Adam Shapiro, the CEO of Ballyhoo Media reached out to Insider after our article on Monday. We thought it would be helpful to get their perspective on the New York situation so here is our interview with Adam. Adam, when you entered the New York market, what service were you […]
Month: June 2019
Intersection Adds Directional Sound to Video Wall at Clark/Lake Station
CHICAGO — (June 25, 2019) ─ Intersection, the leading media and smart cities technology company, today announced that its large-format video wall at the Clark/Lake train station now has new directional sound capabilities, giving advertisers in Chicago an exclusive opportunity to create fully immersive experiences for consumers that activate the senses. […]
Geopath Market Spotlight: Columbus, Ohio
Did you know: Columbus holds distinction as Ohio’s largest city ahead of Cleveland and Cincinnati Geraldine Fredritz Mock became the first woman to fly solo around the world in 1964, starting and ending in Columbus. This week’s market spotlight focuses on the Columbus DMA. Infographics for the top DMA’s and […]
Company of the Day: Total Outdoor
Company: Total Outdoor Markets: California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan Address: 414 Stewart Street, #204, Seattle, WA 98101 Email: info@totaloutdoor.com Phone: 206-430-6080 Total Outdoor operates a wall and bulletin out of home plant in: Boston Chicago Detroit Los Angeles Total was founded in January 2011 via the acquisition of the Washington and […]
Outdoor Legal: Subcontractor Waiver Clauses Matter
Having your independent contractors sign waiver language can mitigate your risks. That’s the lesson of Holmes v. Clear Channel Outdoor. Here are the facts. Fred Holmes was an experienced billposter who signed an independent contractor agreement with Eller Media. The independent contractor agreement contained this waiver language: “Contractor hereby waives […]
What Does YESCO’s Longevity Tell the Rest of Us?
By Ken Klein OAAA Executive Vice President, Government Affairs Business loves the start-up (Apple is the No. 1 customer of OOH). But what can business learn from 100-year companies, the centennials? “How do they do it?” asked a trio of business gurus who published their findings in the Harvard Business […]
A Case for Light Blocking Technology
Patriot Ledger and CBS Boston say Weymouth residents are objecting to a three sided digital billboard along Route 3 on the grounds that it is too bright. The board’s owner Cove Outdoor advertising has offered to install light blocking technology or to lower the billboard but the residents want the […]
Company of the Day – Timmons Outdoor
Company: Timmons Outdoor Headquarters: 76 West Avenue, Ocean View, DE 19970 Phone: 302.236.7349 Market: Delaware, Tennessee About: Timmons Outdoor is a locally owned and operated billboard company based in Ocean View, DE and Nashville, TN. In Delaware they provide coverage in Sussex County Delaware. In Tennessee the focus is on advertising […]
Max Drachman on What Buyers Want
Insider talked with Kalil and Co Broker Max Drachman about what out of home buyers want on last week’s Billboard Insider podcast. Here’s the exchange. Are buyers focusing on leases, growth opportunities in the market and digital sign potential? The hottest item today is market share. Buyers aren’t interested…in somebody […]
Supreme Court Removes Catch-22 in Takings Cases
In a victory for property rights, the Supreme Court overruled precedent that had set up a Catch-22 blocking property owners from pursuing takings claims against state and local governments in federal court. The 5-4 ruling was issued June 21; Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion (Knick v. Township […]