Billboard Examples
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.
1. 60,000x improvement in capability in 24 years
This is a fun comparison of Apple products from 2001 being able to store 1,000 songs...and now your watch can...
Read more →2. "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...
Read more →3. 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...
Read more →4. Billboard Examples
Billboards are one of the oldest forms of advertising—and when they’re done right, they can really stick with you! Whether...
Read more →5. 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...
Read more →6. Texas Transit Department Billboard
Drive Sober billboards use humor with a puppet to show the consequences of driving while intoxicated.
Read more →7. Sunglasses billboard headline: We want to sit on your face
Now this definitely grabs some attention! A funny double innuendo for a sunglasses company 🤣
Read more →8. Timex watch billboard
This Timex watch ad takes a little dig at Apple Watch by showing that you can check the time without...
Read more →9. 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...
Read more →10. Economical Billboard Marketing
When you're just starting out, every dollar counts. Try this DIY billboard idea.
Read more →11. Austin West Nile Information Billboard.
This billboard I saw won’t win design awards, but it definitely gets the point across well!
Read more →12. "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"...
Read more →13. Really intriguing billboard
On one hand, this seems like a bad billboard.... ❌ No description. ❌ Not obvious what the product is. On...
Read more →14. Get Dang Billboard
If you’ve got a badass name, you gotta use it 😂 I see this guys billboard all over Austin.
Read more →15. Injured? Good!
This billboard is simple and totally brilliant! Plot Twist: It’s not real, it was just a fun Reddit thread, but...
Read more →16. Speak French, Visit France. Speak English, Visit the World.
What a cool advertisement displaying the value of learning English:
Read more →17. Hilariously good lawyer billboard 😂
Visiting Houston this weekend I happened to drive by this amazing billboard. Of the hundred other lawyer billboards I saw...
Read more →18. 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...
Read more →19. 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...
Read more →20. Longbranch Burbon Billboard
Good copy doesn’t have to be complicated alright alright alright 😏 A simple quote from Matthew McConaughey is super effective...
Read more →21. 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...
Read more →22. 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...
Read more →23. Brand collaboration billboards
Everyone loves a fued. Over the years these top fast food chains have been at each other's throats on social...
Read more →24. 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...
Read more →25. 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...
Read more →26. 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...
Read more →27. Funny septic tank sign
This sign for septic tanks emptied and swimming pools filled uses a bit of dry humor to make the message...
Read more →28. "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...
Read more →29. Smile at the world billboard
What a hilarious, completely true billboard by Smile at the World.
Read more →30. 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)....
Read more →31. 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...
Read more →32. 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...
Read more →33. Hot Wheels Highway Ad
In today's ad-saturated world, it's all about attention. To grab it, you gotta think outside the box.
Read more →34. 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...
Read more →35. 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,...
Read more →36. Creative Tailgaiting Billboard
This messaging in this billboard is so strong you can almost feel it. It's not necessarily selling a product, but...
Read more →37. Funny Dentist Billboard
This ad does a great job of capturing attention. Instead of a picture of someone with a perfect smile (which...
Read more →38. Electric Scooter Accident Billboard
This is a billboard spotted in Austin, TX for a lawyer that sues electric scooter companies for accidents that happen...
Read more →39. 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....
Read more →40. 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...
Read more →41. 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...
Read more →42. Schweppes Tonic Billboard
Gin and Schweppes Tonic
Read more →43. David Komie Attorney That Rocks Billboad
Not the expected corporate lawyer billboard in Austin Texas.
Read more →44. 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"]
Read more →45. 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"]
Read more →46. Airbnb billboard
This simple billboard shows everyone that they belong in an at an Airbnb.
Read more →47. New Hand Tossed Pizza Billboard
Donatos Pizza billboard creatively uses half the billboard as fake ad eating pizza
Read more →48. Oblooms Smellvertising Billboard
This billboard actually smells like steak. It pumps scent into the air around lunch and dinner time.
Read more →49. 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
Read more →50. 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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Image Description
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!
