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European Energy Shortage Impacting Digital Billboard Hours

With the war between Russia and Ukraine impacting the supply of energy, Europe has to save energy. In August, the EU’s gas emergency plan came into force, under which the member countries have to save 15 percent on gas. Germany has a self-imposed target of 20 percent savings. Invidis is reporting […]

Company of the Day: Newman Signs

Company: Newman Signs Markets: North Dakota Address: 1606 6th Ave SW, Jamestown, ND  58401 Phone: 1-701-252-1970 Newmans signs was founded by Harold Newman in 1956 to pay for college tuition.  The company operates sign business along with a bulletin, digital billboard and poster plant in North Dakota.  The company’s main office […]

Billboard Insider Classifieds August 27, 2022

Billboard Insider Classifieds work: “We got a big boost in qualified applicants from running our ad on your site.”  Rodney Davis, Transformation Media “Thanks to you and your website I’ve hired a General Manager.  We received several qualified applicants in response to our Billboard Insider classified”  Justin Powell, Owner, Huntington Outdoor […]

Richard Peterson on Safety Priorities for OOH Companies

The OAAA Operations & Safety Seminar is scheduled for September 19-21 at OUTFRONT Media’s plant in Houston, Texas.  Insider talked to the OAAA’s Safety, Standards, and Technology Committee Chair Richard Peterson, President of Porter Advertising, about the importance of safety in OOH operations. Why is safety an important topic for […]

Arte Moreno to Sell Los Angeles Angels

Yahoo Finance reports that the Los Angeles Angels are exploring a potential sale in what could be the latest professional baseball team to change hands.  The Angels are owned by successful Out of Home entrepreneur, Arte Moreno. “Although this difficult decision was entirely our choice and deserved a great deal […]

Mesmerize Expands Reach in Retail Pharmacies with PharmaSmart® Partnership

NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022  — Mesmerize (www.mesmerize.com), a prominent media company specializing in patient education at the point of care, is pleased to announce a new partnership with PharmaSmart®. PharmaSmart is a leading health kiosk company that provides clinical-grade patient screening, mobile app integration, and deep customization to support retail brands, […]

Company of the Day – NBA Digital Billboard

Company: NBA Digital Billboard  Headquarters: 15322 E. Kellogg, Wichita, KS 67230 Market: Wichita, Kansas Phone: 316-990-1593 NBA Digital Billboard offers a two-sided East/West facing display. The digital LED board is 10′ X 40′ and visible to both east and west bound traffic and is seen by thousands of cars a […]

OAAG Honors Jim McLaughlin with Lifetime Achievement Award

At their annual state convention meeting last week, the Outdoor Advertising Association of Georgia honored Jim McLaughlin with their prestigious Lifetime Achievement award. Some 80 people were in attendance as OAAG Executive Director, Zak Daniel presented the award. McLaughlin logged almost 50 years in the outdoor advertising industry and held […]

OAAA Safety Seminar Sept 19-21 in Houston

At the OAAA Safety Seminar, operations personnel will hear from safety experts about the latest laws, regulations, and practices concerning safety in the workplace as it relates to the OOH industry. Topics included: OSHA update Fall protection Vegetation control Structural inspections Safety meetings Driver safety Dealing with subcontractors Powerline safety […]

Company of the Day: New South Outdoor

Company: New South Outdoor Markets:  Alabama, Tennessee Address:  711 Signal Mountain Rd #203 Chattanooga, TN 37405 Phone:  256-253-1440 Email: info@newsouthoutdoor.com New South Outdoor operates a billboard plant in Alabama and Tennessee. We talked with New South Founder and President Neil Bell. What’s new since we talked a year or two ago? […]