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Adtech & Programmatic

Loop (DOOH)

The repeating sequence of ad spots on a digital out-of-home screen; buyers purchase spots or share of time within the loop.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

A loop is the repeating sequence of ad spots on a digital out-of-home screen, such as a set of ads that cycles every few minutes. Advertisers buy individual spots or a share of time within the loop, and loop length and spot count determine how often each ad appears to people passing the screen.