Author: John Weller

Outfront Stock Surging on MTA rumors

A report on The Motley Fool web site noted a significant Monday increase in the share price and volume of trades for Outfront Media.  This chart shows that Outfront stock has surged over the past five days. Volume has been high as well.       The movement is reported […]

Tech Talk: OOH and Smart Cities

  Stephen Freitas OAAA Chief Marketing Officer This month’s question is: What are some of the most exciting opportunities ahead as the OOH industry converges with smart cities over the next several years? Kevin Bartanian, EVP of Sales & Business Development, StandardVision Smart city applications are designed to manage urban flows […]

Company of the Day – Onsite Insite

Company:  Onsite Insite Markets: Arizona Headquarters:  6200 E. Thomas Rd., Suite 201, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 Phone: 480-990-0800 Email:  info@azbillboard.com Onsite Insite works with the Gila River Indian community to construct 14’ x 48’ static bulletins along the Santan Freeway Loop 202 in the southeast valley of Phoenix between I-10 and […]

“NETFLIX IS A JOKE” Revealed

Insider is sure many of you have seen this billboard in the news recently as it created quite a buzz about who was behind it and what it was for.   We thought we would end this week with the following clip that wraps up what turned out to be […]

OOH Buyers and Sellers Outline Vision for the Future

Date: September 18, 2017 A new industry task force held its inaugural meeting last week as both buyers and sellers met to discuss meaningful ways to improve the overall OOH business. The new-standing committee is a cooperative venture between OAAA and 4A’s, the trade group representing advertising agencies. The purpose of […]

Paul Corvino Named Regional President for Clear Channel Outdoor’s Midwest Region

  New York, New York – Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO)  (NYSE: CCO), a subsidiary of iHeartMedia Inc., today announced that Paul Corvino has joined the company as Regional President for the Midwest. Corvino will provide leadership in all areas of branch operations including sales, marketing, real estate, public affairs, operations […]

OOH Events at 2017 Advertising Week

Stephen Freitas OAAA Chief Marketing Officer This year’s Advertising Week is jam packed with informative and fun events. Beginning Monday, September 25 and finishing on the following Friday, the activities include breakfasts and receptions, workshops and panels, boot camps, an array of networking opportunities. The OOH industry is well represented throughout […]

Company of the Day – Murray Outdoor

Company:  Murray Outdoor Communications Headquarters:  418 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Phone: 508.842.7764 Email: sales@murraybillboards.com About Murray Outdoor: Murray was founded in 1988 by Robert and Joseph Murray. Since its inception, Murray has built new locations, one by one, to provide coverage on New England’s major highways. The company features bulletins, mostly 14′ by […]

Free Speech Victory on Warning Labels

By Ken Klein, EVP of Government Affairs for OAAA In a First Amendment victory, a federal appeals court ruled against San Francisco’s required warning labels on advertisements for sugary drinks (September 19). The California State Outdoor Advertising Association challenged the city ordinance, along with the American Beverage Association and the […]

Hurricane Response Shows Speed and Reach of Out of Home Media

By Nancy Fletcher OAAA President and CEO Response to back-to-back hurricanes showcased the speed and reach of today’s out of home (OOH) media. In Florida, the well-organized state outdoor advertising association sent multiple, localized emergency templates for digital billboards BEFORE the storm. Here’s what happened inside the OOH industry as Hurricanes Harvey and […]