03/30/2025
Chris Robinson had always been a visionary. From selling lemonade as a kid to installing premium Danish kitchens in Spain, he had an eye for opportunity. His early years on cruise ships opened his mind to the vast potential of business, and by the time he returned to Canada, he was ready to make his mark.
But Chris wasn’t interested in just any business—he wanted to create something that provided real value to communities. That’s when he founded Advert Designs, a company built around an innovative idea: Community Viewing Stations. These stations, placed in high-traffic locations, weren’t just billboards; they were local business hubs, connecting people to services they needed while giving small businesses a powerful, affordable advertising platform.
Chris traveled across Canada, setting up stations in malls, community centres, and hockey arenas. These were the places where people gathered, where families spent their weekends, and where local businesses had the best chance to make an impact. He saw an opportunity to turn these spaces into valuable advertising hubs—places where a quick glance at a Viewing Station could lead someone to their next favorite restaurant, a trusted home service, or a new activity for their kids.
Community Viewing Stations in these locations offer an unbeatable advantage. Parents waiting for their children’s hockey practice, shoppers taking a break, and fitness enthusiasts heading to their next class all have a moment to absorb the information around them. Instead of generic ads, they see businesses that matter to them—local businesses that can enhance their daily lives.
For community centre directors, arena managers, and mall owners, these Viewing Stations add a layer of engagement to their spaces. They transform walls into informative hotspots, offering visitors a direct connection to local services while generating additional revenue for the venue. With their durable, lockable designs and professional displays, these stations require minimal maintenance while providing maximum visibility.
Chris has spent years perfecting this system, and today, Advert Designs is revolutionizing how local businesses reach their customers. The question isn’t whether malls, hockey arenas, and community centres should have Community Viewing Stations—it’s why they don’t already have one in every hallway, lobby, and waiting area.
The future of advertising isn’t just online; it’s right where people are, in the moments they least expect but most appreciate. And Chris Robinson is making sure they see it.