By Ken Klein, Executive Vice President, OAAA. Eye-tracking research in Australia validates US research that shows digital billboards are not distracting to drivers. The out of home (OOH) industry in Australia (Outdoor Media Association, OMA, based in Sydney) has translated this new research into an easy-to-understand video presentation. Key […]
Nevada Appeal reports the Nevada Supreme Court last week ruled the Reno City Council had the right to amend the 2000 voter approved limit on the number of new billboards in town. The voter initiative was pushed by the group Scenic Nevada and was approved by a wide margin of […]
Emissourian reports that the Washington city council will review changes to the city’s sign code at a July 5th meeting. The proposed sign code will require a one minute limit between digital sign flips. The code also prohibits backlit signs in historic districts and updates off-premise sign language to […]
You need to know what your sign code says about abandoned signs. Sometimes it makes sense to leave advertising on a sign even after a contract runs out to avoid having a sign declared abandoned. An April 12, 2016 Missouri Appeals Court ruling highlights the importance of knowing what your sign code […]
“Next summer when you drive down into the valley in 110 degree weather and there’s kids sitting out there doing nothing and maybe you could have built a swimming pool for them, remember you could have made a difference and you chose not to. ” Tom Missett, Partner BGT Media […]
The Sussex County Council discussed sign ordinance changes at a June 21 meeting according to Coastal Point. Georgetown attorney David Hutt was there representing Clear Channel Outdoor, Geyer Signs, Hocker Signs, Jack Lingo Realtors, JD Sign Company, Ocean Atlantic, Phillips signs, Inc, Premier Outdoor Media, Rogers Sign Co and Timmons […]
Downington, PA residents have asked Catalyst Outdoor to turn off one side of a digital sign on the Route 30 bypass at Norwood Road according to a dailylocal story. Catalyst has offerred to install 35 trees on the property to hide views of the billboard. The residents have also met […]
After it became clear there was not enough support to approve a proposal in Cary Illinois, for an electronic billboard, a revised plan from Liberty Outdoor Advertising was approved by the Committee of the Whole to replace the billboards at 65 Northwest Highway with new print signs. The new billboards […]
Baynet reports that proposed sign regulations in St Mary’s county have been criticized as too restrictive. The county’s attorney has proposed rules which: limit sign size to 9 square feet on residential property and 32 square feet on non-residential property. prohibit signs which are lit internally. require amortization of non-conforming […]
Coosa Valley News reports that the Georgia Department of transportation has awarded $600,666 in grants for roadside enhancement and beautification projects. Since 2008, Georgia DOT has awarded 143 REBC grants totaling more than $5.5 million dollars to local governments and civic groups throughout Georgia. The program (previously called the GATEway […]
