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Looking to shake things up? Changing your billboard artwork throughout the year could be the tool to your success!

We will delve into key steps to assist you in preparing for a successful new year of billboard advertising.

Our office will be closed from 1 pm Friday 22nd December and will re-open on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

Get ready for the highly anticipated 2023 Billboard Media Awards launching on Tuesday 4th December!

It’s a well-known fact that sunny days lift people’s mood which in turn lights up their wallets! We discuss how the weather can impact your out of home ads!

These examples of OOH displays used to celebrate Ramadan show how important it is to recognise the Muslim community in the UK.

When planning a billboard campaign, it’s important to consider who you’re advertising to and make sure you understand them. Women make up 51% of the global population, that means half of all consumers too!

With the vast growth of digital marketing, local business owners often overlook the great use of billboard advertising as they feel that it cannot produce immediate sales and is very expensive. However, that’s not always the case as a strong call to action, and a perfect location makes a difference. When choosing your ideal site,…

Recently, communicating ‘going green’ or sustainability practices in marketing messages has been top priority for most big corporate organisations. At first glance, adopting sustainable business practices may seem like a challenging task to accomplish. However, it can enhance your bottom line in both the traditional and environmental senses, regardless of your industry and business size.…

The first weeks of January are gone already, but planning for the months ahead continues.  Sticking to your goals both personally, as a business owner/leader, and as a company is still very important. We know that setting new year resolutions may not always work for some personally, but they are effective in the workplace. On…

Holiday Office Closure Due to the festive season, our office will be closed from 12pm Friday 24th December 2021 and will re-open on Tuesday 4th January 2022. For general enquiries during the closed period, please email sales@billboardmedia.co.uk and we will get back to you when our office reopens in January. For any emergency queries, please…

  The average person is estimated to be exposed to approximately 6,000-10,000 advertisements per day. That’s an astounding amount! So how do you make your billboard advert stand out to your customers and pierce through all the advertising noise? Get customers through the door by investing in a directional billboard!  What’s a Directional Billboard?  Directional billboards are generally big, bold, and straightforward. Their purpose is to navigate…

It’s estimated that the average person is exposed to roughly 6,000 – 10,000 ads every single day. That number is astounding! Now, as an advertiser yourself, the best way to be remembered by your consumers is to create the most original, unique advert possible.   

One of the most common questions we’re asked by enquiring customers is how long to book a billboard. It goes without saying that running an outdoor advertisement for any duration will result in greater brand awareness and customer reach. However, the longer the billboard stands, the more success it will bring your business.   Here are a few key benefits of booking a billboard for an extended amount…

This past year has been difficult for many businesses. They’ve endured numerous lockdowns, resulting in revenue loss, employee furloughing, and even permanent closures. Business owners have worked around the clock altering their business models in order to survive.

As the seasons change and the days grow longer, the daily habits of people change, too. It’s time to take advantage of changing consumer behaviours due to daylight savings and advertise your business better. 

Our Road Map to a brighter future is here!  Allowing us to finally take a deep breath and align all our ducks in a row as we plan the re-opening, (which we hope we’ll never have to do again).  We have given more than just dates to guide your best advertising campaign.

The campaign of the month for February goes to a company who’s first time on a billboard, is done effectively. Education is leading the charge in the country’s re-opening, and so it’s never been a better time to target parents and students preparing for back to school. 

With the roadmap out of lockdown heading our way soon. The time to plan and find the best strategy to help your business to grow post-pandemic has arrived with a small amount of notice.

While most of the country is on pause and waiting for restrictions to be lifted, some companies, currently open or not, have decided to take their small businesses to the next level during this period by integrating outdoor advertising into their marketing strategy for 2021.  

Artwork design is a deciding factor when it comes to the success of an outdoor campaign.    We know this process can be stressful, that’s why we decided to create an in-house team composed of the best designers to help you during the most important stage of your outdoor advertising journey.       1. After companies have booked their location/billboards, what are the…

We’ve learned how important it is to establish trust with our clients for us to deliver successful results.    Our in-house team is committed to providing you with the best service, adapted to your needs and resources,  that will help you work out the most optimised strategy, design your campaign and get the best results…

Looking to be seen locally? To let your customers know where you are? To be seen without having to fight for attention like you do with other forms of advertising?

Although we don’t have to wait until the New Year to take a step back, reflect and come up with fresh ideas, returning to our desks after a break can help us see things differently and keep an ear open to new opportunities. 

Which campaign will stop you in your tracks?

Are you ready to finally discover the truth about out-of-home advertising?

2021 is going to be a good one, and we want to make sure you hold all the cards to make the best decisions and start the new year strong!

Consumers read on average 10 reviews before trusting a business and making a buying decision. Discover how Nested decided to creatively leverage their customers’ reviews to create their new out-of-home campaign.

You read it right! Many companies have taken the opportunity of this second lockdown to promote their business on a billboard.

Businesses across the country are now more than ever thriving on building a strong and loyal community around their premises and stacking all the odds in their favour to maintain long-lasting business success. 

Michael Usher Mortgage poster becomes the talk of the town!

Who can believe that Christmas is already just around the corner…! This also means that another important event is happening shortly, the one that thousands of consumers are eagerly awaiting…  

Have you ever wondered where do billboards come from? Or what is the world’s largest billboard? Get your answers below and discover other interesting facts about billboard advertising you didn’t know before. 

You’ve worked hard to develop and keep your business afloat for the past 6 months, don’t let all your efforts go up in smoke. 

Several studies, such as the article published in Forbes, have shown that maintaining or even increasing your marketing budget during a weaker economy period can help your brand keep growing during and after the pandemic. 

The best way to grab customer attention: choose a trending topic, convert it into a marketing campaign, add a dash of humour and voila! 

Don’t know where to start with your billboard advertising journey? While you’ve got only 5 seconds to make a first good impression, it is important to get it right.  

 Understanding the differences between promoting a service and a product can help you optimise the results of your marketing campaigns and build a strong relationship with your customers to ensure the long-term success of your business. 

Over the past few months, Meridian Building Plastics Ltd have launched an outdoor advertising campaign in 2 locations in London. Considering the success of their billboard posters, we asked them some questions to find out what best practices they have learnt along the way.  

Finding the perfect billboard is just the start of an epic journey in establishing your business in the minds of customers locally. You too can book your very own multisite campaign and be the talk of the town.    Attracting trade and domestic customers to their high-quality DYI and construction products. Here’s our top campaign…

Setting up your own business and seeing it grow beyond your wildest dreams, is known to be the most rewarding and stressful ventures anyone can undertake. Starting your own business allows you to pursue your passion, work for yourself and provide flexibility to your schedule. Lots of startups have turned into growing small businesses in…

About Grabex Over the years Grabex has prided itself on delivering the best quality products, for residential properties across London and the South East of England. Allowing them to research, develop and produce the best solutions to fit the needs of their clients. Achieving these standards of which they do, lies with the experts at…

For many reasons, 2020 has been a year that will be published in history books, taught in schools and remembered for years to come. The way we lived our lives dramatically changed in an instant and on the 23rd of March 2020 the UK government introduced a lockdown. As a result, We were restricted to…

When it comes to building a brand, whether that be refining the existing or developing a new brand, it is often the first thought, to understand the best way to get the brand noticed by potential customers.  The growth of a thriving business is somewhat focused on the development of its advertising and marketing strategy.…

The lockdown has affected businesses in various ways. Some were deemed essential and allowed to stay open, enabling them to grow from the demand and refine the approach to social distancing. For others, it was a case of suspending all business and working remotely as much as possible. Now that the lockdown has eased, we…

Getting your business ready to ride the storm is a must. Like never before, this pandemic has given business owners and decision makers extra time to think, plan and strategise for the recession ahead. By using this time wisely, businesses can prepare for what can be the most challenging yet most rewarding days for their…

Your new customers have just gone through an emotional roller coster. They are now somewhat settling into what looks like the new norm for the next few months. Understanding your customer’s emotions is key! Getting back out there on a billboard means you will need to connect with your customers and audience better than ever…

Boost downloads – Advertising mobile apps on billboards The mobile app world continues to grow, and there’s even more app companies advertising outdoor to attract new users/downloads. Billboard advertising poses a lot of benefits for app advertisers. Let’s start by finding out what you are looking to achieve: So you’ve launched your new app – but the downloads are not…

Looking for some home inspiration? The past few months have seen an increase in Kitchen remodelling companies and more showcasing their beautiful showrooms! Home improvement companies are on the look out for the best locations around spring as everyone gets ready for renovations. So, keep your eye out for these campaigns if you are getting ready to do a home…