“…context is everything…In order to survive, traditional brands need to evolve in a way that uses digital communications in the right context… hardware superstore Reno-Depot created Sky swatches…To showcase the range of paint products Reno-Depot chose the sky as the medium. New technology was then developed by Sid Lee Studio […]
Month: October 2017
Regulatory Roundup – October 20th
In Peabody MA, Lamar Advertising is working with the city council to clear up ownership of a special permit. The Salem News reports on the latest meeting between the town and Lamar which came about as Lamar began construction to convert the board in question from a static to digital […]
Company of the Day: Park Outdoor Advertising
Company: Park Outdoor Advertising Headquarters: PO Box 4680, Ithaca, New York 14852-4680 Markets: New York, Pennsylvania. Phone: 607-257-1477 Email: rick.steele@parkoutdoor.com Park Outdoor operates a billboard plant with 1,500 billboards in upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania. Park operates regional offices in Binghamton, Finger Lakes, Utica and Syracuse. Rick Steele is the company’s […]
Out of home won’t be immune from the next recession.
Insider thinks the US economy is probably headed for a recession within the next couple years. Take a look at this chart of out of US out of home advertising revenues. Insider has highlighted the recession years in yellow. Looks like we’re about due. Out of home advertising is cyclical […]
Rothfelder & Falick on Scenic America vs. Dept. of Transportation
From Richard L. Rothfelder of Rothfelder & Falick L.L.P. Supreme Court Denies Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Scenic America vs Department of Transportation On October 16, 2017, the Supreme Court of the United States denied the petition for writ of certiorari filed by Scenic America in a case watched […]
Audi Unleashes Data-Driven Roadside Campaign
The award-winning production and creative technology company, Grand Visual, has produced a smart, data-driven digital out of home campaign for Audi UK to enhance the brand’s agility in the digital space and increase awareness of the advanced intelligent technologies available in their latest models. The campaign runs across premium roadside […]
Company of the Day – Parker Outdoor
Company: Parker Outdoor Markets: Washington, Idaho & Arizona Headquarters: PO Box 22, Orondo, WA 98843 Phone: 888-800-2001 Email: contactus@parkeroutdoorinc.com Insider caught up with Brad Sourbeer, owner of Parker Outdoor, to talk about the business. Can you share with us the history of Parker Outdoor? I started the business in November 1987 […]
Out of Home’s Big 3 In 2 Surprising Pie Charts
Here are two surprising pie charts on the three big public US out of home companies. The first pie chart shows revenues for Clear Channel Outdoor, Lamar and Outfront Media for the financial quarter ended June 30, 2017. Insider thought there was a typo when he first compiled the chart. […]
Billboard Operators Make the Case for Advertising Deductibility
Ken Klein, OAAA EVP, Government Affairs As Congress considers tax reform, billboard operators are part of a broad, nationwide push to protect deductibility of advertising. “Outdoor advertisers are doing a great job. Thanks so much,” said Dan Jaffe of ANA (Association of National Advertisers). A goal of tax reform is to […]
Geopath Market Spotlight: St Louis
Did you know? St Louis was where the ice cream cone was invented. The Gateway Arch is the tallest monument in the United States. This week’s Geopath Market Spotlight focuses on the St Louis DMA. Infographics for the top DMAs and much more are available to Geopath members in their […]