BillboardGuide

The world of outdoor advertising.

Billboards, transit, street and screens

Every format.
Explained.

format guides
79
categories
12

Compare where each format works, what it costs and how long it takes to prepare, then open the guide for specs and buying advice.

All formats

13–24 of 79 formats

Cost ranges are broad planning estimates. Units and buying periods vary by format; production costs are listed in each guide.

Building-scale media

Bridge And Overpass Advertising

Road and rail bridges, pedestrian overpasses and city gateways with direct frontal sightlines.

Media cost
$5,000-$100,000+ per month depending on traffic, city and exclusivity.
Lead time
3-8 weeks, with permits and lane-closure planning often controlling timing.

Building-scale media

Building Wraps

Scaffolding, parking structures, construction facades and landmark buildings in high-traffic urban locations.

Media cost
$25,000-$500,000+ per month depending on city, scale and exclusivity.
Lead time
4-12+ weeks, driven by approvals, engineering, permits and weather.

Street furniture

Bus Bench Advertising

At bus stops and along neighborhood commercial roads, close to pedestrians and lower-speed traffic.

Media cost
$75-$750+ per bench per four weeks in many markets.
Lead time
3-7 business days.

Transit advertising

Bus Exterior Panels

On city buses circulating through defined routes and neighborhoods.

Media cost
$500-$5,000+ per bus per four weeks depending on panel size and market.
Lead time
1-3 weeks after approved files and fleet scheduling.

Transit advertising

Bus Interior Advertising

Inside buses above windows, on bulkheads, seat backs and onboard digital screens.

Media cost
$100-$1,500+ per bus per four weeks depending on inventory and market.
Lead time
3-10 business days after approved artwork.

Place-based OOH

Campus Advertising

Student centers, residence halls, dining areas, recreation facilities, campus buses, kiosks and digital screens.

Media cost
$1,000-$50,000+ per campus program depending on duration, formats and activation rights.
Lead time
2-8 weeks, longer near restricted exam or orientation periods.

Retail media

Cart And Basket Advertising

On shopping carts, trolley handles and baskets inside grocery, mass retail and home-improvement stores.

Media cost
$2,500-$100,000+ for multi-store programs depending on cart count and duration.
Lead time
3-8 weeks including retailer approval and distribution.

Place-based OOH

Cinema Advertising

On the cinema screen before films and across lobbies, concession areas, corridors and digital displays.

Media cost
$500-$50,000+ per market flight depending on screens, weeks, targeting and premium titles.
Lead time
2-6 weeks; on-screen assets require technical and content approval.

Street furniture

Citylight And Mupi Panels

Sidewalks, plazas, tram stops and retail streets, usually backlit and positioned at eye level.

Media cost
$300-$5,000+ per panel per cycle, with capital-city digital units higher.
Lead time
2-7 business days after approved artwork.

Building-scale media

Construction Hoarding Advertising

Around developments, renovations, retail openings and construction sites at pedestrian or roadside level.

Media cost
$1,000-$25,000+ per month depending on frontage, city and footfall; property owners may bundle it with development marketing.
Lead time
1-3 weeks after measurements and approvals.

Retail media

Convenience Store Advertising

At store entrances, windows, coolers, counters, checkout screens and sometimes fuel forecourts.

Media cost
$2,500-$150,000+ depending on store count and format, or approximately $5-$35+ CPM for digital screens.
Lead time
2-8 weeks including chain approval.

Retail media

Cooler And Refrigerator Door Media

On or beside refrigerated doors in grocery, convenience, pharmacy and specialty retail.

Media cost
$2,500-$150,000+ for multi-store programs, depending on doors and digital capabilities.
Lead time
3-8 weeks including category and store approval.