From Jennifer Davis with The Business Journals: In today’s hyper-competitive world, it’s not enough to offer up the right products and services in the hope that people will seek them out.
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When A.B.M. Auto Repair at 5433 North Clark Street in Chicago was recently torn down, it left the neighboring building wall exposed. A vintage mural ad for Coca Cola was unearthed, its slogan "Relieves Fatigue - Sold Everywhere - 5 cents" dates the ad to the early 1900's.
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Dixie Square Mall opened in 1966 at a cost of $25 million dollars. The Harvey, Illinois mall had a grand opening in November with 50 stores committed to the facilities. By 1968 the mall had 64 shops, including a Woolworth, a Walgreen’s, a Montgomery Ward, and a Jewel supermarket.
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From ISA Industry News August 18, 2016 Signs are as important in city centers as they are in suburban and rural areas. But there is a growing realization—and acceptance—of the need for signs to help cities better serve visitors and locals alike.
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From Signweb.com To appropriate a Mark Twain quote, rumors of neon’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Granted, it’s unrealistic to expect its widespread return to illuminating enclosed channel letters or to brightening cabinet signs when LEDs or fluorescent tubing do so far more economically.
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From ISA Industry News May 4 Distracted driving: it’s a strategy that some opposed to electronic message centers frequently cite as a reason to prevent installation of these signs.
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From Crain's Chicago: After sitting empty for years, the historic former Chicago Defender building in Motor Row has a new owner and a new tenant. Ventures led by Chicago developer Alexander Pearsall paid $6 million for the newspaper's former headquarters at 2400 S. Michigan Ave.
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Your exterior signs are your company’s first impression. So go outside and take a look at your signs. Better yet, drive past a few times and imagine you are a potential customer and ask yourself these questions: 1. Is your sign visible?
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