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Billboard Examples

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Billboards are one of the oldest forms of advertising—and when they’re done right, they can really stick with you!

Whether it's a clever line, eye-catching design, or just something totally outrageous, the best billboards make you look twice and remember the brand.

Below are 50+ real-world billboard examples that stand out. Use them for inspiration, swipe ideas for your own campaigns, or just enjoy seeing how creative outdoor ads can get.

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"You just proved that these signs work" bus stop sign

Spotted in Orlando these signs grab people's attention letting them know these signs DO in fact work. Kind of reminds...

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Beavis and Butthead Mural SXSW Hotel Vegas

I saw this awesome Beavis and Butthead as hipsters (or something) outside of Hotel Vegas in Austin during SXSW.The Mural...

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Billboard Examples

Billboards are one of the oldest forms of advertising—and when they’re done right, they can really stick with you! Whether...

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Cybertruck advertising for roofind company

I saw this Cybertruck charging next to me and thought it was pretty damn striking, like a rolling billboard for...

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Texas Transit Department Billboard

Drive Sober billboards use humor with a puppet to show the consequences of driving while intoxicated.

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Sunglasses billboard headline: We want to sit on your face

Now this definitely grabs some attention! A funny double innuendo for a sunglasses company 🤣

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Timex watch billboard

This Timex watch ad takes a little dig at Apple Watch by showing that you can check the time without...

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90% of the Fortune 500 use Canva Ad

Check out this impressive ad by Canva: 90% of the Fortune 500 use Canva. This ad uses a simple image...

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Economical Billboard Marketing

When you're just starting out, every dollar counts. Try this DIY billboard idea.

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Austin West Nile Information Billboard.

This billboard I saw won’t win design awards, but it definitely gets the point across well!

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"Can't Skip Ad" billboard from Yesco

Here's an awesome "Can't Skip Ad" billboard from Yesco seen in Ogden, Utah (looks like the YouTube "can't skip ad"...

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Really intriguing billboard

On one hand, this seems like a bad billboard.... ❌ No description. ❌ Not obvious what the product is. On...

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13

Get Dang Billboard

If you’ve got a badass name, you gotta use it 😂 I see this guys billboard all over Austin.

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Injured? Good!

This billboard is simple and totally brilliant! Plot Twist: It’s not real, it was just a fun Reddit thread, but...

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Speak French, Visit France. Speak English, Visit the World.

What a cool advertisement displaying the value of learning English:

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Hilariously good lawyer billboard 😂

Visiting Houston this weekend I happened to drive by this amazing billboard. Of the hundred other lawyer billboards I saw...

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Funny Radiant Plumbing Van

Here's a funny "Swipe File In The Wild" seen while walking around a neighborhood....this hilarious van promoting their plumbing service...

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Bus stop ad for grocery delivery company with clever headline

Not only does it have a funny headline, it uses the graphic to explain what they do. Simple & effective...

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Longbranch Burbon Billboard

Good copy doesn’t have to be complicated alright alright alright 😏 A simple quote from Matthew McConaughey is super effective...

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20

Find Malik A Wife Billboard 😂

This was a hilarious ad taken out in London in 2022 by a guy named Malik to find him a...

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Iced coffee outdoor ad that visually sells

Once I saw the image of the cup of ice coffee on the left, I thought of my favorite local...

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Brand collaboration billboards

Everyone loves a fued. Over the years these top fast food chains have been at each other's throats on social...

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Clever billboard that uses context to create a bigger story

This billboard was put in the middle of the pandemic in 2020 as part of their ‘The worst time to...

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Bad Vet Billboard Example

Example of how NOT to make a billboard: I've passed this billboard 100+ times and never noticed. Only spotted it...

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25

Uhaul Truck with Callouts Rolling Advertisement

This is a clever rolling advertisement from Uhaul that shows the features and benefits of renting one of their trucks...

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Funny septic tank sign

This sign for septic tanks emptied and swimming pools filled uses a bit of dry humor to make the message...

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"Best Time For Braces" clever billboard

This is a funny billboard showing the perfect time for getting ugly braces is when it's acceptable to cover them...

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Smile at the world billboard

What a hilarious, completely true billboard by Smile at the World.

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Clever Yeti Social Distancing Billboard

This was seen in Austin, TX. above the YETI store to encourage social distance (and it slyly promote their product)....

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REI Anti-Black Friday Billboard

Instead of promoting a huge sale like everyone else, REI does the opposite. Depending on your company values, Black Friday...

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Thomas Henry "Results" Billboard

This is a great billboard for a lawyer that simply shows a successful recent result. Seen along the interstate I-10...

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Hot Wheels Highway Ad

In today's ad-saturated world, it's all about attention. To grab it, you gotta think outside the box.

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Panasonic Nose Hair Trimmers Billboard

Not only does this creative billboard capture attention, but it has a double meaning. Cutting nose hairs, just like electrical...

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34

Restaurant Tunnel Billboard

Most billboards are easy to tune out. Not this one. You literally drive into it. Let's be honest—If you're hungry,...

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35

Creative Tailgaiting Billboard

This messaging in this billboard is so strong you can almost feel it. It's not necessarily selling a product, but...

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Funny Dentist Billboard

This ad does a great job of capturing attention. Instead of a picture of someone with a perfect smile (which...

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37

Electric Scooter Accident Billboard

This is a billboard spotted in Austin, TX for a lawyer that sues electric scooter companies for accidents that happen...

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Custom LED sign for golf

This is a great custom LED sign by SignAnimations that started bringing in more customers the day it went live....

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Custom LED sign for selling GMC trucks

This is a great LED sign programmed by Deb of SignAnimations that started bringing in more truck sales the day...

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I AM TOOTH Billboard for Dentist

This is a funny (yet memorable) billboard for a dental practice. It references the "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie and...

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Schweppes Tonic Billboard

Gin and Schweppes Tonic

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David Komie Attorney That Rocks Billboad

Not the expected corporate lawyer billboard in Austin Texas.

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KopywritingKourse Billboard Drafts

All ll 11 versions of the KopywritingKourse initial billboard drafts [gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="1439,1440,1441,1442,1443,1444,1445,1446,1447,1448"] [gallery link="file" columns="1" size="large" ids="1462,1461,1460,1459,1458,1457,1456,1455,1454,1453,1452"]

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KopywritingKourse Billboard Final

KopywritingKourse stickman billboard posted in Austin. [gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="1436,1435,1434,1433,1432"] [gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="1427,1431,1430,1429,1428,1426"]

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Airbnb billboard

This simple billboard shows everyone that they belong in an at an Airbnb.

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New Hand Tossed Pizza Billboard

Donatos Pizza billboard creatively uses half the billboard as fake ad eating pizza

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Oblooms Smellvertising Billboard

This billboard actually smells like steak. It pumps scent into the air around lunch and dinner time.

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Sonic's Orange Big Slush Billboard

This 3D billboard of an orange slushy was part of a winning campaign that promoted Sonic Drive-In. Visit Link

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Sonic’s Purple Big Slush Billboard

This 3D billboard of a purple slushy was part of a winning campaign that promoted Sonic Drive-In.

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Sonic's Green Big Slush Billboard

This 3D billboard of a green slushy was part of a winning campaign that promoted Sonic Drive-In.

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A large billboard along a busy highway displays the bold text: "The SwipeFile Billboard Collection". Cars are visible on the road below, emphasizing the billboard's prominence in an outdoor setting.

Positive Aspects

  • Bold and Clear Messaging: The billboard in the image effectively showcases the blog post's theme with its straightforward message. It directly connects to the topic, reinforcing the idea of standout billboard advertising.
  • Realistic Setting: Placing the billboard in a typical highway scene adds authenticity and context, illustrating how billboards interact with real-world environments.

Key Takeaways

  • Timeless Impact: Billboards remain one of the most enduring forms of advertising due to their ability to capture attention quickly.
  • Creativity Counts: Whether through clever text, striking visuals, or unexpected elements, the best billboards make a lasting impression.
  • Inspiration Source: With over 50 examples, the post serves as a rich resource for sparking creative ideas in outdoor advertising.
  • Memorability: Successful billboards are those that make people look twice and remember the brand.

Additional Insights

Billboards are like the original tweets—short, punchy, and if crafted well, they go viral in the physical world! Think of them as the ultimate test of creativity in character limits. Next time you're on the road, see which billboards make you turn your head and why. It's all about that split-second impact!

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