Wallscape advertising refers to large-scale outdoor advertisements that are displayed on the sides of buildings or other structures, typically in urban areas. Wallscape ads are typically printed on vinyl or other materials and then installed onto the
building using a specialized technique.
Wallscape or wallmount advertising offers a larger canvas for advertisers to promote their brand or message, and can be seen by large numbers of people who pass by or live in the surrounding area.Wallscape or wallmount advertising is often used by brands and companies to create a strong visual impact and capture the attention of a wide audience.
Wallscape ads can be particularly effective for promoting new products, movie releases, or events, and can also help to build brand awareness and create a sense of place or identity within a community.
Wallscape advertising can also present unique challenges in terms of permit, installations and structures, and maintenance, and may require collaboration between advertisers, building owners, and local councils.
The Impact of Wallscape Advertising and why your campaign should get involved
Out-of-home (OOH) advertising is undeniably one of the most effective platforms for marketers in today’s social media-influence market.
Standing out in the crowded OOH industry
When it comes to OOH media, being loud enough will ensure that your campaign stands out. If you are looking for impact, then having ads that can be seen can be extremely powerful.
Therefore, if it is size, visibility and appeal that you are looking for, the wallscape could well be your answer.
What is so interesting about wallscapes?
Wallscapes basically give your ads the ability to shout out to a large group of viewers. Anyone who travels along major roads will surely have seen these ads. They are normally ads that are embedded within skyscrapers. These ads, are extremely captivating and attract a lot of attention, especially when they are dynamic.
In most cases, advertisers will use graphics that are captivating and colors that are vibrant and change all the time.
Elements of Wallscapes
Such spaces are typically large-format advertisements and they often appear on the outside of buildings, usually on the side. However, it must be noted that not all wallscapes are only installed on buildings as they can also be on large walls and structures (like bridges) as well.
In Malaysia, wallscapes advertising is very popular and it can be seen in places like Tropicana City Mall and other major locations.
The common types of wallscapes are usually:
- Attached to the building itself – This means that the wallscapes are directly painted onto the wall of the building. In some cases, they are like murals but this would mean it would be challenging to remove them at a later time.
- A separate piece of media – like conventional billboards, the wallscapes are printed on a piece of vinyl which is pressure-sensitive and very durable before they are mounted onto the walls of the building. This makes it very easy to remove and replace when needed.
As mentioned, wallscapes are very suitable for advertisers if you want to be loud and seen. Hence, it is common to see wallscapes in:
- Major highways and main roads – Like the Federal Highway and Jalan Tun Razak
- Urban areas – Including places like Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail
- Tourist attractions and shopping malls – Like Tropicana City Mall
With Wallscape advertising, brand owners and marketers enjoy:
- Visibility – This is a definite element as it is so huge, there is no way anyone within the radius can miss it especially when the building is tall and huge.
- Versatility – If used well, it works wonders for the marketing campaign with an ad of a different size (instead of the usual standard billboard size).
- Recall – Wallscapes are very suitable for medium to long-term campaigns. Hence, they can be used for brand awareness and recall since the ads are usually displayed for longer periods of time.
- Target audience – Since Wallscapes are used in a certain location, they can be used to target the specific market segment of that space which can be very accurate and cost-effective.