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How to Start Mobile Billboard Advertising Business

Tips on Mobile Billboard Advertising Business


Summary: Have you been wondering at how you could own one of those mobile billboard advertising vehicles that you often see on the streets? Wonder no more. These tips we have could launch you into a still growing, and profitable business.

It might not even be in your city yet. So, read and head on to a business you could call your own.

Mobile Billboard Advertising Opportunity

Because of our modern and fast-paced life, advertising is no longer limited to TV advertising. And one of the advertising methods that have emerged recently, in addition to Internet and DVRs, are mobile billboard advertising. It reaches the public on the streets and provides local and national businesses advertising opportunity that isn't dependent on any consumer activity. It's just simply there for them to see while they travel or are waiting for the traffic to move.

Mobile billboards advertising is a growing industry and you can take the opportunity to earn from it yourself. Some mid-sized cities in the U.S. are still getting into it, and so most likely, you will be spared of a wide competition in this business. And recent studies support the superiority of mobile billboard advertising than traditional advertising methods.

Capital Needs for Mobile Billboard Advertising

What you need to understand before embarking on the mobile billboard advertising business is the capital needs required to start on the project. Mobile advertising is capital intensive as you would need to buy a retrofitted truck or van to carry the billboard. Some companies, like MotionAdz and Mobile Master Trucks, specialize in retrofitting trucks into mobile advertising vehicles. Others, like Billboard Revolution, helps you buy a truck and start a business in your area. There are also companies that mass produce these vehicles. They can even get them online through Craig's list or EBay. You would also have to consider your spending on fuel costs and your billboards. They could be static, scrolling, or mobile scrolling. You also have to outfit your vehicle with a GPS tracking system, put up a Web site to advertise your service, and get a license. Return on your investment could be achieved in about to six and eight months.

Operating a Mobile Billboard Advertising Business

What you do is take an ad from new and existing companies and place it in a display in your mobile advertising vehicle, and drive the truck on busy areas during traffic hours for 8 to 14 hours a day. You have to study traffic patterns of your city to effectively do this. You can charge for the services of your mobile billboard business per minimum number of hours, per week or month. The rates would depend on the route, the event and on the inclusion of specific services and feature such as GPS, driver, illumination, fuel, and the number of billboards. Event could mean a product rollout, a grand opening, new business launches, or a marketing event to reach the mass or branding.

10 Responses to "How to Start Mobile Billboard Advertising Business".

1. lerato on 3/13/2009 10:03:40 AM

i really want to start this business so please could you help me.

2. ELVIS on 4/26/2009 8:05:42 AM

I WOULD LIKE TO START A MOBILE BILLBOARD COMPANY, BUT I NEED HELP IN FINDING THE RIGHT SIZE VEHICLE OR TRAILER BILLBOARD.

3. Rick Vazquez on 4/29/2009 3:19:59 PM

Hi There, My name is Rick Vazquez. I am the owner of Billboards 2 Go LLC. We make the best and most cost efficient billboard trucks and trailers in the Market. They are made right here in the united states. Our Offices are in Ocala Florida. Our manufacturing plant is in Georgia. Our prices can not be beat. Now that Mobile masters has shut down our only competition as far as quality is gomobile in Miami. But their price is almost twice as ours. Please call us and let us answer any and all of your questions as far as building or running a billboard truck. Our number is 352-207-1771.

4. Om Arora on 5/1/2009 8:27:27 AM

we are in trucking business, largely in car carriers with a fleet of more than 50 trucks. we want to start mobile billboard for advertising. please advise.

5. Chris Schuler on 5/7/2009 5:51:48 PM

My name is Chris Schuler, i am the President of GoMobile Advertising. the nations only Netwrok of Mobile Scrolling Billboard Vehicles in the world. Not only do we operate 4 vehicles of our own, but we sell vehicles as well. Our products are made in the USA...not CHINA. We have over 100 vehicles operating in the USA and have the best reputation in the industry. Do not be confused by price...price is always a reflection of quality. Check out the competition, ask for references, talk to the references...find out about the quality of the product, the support provided by the seller and if they know anything about advertising. call me personally at 877.727.6551...we are the leaders in this industry for a reason!

6. Francis on 8/4/2009 2:37:47 PM

I am in Ghana in West africa where the competition is dominated by the rich. I want to make it big too please help me start.

7. Antonio on 8/14/2009 11:38:31 PM

where can I get information on purchasing one of Billboards2go trucks to start my own mobile business

8. Mark on 9/29/2009 10:10:29 AM

In answer to your question, I am with a company in Miami Fl called Precision Body and Equipment. We have been in business int he Miami area since 199 manufacturing landscape bodies, dump bodies, flatbeds etc. We have a full metal fabrication shop and recently repaired a number of mobile billboards that were shipped to a customer from China. We are now fabricating these trailers and feel that we can be quite competitive in the fabrication of this product. Please see our website www.precisiontruckbody.com and call us to discuss your order requirements.

9. dayo amupitan on 11/7/2009 9:58:53 AM

Thanks your mail and i really appreciates as i am about starting with one van here in nigeria, pls update me regularly on current issues! Best price to charges and all good and bad news of the business! Thanks Dayo

10. Nicole Wilson on 11/25/2009 10:38:14 AM

I'm a senior in college. Majoring in finance. I want to own my own mobile advertising after I graduate. Any suggestions, websites, and companies would be greatly appreciated.

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