OUTFRONT Media Makes Strategic Investment In Waltz

NEW YORK, April 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE: OUT), one of the largest out-of-home media companies in the U.S., announced today a strategic investment in Waltz (formerly Concord Payments), a New York City-based digital payment systems start-up. Waltz is developing an intelligent mobile-focused transit fare payment system to provide a secure, fast, and efficient transaction between any smartphone and turnstiles, buses or platform validators. Waltz's solution will also seamlessly integrate with other large-scale payment system providers and third-party vendors. Waltz anticipates that transforming analog ticketing and fare payment systems into a digital, smart and connected operation will benefit riders, dramatically reduce operating costs for transit systems and create new revenue opportunities for operators. OUTFRONT Media believes next-generation mobile payments at subway system turnstiles can create new ways for our transit advertising partners to attract audience attention and provide an easy payment solution for all future transit commerce opportunities.

"Our investment in Waltz furthers OUTFRONT's mission to continue to enhance the transit ecosystem, benefiting municipalities, riders, and advertising partners," said Andy Sriubas, Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning & Development, OUTFRONT Media. "We're thrilled to work with Waltz to help operators revolutionize the transit experience."

"OUTFRONT's support and vision for a holistic digital experience in the transit environment will advance our progress toward bringing this exciting mobile payment solution to transit systems," said Matt Kopel, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Waltz. "With OUTFRONT's extensive transit advertising experience and their innovative ON Smart Media platform, we are one step closer to creating a more convenient, seamless and secure passenger journey."

OUTFRONT Media currently sells advertising for over seventy transit authorities including Los Angeles, New York, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Detroit, San Francisco, and Miami.

About OUTFRONT Media Inc.
OUTFRONT Media is one of the largest out-of-home media companies in North America with a leading presence in top markets throughout the United States and Canada. OUTFRONT has a diverse portfolio of billboard, transit and digital displays reaching mass audiences, as well as a distinct offering of prime assets impacting select markets. Our recently launched ON Smart Media platform is redefining the out-of-home space with hardware and software solutions for precise demographic and location targeting, and engaging ways to connect with increasingly mobile consumers.

About Waltz
Waltz seeks to bring the transit experience into the digital age by crafting bespoke products and services to enable seamless, secure entry and navigation for riders, and by architecting scalable and highly-functional systems at a fraction of the capital and temporal outlay for operators. Waltz is committed to enriching the urban experience by moving sustainable transit into the future, and making cities and their culture more accessible to residents and visitors alike.

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