Outdoor retail kiosks offer high visibility to potential customers and are a great way for merchants to get the word out about their products. Outdoor kiosk designs range from simple booths to elaborate customized displays. Many models are designed to be lightweight and portable, making them perfect for one person to set up and take down. An outdoor kiosk can be set up in front of a store, at a concert or at fairs and flea markets.
Many towns and businesses use outdoor information kiosks in places where there are high pedestrian traffic. An outdoor information kiosk can display maps, advertisements or general information about a particular area.
When looking at purchasing an outdoor retail kiosk, consider the following:
- Budget – How much are you willing to invest?
- Aesthetics – What type of outdoor kiosk are you looking for?
- Practicality – How elaborate of an outdoor kiosk design do you need?
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Determine which outdoor kiosk design is best for your business
Are you planning to be out traveling with your outdoor kiosk? Many businesses, like cell phone companies and credit card companies, travel to college campuses and other outdoor locations and need an outdoor portable kiosk design. Other companies use outdoor kiosk tents, which are better suited for staying in the same spot most of the time.
I recommend: The Godfrey Group carries an extensive collection of outdoor display kiosks, including mushroom and dome models. The scissor action of the portable outdoor kiosks makes set-up a breeze, with no ropes or loose parts to worry about.
Anchor Umbrella is another manufacturer of outdoor retail kiosks for sale.
Make a statement with outdoor kiosks
Many retail kiosks are custom designed to advertise clients' products. Everything from perfume to soda to cell phones can be incorporated into an outdoor kiosk. Another advertising method is with an inflatable balloon kiosk, which is a surefire way to catch people's attention at outdoor events.
I recommend: Apple Rock is a leading designer of customized kiosks.
AmeraMark and
Tentology both offer a wide array of customized inflatable kiosks that will help get your advertising message out there.
Bring business to you with an outdoor information kiosk
Businesses, college campuses and retail centers can take advantage of heavy foot traffic with outdoor information kiosks. Outdoor information kiosks come in a variety of finishes and styles to complement any setting. These styles of outdoor kiosks are also ideal for ticket booths at outdoor events.
I recommend: Table&Ticket.com carries a wide range of custom kiosks and pylons.
Outdoor Media Advertisers is another leading vendor of outdoor information kiosks.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- When selecting an outdoor information kiosk, look for a model that is lighted, so that pedestrians can use it in the evening, as well as in the daytime.
The official source of Outdoor Kiosks is the Outdoor Kiosks page at Business.com
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