Customers often want to know,“How long will it take to install the Frame & Vinyl on a truck?” or “How much should I charge for labor?” I feel like asking them “How long is a rope?” Answer: “It depends… on the length.” (Know what I mean?) The amount of time... Continue reading

Step 1. Sell the Job Step 2: Print the Vinyl Step 3: Install (Of course, there's a catch --You have to have some Ackland Frames IN YOUR SHOP!) TODAY... TOMORROW! This Wallscape of the Week was produced by The Matrix Dept, Leesburg, GA Fantastic Work, guys! Thank you for your... Continue reading

Ackland Times Herald Sign Companies Making Life Better Top 10 Examples ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ #1. Helping to End World Hunger This “18 Wheels of Hope” Trailer graphic/frame system was donated by Ackland Media Systems just after hurricane Katrina. The vehicle regularly picked up and delivered food donations to hurricane victims in desperate... Continue reading

All that New Signage Technology is Nice... (LEDs, Translucent Films, Stand-Offs, Vehicle Templates, POS Software, etc.) But, seriously - the Bucks are on the Trucks. (Here's why:) In This Issue • Truckside Facts • Advertising Stats • Real Case Studies • Revenue Opportunity • Frames vs PSV Comparison 90% of... Continue reading

OK, maybe just 2.... "BEFORE" and "AFTER" 1. 2. Photo Fuzzy? Click for Insatllation Video Continue reading

I remember back in the day when I started my first of many websites that represented my business on the internet. In those days, I spent a lot of money for a colorful advertisement and didn’t really know how to make it bring more business in. I started putting the... Continue reading

Before After Step 1: Find a City with a Friendly Sign Code. We know this is easier said than done, but those cities are out there, (as well as "County" properties) which have workable permit processes, or are more "Sign-Friendly". Step 2: Find a Building on a Busy Street or... Continue reading

I'll keep this one short. How does this sound?: (4) Local Theaters Each with (6) Big Movie Marquees (framed, of course) You change out all the graphics 1x/month You can do the exact math, but I'm guessing an extra $50K, annually in service revenue alone. Get the printing contract and... Continue reading

Sometimes tradition can be a real pain. When Sign Companies buy products at wholesale prices, one of the first questions that gets asked is, "How much is suggested retail?" Answer: We don't have one. Seriously. We do not suggest a retail price. Our reasoning behind it is simple: We only... Continue reading

When you have a Sign Installation crew of 3-6 people working ON THE CLOCK to install graphics on a Box Truck or Semi-Trailer, it becomes painfully obvious that every second counts. With most custom jobs, let’s face it - there is the proverbial “element of surprise” which rarely goes in... Continue reading

You must be still to know God. That’s one reason why we don’t always discover His will. We carry on in life, believing and behaving as if the door opens outward. We press and push against it continuously, with force – not realizing that the more pressure we exert against it the more firmly we are sealing it closed- to our own detriment. It’s a common case of seeking to control by human effort, rather than trusting and relying on God. Human nature has a tendency, almost instinctively to push blindly when pressured, or scared. When panicked or frustrated, people... Continue reading

If You Can Make a Sandwich - you can install the Ackland Media Frame. If there was just ONE THING I wish prospective customers could understand about our Media Frames, it would be the SIMPLICITY. It’s as easy as making a sandwich! (no mustard required.) Base Plate Vinyl Media (Non-Adhesive)... Continue reading

Dear Ackland Frame Guy, I have a nice wallscape (about 4' x 20') up inside of a parking structure, and it looked really good when we finished the install, but I just got a call from the customer, and he says there are wrinkles showing in the vinyl...?? Any suggestions?... Continue reading

Cities everywhere are seeking new ways to help businesses gain exposure in a dismal economy. At the same time, avoiding "Eye-Pollution" is very important to some. Here is one city's solution to banners flapping in the wind, or being displayed in a saggy or unsightly manner: (Excerpt from Greenville, NC... Continue reading

This is a follow-up piece to an article written several months back. See how one "On-Premises Wallscape" featuring the Ackland Media Frame brought in $3 Million in Revenue from a drive-by prospect. Read how, in just a few short years - the $3 Million grew to over $10 Million!! The... Continue reading