We live in an society that is constantly bombarded with advertising images. In SF it's virtually impossible to get from one place to another without being pitched the latest iPod, Windows version or the next blockbuster movie. Why? Because advertising works. People see things, remember them, and act accordingly by making a purchase, telling a friend or altering their own behavior. In order for advertisers to reach their audience they need a medium in which they can communicate their message; the most popular being television, radio, print, web, and open-air (posters, billboards etc.). The organizations that provide access to their Read This Posty »

Extensive advertising in several languages to emphasize that pedestrians have the right-away. At least four times a week I see a car/truck go through stop signs and not stop for someone crossing the street (even when I am pushing a baby carriage) Name Withheld Read This Posty »

No billboards in neighborhood business districts. There are corners in neighborhoods that have a ton of billboards. Ruins the neighborhood feel when each corner has a giant Viacom billboard lit up. Keep them off the main neighborhood business street (chetnut, Hayes, 24th, Union, Fillmore, etc..) and side streets. Would make it feel a little less large corporate and a little more small business and local and neighborhoody (if that is a word). Name Withheld Read This Posty »

Although I've never been a fan of blanketing the City with billboards and other forms of advertising, I think its time to look into the opportunity of making extra money by allowing more creative forms of advertising into key areas of the City. Advertising that is as much about the art as it is about selling something. I'm sure if ad agencies were involved and revenue to be gained companies would spend - especially if it meant drawing more attention to the product. More creative ways to draw in revenue need to be thought up instead of jacking up parking Read This Posty »