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Rothfelder on Ruling that HB 2127 is Unconstitutional

I’ve written previously on the new controversial Texas law, HB 2127, dubbed the “Texas Regulatory Consistency Act” by its supporters and the “Texas Death Star Bill” by its detractors. In general, the bill broadly preempts and invalidates local ordinances that are “inconsistent” with State law, including arguably municipal sign codes. […]

Marnie Christine Cody Ware on Easements

California billboard attorney Marnie Christine Cody Ware, an attorney at Hamlin|Cody sent Billboard Insider these comments on Paul Wright’s August 23, 2023 easement article. I especially liked Paul’s piece on easements…The article was particularly timely for me as just yesterday our office newsletter was circulated including a brief article that […]

New and Noted

Some interesting reads this week: The Ontario Alcohol and Gaming Commission wants to prohibit athletes and celebrities from appearing in ads promoting gambling.  Gambling companies have been using celebrities and athletes to promote gambling on Ontario billboards.   Autonomous cars continue to move two steps forward, one step backwards.  A […]

Company of the Day – Circle Signworx

Company: Circle Signworx Address: 146 Londonderry Turnpike, Suite 17, Hooksett, NH 03106 Phone: 603-625-5403 Email:  sales@circlesignworx.com Circle Signworx operates a 10 face digital  billboard plant in New Hampshire.   The company was formed in 2011.   The principals in the business are Paul Hanson and Hank Simpson.  The company also provides marketing and […]

Labor Day History Lesson

Insider is off for the Labor Day Holiday, but, courtesy of the US. Dept. of Labor, we share some history on the beginnings of Labor Day. The First Labor Day The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City. The City held their […]

Billboard Insider Classifieds September 2, 2023

Billboard Insider Classifieds work: I would like to purchase a classified ad on Billboard Insider to help advertise my business.  It worked so well for The Nine, that I know it’s money well spent.  John James, SignBird “We got a big boost in qualified applicants from running our Ad on […]

OOH Sales: Conditioning Yourself for Success

“I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’” – Muhammad Ali To live your life as a champion OOH salesperson, you must go through the same training process as other top professionals whether they are […]

What is Your Most Unique Billboard? Let’s Go Round

Have you ever considered which billboard in your market is truly unique? Insider asked that question and last week heard from Jerod Norris.  This week, we hear from Jarret Brown of Brown Outdoor. The city would not let me remodel the structure when I took it over.  It was a carpet […]

Bumpr: Revolutionizing Outdoor Advertising in Las Vegas

PRESS RELEASE Published August 30, 2023 In a city that never sleeps, the bright lights of advertising have always played a major role in Las Vegas. In the heart of the desert, competition is fierce, but one company is changing the game, turning heads, and outshining competitors—Bumpr. The New Kid […]

Company of the Day: Chehalis Tribe

Company:  The Chehalis Tribe Markets:  Washington Headquarters:  420 Howanut Rd, Oakville, WA  98568 Phone: 360-273-1251 The Chehalis tribe has two billboard structures along I-5 in Maytown and Grand Mound.  Each structure has a digital sign and a static billboard.  The Static billboards are leased on a three year term.  The electric […]