South Carolina-based airport advertising company Departure Media was named the winner of the advertising concessions contract at the Des Moines International Airport following a competitive bid process. The firm will manage the advertising program across the entire airport terminal. As part of the new advertising program, which launched in November 2023, Departure Media will be creating more opportunities for local and regional advertisers looking to promote their brand. Departure Media is entering the Iowa market for the first time, according to a news release. Its other Midwest clients include Kansas City International Airport, Peoria International Airport and Dayton International Airport. “Our confidence in Departure Media stems from their proven track record managing successful advertising programs in airports like ours,” Ni Wagner, Des Moines Airport Authority director of finance, said in a prepared statement.