Format · Hand-Painted Murals
OOH that feels like art. Heritage walls and hand-painted murals turn neighborhood architecture into your brand canvas — high-craft executions reserved for campaigns that want to feel rooted, not rented.
Why this format
The audience, the impact, the math behind why brands choose this format for their campaigns.
Real artists, real brushes, real paint. The format that earns design awards and editorial press.
Hand-painted walls feel like belonging — not advertising. Audiences photograph them, share them, write about them.
Available walls in Soho, Williamsburg, Wynwood, Echo Park. The cultural epicenters.
Hand-painted walls generate Instagram, press and PR for free. The marketing IS the campaign.
Painted walls last 60–90 days at minimum. Cost-efficient when amortized over the run.
Time-lapse production becomes content for social, behind-the-scenes for owned media.
FAQ
A wall display is an advertisement applied to the exterior wall of a building, either as a vinyl banner or hand-painted mural. They appear in urban environments and provide high-impact exposure to pedestrians and drivers.
Wall displays range from 10×20 ft up to multi-story murals exceeding 100 ft tall. Size is determined by the available wall face and local zoning regulations.
The terms are often used interchangeably. 'Wallscape' typically refers to premium, high-visibility signature locations. 'Wall display' is a broader category that includes a wider range of vinyl and painted installations.
Yes. Local zoning and sign ordinances vary by city and property. BM Outdoor handles all permitting and compliance as part of the campaign setup.
Minimum campaign length is typically 3 months. Annual and multi-year contracts are common for premium wall locations and painted murals.
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