Author: John Weller

Billboard Insider Classifieds September 7, 2019

Billboard Insider Classifieds work: “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 “I bought my General Liability from Stu at Bassler and Co that I learned about on Billboard Insider.  I told […]

Hurricane Dorian Updates

With Hurricane Dorian battering the Carolina coasts, Insider reached out to Diana Stevenson, CEO of Grace Outdoor, out of Columbia South Carolina.  Here is what Diana had for an update: We have lost internet to our Digital in Charleston but I do think we have power currently. This is really […]

Billboard Insider Obituary: Lynn Roy Saunders

The Standard-Examiner shares that Lynn Roy Saunders, 92, loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 1, 2019. He was attended to by his loving daughter and son and other family members. Lynn and his brothers Richard and Lyle were the founders of Saunders Outdoor […]

11 Students Receive Scholarships from FOARE

The Foundation for Outdoor Advertising Research and Education (FOARE) has awarded scholarships to 11 students across the United States for the 2019-2020 academic year. This year, a record-breaking 160 applications were received. The recipients of the 2019-2020 FOARE scholarships: Joshua Cortez (Dallas, TX) was named the recipient of the $5,000 Allman […]

Where To Be in New York This Fall

By Nicole Randall OAAA Communications Senior Director OAAA is gearing up for a busy fall. Join OAAA and the OOH industry at the following ad events through the end of the year: Advertising Week New York September 23-26 | New York City newyork.advertisingweek.com This year at Advertising Week New York, […]

An OOH Tribute: Smokey Bear Turns 75

Posted by Jennifer Hurley on Sept 3, 2019 Smokey Bear, the face of the longest-running PSA campaign in United States history, turned 75 this August, continuing his legacy of bringing awareness to unwanted, human-caused fires in America. Smokey Bear’s wildfire prevention campaign has had a dramatic impact since its introduction in 1944, […]

Company of the Day – Admiral Outdoor Advertising

Company: Admiral Outdoor Advertising, LLC Market: Duplin County, North Carolina. Headquarters: 5752 S. US Highway 117, PO Box 160,  Wallace, NC  28466 Phone: 910-285-1047 Email: Info@admiraloutdoor.com Admiral Outdoor operates a billboard plant in Duplin County in eastern North Carolina.  The company was started in 2006 when owner Pete Murphy was in […]

Lamar Wins Again in Pittsburgh

  Lamar Advertising won again in Pittsburgh, fending off the city’s relentless attack on its iconic sign overlooking Pittsburgh from Mount Washington. Bottom line: An appeals court said Lamar can keep the sign The mayor wants to appeal to Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court or seek reconsideration The latest court ruling (August […]

Company of the Day – Ace Outdoor Advertising

Company: Ace Outdoor Advertising Market:  Shreveport, Bossier City, LA Headquarters: 15560 FM 279, Chandler, TX 75758 Phone: 903-520-1788 Email: ace@aceoutdoor.net Ace Outdoor has over 24 years serving the Billboard Industry in Shreveport/ Bossier. Ace owns and operates 5 digital displays in Shreveport, Bossier City, Louisiana. The company is owned by Mike Grace.   [wpforms […]

Billboard Insider Classifieds August 31, 2019

Billboard Insider Classifieds work: “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 “I bought my General Liability from Stu at Bassler and Co that I learned about on Billboard Insider.  I told […]