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Company of the Day – Swift Outdoor

Company: Swift Outdoor Markets: Texas Headquarters: 914 Lake Air Dr B, Waco, TX 76710 Phone: 254-772-9194 Email: info@swiftoutdoor.com Swift Outdoor operates a billboard plant located in Waco Texas.  The company was established in 2011. Swift Outdoor operates under the leadership of Kris and Brooke Tooley.  The company has a full […]

Max Drachman on M&A for 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025

Hi Max, now that we are in the home stretch of 2024, how would you describe the M&A marketplace this year? Looking back on the year so far, it felt similar to the period following the recession, such as 2013 & 2014. There was some activity in terms of smaller […]

Out of Home Credit Tightens

Out of home credit markets are tightening.  Billboard Insider talked with several small out of home companies whose banks have refused to renew a line of credit or refused a request for acquisition funding. The data bears this out.  Here’s a chart taken form the Federal Reserve Senior Loan Officer […]

Humor on the Highway: MDOT Holds Holiday-Themed Safety Message Contest

ILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – With Christmas around the corner, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is hosting a contest for people to come up with funny and quirky holiday messages for digital signs across the state. Insider’s Note: Even MDOT knows if you want to get a message out, digital is […]

Company of the Day: Sun Outdoor

Company:  Sun Outdoor Advertising. Markets:  Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington Headquarters:  11221 Pacific Highway SW, Lakewood, WA  98499 Phone:  866-581-3118 Email: info@sunoutdoor.com Sun Outdoor is a family owned business which was started in 1982.  The firm’s plant includes billboards in the following communities: Bakersfield, CA Ridgecrest, CA Mohavi, CA Tehachapi, CA Barstow, […]

Billboard Insider Classifieds Noember 23, 2024

“Billboard Insider classifieds section is where everyone in OOH goes to find job openings, equipment, and everything between. A great resource for Out-of-Home!” John James, SignBird “We got a big boost in qualified applicants from running our Ad on your site.”  Rodney Davis, Transformation Media “I’ve gotten several leads of […]

US Out of Home Revenue up 4.3% in 3Q 2024

Washington, DC — Out of home (OOH) advertising revenue increased 4.3% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the previous year, accounting for $2.04 billion, based on figures released by the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA). This marks the highest third-quarter volume ever for OOH, placing […]

SignValue’s Lamar Advertising at a Glance – 2024 Q3 Overview

SignValue has prepared the following analysis of Lamar Advertising’s 3rd quarter 2024 financials. If you have questions contact Paul Wright, CEO, SignValue, paul@signvalue.com, 480-657-8400.   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 […]

Seen Media Group Welcomes Joey Savino as National Account Director

New York, NY – Seen Media Group, one of New York City’s fastest-growing outdoor media companies, is excited to announce the appointment of Joey Savino as National Account Director. With a wealth of experience in outdoor media and a proven track record in the advertising industry, Joey is a valuable […]

Formetco Partners with Symterra to Bring Pulse Bird Control System Protection

Atlanta, GA – November 14, 2024– Formetco, a leading innovator in outdoor media solutions, is excited to announce a new partnership with Symterra, the creator of advanced humane bird control technology. Through this partnership, Formetco is bringing Symterra’s flagship product, Symterra Pulse, to its cutting-edge technology and extensive customer base, offering a versatile […]