Company: Branded Cities Markets: Nationwide Headquarters: 2850 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Phone: 602-840-3000 Email: sales@brandedcities.com Branded cities operates a plant of high profile billboards with approximately 3,700 displays in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Wash DC, Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas and in Canada. The company was formed in 1988. Steven […]
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Andy Goodman on 3 Exceptions to the California Sign Code
Last week out of home leasing and development expert Andy Goodman talked about how cities and land owners are asking for signing bonuses and rent increases. Today he talks about three types of builds which are exempt from the California sign code. What’s new with California Billboard Regulations? Caltrans is […]
IBO Fall Conference – Early Bird Registration Now Open!
The Independent Billboard Operators are headed to Atlanta this October—and early bird registration is officially open for the IBO Fall Conference! Where: Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta, GA When: October 7–10, 2025 Join independent billboard operators for four days of connection, collaboration, and conversation that will shape the future of […]
Company of the Day – Borges Outdoor
Company: Borges Media Markets: Texas Address: PO Box 1201 Stephenville, TX. 76401 Phone: 254-431-2888 Email: borgesmedia@teamborges.com Borges Media operates a billboard plant with 4 digital faces and 2 static faces in Stephenville, Texas. The company was formed in 2019 and is owned by Joseph Borges who also owns a real […]
Tom Giesken’s Advice to Someone Starting in Out of Home
Billboard Insider is running a series featuring Tom Giesken, who just retired after a 30 year career in our home Advertising, including 25 years running his own Billboard company. Last week Tom talked about bank financing and managing through tough times. Today he talks about faith and business and gives […]
Board Comments From Daktronics Earnings Conference Call
Insider Note: We selected comments of interest from last weeks Daktronics Earnings Call. Andrew D. Siegel, Independent Chair of the Board Good morning, everybody, from here in Brookings. I thought maybe I’d just take a few brief minutes to set the stage. On our last quarter call, we shared several pieces […]
Company of the Day: Brown Outdoor
Company: Brown Outdoor Advertising, LLC. Markets: North Carolina Headquarters: PO Box 848, Carey North Carolina Phone: 910-289-0410 Email: Brownoutdoor@yahoo.com Brown Outdoor operates a billboard and wallscape plant with 175 faces in North Carolina. The company was started in 2002. Billboard Insider talked with founder and owner Jarrett Brown. Jarrett, how did you enter the out […]
Billboard Insider Classifieds June 28, 2025
“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 […]
Andy Goodman on Lease Fees, Signing Bonuses and Rent Increases
Last week out of home leasing and development expert Andy Goodman talked about visibility and rent resets. Today he talks about these fees, signing bonuses, and rent increases. Good money is an expert on signed development in California. Amendment Fees and Signing Bonuses Five or ten years ago, I would […]
Daktronics, Inc. Announces Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Results
Insider’s Note: Shown below are highlights from Daktronics reporting of 4th quarter and fiscal year end results. FY2025 Operating Profit of $33 million; Adjusted Operating Profit of $50 million FQ4 Operating Loss of $2 million; Adjusted Operating Income of $6 million FQ4 Orders +29% Sequentially and +17% YoY; Year-end Product Backlog of $342 million up 8% […]