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A Powerful Car Wrap Campaign

January 26, 2014

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It’s very easy to go overboard with car wraps. These are one of the most effective forms of outdoor advertising to date, which means that a lot of effort is put into these mobile ads to ensure that they’re as eye catching as possible. But the best approach when it comes to car wrap advertising is to make sure that it ticks all the right boxes. Here we have three tips to make sure that your mobile advertising is a successful one.

Consistency Matters

The most effective way of milking the effectiveness of car wrap advertising is to make sure that it’s on the same level as the other marketing campaigns of the company. This means that the overall design of the car wrap should have the same elements of the company’s other modes of advertising. If a company uses a certain set of colors and fonts for other forms of advertising (like brochures or print ads), it would do well to stick with this to encourage brand recall and recognition. If, for example, a car wrap sports a different logo or set of pictures, a customer might be confused if it’s the same company as the one he/she saw in a magazine earlier.

Basic & Relevant

There is this mentality that bigger and flashier is better. But when your vehicle is zooming through the highway, who will be able to notice the miniscule font and the little details that are supposed to enhance your car wrap’s design? This is why it’s best to stick with the basics and forego all the tiny details that will only render the design messy instead of creative. When you’ve got a 10 second “airtime” you can’t afford extra bits of information that will only leave a confused mess in the brain. You have to be direct, straight to the point, and somehow relevant in order to be remembered by your target audience. If you want to go the comedic route, do so. But if you can translate your message into a visual pun, it would be better as your audience will process it easier. Make it simple, straight to the point, and brimming will all the right information.

Car Wrap Maintenance

No matter how creative your design is, if your car wrap’s significantly scratched, torn, or just downright dirty, it’s going to send the wrong message. Who would want to avail of your products and services if the car itself is dirty? A well-maintained car wrap adds to the overall impact of your mobile ad so make sure that it sends a well-crafted message that can help make your campaign a successful one.