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Ancient Signs

One of the most useful ways for an entity to convey their message to the public, and more importantly their intended audience, is to utilize signs. Their effectiveness in communicating ideas and messages has been deemed invaluable to modern societies…

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Signage ROI Comparisons

Signage ROI comparisons to alternative advertising options show the value of on premise signs. When considering the investment, signs consistently are a great value. Traditional media options to signage include newspaper advertising, billboards, radio, and television. The on premise sign…

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Choosing a Sign

Starting a new commercial business or opening a new location choosing a sign, regardless of location or target market, is never an easy process. There are many different decisions that have to be made to help guarantee success for the future….

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The Future of Signage

The advancement of technology throughout the last few decades has pushed signs into a new era. In the past, signs were generally unlit, hand painted pieces of art that adorned the roadways and building fronts of the United States and…

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Sign Placement

Sign placement plays an important role in helping a business attract customers and increase revenue. This idea has been widely accepted by the business community as a fact, yet often is not adequately addressed.  Managers understand the key role sign placement plays…

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Gaining Attention: Shape & Design

The shape and design of any sign helps determine its effectiveness. Since most signs are rectangular, attention can often be gained by the use of differently shaped signs. In some cases, three dimensional sculptures shapes can be used to attract…

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Factors When Buying Signage

When purchasing signage, buyers often want to know what to look for beyond the normal factors such as price and delivery.  Certainly a buyer must also be aware of different technical factors that make one sign company more qualified than another.  Below are…

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Gaining Attention: Color of Signage

The second factor in gaining attention with signage is the color and contrast of the signs. The proper contrast in the tone value between the letters and background is vital to obtain strong visibility. Tone value is the difference between…

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How to Improve Your Profitability with Signage

Recent studies have measured the dramatic effect that on-premise signs have on site profitability. North American Signs can help you identify opportunities to increase sales and improve your profitability through a customized site enhancement program. Today’s competitive retail environment makes it…

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The Four Functions of Signs

Did you know that every sign serves four functions? In this blog I will articulate the four functions of signs in order to help you check for benefits you may not have considered. 1.  IDENTITY A sign’s primary function is…

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