The Wall Street Journal reports that the Internal Revenue Service has shut down an apparent gap in a tax law that otherwise could have allowed companies across industries to continue spinning off their property holdings into tax-advantaged real-estate investment trusts. The December law was written in response to a wave of […]
Other News
S.F. Soda Warning Label On Hold For Now
Insider had previously posted about San Francisco becoming the first city in the U.S. to require health warnings on soda and other sugar-added drinks. The Wall Street Journal updates the news as a federal judge has granted the beverage industry an injunction pending appeal. The law was slated to go […]
State Regulators May Standardize Outdoor Advertising Software
Your state regulators may be changing the software they use to track your billboards. Equipment World reports that The American Association of Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is adopting the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s control system for outdoor advertising on billboards which will allow the software to become the national standard […]
An Interview with Martin Poitras, Rouge Media CEO
As of follow up to our article on Rouge Media’s acquisition of On-Campus Media, Insider had a chance to interview, Martin Poitras, CEO of Rouge Media. Let’s start with some history on Rouge Media Group. When was it founded, what was its original market focus and how has it evolved? […]
Mt Airy Schedules billboard rules hearing
The Mount Airy News reports that Mt Airy has scheduled a hearing June 16 to solicit input on proposed billboard restrictions. The city has proposed a new sign code which will include: A 1,000 foot distance between billboards. A 500 foot setback from residences. A maximum billboard height of 30 […]
Company of the Day: Ad-Trend Advertising
Company: Ad-Trend, Inc. Markets: Kansas City Headquarters: 14450 S US 71 Hwy, Kansas City, MO 64147 Phone: 816-283-0600 Ad-Trends owns a static billboard plant with 100 faces in Kansas City. David English is the company’s Sales and Operations manager. It is also a vinyl printer and provides giant inflatables, searchlights […]
Norton Shores Allows Digital Signs
The city council of Norton Shores, MI agreed Tuesday, June 7 to allow digital signs to be allowed. Michigan Live reported that the vote was 8-1 to amend the zoning ordinance allowing the electronic, off-premise advertising billboards. The language in the approved ordinance change meets Michigan Department of Transportation standards, […]
Billboard Insider Interviews OAAA’s Ken Klein
Ken Klein is EVP, Government Affairs for OAAA, leading the US out of home industry’s outreach to government with a personal focus on Congress. A regular contributor to Billboard Insider, Ken was trained as a journalist; he worked for The Associated Press and a Gannett paper in Florida. Ken joined […]
Reliable Launches New Lighting Website
Insider wrote last week about the savings which you can achieve by installing energy efficient LED lights. Reliable Electric has launched a new website which contains everything you need to know about light design, coverage patterns and installation. A good resource if you are researching energy efficient lights along with the Irvin […]
Lamar decides not to move board in Tupelo
WTVA reports that Lamar has decided to withdraw a plan to move a billboard in Tupelo, MISS from a rooftop on North Gloster Street to a location adjacent to the same building. The company had planned to convert one of the sign faces to digital in connection with the relocation. […]
