Billboard Insider Classifieds work: “We have written new insurance business as a result of our ad in Billboard Insider.” Stu Lee, Bassler Insurance “When thinking as to how best to get the word out of our available position we thought of Billboard Insider. We are glad we did. The cost […]
Month: September 2017
OAAA’s Nancy Fletcher to IBOUSA: We Have Much in Common
St. Louis, MO – In the billboard business, key challenges and opportunities affect the biggest and smallest companies alike. That was Nancy Fletcher’s message to the IBO conference in St. Louis, MO (Independent Billboard Operators-USA). Fletcher is president and CEO of the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA). Fletcher pledged […]
Bill Ripp on Digital Billboard Siting Mistakes
Lamar’s Bill Ripp has installed over 2,500 digital displays across a 14 year span. At Lookout2017 Ripp said that even though Lamar has gotten quite good siting digital billboards, he still has to relocate some every year due to a lack of financial performance. Insider talked with Ripp about why digital […]
Jeff Joaquin on Sign Videos
Insider wrote earlier this month about using drones to get billboard footage. A reader asked Insider why bother with a drone. The reason is that a drone can get you amazing video footage of a sign. This helps sales with clients and agencies. It’s doesn’t make sense to film all […]
Male says MTA win “once in a lifetime opportunity”
Here are the details of the webcast and powerpoint in which Outfront announced the MTA contract win. Outfront CEO Jeremy Male began the call with an ebullient statement: “We’re very excited to be sharing this news with you today. It’s truly an extraordinary opportunity and one that’s been a long […]
Company of the Day: Mahalo Marketing
Company: Mahalo Marketing Headquarters: 4005 Nine McFarland Dr, Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA 30004 Phone: 404-681-9700 Email: sjones@mahalomarketinginc.com Mahalo Marketing, Inc. acquires, develops and manages outdoor advertising assets in and around Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is a member of the OAAA, Geopath and the Outdoor Advertising Association of Georgia. Mahalo Marketing […]
Digital Billboard Content: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
By Gina Kuck, Daktronics Commercial Services “Digital billboards in the OOH space have an unmatched ability to impact consumers. The ability to create a connection comes from leveraging the characteristics of the technology with best practices as a foundation,” says Gina Kuck. Good and bad content We created the industry’s content guidelines […]
MTA Board Approves Outfront in New York
Insider reported yesterday that Outfront stock had risen on rumors of a tentative contract between Outfront Media and the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority for advertising and communications franchises for subways, commuter rails and buses. The last detail required was approval from the Board of Directors of the MTA. Outfront announced in a […]
Geopath Market Spotlight: Chicago
Did you know… An average of 35 million visitors flock to Chicago each year. Chicago is home to 11 Fortune 500 companies. This week’s Geopath Market Spotlight focuses on the Chicago DMA. Infographics for the top DMAs and much more are available to Geopath members in their geekOUT Library. For […]
Company of the Day – Oliver Outdoor Advertising
Company: Oliver Outdoor Advertising Markets: Pennsylvania Headquarters: Pennsylvania Phone: 724-523-9780 Oliver Outdoor is a family owned outdoor advertising company based in Butler, Pennsylvania owned by John Butler. The company operates an 85 face billboard plant in Western Pennsylvania to the north of Pittsburgh. Paid Advertisement