DEADLINE EXTENDED But not for very long. We’ll keep the entry form open until 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, January 7th. We’ve had a ton of amazing entries, so competition is fierce. But don’t let that stop you from entering. ENTER NOW Hold up. What is this? The Indie Impact Awards […]
Author: John Weller
Company of the Day – Hughes Outdoor Media
Company: Hughes Outdoor Media Headquarters: 1495 Manakin Road, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 Markets: Virginia & North Carolina Phone: 804.784.0501 Email: steve@hughesoutdoor.com Hughes Outdoor Media was formed in 2002 by Steve Hughes. The company currently owns and operates over 100 outdoor displays, including digital, static and posters, in Virginia and North Carolina. Mr. Hughes grew […]
Rothfelder on Exclusive City Deals With Operators
Billboard Insider received a comment on Andy Goodman’s December 23, 2025 article entitled Not All Billboard Locations Are Created Equal, namely: Had a question on this comment in Andy’s article—How is this possible? Meaning, how can a city entity opt to give exclusive rights to one company without other companies […]
Yellow semi on top of Waco billboard comes down after nearly 30 years
If you have driven on I-35 near Waco, Texas, chances are you have noticed this sign as it is hard to miss. We rated this board in 2020. Video update below: To receive a free morning newsletter with each day’s Billboard insider articles email info@billboardinsider.com with the word “Subscribe” in the […]
Billboard Insider Classifieds January 3, 2026
“Billboard Insider classifieds section is where everyone in OOH goes to find job openings, equipment, and everything between. A great resource for Out-of-Home!” John James, SignBird “We got a big boost in qualified applicants from running our Ad on your site.” Rodney Davis, Transformation Media “I’ve gotten several leads of […]
Looking Forward to Providing OOH News Coverage in 2026!
Do These Two Go Together?
My wife Julie calls me a Billboard Nerd (I confess I am), but even though she is not “in the business”, she has been around long enough to know what interests me. She was driving up to a corner in north Spokane, and noticed this sign, partially blocked by a […]
Rothfelder on 2025 Legal Review and Predictions for 2026
One of my favorite articles I write toward the end of each year (or when I’ve been unduly procrastinating around the first of the new year) for Billboard Insider is to recount the various news, developments, cases, and statutes involving billboard law from around the Country during the year. And, […]
Entries Close Tomorrow!
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY We hope your holiday was festive! You can celebrate again after you’ve submitted your entries for the Indie Impact Awards. The competition is going to be intense! Make sure you throw your hat in the ring for the only creative awards for independent billboard operators. The deadline […]
Daktronics Acquires IP and Equipment Assets from X Display Company to Expand MicroLED and MicroIC Capabilities
Daktronics, the leading U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of dynamic video communication displays and control systems for customers worldwide, today announced the acquisition of the intellectual property (IP), equipment assets and technical expertise from X Display Company Technology Limited (XDC), a recognized leader in mass-transfer processes and MicroLED (Micro Light-Emitting Diode) […]






















