Illuminated & digital billboard solutions
Keep your message visible after dark or bring it to life with digital content. We help you plan illuminated billboard faces and LED digital billboard projects, prepare content and coordinate maintenance.
Visible day and night
A standard billboard works well in daylight, but many people travel early in the morning and after dark. Illumination extends the hours your billboard can be seen, while digital billboards let you rotate several messages, update content quickly and show time-sensitive offers.
We help you choose between static illuminated and digital formats based on your site, budget, power supply and how often you want to change your message. For illuminated billboards, we look at external lighting and, where suitable, internally illuminated displays. For LED digital billboards, we handle the enquiry and specification process with suitable product suppliers and prepare the content you need.
Technical details such as brightness, power consumption and electrical requirements depend on the confirmed product and site, and are provided in the project specification rather than as general claims.
Suited to
- Busy intersections and highways
- Shopping centres
- Retail and fuel stations
- Entertainment venues
- Corporate campuses
- Media owners
- Property developments
- Sports facilities
What we offer
Externally illuminated billboard faces
Printed billboard faces lit by external light fittings for night-time visibility.
Internally illuminated displays where suitable
Backlit displays for suitable sites and display sizes, assessed per project.
LED digital billboard enquiries
Help specifying and sourcing LED digital billboard displays for your site.
Digital content preparation
Advertising content prepared in the formats and sizes your digital display requires.
Lighting and display maintenance
Fault finding, repairs and upkeep for billboard lighting and displays.
Not sure what you need?
Send us photos of the site or a short brief and we will recommend the right option.
Request a quoteChoosing the right format
Static illuminated versus digital displays
A static illuminated billboard shows one printed message, lit at night. It suits long-running campaigns and brand visibility. A digital billboard shows a sequence of messages that can be changed remotely, which suits multiple advertisers, frequent updates and time-based messaging. The best choice depends on your objectives, site and budget.
Daytime and nighttime visibility
Visibility depends on the display position, viewing distance, surrounding light and the direction of the sun. We consider how the billboard will be seen at different times of day and recommend a format and lighting approach that suits the site. Lighting should make the message clear without causing unnecessary glare for road users or neighbours.
Power supply and site requirements
Illuminated and digital displays need a reliable power supply. We confirm whether power is available at the site, what connection work may be needed and whether backup options should be considered. Electrical work must be carried out by appropriately qualified electricians.
- Existing power at the site
- Distance to the connection point
- Operating schedule and timers
Content management and maintenance options
Digital billboards need content in the correct resolution and format, plus a way to schedule and update it. We prepare content for your display and discuss how it will be managed. For both illuminated and digital billboards, regular maintenance keeps lights and displays working reliably.
Converting an existing billboard
Some existing billboards can be upgraded with lighting or replaced with a digital display. The structure, power supply and site conditions all need to be checked first. We assess the site and explain the options before recommending a conversion.
Planning content for digital displays
Digital billboards often show several messages in rotation. Plan how many messages you need, how often they will change and who will supply them. Short, simple messages with strong visuals work best on digital displays, just as they do on printed billboards.
Specifications
Every project is specified to suit the site and your requirements. The table below shows what we confirm with you before quoting.
| Display size | Width and height Confirmed after site assessment |
|---|---|
| Format | Static illuminated or digital LED |
| Lighting method | External, internal or LED display Confirmed after site assessment |
| Power availability | Confirmed after site assessment |
| Operating schedule | Proposed daily operating hours |
How your project runs
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose an illuminated or a digital billboard?
It depends on how often you want to change your message, your budget and the site. Illuminated billboards suit long-running messages, while digital billboards suit frequent changes and multiple messages.
Can an existing billboard be illuminated?
Often yes, if power is available and the structure is suitable. We assess the site and recommend a lighting approach.
Do you supply LED digital billboards?
We handle enquiries and specifications for LED digital billboards and source suitable displays for your project. Product details are confirmed in the quotation.
Can you create content for a digital billboard?
Yes. We prepare advertising content in the format and resolution your display requires.
What do you need for a quotation?
Site photographs, display dimensions, preferred format, information about power availability and your content requirements.
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Corner Rivonia Boulevard and 9th Avenue
Rivonia, Sandton, 2128
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