Author: billboardinsider

Maryland May Outlaw Cannibas Billboards

Biz Journals reports The Maryland Medical Cannabis commission is considering measures to prohibit cannabis-related businesses form advertising on radio, TV or billboards.  There are 14 growers, 15 processors, 5 testing labs and 69 dispensaries licensed to operate in Maryland and many are buying billboards.  The Commission will vote on a […]

Mollman On Owning Radio and Out Of Home

Are all broadcasting/out of home combinations doomed to failure?  No.  Mollman Media is the thriving owner of two FM radio stations in addition to a 200 face out of home plant in Oklahoma.  Insider asked Matthew Mollman for his thoughts on radio/out of home cross ownership. Are there synergies between […]

Geopath Market Spotlight: Memphis

Did you know: Congress officially recognized the legendary Beale Street in downtown Memphis as “Home of the Blues” in 1977. Graceland Mansion, Elvis Presley’s former home, is visited annually by more than half a million people. This week’s Geopath Market Spotlight focuses on the Memphis DMA. Infographics for the top […]

Billboard Art Reminders = Client Renewals

This Tasty Tip brought to you by Tasty Ad OOH Sales & Design Software  Sign up for a 2 week free trial today! Click here. The key to happy digital billboard clients is making sure they utilize their billboard to its fullest extent. What does that mean? It means they […]

Clear Channel and Lamar outperform market in 1Q 2018

Clear Channel Outdoor and Outfront Media outperformed the market during the third quarter of 2018.  See the chart below. Clear Channel Outdoor (blue)  was up 36% during the third quarter of 2018.  Recovering revenue?  The light at the end of the tunnel for a split from iHeart? Lamar (green)  was […]

Media Resources Acquires Sign World Inc. of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC: Sign World Inc., a member of the prestigious World Sign Association, is now part of Media Resources International. Sign World, the oldest sign installation company in Charlotte combines with previously acquired Signs Unlimited, the second oldest sign installation company in Charlotte, to produce an install power house. Average […]

California Opens “Landscape Freeways” to Billboards

Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation that will allow billboards on “landscaped freeways” where billboards previously were banned. The new law, signed on September 29, authorizes cities to relocate billboards outside of municipal boundaries onto landscaped freeways consistent with state DOT and federal rules. The height of billboards can be changed […]

Billboard Insider’s Top Women Out of Home Execs.

Insider has compiled a list of the top 362 women out of home execs.  The list includes women leaders and promising managers at out of home companies, vendors, agencies, tech firms and associations. Out of home firms accounted for 58% of the women on the list, followed by out of […]

Scenic America Chairman on Missouri Billboards

Scenic America Chairman Mark Falzone did an interview in St Louis on the September 18 Charlie Brennan show.  His comments start just past the 12:55 minute mark of the podcast.  Insider has printed  some of the questions and Falzone’s answers. Just exactly where does Missouri rank when it comes to billboards. […]

Rate This Board by Greg Callaham

Rate This Board 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 weeks rating is […]