We’ve been running some examples of creative self-promo billboards. Gila River Outdoor’s Mary Ellen (“Mel”) Pap runs her picture as a self promo on her signs. We talked with her to learn more Mel, how did you get into out of home advertising. My background includes all forms of […]
They both have the reputation of being ignorable. An afterthought. Easily discarded. This campaign pushes back. Jaxxon Promotions has been advertising on Lancaster, PA billboards for a while. That part’s not news. What’s new is who built this one. They tapped us and asked for something compelling and unexpected! Something […]
Billboard Insider talked with Rick Newcomer, SVP of Sales at Tyler Outdoor Advertising about a new self-promo campaign Tyler is running. What’s the program? We decided to embrace the “Kinda Chic” social media trend and created a campaign around it. Where did the idea come from? The creative was developed […]
Rate This Ad allows a billboard designer to rate a random piece of billboard artwork using the following scale: 1 (not good), 2 (below average), 3 (average), 4 (very good), 5 (great). Then the designer talks about what they may have done differently for outdoor advertising. This week’s rating is […]
By Nick Coston Years ago, when I first started out in OOH, say around 2001, Clear Channel Radio bought a well-known OOH company, Eller Media. The new name became Clear Channel Worldwide, combining both the power of radio and outdoor media. The thought was that consumers would be in their […]
By Nick Coston, You’ve heard me say it thousands of times, I love, love, love OOH. All of it, not just some. Even digital urinal screens. Say what? Yep, you heard me right. Digital Urinal Screens. While reading a few of my peeps posts on LinkedIn, I came across a […]
Rate This Ad allows a billboard designer to rate a random piece of billboard artwork using the following scale: 1 (not good), 2 (below average), 3 (average), 4 (very good), 5 (great). Then the designer talks about what they may have done differently for outdoor advertising. This week’s rating is […]
From OUTFRONT Media July 29, 2026 For years, running was viewed as an individual pursuit. Lace up, head out the door, and log a few miles alone. Today, that picture looks very different. Across cities and towns, run clubs have become one of the fastest growing social activities, bringing people […]
This billboard appeared after LeBron James announced he was joining the Philadelphia 76ers. Nice use of humor. To receive a free morning newsletter with each day’s Billboard insider articles email info@billboardinsider.com with the word “Subscribe” in the title. Our newsletter is free and we don’t sell our subscriber list. Paid Advertisement […]
Nationwide Initiative Raises Awareness of Human Trafficking Risks During Major Sporting Events and on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons SAN ANTONIO, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE: CCO) today announced its partnership with A21, an international leader in the fight against human trafficking, Compass Connections, the new operator of the National Human Trafficking […]
