Insider can summarize this week’s LookOut2017 convention in 5 quotes: OAAA CEO Nancy Fletcher on the successful defense against the Scenic America digital billboards lawsuit: “To date, OAAA has spent countless hours and $1.3 million in legal fees defending digital billboards, and we’re going to see this through to the […]
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Nancy Fletcher Speech at LookOut2017
It’s hard for me to believe, but this is the 25th year I’ve had the privilege to report on the State of the OOH Industry. In the last 25 years, together we’ve seen many challenges and opportunities – and remarkable transformation. Today I’m proud to report that the OOH industry […]
Kym Frank Speech at LookOut 2017
So hi everyone! Last year when I spoke at this conference, it marked my 329th day on the job. This year marks my 721st day … and boy things really are changing quickly in the OOH industry! Last year at this time, we were still known as TAB. This year, […]
Out of Home Legal: Don’t Condition Your Lease On Performance By A Third Party
By Richard Rothfelder, billboard legal expert and Partner, Rothfelder Falick. Lamar Outdoor Advertising v. Farmers Co-Op Oil Company of Sheridan, 215 P.3d 296 (Wyo. 2009). Introduction Lamar sued a landowner-seller and buyer to enforce a right of first refusal contained in Lamar’s billboard lease agreement. The parties entered into a […]
Sean Reilly elected chair of OAAA
May 15, 2017 (Washington, DC) – Sean Reilly, chief executive officer of Lamar Advertising Company in Baton Rouge, LA, has been elected chair of the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA), a trade group representing the out of home (OOH) advertising industry. Reilly, a former member of the Louisiana House […]
Billboard Condemnation. Fair Market Value for Eminent Domain Takings
By Paul Wright, ASA Have you ever had a sign taken by a government agency? If it happens, don’t worry, it’s not the end of the world. First, keep in mind that the government has the power of Eminent Domain, which means that they can take private property for public […]
Agency Profile: Buntin Out-of-Home Media
Agency: Buntin Out-of-Home Media Headquarters: 716 Division Street, Nashville, TN 37203 Phone: 615-244-5720 Email: hgreiner@buntingroup.com Buntin Out-of-Home Media is a privately held out-of-home agency headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The company was founded in 1987. People think of Buntin as “the Cracker Barrel agency,” but it’s more than that, as you’ll […]
Gotterup Named President for Clear Channel Airports
New York, NY,– –Clear Channel Airports (CCA), a brand division of Clear Channel Outdoor Americas (CCOA) (NYSE: CCO), and a subsidiary of iHeartMedia Inc., today announced that Morten Gotterup has joined the company as President of Clear Channel Airports. Gotterup will direct all aspects of CCA’s business including finance, operations, […]
Atlanta Braves Marquee Digital Boards
If you’ve driven by the Atlanta Braves new stadium you’ve seen a couple marquee signs which publicize Brave games and carry advertising for Braves sponsors. Insider asked Matt Schulze of Selective Structures about the signs. Tell us about the structures There are two structures. The sign on I-75 is 115 […]
Daktronics on Complying with FCC Emission Rules
Recently, we have seen an increase in interest in Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance, and for good reason. This is a very important topic and one that should be taken seriously. It is vital LED display buyers to understand this and do their research. Daktronics LED displays are not only […]























