By Courtney Bachar During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people searched for ways to stay active. Getting outdoors and venturing to parks and attractions was, and is, a popular choice for many. The Golden Skybridge in Golden, B.C., Canada’s highest suspension bridge, opened in May 2021. Perched 130 m (426 ft) above an expansive canyon and…
By Ginny Mumm Tim Bezner, owner of Westmount Signs in Waterloo, Ont., is excited for the future of printing. Westmount has been around since 2004 and, even with the changes brought about by the pandemic, he notes, “I am still amazed by how many signs are going up all around us. The future looks bright…
Four Prince Rupert area artists’ work will be presented on some new signage throughout the city. Tourism Prince Rupert, B.C. presented to city council on Monday, March 28. According to a news report from The Northern View, Chris Fraser, Roddy Tasaka, Lucy Trimble, and Kristen Mckay were the four artists chosen for their work to…
PATTISON Outdoor Advertising, a Canadian out-of-home provider, welcomed Kamloops Airport (YKA) to its airport advertising portfolio. The addition of Kamloops Airport brings the nationwide airport total to 16, with five of those in the province of British Columbia. Kamloops Airport is an important regional connector in Western Canada, owned by the Kamloops Airport Authority Society…
Election signs are no longer allowed in Summerland, B.C.’s downtown core, due to a change to a sign bylaw. On Monday, March 28, council gave first three readings to a bylaw prohibiting election campaign signs along Main Street or on Victoria Road between Jubilee Road and Wharton Street, according to a Summerland Review news article….
Out-of-home (OOH) marketing technology developer Broadsign has expanded its programmatic team with the appointment of John Dolan as vice-president, global head of media sales. Bringing more than a decade of experience to the newly formed role, Dolan will oversee Broadsign’s global sales team in identifying new growth opportunities and amplifying revenue with a data-driven approach,…
Self-Piercing grommets are specially designed to cut through your material and set a grommet and washer in a single action. They are most beneficial when your material does not already have holes for grommets, and you are looking for an efficient way to add grommets to your sign or banner. There is no need to…
Media Resources, a sign services and manufacturing company providing patented VisioniQ indoor, and outdoor digital LED display, billboards, large format digital, printing, 3D custom creations, and installation services to the sign, advertising, and billboard industries, has joined the World Out of Home Organization (WOO). “We have seen the wonderful work that WOO has been doing…
By Ginny Mumm As all retailers know, reaching consumers with clear and effective signage while they are navigating retail settings is a critical sales tool. As any sign professional will tell you, “clear and effective” is the hard part. However, research has shown point-of-purchase (POP) signs and wayfinding signage that advertises specific items and shows…
The board of trustees for the Sign Research Foundation (SRF), an organization that empowers communities through academic research on vibrant and effective sign strategies, systems, and codes, has added three more individuals to the team to help guide the organization. Joining the SRF board of trustees are Stacey Brown, Manish Jaisinghani, and Brenda Velázquez. Brown…
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