Billboard & Outdoor
Ethio Telecom Nationwide Visibility Drive
Design and fabrication of 60+ large-format installations, integrating reflective materials for night visibility.
End-to-end delivery · Install & maintenance · QA dashboard
Let’s Get Visible
Full-spectrum advertising, print, and experiential branding for bold African brands.
For over 25 years, Ermias Advertising has helped businesses across Ethiopia and East Africa unlock attention through immersive storytelling, precision printing, and sustainable production.
- Years delivering impact
- 25+
- Clients served
- 100+
- Sustainability awards
- SEDEX Green Level
Capabilities
Built to deliver visibility at every touchpoint
From large-format production to experiential activations, every service is engineered in-house for precision, consistency, and speed.
Large formatUV flatbedEco-solvent
Digital Printing
High-definition prints for campaigns, retail, packaging, and corporate comms with rapid turnarounds.
3D installationsTraffic signageNight visibility
Billboard & Wall Branding
Strategic outdoor media planning and fabrication that captivates audiences across busy city arteries.
Full & partial wrapsReflective filmsProtective lamination
Vehicle Branding
Fleet wraps and mobile promotional experiences engineered for durability and high-frequency impressions.
Stage fabricationWayfindingInteractive booths
Event Branding & Experience Design
End-to-end staging, signage, and environmental graphics that immerse attendees in your brand story.
Indoor/outdoorDynamic contentMaintenance plans
LED Signage & Digital Screens
Programmable LED solutions and dynamic screens tailored for retail, hospitality, and corporate spaces.
Corporate apparelAwards & plaquesIndustrial labeling
Embroidery & Specialty Fabrication
Fine craftsmanship across embroidered apparel, metalwork, engraving, silk screen, and mica fabrication.
Cut-to-fitWeather proofCustom lighting
Engraving & Light Box Production
Precision laser engraving and illuminated displays engineered to perform in the toughest environments.
Sustainable stocksKitting & fulfillmentIn-house QA
Promotional Items & Collateral
Everything from brochures and fliers to branded merch, produced with meticulous quality control.
Values
Engineered around craft, responsibility, and progress
Our cross-disciplinary teams collaborate closely with clients to unlock purposeful campaigns and experiences.
01
Quality without compromise
ISO-aligned QA, in-house finishing, and meticulous installation standards to guarantee flawless execution.
02
Innovation as a driver
Smart signage, responsive materials, and data-informed optimizations keep campaigns ahead of the curve.
03
Sustainability embedded
Eco-conscious substrates, waste reduction, and material reuse programs deliver greener outcomes.
04
Community accountability
Long-term CSR commitments that uplift neighborhoods through sanitation, education, and youth employment.
Our Journey
Rooted in craft, scaling with innovation
A 25-year evolution from boutique print studio to regional leader in integrated advertising production.
1998
Ermias Advertising & Printing is founded
Started as a boutique print shop with a vision to bring world-class fabrication to Ethiopian brands.
2005
Expanded into large-format and outdoor media
Invested in billboard infrastructure and city-wide branding capabilities.
2010
Introduced fleet and experiential branding
Launched full-service vehicle wrapping and live event production departments.
2018
Achieved SEDEX Green Level certification
Formalised sustainability roadmap with recyclable materials and energy-efficient workflows.
2022
Regional expansion across East Africa
Delivered campaigns in Kenya, Djibouti, and South Sudan through strategic partnerships.
2025
Investing in smart signage and analytics
Deploying connected LED systems and campaign performance dashboards for clients.
Portfolio
Proof of impact across industries
A snapshot of the work helping telecoms, banks, NGOs, and events teams spark conversations on the streets of East Africa.
Event Branding
Addis Ababa City Marathon Experience
Immersive course branding, stage design, and live broadcast graphics for 50,000+ spectators.
End-to-end delivery · Install & maintenance · QA dashboard
Digital Printing & Interiors
Bank of Abyssinia Flagship Branch Launch
ATM wraps, environmental graphics, and premium directional signage delivering a cohesive customer journey.
End-to-end delivery · Install & maintenance · QA dashboard
Vehicle Branding
Habesha Breweries Trade Activation Fleet
Full wrap fleet with protective lamination and anti-UV finishing for long-range promo roadshows.
End-to-end delivery · Install & maintenance · QA dashboard
Testimonials
Trusted partners for transformational campaigns
Leaders across telecom, finance, NGOs, and city programs rely on us to deliver quality, speed, and accountability.
“Ermias Advertising translated our strategic vision into high-impact outdoor placements that still look pristine months later.”
Mimi Tesfaye
Head of Marketing, Ethio Telecom
“From creative to build-out, the team orchestrated a seamless experience that amplified our sponsors and delighted athletes.”
Khalid Osman
Events Director, Great Ethiopian Run
“Their sustainability mindset is real—they consistently show up for community projects and deliver with heart.”
Sara Bekele
CSR Lead, Addis Ababa Education Bureau
Clients
Partnerships that stand the test of time
We collaborate with sector leaders, multinationals, and community changemakers to amplify their stories.
Ethio Telecom
Habesha Breweries
UNICEF Ethiopia
African Union
Bank of Abyssinia
Heineken Ethiopia
Dashen Bank
Ethiopian Airlines
TotalEnergies
Ministry of Health
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
UNDP
Sustainability & CSR
People-first innovation with measurable impact
We uphold responsible production across every project while investing in community infrastructure, education, and green practices.
Public Sanitation Infrastructure
12 facilities built in high-traffic neighborhoods.
Designed and funded construction of public toilets in Addis Ababa to improve sanitation and accessibility.
Education & School Nutrition
3,500+ learners equipped with materials and meals.
Annual school supplies drive and feeding program supporting children in under-resourced communities.
Sustainable Production Practices
35% reduction in material waste since 2020.
Prioritizing eco-friendly inks, recycling substrates, and powering workshops with energy-efficient systems.
Kick-off
Ready to launch your next campaign or refresh your brand presence?
We’ll shape a made-to-measure production roadmap, complete with site surveys, prototyping, and activation plans.