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Click Here For Downloadable, High-Res Photos YESCO announces it has completely refurbished the iconic “Wendover Will” neon cowboy sign with LED technology.Retained by the City of West Wendover – which is located on Nevada’s eastern border – YESCO was tasked with replacing 1,184 feet of neon tubing with Allanson flex and RGB...
In the fast-paced and dynamic world of casinos, keeping patrons engaged and informed is key to enhancing their overall experience. Digital signage has emerged as a powerful tool to achieve this, providing a dynamic platform for disseminating real-time information on events, promotions, menus, and more. In this article we explore the diverse applications of digital...
In the ever-evolving landscape of retail, where the customer experience reigns supreme, the pivotal role of retail signage cannot be overstated. These silent communicators serve as the visual manifestation of a brand's essence, influencing customers from the moment they step into an establishment. YESCO, a leader in the field, recognizes that retail signage is not...
2023 WATCHFIRE LED SIGN AWARDS – WINNERS ANNOUNCED Watchfire Signs is proud to present the winners of the 2023 Watchfire LED Sign Awards, established to recognize Watchfire dealer partners who showcase the capabilities of on premise digital advertising in superior sign design. The award recognizes sign companies that have displayed excellence in effectiveness, design, and how well...
Fabricating and installing new signage at Weber State University YESCO, the 103-year-old Salt Lake City, Utah-based company that’s known for creating, repairing, and maintaining internationally recognizable signs, recently completed the fabrication and installation of four new gateway pylon signs and thirty-three light pillars on the main campus of Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. This particular project...
The Hoberman Arch is a 72-foot-wide by 36-foot-high mechanical curtain installed for the Medals Plaza in downtown Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Games. The arch was designed by artist, architect and engineer Chuck Hoberman. The Hoberman Arch has been carefully restored by a team directed by artist Gordon Huether including Meta Design & Manufacturing...
Signs play a variety of roles in helping businesses attract customers, educate and clients, inform patients, and create lasting impressions. How important is signage? A survey by the International Sign Association (ISA) found that 91% of shoppers said signs influence their decision to make a purchase. However, as vital as signage may be, businesses face 2...
PHOTO RECAP L to R: Jeff Young and Ed Stagner (YESCO); Mallory Gott and Aaron Lee (Winnie & Ethel’s) Click Here For Downloadable, High-Res Photos WHAT:On Tuesday, Nov. 7, YESCO joined the owners of Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner as they received the keys from J. Dapper of Dapper Companies. As the winner of...
WEST WENDOVER, Nevada — At 71 years old, Wendover Will needed a little facelift. "We don’t want to change him that much. I mean, he's iconic the way he is," said West Wendover Mayor Jasie Holm. "The paint, and he's 71 years old. Everything needs a little updating." The 68-foot tall statue, which used to greet gamblers...
Your commercial signage must deliver value to your customers with every interaction, and is an important investment in the future and growth of your business. Regardless of whether your doors have been open for years or you’re starting up a completely new business, it’s vital to have an understanding of the many ways you can...
Uncle Sharkii, a growing Poke Bar concept with locations in Hawaii, California, Texas, and Utah engaged YESCO account executive Tony Shreve to provide signage for its new location at Universal Studios CityWalk. In addition to YESCO’s design, fabrication and installation services, the customer was thrilled with our in-house finance option delivered by YESCO Financial Solutions. The customer...
Click Here For Downloadable, High-Res Photos YESCO recently completed the fabrication and installation of four new pylon signs and 33 light pillars on the main campus of Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. The pylon signs bookend north and south entrances to campus along Harrison Boulevard. The light pillars line...
Watch the AT THE HEART OF VEGAS video of Oscar Gonzalez at visitlasvegas.com. Oscar is a neon journeyman at YESCO Las Vegas.
The best food. The finest service. The warmest atmosphere. None of it matters if people don’t know that you’re open for business. That’s why good signage matters to your restaurant. It sets the table for so much of your success. You want your restaurant signage to be eye-catching , customized and compelling enough to set you...
Signs are everywhere! It would be difficult to navigate our way around the world without them. Signs come in all shapes and sizes, can be made from practically any material and have unlimited uses. As a business owner, your commercial signage serves several functions which include spreading brand awareness, bringing customers through your doors or...
Humans have an intuitive association with colors derived from nature and cultural meaning. Color palettes can immediately send signals that trigger a reaction It is this connection and response that you want to create with the power of color branding. Importance of Color in Sign Design Merchants and marketers have long on alluring color schemes to create...
Young Electric Sign Company of Salt Lake City is the owner and caretaker of arguably the most famous ‘welcome to’ sign in the world It is 8:45 on a weekday morning in Las Vegas and vehicles, including two tour buses that just released their passengers, have filled most of the parking spots. Up ahead, there’s a...
Digital signage is a proven way to boost engagement and customer recall, which ultimately leads to sales. More businesses are installing digital displays than ever before. Here are some encouraging statistics: 47% of consumers remember seeing a specific ad or message. Recall increases to 55% with outdoor digital billboards. 90% of the information transmitted to the brain...
There are three primary ways to use your retail signage to grow your business and increase revenue: 1) attracting customers and foot traffic with eye-catching designs or digital content, 2) guiding customers throughout your store to help them find products easily, and 3) sharing promotional content to inform and encourage customers to make a purchase. Retailers...
Click Here For Downloadable, High-Res Photos YESCO recently completed a retrofit of Thanksgiving Point’s freeway display in Lehi, Utah. More than 75 feet tall and 46 feet wide, Thanksgiving Point’s freeway display has been updated with a new 19-foot-by-39-foot wide-screen, high-definition, 19-millimeter WatchFire XVS electronic message center. This technology was installed to increase the graphic...
Since the evolution of commercial electric lighting, some now iconic signs have been ordered and constructed that have shaped the cultural image of the unique American landscape. This month, we highlight some of the most famous signs in the US, such as the “HOLLYWOOD” sign , “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign, , and others that...
When you’re considering signage upgrades or sign repairs for your business, did you know you can save a considerable amount of money and improve your energy efficiency by upgrading your business’s lighting, as well? While upgrading your lighting can present a major investment, “retrofitting” or “converting” your current lighting to LED can offset a considerable...
Click Here for Video Tribute YESCO announces the passing of board chairman, Thomas Young Jr. on June 30 , 2023. “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of my father and YESCO board chairman Thomas Young Jr.,” said Michael T. Young, executive chairman, YESCO. “My father lived a full life...
Click Here For Downloadable, High-Res Photos YESCO recently completed the fabrication and installation of 10 new signs for Delta Center in Salt Lake City – home of the Utah Jazz NBA franchise and more than 320 days of sports and entertainment events each year. As part of the new partnership between the Jazz and Delta Air Lines,...
When Netflix released its new logo, the new identification caused a sensation. Its vertical beams of light are meant to suggest “thumbnails” which represent the company’s house-made shows: “The spectrum of stories, languages, fans and creators that make Netflix beautiful.” Taking “beautiful” as our mandate, YESCO Los Angeles worked with Netflix to create an iconic, two-sided...
Click Here For Downloadable, High-Res Photos YESCO recently completed the design, fabrication and installation of new exterior signage for the J Resort in Reno, Nevada. The project included a large LED video band, LED video wall, border cabinets, lighting bands and the property's signature illuminated letter "J" icons. More than 93 feet long...
For people driving on interstates and rural highways or walking on busy urban streets, your signage is your brand. Same goes for the indoor signs that your customers see as they move about your premises. People are making snap judgements about your business based entirely on the visual clues they pick up. About 80% of...
A well-strategized billboard and OOH marketing strategy is a proven way make your brand larger than life, and produce a dramatic, memorable impact on your audience. Placing your OOH signage where you know it will be seen, and using data to understand and predict movement patterns of your customers, will help your brand be remembered. The...
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — In a modern world of blinding LED signs on casinos, hotels, and trucks, the city of Las Vegas has been working to celebrate the soft neon glow of days long gone in old Las Vegas. On Monday night the city of Las Vegas will officially light eight refurbished...
This is already our second Howard Hughes myth, and there are still a bunch left to bust. Supposedly, the world-famous aviator and movie tycoon began his famous buying spree of Las Vegas casino hotels — partially freeing the Strip from the shackles of mafia ownership and paving the way for the age of...
Click Here For Downloadable, High-Res Photos YESCO completed the fabrication and installation of more than 170 interior signs for the new DraftKings headquarters located in Southwest Las Vegas. Situated in the UnCommons mixed-use complex on the corner of the 215 Beltway and Durango Drive, the four-story building occupied by DraftKings encompasses 90,000 square feet...
BELIEVE is a distinctive work of public sculpture installed in the City of Reno. The city is home to more than 170 pieces of public art, and the number is rising. BELIEVE was purchased from its creators, Jeff Schomberg and Laura Klimpton, who created the work in 2013 as a Burning Man installation. Measuring 4 feet thick by...
{Photo courtesy of Nick Otto, Napa Valley Register) When it comes to getting attention, nothing beats a classic neon sign. Glowing with striking brightness, neon signs have been used for advertising in Napa Valley for decades. Yet with the advent of new kinds of lighting technology and signage, today traditional "exposed" neon signs in...
By Tony Hull, President, YESCO Financial Solutions There were no bank failures in the United States in 2021 or 2022. The last time we went two years with no failures was 2005 and 2006. For those connected to the banking industry, it was pretty alarming to see the 2nd and 3rd largest bank failures in U.S....
Geopath, the not-for-profit organization that provides the industry-standard metrics for out-of-home (OOH) advertising, announced the appointment of Gina Stratford to its Board of Directors at its annual meeting during the OAAA/Geopath OOH Media Conference on Monday, March 27, 2023. Throughout her tenure at YESCO, Gina has been actively involved in Geopath, having served...
OAAA named five new members to its board of directors at the 2023 OAAA/Geopath OOH Media Conference held in Nashville, Tennessee. The full slate of the OAAA’s newly-elected board members is: Ari Buchalter, CEO, Place Exchange Bill Lodzinski, President & CEO, WV Outdoor Michael Provenzano, CEO & Co-Founder,Vistar Media Nathan Young, President, YESCO Outdoor Media Rod Rackley, President, OOH Division,...
Iconic Landmark Recently Refurbished with Color-Changing Flex Neon by YESCO Click Here For Downloadable, High-Res Photos On Tuesday, February 21, YESCO illuminated the historic Hillcrest sign in purple, yellow and green in celebration of the start of Mardi Gras. The iconic sign owned by the Hillcrest Business Improvement Association located in San Diego,...
Click Here For Downloadable, High-Res Photos YESCO announces the rehabilitation of the Park Theater's vintage marquee located in the historic town of Walden, Colorado. Now fully adorned in neon and resplendent in rich new colors, the Park Theater sign adorns Walden's Main Street, which is the site of highly visible improvements taking place throughout...
L: Patrick O’Donnell, retiring president, YESCO Outdoor Media; R: Nathan Young, president, YESCO Outdoor Media YESCO announces the retirement of Patrick O’Donnell, president, YESCO Outdoor Media. A 40-year veteran of out-of-home advertising who earned top industry accolades during his tenure, O’Donnell will continue to serve as a consultant for YESCO throughout 2023. Nathan Young, a...
YESCO is honoring the life of Riley Scott Byington, the son of YESCO Las Vegas’ paint foreman Eric Byington, on Wednesday, January 18. As a part of a commitment made to Eric by YESCO Executive Vice President Jeff Young on the CBS series “Undercover Boss,” which aired on January 15, 2016, it is the company’s great...
Click Here For Downloadable Photos YESCO announces the YESCO Conservation Fund, which was established to maintain, repair and improve signs in The Neon Museum’s collection. Encompassing $50,000 worth of repair, maintenance and improvement services per year for five years (for a total of $250,000), the fund will help preserve the history and legacy of...
Installations Are Part Of The Las Vegas Boulevard Improvement Project The first of eight refurbished and historic neon signs has been installed as part of the continuing Las Vegas Boulevard Improvement Project. The signs are owned by the city of Las Vegas, The Neon Museum and Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO), and will be installed over...
Click Here For Downloadable Photos YESCO was awarded with “Best of Show” for its notable Las Vegas Gateway Arches at this year’s annual World Sign Associates (WSA) conference in San Antonio, Texas. Named the “coolness” sign competition, members of the WSA vote for the top sign from a renowned collection of North America’s most prestigious...
The lifespan of an LED sign depends on several factors, including the quality of the components, usage patterns, and environmental conditions. High-quality LED modules, efficient power supplies, and durable enclosures contribute to prolonged longevity. Regular maintenance, such as cleaning and inspecting for any wear or damage, is essential to extend the lifespan of an LED...
Click Here for Downloadable Photos YESCO announces the design, fabrication and installation of new rebranded signage for eight new Bally’s casino locations across the United States. The monumental project included removing old signs displaying each property’s previous name and installing brand-new Bally’s signage. Updated locations include Lincoln Twin River, Rhode Island; Tiverton, Rhode Island; Shreveport, Louisiana;...
What’s factored into the payment? Full Service Tax Lease Monthly sign (advertising) rental Full maintenance, including cleaning, lamp replacement and maintenance of electrical or electronic components. Zero-deductible, full, all-risk insurance Property tax Finance Lease Monthly sign rental with a guaranteed end-of-lease residual. Sign maintenance, including cleaning, lamp replacement and maintenance of electrical or electronic components This Lease is Probably Better For You If… Full Service...
Property Tax and Insurance Property tax payments are included in lease payments and related tax reports are YESCO’s responsibility. Lease payments also include damage coverage, as well as liability coverage. Should the sign be damaged, it will be repaired or replaced at no additional cost to you. YESCO takes the risks of casualty loss or accidental...
Property Tax and Insurance The responsibility for property taxes and insurance are with the lessee. Because of financing requirements, the lessee is responsible for any damage to the sign and is responsible to pay all property taxes. Guaranteed Residual Payment At the conclusion of the lease term, the lessee is responsible for an “end-of-lease guaranteed residual” payment. This...
“Leasing signs has provided the means whereby hundreds of businesses could benefit from on premise advertising without crippling needed capital for their own business. Our sign leasing program has enabled countless businesses to succeed, grow and flourish.” — Thomas Young, Founder, YESCO Advantages of Leasing On-Premise Advertising Signs are an advertising medium that provides businesses with: Essential identification. Point of purchase...
Welcome to YESCO’s Print Signage Solutions: Elevate Your Business Presence! At YESCO, we understand the importance of making a lasting impression. That’s why our Print Signage Solutions are designed to help business owners like you stand out in today’s competitive market. With our cutting-edge technology and unparalleled expertise, we deliver high-quality print signage that not only...
