Just a decade ago, advertising on TV was like an evening ritual. Today? By the time you’re talking, the customer has already scrolled or hasn’t even had a TV. Meanwhile, LEDs are shining – around the clock, in the city center, on the facade of an office building, at the entrance to a mall. Where they can’t be scrolled.
The customer is not waiting for your advertisement. He waits at the green light and looks at the LED screens on the building.
Did you know that more than 80% of viewers already watch streaming content, and the average exposure time for a TV ad has shrunk to just 5-8 seconds?
Meanwhile, advertising on an LED screen in an urban space works, even when the viewer… doesn’t want to see it – because he has no choice, driving, walking, waiting, looking.
And if the screen is well designed it not only looks, but remembers, takes a picture, sends to friends.
An example? In South Korea, a giant LED screen showing a “virtual tsunami” generated 30 million views on YouTube in one week.
The brand? Recognizable all over the world.
The cost of production? A fraction of the price of a TV campaign.
LED screens on an office building don't just glow. They turn busy areas into a stage where your brand plays a starring role.
At a time when customers are blocking ads, skipping YouTube and using several screens at once, LED screens are becoming the physical point of contact between the brand and the viewer. They are:
📍 local (because they appear exactly where your customers are),
📈 scalable (from a store to a skyscraper),
🎯 measurable (thanks to cameras and analytics),
🌱 and more sustainable than paper outdoor.
It’s marketing 6.0: it doesn’t interrupt the viewer, but becomes part of his daily space.
Why do LED screens on a building work better than TV?
According to Statista, the market share of out-of-home (OOH) advertising is growing year by year, with the Digital Out Of Home (DOOH) segment – LED screens, among others – reaching as much as 63% of the total OOH market share in 2024.
Meanwhile, the TV advertising market in the U.S. is shrinking at a rate of more than 6% per year.
It’s not just about reach anymore. It’s about attention, real impact, emotion. An LED screen can hold your gaze when everything else is screaming for attention.
Why do people take pictures... against the LED screens on the building?
Because an LED screen is not just an advertisement. It’s urban scenery, a backdrop for Instagram accounts, a lifestyle element.
In New York, the most photographed place is not the Statue of Liberty. This is Times Square, a place that has become iconic not because of its architecture, but because of its giant LED screens.
They create the atmosphere of the “world of the future.” And any brand that appears there immediately gains:
higher recognition,
prestige,
And… hundreds of thousands of free photos shared on social media.
How can LED screens increase your visibility and sales?
The LED screen is not just a medium. It’s a tool for building excitement, outreach and sales. At a time when people stop watching commercials, You can be visible where no one is scrolling:
- On the facade of your office building,
At the entrance to the mall,
At a key intersection in the city,
and even inside the building – as a carrier of content and design.
Why invest in LED screens?
They cannot be turned off, rewound, or ignored.
They catch the eye even in a crowd.
Operate 24/7
Your brand is visible at all times, without interruption.
Build prestige, recognition and real sales
They build the image of a company that is modern, dynamic and present where life happens.
They sell
Influence purchasing decisions - directly where the recipients are.
Do you dream of an LED screen on an office building or an LED screen on a building?
Great, because nowadays brands don’t just talk, they shine, catch the eye and stay in the memory. And if you have a space that can become a new reference point in the city… make it more than just a facade. Get back to us. We’ll show you how to turn your wall into a “wow” effect – reach, prestige and simply effective.
At Bestau, we design and implement LED screens on buildings that not only “shine” , but first and foremost they work: they attract attention, sell content and turn the facade into an asset.
If you want to see what LED can do on your building – let’s talk.
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FAQ – LED screens on buildings and outdoor advertising
How does advertising on LED screens on buildings work?
Advertising on LED screens involves broadcasting dynamic visual content on building facades – visible 24/7, regardless of time of day or weather conditions. The content can be managed remotely, updated in real time and adjusted according to the time of day, traffic or events in the city.
Are LED screens on a building more effective than traditional advertising?
Yes. LED screens attract the eye with movement, light and variation of content, something that static billboards and traditional television do not offer. LED advertising is hard to ignore, works in public spaces and reaches audiences in a natural context – while moving around the city.
Why is it said that TV is losing ground and LEDs are gaining?
Television requires viewer attention and conscious selection of content. LED screens work in reverse – they are present where the viewer is. They cannot be “switched” or skipped. In addition, they offer full content flexibility and no time constraints.
What kind of content works best on LED screens on buildings?
Short, dynamic messages work best:
branding and image campaigns,
Product and service advertising,
Contextual content (time of day, events, weather),
city and news announcements.
Simplicity of message, contrast and readability from a distance are key.
Are facade LED screens cost-effective for building owners?
Yes. LED screens create a new source of revenue from space that was previously passive. They can be leased to advertisers, used to promote your own brand or be part of a long-term real estate value strategy.
