Author: John Weller

Billboard Insider Classifieds December 22, 2018

“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.  […]

Tech Talks: Describe Today’s OOH to a Non-Techie

  By Nicole Randall OAAA Communications Senior Director OAAA regularly features Thought Leadership Q&A from its committee members. This month, OAAA spotlights the Innovations Committee, asking members: “The OOH industry is rapidly evolving as innovative technologies are introduced and deployed. How would you describe today’s dynamic OOH medium to a non-techie?” […]

Company of the Day – Ad Focus

Company: Ad Focus, Inc. Headquarters: Denver, CO Markets: Including Colorado Florida Atlanta GA Minneapolis, MN Kansas City, MO Memphis, TN San Diego, CA Scottsdale, AZ Houston, TX Charlotte, NC Phone: 303.292.2450 Email: hello@theadfocus.com This is Insider’s first visit with Ad Focus so we reached out to Keith Dillion, principal owner […]

O’Donnell on 2018’s top political stories

Insider asked Pat O’Donnell to identify top government stories of 2018.  Pat is president of YESCO Outdoor Media and chairman of the Legislative Committee of the Outdoor Advertising Association of America. By Pat O’Donnell First, I’ll highlight top news of the year, and then look to next year: Progress in […]

OUTFRONT Hires Lowell Simpson as New Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer

Today OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT), one of the largest out-of-home media companies in North America, announced the hire of Lowell Simpson as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, furthering its commitment to deploying smarter, better technology across the organization. “We are committed to modernize and better integrate our technology functions […]

Company of the Day – Billboards for Education

Company: Billboards for Education Headquarters: 9301 Ocoee St., #138, Ooltewah TN Market: Tennessee Phone: 423.242.3695 Email: matt@billboardsforeducation.com Billboards for Education was created to give hope and support to local educators who struggle with an ever-present lack of classroom resources. The Company donates 10% of every dollar, from every billboard ad, to […]

Billboard Insider Classifieds December 15, 2018

“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.  […]

Is Billboard Law Constitutional?

Federal Appeals Court to Hear the Case Soon Insider has been tracking an important court case in Tennessee, Thomas v Schroer.  Word came this week that a federal appeals court will hear arguments on this challenge to billboard law based on the assertion that it violates the First Amendment. A three-judge […]

New & Noted – December 15, 2018

In Montana, the Flathead County Commissioners were scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding proposed zoning text amendments, including one that would allow advertising signs to be erected in various parts of the county’s extensive scenic corridor overlay, so long as they remain under 250 square feet in surface area. The […]

2019 Industry Awards: Seeking Nominations

At the 2019 OAAA\Geopath OOH Media Conference + Expo in Las Vegas, the OOH industry will pay tribute to its most influential leaders and visionaries with the presentation of the OOH Industry Awards. These awards are given to individuals who have added to the legacy of the OOH industry with […]