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Seeking Alpha bullish on Outfront

Seeking Alpha has published a bullish article on Lamar titled: “This Billboard REIT Has Plenty of Buzz.”  Analyst Brad Thomas gives the company a buy rating due to superior assets in prime, iconic locations and upside from potential cell/data leases . Thomas notes that one of the benefits of out […]

Lamar, Recycle Across America & Celebs Promote Recycling

Baton Rouge, LA – April 25, 2017 – Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR) and nonprofit organization Recycle Across America (RAA) are once again joining forces to promote proper recycling. Last year, Lamar and RAA made history with the first-ever celebrity PSA campaign live-streamed to digital billboards for Earth Week. This […]

Billboard Changes proposed in North Carolina

The Charlotte Observer ran an editorial last week and an article yesterday opposing some  North Carolina billboard proposals. The Observer suggests that the proposals are extreme.  Insider disagrees. First, the Observer objects to House Bill 578 which would increase the maximum cutting zone around billboards: The “maximum cutting zone” for […]

Company of the Day – Delia Outdoor Advertising

Company:  Delia Outdoor Advertising Headquarters:  1720 N Pine St ,DeRidder, LA 70634 Markets:  Louisiana Phone: 337.401.000 Email:   deliaoutdoor@gmail.com Delia Outdoor serves Southwest Louisiana and looking to expand throughout the State. They have over 15 years of experience in the advertising business. Insider caught up with management at Delia Outdoor for the following interview. Can you share a […]

iHeartMedia Creditors Move to Block Debt Restructuring

Reuters reported on Friday the 21st that a group of iHeartMedia lenders have signed a cooperation agreement to oppose the debt overhaul of the largest owner of U.S. radio stations and the parent company of Clear Channel Outdoor. Insider has previously reported  on iHeart and their proposed debt swap. The proposal […]

WA State bill restricts out of home pot ads.

Insider has long been amused by the fact that the State of Washington has strict limits on pot store on-premise advertising while allowing pot retailers to make unlimited use of billboards.  The loophole has been closed.  Senate Bill 5131 passed the Washington State house and senate and is sitting on the […]

Rate This Board by Greg Callaham

Rate This Board 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 weeks rating is […]

Company of the Day: Doyle Media

Company:  Doyle Media, LLC. Market: Georgia Headquarters: Dalton, Georgia Phone: 706-217-7715 Email: doylemedia@live.com Doyle Media operates three 14 by 48 billboard structures with 6 faces along I-75 in Georgia at Exit 306.  The company was started in 2013.   Paid Advertisement  

Patent Trial and Appeal Board denies T-Rex patent review.

Law 360 reports that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board decided on April 11, 2017 not to review  T-Rex US patent 7,382,334.  Last year Broadsign filed a lawsuit in New York seeking an order that it did not infringe of three T-Rex patents.  Broadsign separately filed three petitions before the […]

Regulatory Roundup April 22, 2017

Lexington, Kentucky city leaders are beginning to evaluate the use of electronic billboards along certain roadways in the central Kentucky community.  Kentucky State legislative action provides local governing bodies the authority to move forward with digital boards.  Lamar recently met with the Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee. There goal […]