Author: John Weller

Daktronics Intends to Convert $25 Million Convertible Note to Equity

BROOKINGS, S.D., Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Daktronics, Inc. (“Daktronics” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ-DAKT), the leading U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of best-in-class dynamic video communication displays and control systems for customers worldwide, today announced that, after careful deliberation, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) has determined that it is […]

WOW Unveils “The Gateway” in LA’s Sports & Entertainment District

WOW Unveils “The Gateway” – An Iconic New Landmark at the Entrance to LA’s Sports & Entertainment District. For a visual experience of The Gateway, watch the video here. Inglewood, CA – As fans stream toward SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome, and Kia Forum for LA’s biggest games and concerts, they will now be welcomed […]

Billboard Insider Classifieds November 9, 2024

“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 […]

AEG Global Appoints Brenda Cruz as Senior Director of Global Partnerships Out of Home

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AEG Global Partnerships, a division of AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, has appointed Brenda Cruz as Senior Director of Global Partnerships Out of Home (OOH) at AEG. In this role, Cruz will exclusively oversee the OOH sales and advertising strategy for L.A. LIVE – […]

Company of the Day – Stark Outdoor

Company: Stark Outdoor Markets: Eastern Texas. Headquarters: 914 Lake Air Dr, Waco, TX Phone: 800-559-1013 Email: glenn@starkoutdoor.com Stark Outdoor operates a plant of 44 double-stacked billboards with 176 faces in eastern Texas.  Glen Browder bought the company in 2016 from Herb and Wilma Stark.    Browder also owns Swift Media in Texas and has […]

2024 U.S. Presidential Election Advertising Spending Soars to New Heights

Courtesy of Mark Boidman, Solomon Partners Digital Advertising Expenditures Expected to Double Political ad spending on the 2024 U.S. presidential election has reached record highs, highlighting both campaigns’ need to reach voters at nearly any cost in key swing states. This election cycle, ad spending is expected to reach $12.3 […]

Company of the Day – Stilliguamish Outdoor

Company:  Stillaguamish Outdoor Media Markets: Snohomish County, Washington Headquarters:  3322 226th St NE, Arlington, WA  98223 Email:  abrown@stillaguamish.com Phone:  360-572-3077 Stillaguamish Outdoor Media owns 5 (soon to be 7!) digital billboards that advertise along I-5 and Highway 530 in Snohomish County in Northwest Washington State. Andy Brown is the firm’s […]

Adams Outdoor Expands Footprint with Acquisition of Kegerreis Outdoor Advertising’s Charlotte Market Inventory

Charlotte, NC – November 1, 2024 – Adams Outdoor Advertising (“Adams”) is thrilled to announce the acquisition of all 28 billboard assets in the Charlotte market from Kegerreis Outdoor Advertising LLC (“Kegerreis”), effective October 31, 2024. The terms of the transaction remain undisclosed. This strategic acquisition enhances Adams’ out-of-home advertising coverage in […]

Updated (But Not Quite Complete) State OOH Assoc. List

Thanks to Andy McDonald for this latest update of the State OOH Associations.  We still think there are some more updates out there, so take a look through.  If you see a state that needs an update, please email Andy McDonald at amcdonald@oaaa.org or johnweller@billboardinsider.com.       To receive […]