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WORLD● LOW1h ago · Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 PM

Ghost signs: Fading reminders of the past

CBS News · global

They're painted advertisements from long ago, for businesses that may have since died. But remnants of these "ghost signs" still remain, haunting our urban spaces. Correspondent Conor Knighton talks with marketing expert Ronald Ladouceur about the origins of these outdoor ads; and with artist Craig Winslow, who is bringing ghost signs back to life.

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