen-Dazs Aims to Connect with Younger Consumers
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Household Expense Ads
BBDO Bangkok Launches 'Don’t Lose What AI Can Save' for Samsung
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Short Video Ad Insights
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