Tag: Kevin Reilly

Lamar Sponsors $300 Million SPAC

Lamar Advertising filed an S-1 to raise $300-345 million via a special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”) named Lamar Partnering Corporation (“LPC”). Lamar will own approximately 20% of the LPC.  LPC will be managed by members of Lamar’s management team including Ross Reilly, Lamar’s VP of Mergers and Acquisitions who will […]

Nancy Fletcher to Join Lamar Board

Nancy Fletcher, President and CEO Emeritus of the OAAA has been nominated to join Lamar Advertising’s Board of Directors.   Some other things Insider noted in Lamar’s proxy statement which was released Friday. Lamar’s Board Will Have More Women and Fewer Insiders Women will account for 33% of 3 of Lamar’s […]

New and Noted June 28, 2019

In addition to controlling Lamar Advertising, Sean and Kevin Reilly have been shareholders in RTC, a Louisiana telcom company.  The Greater Baton Rouge Business Report says RTC recently purchased Eatel, another Louisiana telcom provider, with the Reilly’s backing. The Post and Courier has an article on religious billboards.  The article […]

Nancy Fletcher on the Thomas Case, Women in OOH and Mentors

This week’s podcast guest is Nancy Fletcher who retires at the end of this year after a 40-year out of home advertising career, which includes nearly 30 years as President and CEO of OAAA.  Here are highlights of our interview. What have been the industry’s biggest accomplishments over your tenure? […]

Who makes what at Lamar

Lamar filed a proxy statement with details on the board of directors and executive salaries.  Insider’s observations: Lamar’s  independent board nominees include 3 family members and 4 outside execs with experience in fields critical to the company. Insiders – Kevin Reilly, Anna Reilly,  Wendell Reilly. Media – Steven Mumblow, Owner of […]