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Outdoor Advertising: Rules for Turning the City into a Medium

Billboard, racket, facade, transportation... When outdoor advertising is designed correctly, it turns a whole city into your brand's channel.

By Selçuk Aker · Published · 2 min read · Updated

Outdoor Advertising: Rules for Turning the City into a Medium — Selçuk Aker

Outdoor advertising is not just about hanging a large image; is to read the city like a communication network. Billboards, rackets, building facades, stops and transportation vehicles are monitored at different speeds and distances. The length of the message and the intensity of the image should vary for each one.

An effective outdoor campaign wins with consistency. Memorability increases as the same idea is repeated on different surfaces; But each surface must be adapted to its own reading condition. A close-read racket might have a little more detail, while a highway billboard has one word too many.

Location is also part of the message: where the ad stands is as important as what it says. The outdoor space, established in the right place, with the right simplicity and with the right repetition, turns a city into the stage of the brand.

Frequently asked questions

Why is location information needed in outdoor advertising design?

Viewing distance, approach direction, lighting and surrounding images affect readability. The same design may not produce the same results in every location; Include media terms in the brief.

How can outdoor advertising be linked to the digital campaign?

Use common core message and visual language; Keep the address or contact path that the visitor will continue to understand. Explain lengthy information at the next point of contact rather than dumping it on the outdoor surface.

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