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How much
does a billboard cost?
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Billboard rates vary depending on the location, its view from the
intended road, size, traffic and market. On average, the cost per
thousand viewers for a billboard is about $2.40. |
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How big are the billboards? |
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Most of Murray Outdoor's billboards are 14 high by 48 feet long.
14 by 48 is the standard "bulletin" size. However, Murray
Outdoor also has boards that are non-standard. Please contact us
for other billboard sizes and their locations. |
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How do I rent a billboard? |
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Billboards are rented by the month. The standard contract lengths
are four to twelve months. Shorter terms can be quoted upon request.
Most rates are based on having the advertiser rent the board on
the available date. |
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Where does
Murray Outdoor have billboards?
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Locations can be seen in Boston, MA, Worcester, MA (Boston ADI),
Lawrence, MA (Boston ADI), Fall River, MA, New Bedford, MA, Attleboro,
MA, Springfield, MA, Providence, RI, Manchester, NH, Nashua, NH
and Rochester, NH. Most of Murray Outdoor's billboards are highway
locations. The individual locations can be see in the Locations
portion of this website. |
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How can I find out when Murray Outdoor has billboards available? |
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Contact us for availability dates. Some of our locations are occupied
long term and some are available soon. Murray Outdoor does need
to check with existing advertisers regarding their intentions to
renew their contract (about 90 days in advance). |
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How do I know how many people see the billboard? |
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Murray Outdoor is a TAB member (Traffic Audit Bureau for media measurement).
TAB audits all billboard faces owned by Murray. Further information
is at tabonline.com. |
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Are the billboards illuminated at night? |
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All of Murray Outdoor's billboards are illuminated from one half
hour before sunset to 12:30 A.M., using the most state of the art
lighting. An illuminated billboard becomes even more visible at
night. |
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Who provides the creative artwork for the billboards? |
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Artwork is provided by the advertiser or advertiser's agency approximately
thirty (30) days prior to the display start date. Art designs are
not included in the space rate but can be arranged for an additional
charge. |
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Does Murray Outdoor provide the display material?
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Displays are produced on vinyl material. The display material is
not included in the space rate. There is a net charge of $2.25 per
square foot to produce the display. |
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What is required
when submitting artwork to Murray Outdoor for execution?
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Murray Outdoor requires camera ready, scaled artwork. A scale of
½"=1', 3/8"=1', or ¼"=1' is fine. Photographs
should be the highest resolution possible (hopefully 300 d.p.i.)
or, if an electronic photo, the best .eps or .tif possible. Click
at the bottom of this page to download a .pdf of Murray Outdoor's
acceptable art specs. |
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What is a cut-out or extension? |
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Extensions are embellishments that extend beyond the basic shape
of the billboard face. They increase the impact of bulletins. Extensions
can be added at a one-time charge for installation/fabrication and
with a monthly maintenance charge. The extra space charge is comparable
to print media foldouts or inserts. |
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How big can a cut-out extension be and how much does it cost? |
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Cut outs can be 5 ½ feet above the top of the board and 2
feet on the bottom and sides. Cut outs are charged to the customer
at $24 (Net) per square foot for fabrication and are the property
of Murray Outdoor. |
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Does Murray Outdoor execute special effects? |
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Murray Outdoor can execute special effects such as 3D, inflatables,
reflectors and mannequins. These special effects are quoted upon
request on an individual basis. |
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Can Murray Outdoor hold my display vinyl for later use? |
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Murray Outdoor can hold the display material for a monthly charge
of $35 per vinyl. Murray is not responsible for vinyls stored longer
than 150 days. |
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Can I have Murray Outdoor install my vinyl, or re-install and
old vinyl? |
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Murray Outdoor can install vinyl displays on its locations. The
net cost to the customer is $1.00 per square foot. |
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Can I cancel a contract once I have begun using a billboard? |
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Murray Outdoor's standard contract does not allow for cancellation.
Advertisers can check with management about writing a contract with
a cancellation clause. Most cancellation clauses include a short
rate charge and 90 days written notice. |
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What is Murray Outdoor's shipping address? |
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Murray Outdoor Communications
418-420 Boston Turnpike
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
508 842 7764 |
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What is Murray Outdoor's mailing address? |
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Murray Outdoor Communications
PO BOX 431 M.O.
Shrewsbury, MA 01545 |
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What is a TriVision? |
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A TriVision
is a rotating message display system. It consists of a high number
of vertical prisms with advertising copy on each surface of the
prism. It rotates advertising messages expanding the number of
available display faces in locations that would normally be occupied.
The quick change of the message provides added attention value
to the displays. Some advertisers purchase all three faces for
a storyboard message. Installation costs may vary on TriVisions.
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Where can I find more information on billboard advertising and
creative designs? |
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One place to find additional billboard information is oaaa.org,
the website of the Outdoor Advertising
Association of America. It has information on all forms of outdoor
advertising and studies of the effectiveness of outdoor advertising.
This site also has a creative library that may show samples of billboards
relevant to your business. |
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click
below for the art specs
Art
Specs
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