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by Jennifer DeMarco | November 13, 2025 | blog
How Signage Shapes Customer Perception Before They Walk In

Long before a customer steps through your doors, they’re already forming an opinion about your business. That judgment starts outside—often with the very first sign they see. Signage isn’t just a label or a piece of branding. It’s a psychological experience. It communicates trust, professionalism, safety, credibility, and the overall “feel” of a business within… View Article

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by Jennifer DeMarco | November 6, 2025 | blog
Wayfinding Signage: What People Really Mean Searching ‘Wayfinder Signage’

Wayfinding Signage: What People Really Mean When They Search “Wayfinder Signage” If you’ve ever typed “wayfinder signage” into Google, you’re not alone. It’s a common phrase people use when they’re trying to describe the signs that help visitors navigate a building, campus, or property. In the signage world, the correct term is actually wayfinding signage—the… View Article

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by Jennifer DeMarco | October 30, 2025 | blog
Pylon Signs vs. Monument Signs: How to Choose the Right One for Your Business

Pylon Signs vs. Monument Signs: How to Choose the Right One for Your Business If your business needs more visibility — the kind that grabs attention from blocks away or across a busy roadway — you’ve probably narrowed your search down to two major contenders: pylon signs and monument signs. Both are powerful, both elevate… View Article

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by Jennifer DeMarco | October 23, 2025 | blog
Digital Monument Signs: A Modern Upgrade for Businesses That Want to Stand Out

Digital Monument Signs: A Modern Upgrade for Businesses That Want to Stand Out A digital monument sign is one of the smartest, most eye-catching ways to elevate your brand presence — especially in high-traffic Bay Area corridors where businesses are competing for attention in seconds, not minutes. Static monument signs used to be the standard…. View Article

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Safar by Karimi, Restaurant Monument Sign Installed by BLR
by Jennifer DeMarco | October 16, 2025 | blog
Signage for Restaurants: Types, Benefits & Bay Area Examples

When people choose where to eat, your signage plays a bigger role than you might think. A glowing menu board, a landmark pylon sign, or even simple wayfinding can make the difference between drawing in hungry customers and being overlooked. Restaurant signage is more than decoration — it’s a critical tool for visibility, flow, and… View Article

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San Jose State University wayfinding signage designed and installed by BLR Visual Communications
by Jennifer DeMarco | October 9, 2025 | blog
Signage for Schools: How the Right Signs Improve Safety, Navigation, and Community

When you walk onto a school campus, what do you notice first? The front monument sign, the directional arrows in the parking lot, the classroom markers — signage is everywhere. Yet it’s not just decoration. The right signage in schools plays a critical role in safety, wayfinding, communication, and creating a welcoming environment. From elementary… View Article

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by Jennifer DeMarco | October 2, 2025 | blog
Digital Signage for Companies: The Essential Buying Guide

Choosing digital signage is more than picking a screen. If you want a system that works for your company long term, you need clarity on goals, content, software, hardware, permitting, and support. Use this checklist to evaluate digital signage for companies and avoid costly do-overs. Define communication goals first What do you want digital signage… View Article

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