What we do
Signs & Branding
Brand Specifications & Analysis
Innovation meets Experience.. from start to finish, we've got you covered
Our approach is simple: You have a visual communications challenge, we have the tools and technology to put your company in front of the right audience. When you choose to work with Longtail Ad, you’re partnering with a team that offers visual solutions that are consultative, collaborative, and backed by experience.
Our project managers offer unmatched insight and will work closely with you to understand your business and develop customized solutions that convey your message
Site audits, brand books, Permits & Approvals
Make Sure Your Signage Is Compliant with Local Laws
There are laws, codes, and regulations regarding outdoor signage. These laws will affect what signs and graphics you can display – and where you can display them.
At Longtail Ad, we make sure your signs are up-to-date and compliant. Our specialists will perform accurate surveys and procure the permits to ensure your signage is in full compliance with state and local ordinances. We’ll handle all these tedious details so that you can focus on running your business.
Design & Engineering
Graphic Design and Engineering to Make Your Vision a Reality
Words matter. The signs and graphics you use to convey your message should be done with just a few words or sentences that pair effectively with visual communications.
Our visual communication experts with extensive design training will bring your vision to reality, and we use advanced technology to create impactful, effective designs. Our graphic designers are creative experts who know how to effectively convey your message
Our sign professionals will design and create production and installation drawings for indoor and outdoor signs, applying ‘Best Industry Standard Practices’. We have licensed professional engineers (PE’s) to ensure that specifications comply with the latest building IBC standards.
Project Management
Start to Finish Project Management
Whether it is for one or multiple locations, we will determine the signage requirements for each facility with your team and execute a plan using the best resources available. Our dedicated project managers guarantee your signs will be permitted, manufactured, and installed as efficiently and quickly as possible. For each client, our project management staff has continuous and consistent oversight of projects.
Manufacturing
Better Quality Made Faster
With continuous investment in state-of-the-art equipment and machinery, our manufacturing capabilities include digital printing (flat bed & roll-to-roll), cutting & routing tables, Laser engraving, 3-D printing, vinyl cutting and more.
We also partner with established metal fabricators and awning manufacturers who supply us with high quality and competitive custom sign products built to our specifications. Our in-house design team creates all product specifications and shop drawings.
Installation
Ensure Your Custom Signage Is Seen and Safely Installed
When your brand image elements are ready, they will be installed by one of our own installation crews or a trusted and certified subcontractor will install them. We ensure signs are safely installed and more importantly ‘seen’. The installation of your signs is one of the most important steps of the process. We employ 3M certified installers for architectural and vinyl films.
Our install crew(s) are experienced and highly trained in installing all types of signs, including:
Site signs
Digital message boards
Large-scale banners
Building directories
Window, floor, and pavement graphics (3M certified)
Menu boards
Vehicle wraps and graphics (3M certified)
ADA signs
Exterior signs
Monument signs
Traffic signs and regulatory signs
Safety is of paramount importance
Some signs are easy to install, but others can be tricky. Whether they require a ladder or specific sign installation tools and equipment, our install team will ensure your signs, banners, and digital displays are installed in a safe manner. We have dedicated crews to install outdoor and indoor signage, vehicle wraps, awnings, trade show booths and individuals trained to use boom trucks, cranes etc. for large scale sign installs.
Our installation crews meet or exceed industry standards for insurance, quality, and performance and we are proud to be a preferred install resource for many national sign companies and global brands.
Service & Maintenance
We understand that even the highest quality work will eventually need repairs, so we’ve assembled an experienced team to help with any issues you may experience after installation is complete. Whether it is a single LED bulb replacement or a deep cleaning for your monument or facade signs, we will dispatch a member of our experienced team to keep your signs attractive and operating optimally.