A message of community support is soaring high above the streets of Milwaukee. It has some people wondering who is behind the “Love Milwaukee” message that is popping up on electronic billboards all over the area. It’s the work of the company who own the billboards, Lamar Advertising. A spokesperson […]
Author: John Weller
Billboards To Be Removed Along Safety Corridor
KRCR News reports of an agreement between Caltrans and Outfront Media to remove 10 billboards along a Highway 101 safety corridor area of focus. The project is designed to: Improve safety and reduce delays at intersections. Reduce operational conflicts. Resurface, restore, and rehabilitate the existing Route 101. Extend or construct […]
Override A Billboard Project
EXPO CHICAGO AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO ANNOUNCE OVERRIDE | A BILLBOARD PROJECT First-of-its-kind Citywide Public Art Initiative Features 15 Local, National and International Artists on Entire Network of 28 Chicago Digital Billboards CHICAGO — EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Modern & Contemporary Art, in partnership with the City […]
OAAG Annual Convention – October 5-7
The Outdoor Advertising Association of Georgia will hold its Annual Convention on October 5-7, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency on Riverstreet in Savannah, Georgia. The convention will provide attendees with the most recent trends and developments in the outdoor advertising industry along with the opportunity to network with peers involved […]
Company of the Day – Crossroads Outdoor
Company: Crossroads Outdoor Headquarters: 2487 South Michigan Road, Suite E, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 Markets: Crossroads Outdoor has billboards throughout Michigan and covers, or at least has a presence in, the Grand Rapids Demographic Marketing Area (DMA), Traverse City DMA and Flint DMA. Some of the more prominent cities within their footprint are […]
Image Media on Creative Extensions
Billboard Insider recently checked back in with Michael G.D. Scheid, of IMAGE MEDIA OUTDOOR in Chicago, IL. Here’s an update on some special creative executions you may have spotted around Chicago this summer: IMAGE MEDIA has posted some Outstanding Extensions Creative this Summer. These embellishments offer unique creative opportunities that grab […]
Company of the Day – Canyon Outdoor Media
Company: Canyon Outdoor Media Headquarters: 9601 W. State St., Boise ID 83714 Markets: Boise, Meridian, Nampa & Fruitland Idaho Today’s Canyon Outdoor Media has enjoyed tremendous growth since it was started providing billboard advertising in Boise, Meridian, Nampa & Fruitland Idaho in 2003. Recently, Canyon Outdoor Media has been putting innovation to work in […]
All Good Ideas Get Borrowed
You may remember a recent article from a South Carolina Realtor with a clever billboard idea working from this current election season. So, as no good idea can’t be borrowed, I am driving down the street on the other side of the U.S. and see this billboard. Looks a little familiar. […]
Designing Billboards That Drive Sales
Convenience Store Decisions presents the following thoughts on billboard presentation for convenience store owners from Tim Lazor, President of LazorYost C-Store Marketing. Be brief but focused with ONE idea Make it a big idea that’s relevant to your customer Make it disruptive visually Deliver the idea in a fast and […]
“Vote JFK” Boards Popping Up Around Dallas
CW 33 reports that campaign billboards are popping up around Dallas, but not for Trump or Clinton. The boards are retro boards saying Kennedy for President. They have been catching passerby’s eyes and that’s the point. The answer to the Mystery Of The Vote Kennedy Billboards is hidden in the […]
