Advertising devices examples

Advertising examples

This page presents several examples on how to tag advertising devices, organized by type of device (billboard, board, poster box, totem, column, etc.)

Advertising billboard examples

This section provides examples on how to tag advertising billboard devices.

Photo	General description	Attributes keys and values	Comments on attributes	Possible or proposed rendering
	A grounded advertising billboard, supported by a trunk, lit by transmission, animated with winding posters, two sides, installed on public domain. Very common type of advertising device.	man_made=advertising advertising=billboard support=trunk size=3.6*2.6 height=6 luminous=yes animated=winding_posters sides=2 operator=JCDecaux access=no land_property=public message=commercial display_surface=7 visibility=area	man_made=advertising : first level attribute, not mandatory, but useful to perform a first search. support=trunk : this billboard is grounded on a unique pole, called a 'trunk', by analogy with a natural tree, this type of device is sometimes called an 'advertising tree'. size=3.6*2.6 : the total dimensions of the device are 3.6 m. width on 2.6 m. height, including the frame, but not including the support. height=6 : the maximum height of the highest part of the device is 6 m. luminous=yes : this device is lit by transmission, from the inside, it is luminous. animated=winding_posters : three posters are successively displayed on each side, therefore 6 different advertising 'faces' are presented on this device. sides=2 : the device has two sides. operator=JCDecaux : name of operator is displayed on front of device. access=no : to indicate that nobody can display posters on this device, except the operator. land_property=public : to indicate that this device is installed on the public domain, pavement of public street. message=commercial : message displayed is commercial advertising. display_surface=7 : the poster dimensions are 3.2 m. width on 2.2 m. height, therefore the display surface is 7.04 m². visibility=area : this device is visible from several directions, and from more than 50 m.
	A grounded advertising billboard, supported by two poles, not lit, not animated, two sides, installed on private property. Very common type of advertising device.	man_made=advertising advertising=billboard support=poles size=4*3 height=6 lit=no animated=no sides=2 operator=* access=no land_property=private message=commercial display_surface=12 visibility=area	man_made=advertising : first level attribute, not mandatory, but useful to perform a first search. support=poles : this billboard is grounded on two poles. size=4*3 : the total dimensions of the device are around 4 m. width on 3 m. height, including the frame, but not including the support. height=6 : the maximum height of the highest part of the device is 6 m. lit=no : this device is not lit. animated=no : this device is not animated. sides=2 : the device has two sides. operator=* : name of operator is displayed on front of device. access=no : to indicate that nobody can display posters on this device, except the operator. land_property=private : to indicate that this device is installed on a private property. message=commercial : message displayed is commercial advertising. display_surface=12 : the poster dimensions are around 4 m. width on 3 m. height, therefore the display surface is around 12 m². visibility=area : this device is visible from several directions, and from more than 50 m.
	A wall advertising billboard, supported by a wall, installed on a private wall. Very common type of advertising device.	man_made=advertising advertising=billboard support=wall size=2.4*2 height=5 lit=no animated=no sides=1 operator=PAP access=no land_property=private message=commercial display_surface=4 visibility=street	man_made=advertising : first level attribute, not mandatory, but useful to perform a first search. support=wall : this billboard is supported by a wall. size=2.4*2 : the total dimensions of the device are around 2.4 m. width on around 2 m. height, including the frame, but not including the support. height=6 : the maximum height of the highest part of the device is 6 m. lit=no : this device is not lit. animated=no : this device is not animated. sides=1 : the device has one side. operator=PAP : name of operator is displayed on front of device. access=no : to indicate that nobody can display posters on this device, except the operator. land_property=private : to indicate that this device is installed on the private domain. message=commercial : message displayed is commercial advertising. display_surface=4 : the poster dimensions are around 2 m. width on around 2 m. height, therefore the display surface is around 4 m². visibility=street : this device is visible from along the street, and from more than 10 m.
	A mast, with billboards on one or more levels, aligned in 3 directions. The billboards are attached to the mast or a cantilever. The mast can be on private or public land. The billboards can be seen from a very long distance. Due to the height of the mast and the size of the panels, the tower can serve as a guide when approaching the shopping park.	man_made=advertising advertising=billboard support=mast direction=0–360 lit=yes luminous=no access=no message=commercial sides=3 visibility=area height=* operator=* land_property=* animated=no	man_made=advertising : first level attribute, not mandatory, but useful to perform a first search. advertising=billboard support=mast : the billboards are attached to the mast or a cantilever. direction=0–360: the billboards can be seen from all directions. lit=yes : the billboards are lit. luminous=no : the billboards themselves will not light up. access=no : to indicate that nobody can display posters on this device, except the operator. message=commercial : messages displayed are commercial advertising. sides=3 : the device has three sides. visibility=area : the billboards can also be seen from a very long distance. height=* : the maximum height of the highest part of the device operator=* : name of operator or owner if known. land_property=* : whether the mast is on public or private land. animated=no : the billboards are not animated.

Advertising board examples

This section provides examples on how to tag advertising board devices.

Photo	General description	Attributes keys and values	Comments on attributes	Possible or proposed rendering
Reserved advertising board (Panneau affiche libre)	A grounded advertising board, supported by poles, not lit, not animated, one side, installed on public domain. For free expression and non profit organisations. Open to any fly posters.	man_made=advertising advertising=board support=pole size=2*1.2 height=2.15 luminous=no animated=no sides=1 operator=Ville de Grenoble access=yes land_property=public message=opinions;non_profit display_surface=2.4 orientation=parallel visibility=house	man_made=advertising : first level attribute, not mandatory, but useful to perform a first search. support=pole : this board is grounded on two poles. size=2*1.2 : the total dimensions of the device are 2 m. width on 1.2 m. height, not including the support. height=2.15 : the maximum height of the highest part of the device is 2.15 m. luminous=no : this device is not lit. animated=no : no animation on this board. sides=1 : the device has one side. operator=Ville de Grenoble : name of operator is displayed on front of device. access=yes : to indicate that everybody can display posters on this device, except commercial advertising. land_property=public : to indicate that this device is installed on the public domain, pavement of public street. message=opinions;non_profit : message displayed is related to opinions, and non profit organisations. display_surface=2.4 : the poster dimensions are 2 m. width on 1.2 m. height, therefore the display surface is 2.4 m². orientation=parallel : orientation of the board is parallel to the flow of people. visibility=house : this device is visible from pedestrians up to 10 m.
Advertising board (préenseigne publicitaire) Several advertising boards (préenseignes publicitaires)	An indication board, found along a rural road, to advertise proximity of a craft/commercial/industrial activity. Rural advertising board.	man_made=advertising advertising=board support=post size=1.5*1 height=2.15 lit=no animated=no sides=1 operator=ISO France Fenêtres access=no land_property=private message=commercial display_surface=1.5 orientation=front visibility=street	man_made=advertising : first level attribute, not mandatory, but useful to perform a first search. support=post : this board is grounded on one post. size=1.5*1 : the total dimensions of the device are around 1.5 m. width on 1 m. height, not including the support. height=2.15 : the maximum height of the highest part of the device is 2.15 m. lit=no : this device is not lit. animated=no : this device is not animated. sides=1 : the device has one side. operator=* : name of operator is displayed on front of device. access=no : to indicate that nobody can display posters on this device, except the operator. land_property=private : to indicate that this device is installed on a private property. message=commercial : message displayed is commercial advertising. display_surface=1.5 : the poster dimensions are around 1.5 m. width on 1 m. height, therefore the display surface is around 1.5 m². orientation=front : orientation of the board is front to the flow of people. visibility=street : this device is visible from along the street or the road, and from more than 10 m.
One advertising board	An advertising board, found along urban road, to advertise commercial activity.	man_made=advertising advertising=board support=pole size=1.5*1.5 height=2.2 lit=no animated=no sides=1 operator=InterHotel access=no land_property=public message=commercial display_surface=2.25 orientation=front visibility=street	man_made=advertising : first level attribute, not mandatory, but useful to perform a first search. support=pole : this board is supported by two poles . size=1.5*1.5 : the total dimensions of the device are around 1.5 m. width on around 1.5 m. height, not including the support. height=* : the maximum height of the highest part of the device is 2.2 m. lit=* : this device is not lit. animated=* : this device is not animated. sides=1 : the device has one side. operator=InterHotel : name of operator is displayed on front of device. access=no : to indicate that nobody can display posters on this device, except the operator. land_property=public : to indicate that this device is installed on public domain. message=commercial : message displayed is commercial advertising. display_surface=2.25 : the poster dimensions are around 1.5 m. width on around 1.5 m. height, therefore the display surface is around 2.25 m². orientation=front : orientation of the board is front to the flow of people. visibility=street : this device is visible from along the street, and from more than 10 m.
	A political advertising board, to advertise on election campaign candidates.	man_made=advertising advertising=board message=political permanent=no	man_made=advertising : first level attribute, not mandatory, but useful to perform a first search. message=political : message displayed is political advertising, to advertise on candidates during election campaign. permanent=no : this device is not permanent, only present during legal electoral campaign.

Advertising poster box examples

This section provides examples on how to tag advertising poster box devices.

Photo	General description	Attributes keys and values	comments on attributes	Possible or proposed rendering
	An advertising poster box, two sides, lit by transmission. Very common type of advertising device.	man_made=advertising advertising=poster_box size=1.3*2 height=2.15 luminous=yes animated=no sides=2 operator=JCDecaux access=no land_property=public message=commercial display_surface=2 visibility=street	man_made=advertising : first level attribute, not mandatory, but useful to perform a first search. size=1.3*2 : the total dimensions of the device are 1.3 m. width on 2 m. height, including the frame, but not including the support. height=2.15 : the maximum height of the highest part of the device is 2.15 m. luminous=yes : this device is lit by transmission, from the inside, it is luminous. animated=no : no animated devices. sides=2 : the device has two sides. operator=JCDecaux : name of operator is displayed on front of device. access=no : to indicate that nobody can display posters on this device, except the operator. land_property=public : to indicate that this device is installed on the public domain, pavement of public street. message=commercial : message displayed is commercial advertising. display_surface=2 : the poster dimensions are 1.15 m. width on 1.7 m. height, therefore the display surface is 2.04 m². visibility=street : this device is visible from along the street, and from more than 10 m.
	An advertising poster box on a transit shelter. Very common type of advertising device.	man_made=advertising advertising=poster_box support=street_furniture:transit_shelter size=1.3*2 height=2.15 luminous=yes animated=no sides=2 operator=JCDecaux access=no land_property=public message=commercial display_surface=2 visibility=street	man_made=advertising : first level attribute, not mandatory, but useful to perform a first search. support=street_furniture:transit_shelter : to indicate that this poster box is hosted on a public transit shelter. size=1.3*2 : the total dimensions of the device are 1.3 m. width on 2 m. height, including the frame, but not including the support. height=2.15 : the maximum height of the highest part of the device is 2.15 m. luminous=yes : this device is lit by transmission, from the inside, it is luminous. animated=no : no animated devices. sides=2 : the device has two sides. operator=JCDecaux : name of operator is displayed on front of device. access=no : to indicate that nobody can display posters on this device, except the operator. land_property=public : to indicate that this device is installed on the public domain, pavement of public street. message=commercial : message displayed is commercial advertising. display_surface=2 : the poster dimensions are 1.15 m. width on 1.7 m. height, therefore the display surface is 2.04 m². visibility=street : this device is visible from along the street, and from more than 10 m.

Advertising totem examples

This section provides examples on how to tag advertising totem devices.

Photo	General description	Attributes keys and values	Comments on attributes	Possible or proposed rendering
	Advertising totem, grounded, lit, and animated with digital prices. Approximative dimensions  : 1.2 m width * 6 m high. Very common type of advertising device.	man_made=advertising advertising=totem height=6 luminous=yes animated=digital_prices sides=2 operator=BP access=no message=commercial visibility=street	man_made=advertising : first level attribute, not mandatory, but useful to perform a first search. height=6 : the maximum height of the highest part of the device is 6 m. luminous=yes : this device is lit by transmission, from the inside, it is luminous. animated=digital_prices : digital prices can be changed when prices evolve. sides=2 : the device has two sides. operator=BP : name of operator is displayed on front of device. access=no : to indicate that nobody can display posters on this device, except the operator. message=commercial : message displayed is commercial advertising. \visibility=street : this device is visible from along the street, from more than 10 m.
	Advertising totem, grounded, lit. Approximative dimensions  : 1 m width * 6 m high. Very common type of advertising device.	man_made=advertising advertising=totem height=6 luminous=yes animated=no sides=2 operator=La Poste access=no message=commercial visibility=street	man_made=advertising : first level attribute, not mandatory, but useful to perform a first search. size=1*6 : the total dimensions of the device are around 1 m. width on around 6 m. height. height=6 : the maximum height of the highest part of the device is 6 m. luminous=yes : this device is lit by transmission, from the inside, it is luminous. animated=no : no specific animation on this device. sides=2 : the device has two sides. operator=La Poste : name of operator is displayed on front of device. access=no : to indicate that nobody can display posters on this device, except the operator. message=commercial : message displayed is commercial advertising. visibility=street : this device is visible from along the street, from more than 10 m.

Advertising column examples

This section provides examples on how to tag advertising column devices.

Photo	General description	Attributes keys and values	comments on attributes	Possible or proposed rendering
	An advertising column, lit by transmission. Historic and urban type of advertising device.	man_made=advertising advertising=column size=2*5 height=5 luminous=yes animated=no operator=JCDecaux access=no land_property=public message=commercial display_surface=20 visibility=street	man_made=advertising : first level attribute, not mandatory, but useful to perform a first search. size=2*5 : the total dimensions of the device are around 2 m. diameter on around 5 m. height, including the frame. height=5 : the maximum height of the highest part of the device is around 5 m. luminous=yes : this device is lit by transmission, from the inside, it is luminous. animated=no : no animated devices. operator=JCDecaux : name of operator is displayed on front of device. access=no : to indicate that nobody can display posters on this device, except the operator. land_property=public : to indicate that this device is installed on the public domain, pavement of public street. message=commercial : message displayed is showbiz advertising. display_surface=20 : three posters around 2 m. width on 4 m. height, therefore the display surface is around 20 m². visibility=street : this device is visible from along the street, and from more than 10 m.
	An advertising column, lit by transmission. Historic and urban type of advertising device.	man_made=advertising advertising=column size=2*5 height=5 luminous=yes animated=no operator=JCDecaux access=no land_property=public message=commercial display_surface=20 visibility=street	man_made=advertising : first level attribute, not mandatory, but useful to perform a first search. size=2*5 : the total dimensions of the device are around 2 m. diameter on around 5 m. height, including the frame. height=5 : the maximum height of the highest part of the device is around 5 m. luminous=yes : this device is lit by transmission, from the inside, it is luminous. animated=no : no animated devices. operator=JCDecaux : name of operator is displayed on front of device. access=no : to indicate that nobody can display posters on this device, except the operator. land_property=public : to indicate that this device is installed on the public domain, pavement of public street. message=commercial : message displayed is showbiz advertising. display_surface=20 : three posters around 2 m. width on 4 m. height, therefore the display surface is around 20 m². visibility=street : this device is visible from along the street, and from more than 10 m.