Marketing & Signage

Hyperlocal Marketing: Using Buntings & Hoardings Effectively

By EzPz Team

August 19, 2024

A street in Malaysia lined with promotional bunting flags for local marketing

While online ads are essential, hyperlocal marketing tools like buntings and hoardings remain incredibly powerful for businesses targeting a specific geographic area. When done right, they capture the attention of the people most likely to visit your store or use your service: those who live and work nearby.

The Power of Buntings

Buntings are perfect for short-term promotions, event announcements, or grand openings. They line the streets and create a sense of excitement and urgency.

Tips for Effective Buntings:

  • Keep it Simple: People are driving by. Your message must be readable in seconds. Use a large, clear font with a headline, a key offer, and your brand name.
  • Bold Colors: Use high-contrast colors to stand out from the urban environment.
  • Location, Location, Location: Place them on the main roads leading to your business. This requires a permit from the local council, which a professional installer can help with.

Making an Impact with Hoardings

Hoardings, the large panels surrounding construction sites or vacant lots, are a canvas for high-impact, longer-term branding.

Tips for Effective Hoardings:

  • Tell a Story: You have more space, so you can use more visuals. Show your products, your brand lifestyle, or the "coming soon" vision for the space.
  • High-Quality Graphics: The print quality must be excellent. A pixelated or faded image reflects poorly on your brand.
  • Include a Call to Action: Add your website, a QR code, or your social media handle to bridge the gap between your physical ad and your digital presence.

Conclusion

Buntings and hoardings are a direct line of communication to your local community. They build brand recognition and drive foot traffic in a way that digital ads can't replicate. If you're ready to make a bold statement in your neighborhood, explore our bunting and hoarding supply and installation services.