This page lists recommendations for how to enter and tag advertising devices into OSM, and provides many examples.
This page is under work and is going to be built from advertising=* and from personnal documents
This section provides examples on how to tag advertising billboard devices.
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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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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.
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Advertising board examples
This section provides examples on how to tag advertising board devices.
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.
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 : 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 : 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.
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Advertising poster box examples
This section provides examples on how to tag advertising poster box devices.
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An advertising poster box, two sides, lit by transmission. Very common type of advertising device.
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 : 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.
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Advertising totem examples
This section provides examples on how to tag advertising totem devices.
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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 : 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 : 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.
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Advertising column examples
This section provides examples on how to tag advertising column devices.
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An advertising column, lit by transmission. Historic and urban type of advertising device.
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 : 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.
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