Smile Doctors, the largest national dental support organization focused on orthodontic care, partnered with Melody Roberts of Out of Home Creative to launch their national OOH campaign and brand re-refresh. The campaign won third place in the OAAG creative awards. We asked Melody about the campaign and process: “I previously worked with […]
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HYP and Vistar Partner to Deliver DOOH Campaigns
(September 7, 2021) – Thanks to programmatic technology, digital out-of-home (DOOH) can be bought in new ways which have proven to be effective from both a qualitative and quantitative perspective. HYP, an Australian tech startup specialising in data and measurement, is pleased to announce its partnership with Vistar Media. HYP’s […]
Company of the Day: Big Outdoor
Company: Big Outdoor Markets: Nationwide Headquarters: 1528 Slocum St, Dallas, TX 75207 Phone: 214-969-5800 Email: info@bigoutdoor.com Big Outdoor owns and operates high profile billboards, wallscapes bulletins and transportation advertising in 11 major US cities. The company was started in 2013. Billboard Insider talked with Ian Rappaport, the company’s EVP, Director of Sales. Tell us about […]
The Dreaded Cancellation Call!
By Kevin Gephart When you get the feared cancellation call, don’t overreact! Most OOH company’s contracts don’t allow for cancellation. The reality–it is very tough to hold a client to a contract, especially if you want to get paid. Be focused on winning the war not the battle. Take a […]
Rate this Ad by Greg Callaham
Rate This Ad allows a billboard designer to rate a random piece of billboard artwork using the following scale: 1 (not good), 2 (below average), 3 (average), 4 (very good), 5 (great). Then the designer talks about what they may have done differently for outdoor advertising. This week’s rating is […]
Ask an Expert: How do you convince a client to run better art?
A reader writes My longtime customer’s artwork and vinyl look terrible, but I can’t get them to even respond to my requests to update. Starting to make me and them look bad. Any suggestions? We asked Melody Robert of Out of Home Creative what she would do and she said […]
More Feedback on Supply Chain Issues
Insider heard from Chad Kaehr of RMG Outdoor on Out of Home supply chain issues. Everything is more expensive. Yes, steel prices are increasing quite dramatically, but other costs associated with materials have increased as well. Shipping, hardware, paint, labor, etc. How are lead times? 6-10 weeks depending on the […]
Company of the Day: Bender Billboard
Company: Bender Billboard Markets: New Mexico Phone: 575-390-3950 Email: BenderBillboard@live.com Bender Billboard operates a billboard plant in Hobbs, New Mexico, including a digital and static billboards. Bobby Pennell is the firm’s owner and president. The company was the subject of a September 2009 Signs of the Times article in which it […]
Randy Burkett on Automated Sales Platforms and what’s important when you sell your company.
Randy Burkett has 42 years experience in the out of home business. Last week Randy talked about sign development. Today he explains how automated sales platforms can boost revenue and what’s important when you sell your out of home company. Automated Sales Platforms I signed up one billboard with Blip. […]
Daktronics Revenue Up 1% in Quarter Ended July 31, 2021.
Digital billboard maker Daktronics has released financials results for the first quarter of FY 2022 (3 months ended July 31, 2021). Revenue increased 1% to $145 million. Net income declined from $7.5 million during the 3 months ended August 1, 2020 to $3.7 million during the 3 months ended July […]
























