Clark's Pest Control LED Billboard Truck Campaign in Raleigh, NC

Clark's Termite & Pest Control ran a mobile LED billboard truck campaign across Raleigh, North Carolina, with Boost Outdoor Media. The truck carried Clark's "$50 OFF Any Service" offer on bright digital screens through the city's busiest corridors — from the NC State Fairgrounds on Trinity Road to downtown Fayetteville Street, Glenwood Avenue, Crabtree Valley Mall, Six Forks Road, Wake Forest Road, and Avent Ferry Road — putting a local pest control brand directly in front of thousands of Raleigh drivers, shoppers, and pedestrians in a single day.
The Campaign: A Local Pest Control Brand Goes Big in Raleigh
Clark's Termite & Pest Control is a local service business competing in a crowded Raleigh market where national chains dominate search ads and direct mail. Instead of fighting for the same crowded channels, Clark's took its offer to the streets with a mobile LED billboard truck — a rolling digital billboard that can't be skipped, blocked, or thrown away.
The creative was simple and built for the road: the Clark's brand, a bold "$50 OFF Any Service" offer, and the website clarkspest.com in high-contrast green and black. On a bright LED screen, that message is readable from hundreds of feet away — in traffic, in parking lots, and on pedestrian-heavy downtown streets.
The Clark's Termite & Pest Control LED billboard truck outside a Lowe's Foods shopping center in Raleigh, NC.
The Route: Two Loops Covering Raleigh's Highest-Traffic Corridors
The campaign ran two planned loops, each starting and ending at 4285 Trinity Road by the NC State Fairgrounds — one of the highest-traffic spots in the city, next to Carter-Finley Stadium and the PNC Arena district.
Loop 1: Fairgrounds to Downtown Raleigh
- Trinity Road / NC State Fairgrounds — the staging point, catching event and arena traffic
- Hillsborough Street — the NC State University corridor, packed with students, restaurants, and foot traffic
- Fayetteville Street — the heart of downtown Raleigh, running from the State Capitol to City Plaza, lined with offices, hotels, and the PNC Plaza tower
- Glenwood Avenue — the entertainment and dining district connecting downtown to northwest Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh: the LED billboard truck on Fayetteville Street, with the PNC Plaza tower in the background.
Loop 2: Crabtree Valley and Raleigh's Suburban Corridors
- Crabtree Valley Mall (4325 Glenwood Ave) — Raleigh's largest shopping mall and one of the busiest retail zones in the Triangle
- Six Forks Road — the main artery through North Raleigh's affluent residential and office districts
- Wake Forest Road — a high-volume commuter route toward northeast Raleigh and Wake Forest
- Avent Ferry Road — dense retail and student housing near NC State's Centennial Campus
The truck working the Glenwood Avenue corridor near Crabtree Valley Mall, Raleigh's busiest retail district.
Why This Route Works for a Home Services Brand
Pest control is a local, need-based purchase — homeowners call when they see a problem, and they call the name they remember. The Raleigh route was built around that reality:
- Residential corridors like Six Forks Road and Wake Forest Road reach homeowners in the exact neighborhoods Clark's services.
- Retail zones like Crabtree Valley Mall and Avent Ferry Road deliver massive daily impressions to errand-running locals.
- Downtown and university areas put the brand in front of renters, property managers, and young professionals — future homeowners.
- The Fairgrounds and arena district add event-day surges of tens of thousands of visitors.
A fixed billboard on I-40 would reach commuters — but only the ones who pass that one spot, and only if they look up. The truck instead circulated through the whole city, repeating impressions across multiple neighborhoods in a single day.
High-contrast creative — "$50 OFF Any Service" and clarkspest.com — readable from across a busy Raleigh parking lot.
What Other Local Businesses Can Take From This Campaign
The Clark's playbook works for any local service business — HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, roofing, law firms, dentists, restaurants:
- Lead with one offer. "$50 OFF Any Service" plus a website is all a viewer can absorb at 35 mph. One message, one action.
- Follow your customers, not the highway. The route hit neighborhoods, shopping centers, and downtown — where Raleigh residents actually spend their day.
- Repeat across zones. Two loops meant the same person could see the truck near home, at the mall, and downtown — repetition is what builds recall.
- Own the day. A mobile LED billboard truck in Raleigh typically runs $1,200–$1,400 per day, with weekly packages from $5,000–$6,500 — a fraction of what a static billboard on a prime corridor costs per month, with none of the long-term contract.
The Clark's campaign truck at a retail plaza — mobile billboards go where the shoppers are.
Running a Campaign in Raleigh — or Anywhere in North Carolina
Boost Outdoor Media runs LED billboard truck campaigns across the entire state of North Carolina. Beyond Raleigh, we serve:
- Charlotte — Uptown, South End, and the I-77/I-85 corridors
- Durham — downtown, Duke University, and the RTP area
- Greensboro — downtown, UNCG, and the Wendover Avenue retail corridor
- Winston-Salem — downtown, Wake Forest University, and Hanes Mall area
- Fayetteville — Fort Liberty area, Cross Creek Mall, and downtown
- Wilmington — downtown riverfront, UNCW, and the beach corridors
- Asheville — downtown, Biltmore area, and the Blue Ridge tourist routes
Want your business on the streets like Clark's? Tell us your city, your offer, and your dates — we'll plan the route, design the creative, and put your brand in front of thousands of local customers. Get a free quote or call 978-288-1616. Curious about pricing first? See our guide to mobile billboard advertising costs.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mobile billboard truck cost in Raleigh, NC?
A mobile LED billboard truck in Raleigh typically costs $1,200 to $1,400 per day. Weekly packages run $5,000 to $6,500, and monthly campaigns range from $16,000 to $20,000. Pricing depends on route, hours per day, and campaign length.
What are the best areas to advertise with a billboard truck in Raleigh?
The highest-impact Raleigh corridors include Fayetteville Street and downtown, Hillsborough Street near NC State, Glenwood Avenue and Crabtree Valley Mall, Six Forks Road in North Raleigh, Wake Forest Road, Avent Ferry Road, and the NC State Fairgrounds and PNC Arena district on Trinity Road.
Does mobile billboard advertising work for pest control and home services?
Yes. Home services are local, need-based purchases, and mobile billboards build the name recognition that makes homeowners call you first. Routes can target the exact residential neighborhoods a company services, plus retail corridors and commuter routes for repeated daily impressions.
Can a billboard truck run a custom route through specific Raleigh neighborhoods?
Yes. Unlike a fixed billboard, a mobile LED truck follows a planned route built around your customers — specific neighborhoods, shopping centers, event venues, or business districts. Routes are mapped in advance and can be adjusted day to day.
Where else in North Carolina can I run a mobile billboard campaign?
Boost Outdoor Media runs campaigns statewide, including Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Wilmington, and Asheville. Multi-city campaigns can cover the whole Triangle or the entire state on one schedule.
How far in advance should I book a billboard truck in Raleigh?
Most campaigns can be on the road within a few days once creative is approved. For event-driven campaigns — NC State football, concerts at PNC Arena, or the State Fair in October — booking one to two weeks ahead is recommended because those dates fill first.
