Author: John Weller

In Memoriam – Rick Rendon

Insider learned this week that Juggernaut Billboards partner, Rick Rendon passed away suddenly on September 20th. Rick began his career in OOH in 1982 and had a successful career in both the U.S. and Latin America. Max Drachman od Drachman M&A Co. knew Rick well and we reprint his LinkedIn […]

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 Burelz Billboards is based in Memphis with many centrally located boards in Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi with different choices, such as stagnant, tri-vision, and digital. David Buring started his […]

I Can See Clearly Now

By Glyn S. Williams, CEO, Skies Above Media Sometimes a person’s life can change completely in 7-word increments. Last week we launched the rebrand of Mahlmann Media (MMI) to Skies Above Media, which has been two and a half years in the making and was driven by two moments that […]

CA Governor Vetoes Cannabis Advertising Fix

It appears that any hopes of allowing cannabis advertising alongside California highways has come to an end with California Governor Gavin Newson vetoing AB-1302 which would have allowed marijuana ads on billboards along interstate freeways and state highways that cross state borders, except within 15 miles of another state. In […]

IBO Speedway – Awareness Campaign a Client Success

A few weeks ago Insider ran a story IBO Speedway – The New Revenue Test is Working  where an anonymous client was testing billboards for their Awareness Campaign before launching their new website.  The test was to see if billboards could drive social media as they suspected.  Insider tracked Chris […]

Company of the Day – Campfire Billboards

Company: Campfire Enterprises Market: Lafayette, LA Phone: 877-722-6273 Email: sales@campfirebillboards.com Campfire Billboard was founded in 2017 and provides coverage in the Lafayette, Louisiana DMA. Brad Fales is the company President.     [wpforms id=”9787″] Paid Advertisement

Billboard Insider Classifieds October 9, 2021

Billboard Insider Classifieds work: “We got a big boost in qualified applicants from running our ad on your site.”  Rodney Davis, Transformation Media “Thanks to you and your website I’ve hired a General Manager.  We received several qualified applicants in response to our Billboard Insider classified”  Justin Powell, Owner, Huntington Outdoor […]

The OBIE Awards are Officially Open for Entries

Call for Entries – The 80th Annual OBIE Awards The OBIEs are turning 80 next year and the celebration starts now with our call for entries. The OOH industry’s oldest and most prestigious awards honor the innovative, breathtaking ads that make people stop and take notice. Whether you’ve created for […]

Company of the Day – Bulletin Displays

Company: Bulletin Displays Markets: Southern California Headquarters: 3127 E South Street Suite B, Long Beach CA 90805. Phone: 562-470-6680 Email:  info@bulletindisplays.com Bulletin Displays is one of the largest outdoor companies in Los Angeles. The firm has both static and digital billboards. 90% of the plant is along freeways. Mark Kudler is […]

Mahlmann Media Rebrands As Skies Above Media

Move Furthers Company’s Focus on Quality With a Mission to “Expect Better”   SOUTH PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 6 — Mahlmann Media, Inc. (MMI), a leading independent outdoor advertising media owner and operator based in the Los Angeles area, announced today that it has rebranded as Skies Above Media. The rebrand […]