Fairway Outdoor has closed on the sale of its remaining markets in Kentucky and the Southeastern United States (Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana) to Standard Outdoor. The transaction is estimated at $40-45 million for approx 2,600 bulletins, 750 posters and 30 digitals. The sale marks private equity firm GTCR’s exit from […]
Month: December 2019
In New York with Samsung & Prismview
Insider spent time last week with executives from Samsung & Prismview in New York City. Couple of reasons to be there: To see a number of applications of the Samsung product line being used in significant ways around the Manhattan area. Discussions with Don Szczepaniak, Prismview President, about their transition […]
Tennessee Outdoor Assn Adds Members and New Website
Association: Outdoor Advertising Association of Tennessee. Address: PO Box 2324 Chattanooga, TN 37409 Phone: 423-314-6430 Email: tammydudley@oaatn.com The Outdoor Advertising Association of Tennessee (“OAAT”) represents the interests of Tennessee out of home companies. Tammy Dudley was appointed CEO/Executive Director of the Association in August 2019. Tammy what’s new at the […]
Circle Graphics, Inc. Hires Rod Rackley as President of OOH Division
LONGMONT, CO, December 18, 2019—Circle Graphics, Inc., the world’s largest producer of grand and large-format digital graphics, today announced that Rod Rackley has been named the new President of the company’s OOH Division. Rackley has more than 20 years of senior management experience, including almost a decade as Circle Graphic’s […]
Company of the Day – Burelz Billboards
Company: Burelz Billboards Markets: Memphis & Nashville, TN Headquarters: 5587 Murray Avenue Suite 104, Memphis TN 38119 Phone: 901.289.5951 Email: dburing@aol.com David Buring owns Burelz Outdoor which operates 9 digital faces and 2 tri-visions and one static in Memphis and Nashville Tennessee. David started his first outdoor company in 1992 […]
John Barrett on 6-8 Second Digital Flips
Insider posted yesterday on the regulatory history of the 6-8 second digital sign flip. Barrett Outdoor’s John Barrett – who’s been in the industry longer than most of us – says this: It is frightening as I get older to discover how often I have ended up as one of […]
Consider This: Creativity is OOH’s Competitive Advantage
By Anna Bager OAAA President & CEO Whenever I talk to advertisers and agencies they often ask me the same question. “Why out of home?” And “why now?” My answer is simple. OOH is on the move, it’s growing faster than any other traditional advertising platform, and it is breaking […]
Daktronics Announces New Digital Billboard Technology Backed by Improved Support
BROOKINGS, S.D., Dec. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, announces the DB-6500, the latest addition to their DB-6000 LED digital billboard series. The Out of Home industry-standard 400 by 400-millimeter module features neighborhood-friendly emissions standards, a 10-year brightness guarantee, 12-year parts support and diagnostic information through System […]
New Digital Sign for 101 Marietta Street in Atlanta
ATLANTA (December 16, 2019) – The Dilweg Companies along with their partner BIG Outdoor recently unveiled the installation of the long-awaited spectacular signage package at 101 Marietta Street in Downtown Atlanta, marking a significant milestone for the recently established Atlanta Arts & Entertainment District (AAED) that will help energize and […]
Company of the Day: Bullfrog Outdoor
Company: Bullfrog Outdoor Markets: Michigan, Indiana Headquarters: Fort Wayne, Indiana. Phone: 260-625-JUMP Bullfrog Outdoor owns a 45 structure, 110 face out of home plant around Ft Wayne. The company was founded by Charlie MacIntyre in 1998 after a successful career with 3M in Chicago and Fort Wayne. Charlie is President of the IBOUSA […]
