Gainesville Georgia is considering whether to permit digital billboards according to the Gainesville Times. There are 70 billboards in Gainesville, most of which are owned by Fairway. The Times says that local property owner The Adams Company is supporting the signs as is Joe Wood President of local insurance […]
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Company of The Day: Meadow Outdoor
Company: Meadow Outdoor Markets: Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming. Headquarters: PO Box 331, The Dalles, OR 97058 Phone: 800-221-4114 Meadow Outdoor is a private, family-owned, firm which was started by Joe Zukin who began his association with the outdoor industry while President of Frontier Village Amusement Park in San […]
Arizona Senate Committee Kills Digital Billboard Expansion
On Tuesday the Arizona State Senate Committee on Commerce and Workforce Development voted down a measure to expand areas in the state where illuminated billboards would be allowed according to azdailysun. A similar bill had passed the Arizona State house. The committee members were concerned about the impact of additional […]
Britt McConnell on Why Digital Signs Use Less Power Than You Might Think
Digital billboards use less power than you might think says Britt McConnell, the Southeast/North Central Sales manager for Formetco. Insider asked Britt to talk about digital sign power use. You can reach Britt at BrittM@formetco.com, 678-951-1118. Here’s a link to a Linkedin article Britt has published on digital sign power […]
From The Archives: Dick Rhodes On Setback Signs
We are slowly restoring our story archives following our hack. This interview with Dick Rhodes, which Insider published on September 14, 2015 is one of the first stories we’re adding back. Insider wrote a post discussing the shortcomings of setback signs. Dick Rhodes of Dusty’s Outdoor Media wrote a thoughtful […]
Company Of The Day: XMark Outdoor
Company: XMark Outdoor Office: Corsicana, TX Market: Primarily I45 between Dallas & Huntsville. Chicago, IL Plant: 107 Static faces, 1 TriVision and 6 Digital Faces (Formetco) Insider had a chance to interview Steve Sullins, the owner of XMark Outdoor Steve, how did you get into the Outdoor business? As a […]
Tax Advantages of Buying A Billboard
Watchfire’s blog has a great post called “Purchasing New Signage – Understand Section 179 and save money.” The “Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015” allows a small business to take a depreciation writeoff of the entire amount of equipment bought in 2016, up to a $500,000 maximum. If […]
Drachman Sees M&A Opportunities For Independent Outdoor Companies
Investment banker Max Drachman of Kalil & Co has been busy doing outdoor transactions. Insider asked Max to talk about the outdoor M&A market. You can reach Max at kalil@kalilco.com, 520-795-1050. Max Kalil and Co has been busy in the first quarter. What have you done? Yes, we have had […]
Company Of The Day: Barnes Outdoor
Company: Barnes Outdoor Plant: 15 Ohio counties. Address: PO Box 277, 1580 Fairview Road, Zanesville, Ohio, 43701. Phone: 740-453-6386 Email: mj@barnesadv.com This year Barnes Outdoor Advertising Corporation, the oldest and largest outdoor advertising group in Southeastern Ohio, celebrates 100 years. This 4th-generation, family-owned business operates nearly 600 traditional billboards and eight digital […]
San Mateo Considering Billboards On County Land
Allvision, Outfront Media and San Mateo County are exploring the feasibility of putting billboards on San Mateo County land along Highway 101 and Interstate 280. Here’s the language taken from County Manager John Maltbie’s March 3, 2016 Report To the Board of Supervisors: Outdoor advertising program being considered In […]
