![]() ![]() ![]() Ad agency WAX created this billboard in anticipation of the Calgary International Film Festival. If you want hands-on help with the design of your ad, visit our Design Services page.Why it’s effective: It’s an example of a perfect union between design and ingenuity. Refer to our Design Guidelines page to make sure your ad follows the specific rules for advertising with Blip. If you provide contact information within your ad, a short URL will be more memorable and effective than a phone number. Choose other ad mediums for conversations and direct contact with customers, and use outdoor advertising to build brand recognition and to support a larger and varied advertising campaign. While it’s important for customers to know how to get in contact with your company, it should not be the main focus of a billboard ad per se. Change font size or bold part of the font to create a hierarchy of information or other variation within your message. Whatever font you choose, it’s best practice to choose a single font within an ad. With serif or sans serif print, you’ll still have plenty of choices when you’re picking a font that matches your messaging and your brand. Cursive lettering or script fonts are harder to read on the go, so keep your fonts big and bold. As a best practice, avoid bright white backgrounds, which can be especially distracting to drivers at night. The most important thing to think about is choosing background and font colors that contrast enough so your messaging is easy to read at any time of day. Sometimes this fine line comes down to color choices for the background paired with the text of your ad. With digital billboards, you want to attract the attention of your audience without distracting them or making them work too hard to read your ad. When your image and text are unified, your reader will get one immediate and clear message in a matter of seconds. Your best practice will be choosing one image or graphic element that grabs your audience’s attention and reinforces the core message of your ad. Image Selectionīillboards are fundamentally a visual experience, and less is more when it comes to choosing your hero image. To make a big impact, take the time to plan, edit, and re-edit your message to be as concise as possible. Your goal is to curate every single word in the ad to convey your core message rather than focusing on fleshing out a detailed message with prose. In fact, most drivers will stop reading after about five or six words. Short messaging is more memorable and effective when it comes to billboard ads. Use images, fonts, and tried-and-true design practices together to create a smart and unforgettable message. Complex visuals and wordplay, as well as industry jargon, may confuse your audience, especially when they only have several seconds to absorb your ad. Memorable MessagingĪn entertaining campaign is a memorable campaign, but your main goal is always to be clear over clever. ![]() These quick and easy guidelines will help you design the big, bold ad you need to make the right impression in the right amount of time. With billboards, you have about six to eight seconds to get your message across to drivers, so taking time to “sweat the small stuff” will make a huge impact on your return of investment. That’s why it’s vital for your Blip billboard ad to have a well-planned design that is right for both the medium and your customer. Getting the most bang for your buck while advertising is important. 6 Easy Tips for Effective Billboard Design ![]()
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