Billboards typically range anywhere from $400/month for smaller posters to as much as $25,000/month for large digital billboards and spectacular displays. Graphic design, artwork, and billboard fabrication should all be factored in as well. If you're renting a static billboard, fabrication can cost anywhere from $650-$1000 for each rendering. This can get expensive for long-term advertisers which is why many turn to digital billboards.
Take a look at the ooh questions we asked consumers in the United States. We have included the largest states relevant to billboard advertising and outdoor media; California, New York, Nevada, Arizona, Texas. study. Based on our findings compared with other forms of advertising, out-of-home (OOH) advertisements are still one of the best ways to communicate your brand message. Our research also shows, however, that billboards are most effective when used in conjunction with other forms of advertising media (online, tv, etc.). Read more...
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outdoor Media styles
The largest outdoor media format, typically 96 sheet. Sizes vary slightly based on location and provider. Mostly positioned in close proximity to major roadways.
Rotating digital ads come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Typical ad space is leased in 8 seconds portions. Entire loops run every 64 seconds, on average.
Small panels located near bus shelters, transit stations, and shopping malls ideal for local advertisers with a small budget.
Bus panels, transit shelter advertisements, car wraps, and other moveable outdoor advertisements come in all shapes and sizes.
We conducted an outdoor advertising survey throughout the United States. In the table below, we have included results from to New York and California and everywhere in between, actions taken based on outdoor media varies somewhat throughout these states. OOH Advertising in Illinois may produce different results from outdoor ads in Texas. Take a look at the questions we asked 9,233 people in these states about their own personal experiences with outdoor advertising.
| Have you ever... | New York | California | Illinois | Texas | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discussed billboard ads you've seen with friends or family | 34% | 34% | 36% | 36% | 38% |
| Recommended the advertiser to others | 11% | 8% | 4% | 6% | 5% |
| Attended a local event because of a billboard | 7% | 11% | 9% | 16% | 10% |
| Visited a local business (e.g. restaurant) because it was advertised on a billboard | 28% | 14% | 17% | 18% | 27% |
| Made a purchase at the business advertised | 16% | 19% | 17% | 17% | 11% |
| Watched event on television because of a billboard | 14% | 13% | 11% | 12% | 10% |
| Tuned in to the radio station featured on a billboard | 12% | 6% | 8% | 11% | 8% |
| Visited an advertiser website because of billboards | 12% | 11% | 13% | 25% | 22% |
| Googled or otherwise searched online for more details about the message | 11% | 15% | 14% | 11% | 16% |
| Googled or otherwise searched online for more details about the advertiser | 11% | 15% | 12% | 16% | 15% |
| Accessed a coupon on a billboard from your mobile device | 12% | 11% | 5% | 5% | 9% |
As you can see, when it comes to billboards, 28% of New York State residents visited a local business (e.g. restaurant) because it was advertised on a billboard and 19% of California respondents said they made a purchase at the business advertised. Those are useful data points that can be used to educate advertisers about the exact locations where billboards will likely be most effective.
Attitudes are different than actions, but there is significant cross-over effect with billboards. The table below represents responses to the general feelings consumers have about outdoor advertisements in their respective states. Again, findings vary from state to state. Factors you may want to take into consideration if you're deciding between different locales.
| I feel that billboards.. | NEW YORK | LOS ANGELES | COOK | HARRIS | PHILADELPHIA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Are a COOL way to advertise. | 70% | 79% | 71% | 69% | 70% |
| Are a good way to LEARN about NEW BUSINESSES in the area | 65% | 71% | 63% | 58% | 64% |
| Are a good way to LEARN about SALES and EVENTS | 52% | 52% | 63% | 67% | 58% |
| Often catch my ATTENTION | 69% | 74% | 77% | 70% | 68% |
| Advertisements on digital billboards stand out more than advertisements online. | 72% | 68% | 73% | 76% | 73% |
| Advertisements on digitial billboards stand out more than advertisements on TELEVISION | 43% | 40% | 35% | 45% | 35% |
| Make the city look more MODERN. | 74% | 65% | 68% | 63% | |
| ..Are visually APPEALING | 67% | 78% | 78% | 67% | 78% |
| Are an effective way to alert the community about SEVERE WEATHER conditions. | 81% | 88% | 79% | 77% | 86% |
| Are an effective way to alert the community about MISSING CHILDREN. | 93% | 87% | 89% | 92% | 85% |
| Provide CURRENT and RELEVANT information. | 81% | 82% | 73% | 75% | 65% |