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Rate This Ad by Greg Callaham

Rate This Ad 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 week’s rating is […]

Billboard Insider Classifieds February 18, 2023

Billboard Insider Classifieds work: “We got a big boost in qualified applicants from running our ad on your site.”  Rodney Davis, Transformation Media “Thanks to you and your website I’ve hired a General Manager.  We received several qualified applicants in response to our Billboard Insider classified”  Justin Powell, Owner, Huntington Outdoor […]

Kevin Gephart talks 5 Big Changes in Local Out of Home and Radio Sales

One of the most influential people in my sales career was Chris Lytle, a trainer/educator/mentor (InstantSalesTraining.com). Chris is a world class resource who primarily serves the radio industry. He has always given me remarkable insights, strategies, and ideas on how to sell more faster.  I was unbelievably honored to be […]

Bank Loan Market Tightening

By Ken Altena, Partner, Billboard Loans LLC. I track the Federal Reserve Senior Loan Officer Survey on Bank Lending Practices to determine if credit is tight or loose.  Banks have been tightening their lending standards for small firms (revenue less than $50 million) for four consecutive quarters due to recession […]

Here Comes the MSG Sphere – Achtung Baby

Europe based Invidis had an article this week confirming that announcement that Irish rock band U2 are scheduled to open the MSG Sphere in Las Vegas this year. The $2 billion sphere project has been under construction for a number of years. The MSG Sphere will not only be the […]

OOH Capital Adds Philip Thomas as Partner

Philip Thomas, formerly Co-CEO of JCDecaux UK, has joined OOH Capital, the global Out of Home advisory company and consultancy. Philip joined JCDecaux in 2002 initially as the UK’s CFO and then became Co-CEO. Over this period, he oversaw several key strategic acquisitions and their subsequent operational integration, and was […]

Company of the Day: Unisign Corporation

Company of the Day: Unisign Corporation Markets: Kentucky. Address:  1392 Watergap Rd, Prestonsburg, KY. 41653 Email:  unisigncorp@live.com Phone: 606-874-6777 Unisign is a locally owned Eastern Kentucky company which has been in business for over 50 years.  The company operates a billboard plant in addition to a commercial sign and awnings […]

Goodman on Out of Home Rent

Today out of home leasing and development expert Andy Goodman reviews and comments on a rent section in an out of home lease. Rent: Rent shall commence on the later of completion of the Structure or commencement of the term and shall be the amount of $_________________ payable __________________________________. This rent […]

Daktronics Delivers a Double Video Display Experience at SOHO Estates

Two LED displays added to building’s exterior to delight audiences BROOKINGS, S.D. – Feb. 15, 2023 – Daktronics has partnered with SOHO Estates Portfolio Limited to deliver an enhanced visual experience on the exterior of its building in London. The installation is currently taking place and will soon be switched […]

Fotofetch Shot of the Week

Out for a stroll, the paparazzi lurk. What’s the story you wish to tell? The shutters click, and the moment over-captured. Once published people will see the elegant and divine, the one-way sign, the muted denizens, the spectacular reds, and of course the message. The message on the wall is […]