Author: John Weller

17 Consecutive Years of Keeping Score at the Big Game

This year’s championship game will mark the third time Raymond James Stadium has hosted the Big Game under the bright lights of Daktronics LED displays. Steve Schreiber on February 3, 2021 For the 17th consecutive year, professional football’s championship game will be held at a venue featuring Daktronics products. This year’s championship game […]

Company of the Day – SiliconView

Company: SiliconView Market: San Francisco Phone: 415.722.6856 Email: ssouders@siliconview.com SiliconView owns one two-sided digital structure situated along Highway 101, the principal commuter route between SanFrancisco and San Jose. Mike Emrick is the General Manager. Sunne Souders is the Vice President of Sales. Sunne Souders is listed in Billboard Insider’s list […]

In Memory – Fredrick “Charlie” Farrar

Fredrick Charles “Charlie” Farrar, 80, passed away Jan. 22,2021 after a long battle with Dementia. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, Charlie owned and operated Farrar Outdoor Advertising from 1983 to 1999, when then business was sold to Lamar Advertising. Insider did not know Mr. Farrar personally, but our history […]

Who Are New Members of Congress?

Ken Klein, OAAA Executive Vice President, Government Affairs Who are new members of Congress on the committee important to out of home (OOH) advertising?  Four mayors, eight women, a Marine, and one Waffle House waitress. Seventeen newcomers were assigned to the US House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (seven Democrats and […]

NY State Threatens to Fine, Remove Shinnecock Billboards

Newsday is reporting that the Shinnecock Indian Nation on Sunday publicly refused a state order to cease construction of a second digital billboard on Sunrise Highway despite a threat of fines and forceful removal of the tribal structures, arguing the state “lacks authority over nation lands.” Lance A. Gumbs, vice […]

Clear Channel Announces Proposed $1 Billion Private Offering of Senior Notes

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) (the “Company”) announced today that it will offer, subject to market and customary conditions, $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2028 (the “Notes”) in a private offering that is exempt from registration under the Securities […]

Company of the Day – Sierra Displays

Company: Sierra Displays Market:  Northern Nevada. Headquarters: P.O. Box 51534 Sparks, Nevada 89435-1534 Phone:  775.825.7900 Email:  Robin@SierraDisplays.com Sierra Displays is a locally owned and operated outdoor advertising company serving the Northern Nevada market, specifically Reno and Sparks, for over 25 years.   Paid Advertisement

IBOUSA Has “Clear Skies” and You Should Check It Out

  Insider noticed that the IBOUSA has a new YouTube feature called “Clear Skies” and it is available for everyone.  We are posting the introduction episode below. We called IBOUSA General Manager, Chris Cowlbeck for some more detail on where Clear Skies is headed. So we decided that the Clear […]

Out of the Office – Charlotte NC, ArtPop and Wendy Hickey

If you are in Charlotte, North Carolina this weekend, a fun way to spend the day is this weekends ArtPop tour.  Insider spoke with Wendy Hickey, the founder of ArtPop. Yes, we have all new artists for 2021 our 8th year in the Charlotte Region & have created a walking […]

Billboard Insider Classifieds January 30, 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 […]