Author: John Weller

West Virginia Reestablishes their Outdoor Advertising Assocation

The reestablishment of the Outdoor Advertising Association of West Virginia has been over two years in the making.   After a 10 year hiatus, it became official on July 17, 2024.   WV Outdoor President & CEO, Bill Lodzinski along with Lamar-Wheeling  VP/GM, Shane Walters were instrumental in starting the conversations and […]

Company of the Day – Oaktree Outdoor

  Company: Oaktree Outdoor Advertising Headquarters:  1650 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 Market: Lancaster, PA Phone: 717-368-8074 Email: DEVON@OAKTREEOUTDOOR.COM Oaktree Outdoor Advertising serves the greater Lancaster area with 76 digital and 15 static faces. The Lancaster metropolitan area population is over 500,000. The city is located about 34 miles southeast of […]

Mike Hershey on an Update to a Pause on Political Advertising

On Sunday, after the shooting incident in Pennsylvania, Mike Hershey, OAAA EVP, Government Affairs sent a note out mentioning an announcement to pause political advertising, referencing the following article in The Hill. Since Sunday was a very hectic day and moment in history, Insider touched based with Mike to see […]

Vistar Media Expands Vistar Verify to Canada

New program helps advertisers evaluate inventory quality for networks in the programmatic out-of-home marketplace Vistar Media, the leading global provider of technology solutions for out-of-home (OOH) media, expands its Vistar Verify program for Canadian media owners and advertisers. The program, which launched in the U.S. in 2023, establishes a set […]

Company of the Day – OmniSite Media

Company: OmniSite Media Headquarters: 434 N Front Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043 Markets: Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, PA Phone: 717-979-9987 Email: ryan@omnisitemedia.com OmniSite Media specializes in providing premier locations in the Pittsburgh and Harrisburg markets.  They offer Seven digital locations on highly trafficked roadways. Managing Partner, William Aiello over 25 years of […]

Billboard Insider Classifieds July 13, 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 […]

Ghost Busters, What You Need To Know To Eliminate Ghosting

If you haven’t heard the term “ghosting” yet, it refers to suddenly ending all communication with someone without any warning or explanation and ignoring any subsequent attempts to communicate. In today’s world, plagued by incessant spam calls, emails, and texts, it’s no wonder people have become comfortable with ghosting. What […]

Rothfelder on the Demise of the Chevron Doctrine in Billboard Regulation

My friend and OAAA Association Counsel Allen Smith wrote an excellent article in the July 10th edition of Billboard Insider on the Supreme Court’s June 28, 2024 decision in Loper Bright Enterprises vs Raimondo. As Allen explained, The High Court effectively eliminated the deference afforded federal administrative agencies in their interpretation of ambiguous […]

Early Bird Pricing is Available for the Fall IBO Conference

Join the Exclusive Fall IBO Conference with Ease The Fall IBO Conference stands out as an event exclusively for IBO members, however, it is easy to join. Becoming a member is straightforward and opens doors to numerous opportunities and industry connections. To join the IBO and secure your spot at […]