As more states legalize recreational and medical marijuana, more research will emerge about impacts on behavior and society. Insider will keep you updated. A new study, published February 4 in Addiction journal, says traffic deaths increased in three states that pioneered legalization of cannabis. But the increase was temporary and […]
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Company of the Day – Waller Outdoor
Company: Waller Outdoor Headquarters: P.O. Box 2004 Waller, TX Market: Waller Texas Phone: 346.306.4643 Email: sales@walleroutdoor.com Stephen and Linda Johnson have started a new Outdoor Company, Waller Outdoor, initially serving the Waller Texas community. They have recently installed their first structure with two digital faces. Insider caught up with Stephen to discuss […]
Company of the Day – Oaktree Outdoor Advertising
Company: Oaktree Outdoor Advertising Headquarters: 2456 Noll Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603 Market: Lancaster, PA Phone: 610-334-9102 Email: DEVON@OAKTREEOUTDOOR.COM Oaktree Outdoor Advertising serves the greater Lancaster area with 16 digital and 12 static faces. The Lancaster metropolitan area population is over 500,000. The city is located about 34 miles southeast of Harrisburg, 70 […]
Marijuana Billboard Ban in Washington- Legislative Hearing
An Insider reader reached out to us about a proposed Washington State House Bill 1466, in the Commerce and Gaming committee of the State Legislature which is looking to ban the advertising of marijuana on billboards. The bill is scheduled for a public hearing at 3:30PM Pacific time this Tuesday […]
Billboard Insider Classifieds February 2, 2019
“The response has been excellent. Excellent investment.” Out of home broker Stephen Minnich. “…we have received no less than 15 responses the ad you ran for us to sell our Quad Cities billboard plant…” David Buring “FYI, today we got two requests from out of home companies to sign up. […]
BOLDSITE Media Joins OAAA
Start-Up OOH Media Company Creates Immersive Experiences January 30, 2019 (Washington, DC) – BOLDSITE Media, a destination OOH media company, has joined the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA). BOLDSITE is an OOH advertising company that partners with real estate developers, advertising agencies, and brands to create immersive […]
Billboard Leaders Become Lawmakers
Kam Buckner of OUTFRONT Media was appointed to fill a vacancy in the Illinois General Assembly, representing parts of downtown Chicago and the Hyde Park area. Among those who reached out to congratulate Buckner was former President Barack Obama, said RB Brooks of OUTFRONT Media. At OUTFRONT Media, Buckner is […]
Vistar Media Partners with Leading Data Providers for Comprehensive Measurement Suite for Digital Out-of-Home
NEW YORK – January 30, 2019 – Vistar Media, the global leader in programmatic technology for digital out-of-home, today announced the launch of 3rd-party measurement suite, featuring offerings from the industry’s premiere foot traffic measurement specialists. The partnerships, which will provide foot traffic studies on the impact of digital out-of-home […]
Company of the Day – Norris Outdoor
Company: Norris Outdoor Market: Kansas Headquarters: 112 W. St. John, Girard, Kansas, 66743 Phone: 620-249-7462 Email: jnorris@norrisoutdoor.com Norris Outdoor currently has 18 locations with 37 faces throughout Southeast Kansas including one display in SW Missouri. The firm is also expanding its digital presence with one operating digital billboard in Pittsburg, […]
Meet Newcomers to Congress’ Diverse Billboard Committee
By Ken Klein, OAAA Executive Vice President, Government Affairs Vice President Pence’s brother Greg joined the committee that controls billboard issues in Congress. A pro-life Marine, Greg Pence (R-IN) says President Trump needs more Marines in Congress to accomplish Trump’s mission. Pence will be joined on the transportation committee by anti-Trump […]























