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Tis the Season for Public Service

With the holiday season in full swing, community goodwill is often heightened as friends and family give thanks, offer a hand to those in need, and focus on loved ones. To help spread messages of hope, support, and community involvement, the holiday season is a good time to spotlight public […]

Billboard Insider Classifieds November 30, 2019

Billboard Insider Classifieds work: “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 “I bought my General Liability from Stu at Bassler and Co that I learned about on Billboard Insider.  I told […]

We Love To Hear From You

Insider loves to hear from readers.  You help us make the publication better.  Several of you encouraged us to consolidate multiple emails into a single email for the newsletter.  Others suggested we should ease up on weekend posts so you can take a break.  We’ve written stories on sales commissions, […]

Company of the Day: Vector Media

Company: Vector Media Headquarters: 560 Lexington Avenue, New York NY 10022 Phone: 212.557.9405 Markets: Nationwide. Vector Media operates a plant of 30,000 out of home faces and 20,000 transit advertising faces across the US in addition to double decker buses, airport shuttles and trolleys.  The company has inventory in 27 of […]

New and Noted – July 7, 2019

Robert and Sam Kovacs have written about Lamar Advertising at Seeking Alpha.  They say Lamar is a conservative stock with a 4.6% dividend yield, projected dividend growth of 4-6%/year and “decent not exceptional” projected capital gains. The Levis have out of home in their blood.  Clear Channel Outdoor EVP Dan […]

Company of the Day: Sun Outdoor

Company:  Sun Outdoor Advertising. Markets:  Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington Headquarters:  11221 Pacific Highway SW, Lakewood, WA  98499 Phone:  866-581-3118 Email: info@sunoutdoor.com Sun Outdoor is a family owned business which was started in 1982.  The firm’s plant includes billboards in the following communities: Bakersfield, CA Ridgecrest, CA Mohavi, CA Tehachapi, CA Barstow, […]

5 Things Game of Thrones and Out of Home Have In Common

By Gino Sesto, Dash Two Whether you watch “Game of Thrones” or you merely observe with bemusement as your Twitter timeline gets overrun on Sunday nights, there’s no arguing the impact the drama’s had on pop culture. “Thrones” has become an era-defining show, like “Sopranos,” “Dallas” or “I Love Lucy.” […]

Billboard Relocation Saves Taxpayer Money

By Kerry Yoakum, Vice President of Government Affairs, OAAA Relocating billboards as an alternative to government acquisition saves substantial tax dollars, says a new government-sponsored report written by top experts. “The relocation of an outdoor advertising sign will typically be substantially less expensive to the state department of transportation than acquisition of […]

Company of the day: Reagan Outdoor

Company: Reagan Advertising Markets: Utah, Central Texas, Nevada Headquarters: 1775 North Warm Springs Road, Salt Lake City, UT  84116 Phone: 801-521-1775 Reagan Outdoor has been a leader in the outdoor industry for over 50 years.  The company was started in 1965 by William Reagan.  The company is privately held and has a billboard plant […]

Company of the Day: Norton Outdoor

Company: Norton Outdoor Market: Cincinnati, Ohio. Headquarters: 5280 Kennedy Avenue, Cincinnati, OH Phone: 513-631-4864 Norton Outdoor is a private, family owned outdoor company which was started by Jerry Norton in 1949. The company is run by Jerry Norton’s sons. Tom Norton is CEO. Dan Norton is President. Jerry Norton’s grandson Mike is an EVP. […]