Tag: Spokane

Spokane Proposes A $250 Annual Fee on Billboards

The Spokane WA City Council introduced legislation Monday that would charge billboard owners a new $250 annual fee and dedicate the proceeds toward graffiti and blight remediation efforts on public property. The annual fee would apply to any billboard or off-premises sign measuring at least 9 square feet. The proposal […]

Lamar Declines Billboard Ads in Spokane

The Spokesman Review reports that Lamar has removed controversial anti mask billboards in Spokane paid for by the John Birch society.   “The community was not super happy with that message.  We try to stay away from anything that is far too offensive to the public,” says Lamar Spokane VP and […]

Company of the Day – Emerald Outdoor Advertising

Company: Emerald Outdoor Market: Washington, Idaho. Headquarters: 9212 E Montgomery Ave, Suite 604, Spokane Valley, WA  99206 Phone: 509-327-0103 Email: tommyt@emeraldoutdoor.com Emerald Outdoor was formed in 2004 with the acquisition of Sunset Outdoor Advertising of Spokane.  Their General Manager is Tom Townsend and Insider got the chance for an interview. Tom, can […]

Mating Bears Invade Spokane…Briefly

Spokane, WA based apparel company, The Great PNW, went viral with a short-lived but lively billboard campaign in this Insider’s home town.  On April 30th commuters were met on their drive downtown with this image of two bears on a Lamar posted sign.  It didn’t take long before Twitter was […]