Author: John Weller

Company of the Day – Porter Outdoor Advertising

Company: Porter Outdoor Advertising, LLC Headquarters: Indiana Office – 12 N. 17th Street, Richmond IN 47374 Ohio Office – 1609 Edison Avenue, Hamilton OH 45011 Markets: Indiana & Ohio Phone:  Indiana 765.962.3220  Ohio 513.284.4575 Email: rpeterson@porteradvertising.com Porter Advertising is a family owned business serving Eastern Indiana and Western Ohio since 1945.  […]

Break Out of the Box – Embellishments Make Outdoor Campaigns Pop!

In a world of advertising clutter, brands are continually challenged to break through a myriad of messages to engage consumers. The power of outdoor advertising not only lies in its size (it’s kind of hard to miss a 14×48 foot billboard), but in its ability to extend beyond the box – quite literally with embellishments. Outdoor […]

Billboard Worker Falls To His Death

The Newnan Herald Times reported the death of Rocky Haygood of Adairsville, Georgia.  He was working on a billboard and fell on Friday at 11:30 AM. According to the article, at the time of the accident, police believe Haygood was attempting to reach for a set of wires while his […]

Regulatory Roundup – October 20th

In Peabody MA, Lamar Advertising is working with the city council to clear up ownership of a special permit.  The Salem News reports on the latest meeting between the town and Lamar which came about as Lamar began construction to convert the board in question from a static to digital […]

Rothfelder & Falick on Scenic America vs. Dept. of Transportation

From Richard L. Rothfelder of Rothfelder & Falick L.L.P. Supreme Court Denies Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Scenic America vs Department of Transportation On October 16, 2017, the Supreme Court of the United States denied the petition for writ of certiorari filed by Scenic America in a case watched […]

Company of the Day – Parker Outdoor

Company: Parker Outdoor Markets: Washington, Idaho & Arizona Headquarters: PO Box 22, Orondo, WA  98843 Phone: 888-800-2001 Email: contactus@parkeroutdoorinc.com Insider caught up with Brad Sourbeer, owner of Parker Outdoor, to talk about the business. Can you share with us the history of  Parker Outdoor? I started the business in November 1987 […]

Billboard Operators Make the Case for Advertising Deductibility

Ken Klein, OAAA EVP, Government Affairs As Congress considers tax reform, billboard operators are part of a broad, nationwide push to protect deductibility of advertising. “Outdoor advertisers are doing a great job. Thanks so much,” said Dan Jaffe of ANA (Association of National Advertisers). A goal of tax reform is to […]

Company of the Day – Penneco Outdoor

Company: Penneco Outdoor Market: Southwest Pennsylvania Headquarters: 6608 Route 22, Suite 307 Delmont, PA  15626 Phone: 724-461-1041 Email: Outdoor@Penneco.com Penneco Outdoor is the largest locally owned billboard company in Southwest Pennsylvania.  The company owns more than 30 structures with 100 faces in Westmoreland, Indiana, Fayette, Bedford and Allegheny counties.  Four […]

Big Billboard Bell Rings For Kids Who Defeat Cancer

St. Louis Children’s Hospital have a tradition as young cancer patient’s complete a round of Chemotherapy, they ring a bell that can be heard throughout the hospital.  Now, with the help of Outfront Media, the bell can also be heard next to Interstate 44 & Big Bend Road with the […]

iHeart Media Debt Restructure Updates

A couple of updates on Clear Channel Outdoor’s parent company iHeart Media as they move towards a restructuring of their $20 billion in debt. Radio+Television Business Report had an article noting that iHeart Media was victorious in a San Antonio appeals court ruling. The issue was whether a 2015 equity […]