The deal is done. Clear Channel Outdoor stopped being a public company through a “reverse triangular merger” that closed on October 14, 2026. Here is how it worked, sponsored and analyzed by SignValue. Step 1: The buyers formed shell companies The Mubadala Capital and TWG Global consortium set up two […]
Author: John Weller
Billboard Insider Classifieds October 17, 2026
We got a big boost in qualified applicants from running our Ad on your site.” Rodney Davis, Transformation Media “I’ve gotten several leads from the ad and my column this year.” Greg Callaham, Greg Callaham Graphic Design “The classified ad is working on Billboard Insider.” Karla Steele, K Steele Solutions […]
Richard Rothfelder on Local Government Budget Shortfalls: Creating Challenges and Opportunities for OOH
During our presentation on “Old Men in Outdoor” at the IBO conference last week, John Weller asked for my most pessimistic and optimistic takes on the state of OOH. Somewhat ironically, I suggest that the dramatic budgetary shortfalls suffered by local governments offer both challenges and opportunities for the billboard […]
Clear Channel Outdoor Announces Completion of Acquisition by Mubadala Capital As Scott Wells Steps Down as CEO
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 14, 2026 – Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (“Clear Channel” or the “Company”), a leader in U.S. out-of-home advertising, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition by Mubadala Capital. The transaction, valued at approximately $6.2 billion, closed following the receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals […]
Company of the Day – Swift Outdoor
Company: Swift Outdoor Markets: Texas Headquarters: 914 Lake Air Dr B, Waco, TX 76710 Phone: 254-772-9194 Email: info@swiftoutdoor.com Swift Outdoor operates a billboard plant located in Waco Texas. The company was established in 2011. Swift Outdoor operates under the leadership of Kris and Brooke Tooley. The company has a full […]
How Out of Home Wins in the AI Era
From Solomon Partners The Growing Value of Real-World Attention Why Out of Home Media Is More Valuable in the AI Era Out of home (OOH) media, including billboards, transit media, digital displays and place-based advertising, is becoming increasingly valuable as artificial intelligence reshapes how consumers discover products, evaluate brands and […]
Cieslok Group Expands its Montréal Digital Network
Cieslok Group’s Montréal boards sit on the roads people drive: to the mountains, to the South Shore, and to one of Québec’s premier luxury retail destinations. MONTRÉAL, Canada, October 13, 2026. Cieslok Group today announced the launch of three new digital spectaculars in Greater Montréal, adding more than 442,000 […]
Chris Rothfelder on Rights of First Refusal
Rights of first refusal (ROFR) can be a valuable addition to a billboard ground lease that can help maintain the longevity of an investment in a sign and real estate. However, whether to push for a ROFR in a lease should be determined on a case-by-case basis. A right of […]
Lind Media Highlights Mental Health Support Available to Veterans Across Ohio
Lind Media recognizes the immense courage and sacrifice of the men and women who have served in the U.S. military, and with that commitment in mind, Lind Media dedicated all available digital billboard inventory throughout Ohio towards raising awareness of mental health resources available to veterans through the U.S. Department […]
Company of the Day – Street Level Media
Company: StreetLevel Media Headquarters: P.O. Box 15329, Wilmington, NC 28408 Market: North Carolina, South Carolina & Virginia Phone: 910.323.9306 Email: info@streetlevelmedia.com Streetlevel Media offers advertising space on an extensive fleet of transit buses, trucks, shelters, and digital kiosks. Started in 2005 by former radio broadcasters Weyher Dawson and John Dawson, […]
























