Festivals, parades, game days

Event Advertising in Sioux Falls on an LED Billboard Truck

An event gives you a big crowd for a short time. An LED billboard truck lets you reach people before the day and on the day, on the streets where they are already driving. It works for organizers filling an event and for sponsors and vendors who want to be noticed at one.

Why a billboard truck fits events in Sioux Falls

Events move fast. You have a few weeks to tell people about it and a few hours when everyone is in one place. A fixed sign cannot follow that crowd. A truck can.

Our LED trucks have three screens, on the driver side, the passenger side and the rear, so people see your message from the sidewalk, the next lane and the car behind. The screens show graphics, video and live streams. The truck also carries a DJ sound system with a microphone and speakers, which helps when your event needs announcements or music.

Sioux Falls has limited traditional billboard options because of local zoning rules. A truck gives a festival, parade, concert or tournament a large outdoor ad for the days you need it.

How to run it: before the event and on the day

An event campaign can have two parts.

  • Before the event: a package on our shared daytime route puts your event in front of shoppers and commuters between 41st Street and 57th Street, from Minnesota Avenue to Western Avenue, including The Empire Mall and Lake Lorraine.
  • On the day: Exclusive Use puts only your ads on the truck, in the area you choose. It is booked in 4-hour and 8-hour blocks, so you can cover the hours when people are arriving.

Organizers can use both. Sponsors and vendors may need only the event-day block. Tell us where the event is, whether that is downtown Sioux Falls, Falls Park or the Sioux Empire Fair, and we will plan the area with you. Where a truck can drive or stop depends on the venue and the event rules, so sort that out with the organizer early.

What to put on the screen

People read a moving screen in a few seconds. Give them one idea at a time.

  • Organizers: the event name, the day, the place and one action, such as where to get tickets.
  • Sponsors: your logo, a short line and a thank-you to the event.
  • Vendors: what you sell and where your booth is.

With Exclusive Use you can run several creatives in a row to tell a story. LED ads are also easy to switch, so the message can change as the day goes on, from gates open soon to on stage tonight to thanks for coming. Video from a past event is worth using if you have it. Read our ad design guide before you build the artwork.

How to get started

Start with three things: the event date, the location and what you want people to do. Then book a call or send us a message. You can also call +1-605-521-6542 during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Campaign pricing is by quote, with no hidden fees. Rates depend on the type of vehicle, the campaign length, the location and the billboard size. You can rent for a single day, a week or longer. Request the pricing guide for package details.

Our sales team gives you the aspect ratios, file type and other specs for the screens. If you do not have artwork, our designers can create it.

Campaign ideas

Ways to use the truck

Countdown to event day

Run a shared route ad in the weeks before, then switch to a final reminder as the date gets close.

Parade day block

Book an Exclusive Use block on parade day so people heading to the route see your message on the way.

Sponsor thank-you loop

Rotate each sponsor's logo with a short thank-you so your supporters get public credit.

Booth finder for vendors

Tell people what you sell and where your booth sits, such as near the main stage or the front gate.

Live game on screen

Use the truck's live stream ability to show the game at a watch party or tailgate.

Announcements with sound

Use the DJ sound system and microphone for schedule announcements, music or a short welcome, where the venue allows it.

Shared route packages

Our Comprehensive Service Packages

Pick a package to see how often your ad plays.

VIP Prime Package

1minute between plays (approx.)
2,250ad displays per week (approx.)
300minutes of display time per week
  • Ad displays approximately once every 1 minute
  • Approximately 2,250 ad displays per week
  • 300 minutes display time per week

That’s about 9,000 ad displays and 20 hours on screen.

Simple math from the weekly package numbers above. Actual counts vary.

Check out our pricing guide and choose the best package!

Questions

Events: common questions

Can the truck be at our festival or parade?
Yes, that is what Exclusive Use is for. Only your ads show, in the area you choose, in 4-hour or 8-hour blocks. Where the truck can drive or stop depends on the venue, street closures and the organizer's rules, so confirm access with them first.
We are a sponsor, not the organizer. Can we still advertise?
Yes. Sponsors and vendors can book the truck for the event day, or run a package on the shared daytime route in the weeks before. Check your sponsorship agreement and the organizer's rules on outside advertising before you book.
Can the message change during the event?
Yes. With an LED truck it is easy to switch messages or images during a campaign. On Exclusive Use you can also run multiple creatives, so a schedule, a sponsor list and a ticket reminder can all take turns on the screens.
Can we use the sound system at our event?
The truck has a DJ sound system with a microphone and speakers. Whether you can use it depends on your venue and local sound rules. Tell us what you have in mind and check with the venue before the day.

More answers in the full FAQ.

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