Fly posting

Alternative terms for flyposting: bandit signs, snipe signs, or street spam

It is an advertising tactic mostly used by small businesses promoting concerts and political activistgroups, but there have been occasions where international companies subcontracted local advertising agencies for flyposting jobs in order not to get caught in illegal behavior, as a form of guerrilla marketing.

Flyposting is commonly seen as a nuisance due to issues with property rights, visual appearance and littering.

So why is fly postering so wide-spread and popular. How effective is it? Is it ill-considered mindless advertising or does it work?

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After some basic research it is apparent that flyposting is illegal, carries a fine and is often run by unsavoury types. So...better be careful if I plan to deface any existing posters or put up my own. Info on fly-posting