Roadside
Advertising
Showcase your offering to vast audiences of motorists, commuters, public transport passengers and pedestrians.
A leading roadside advertising agency.
Roadside advertising is a highly effective method for reaching a large audience, including motorists, commuters, public transport passengers, and pedestrians.
Whether you're looking to place your brand message on a traditional roadside billboard, secure prime spots near major highways, or opt for street-level advertising in bustling areas of Manchester or London, One Day is an OOH advertising specialist to help you achieve your advertising goals.
The Impact of Roadside Billboards.
The UK road network is vast. In 2023, the total length of roads in Great Britain was projected to be around 245,700 miles. According to recent data, from 2025, road traffic is projected to grow between 8 per cent and 54 per cent by 2060 as road usage shows no sign of slowing down. This presents opportunities for advertisers to maximise impressions in specific, high-traffic locations.
Roadside adverts are seen by up to 89% of the population and can be integrated with other out-of-home and digital marketing campaigns to enhance brand recognition.
The M25, encircling Greater London, is the busiest road in Britain, with approximately 250,000 cars travelling on it daily. In fact, 80% of the UK's busiest road sections are part of the M25.
On an average day, London residents aged 16+ make 4.6 million car driver trips and 1.4 million car passenger trips, with 3.7 million trips occurring within London and the rest involving travel to and from the city.
Roadside advertising extends beyond motorways. With 90% of the UK population living within five minutes of a bus route, bus advertising plays a crucial role as people wait. Roadside ads strategically placed in high-traffic areas are frequently viewed by motorists, pedestrians, commuters, and passengers, making them a powerful tool for reaching a wide audience.
How One Day Agency Can Help.
We have a dedicated media buying and planning team specialised in outdoor advertising such as Roadside. Through our unique media planning software, we can quickly and accurately plan campaigns of any size and budget across the entire UK providing you the best value and service.
Also included on your campaign are unique Post-Campaign Reporting with insights and recommendations.
Roadside Advertising Formats
High Visibility Billboards
Have you ever noticed a billboard when driving? Traditional and digital billboards dominate the roadside landscape, capturing the attention of motorists and pedestrians with their large, striking displays.
Positioned along busy roads and highways, billboard advertising ensures maximum exposure and significant reach, making them ideal for bold brand statements and quickly enhancing brand awareness among passersby.
Bus Advertising
Bus advertising transforms city buses into moving roadside billboards, ensuring extensive visibility along urban and suburban streets.
With ads displayed on bus sides, rears, and interiors, this format dynamically promotes brands and messages to a wide audience, reaching pedestrians and motorists alike.
Bus Stop Advertising
Bus stop advertising (digital screenS) is frequently seen by commuters and pedestrians waiting at bus shelters along the roadside.
These ads leverage high footfall and dwell time in key areas to effectively promote local businesses and events. Frequent exposure to a captive audience reinforces brand recognition and recall among those passing by.
Taxi Advertising
Taxi advertising utilises the mobility of taxis to reach diverse roadside audiences across cities. Ads on taxi exteriors ensure high visibility in traffic and at popular destinations.
This format is versatile and effective for increasing brand exposure and targeting specific areas along busy roads - especially when stuck in traffic.
Wall Mural Advertising
Wall mural advertising uses large building surfaces along busy streets to create striking, artistic displays.
These murals captivate passersby with their visual impact, offering a unique way to enhance brand presence and engage with the community creatively in high-traffic urban areas.
Meet Our Team
Klaudia
Media Planning & Buying
Laurence
Media Planning & Buying
Scott
Media Planning & Buying
Ricardo Seixas, Founder and CEO, One Day Agency
“Roadside advertising is important to any campaign of any size for the simple reason that are placed, as the name implies, in areas of high traffic and footfall. Important consideration when planning roadside advertising is the creative since there is no dwell time!”
Latest Out-of-Home Campaigns.
See below our selected work in media planning and buying, click or tap to view.
Technology Services - International OOH Campaign
Non-Alcoholic Beer - Out-of-Home Campaign
FMCG - Out-of-Home Campaign in Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions.
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Roadside billboard sites are strategically placed along busy roads and highways in various locations. As a media planning agency, we have extensive knowledge of roadside billboard sites in major cities such as London and Manchester so get in touch with us today (or view more about our media planning technology here).
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Roadside billboards are effective because they capture the attention of a large, diverse audience travelling along busy routes. Their prominent positioning and large, eye-catching displays make it difficult for motorists and pedestrians to miss the message. This high visibility leads to increased brand awareness and message retention.
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Roadside billboard advertising is seen by a wide range of people, including daily commuters, long-distance travellers, and pedestrians. The continuous flow of traffic along busy roads ensures that the advertisements reach a diverse and extensive audience, making them an ideal choice for broadening brand exposure and driving consumer interest.
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Motorway advertising provides exceptional visibility to a vast audience of drivers and passengers travelling on major highways. These billboards are strategically placed along high-traffic routes, ensuring that your message reaches a diverse and extensive audience. The prominent positioning of motorway billboards allows for impactful, large-scale advertisements that are hard to miss, making them an effective tool for increasing brand awareness and engagement among a wide range of travellers.
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The cost of roadside billboards varies based on location, size, and duration of the campaign. Prime spots on busy roads command higher prices due to their superior visibility and reach. However, investing in roadside billboard advertising can deliver substantial returns through increased brand recognition and consumer engagement.
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