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 […]
Author: John Weller
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 […]
Company of the Day – Scotty Outdoor
Company: Scotty Outdoor Market: Central and Eastern North Carolina. Headquarters: P.O. Box 974 Snow Hill NC 28580 Phone: 252-468-6969 Email: scottyshivar@gmail.com Scotty Outdoor has been serving the Central and Eastern North Carolina billboard market for over 30 years. The Company operates in over 20 central and eastern NC counties. They are IBOUSA members. […]
New Tradition Media Signs Agreement at Ovation Hollywood with DJM and Gaw Capital Partners
LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 26, 2021 This January 2021, New Tradition Media has signed a long-term lease agreement with DJM and Gaw Capital Partners to take over the master advertising lease at the famed Ovation Hollywood property (previously Hollywood and Highland) in Los Angeles. New Tradition is a rocket ship within […]
























