Billboard Insider recently brought to my attention a controversial issue involving Oakland’s ordinance designed to regulate and permit firearms, and how it may run afoul of a billboard operator’s right to free speech. The ordinance passed in 1992 states that any person “engaged in the business” of selling or advertising […]
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Greenstein to Vector Board
New York, NY — May 5, 2025 — Vector Media today announced a pivotal leadership transition, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing evolution. Gary Greenstein, one of the architects of Vector’s growth strategy and client-first philosophy, will transition from his current executive role to take a seat on […]
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 […]
Company of the Day: Atlantic Billboards
Company: Atlantic Billboards Markets: Georgia Address: 4880 Lower Roswell Rd., Suite 165-303, Marietta, Georgia. 30068 Email: Mike@AtlanticBillboards.com Phone: 678-571-8889 Atlantic Billboards operates 3 digital billboards in Georgia. The company was started in 2021 by Mike Fitzgerald who is also a Managing Partner in Railroad Outdoor. Atlantic is a member of […]
Billboard Insider Classifieds May 3, 2025
“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 […]
Adams Outdoor Expands in Eastern PA with Acquisition of Times Shamrock Outdoor
Eastern, PA– May 1st, 2025 – Adams Outdoor Advertising is excited to announce the successful acquisition of billboard inventory from Times Shamrock Outdoor, significantly enhancing its presence in the Eastern Pennsylvania market. This acquisition brings 24 static bulletins and 25 digital bulletins into the Adams portfolio—further solidifying the company’s momentum […]
Clear Channel Outdoor Revenue Up 2.2% in 1Q 2025
“Q1 came in as we expected and we see nothing in the marketplace to date that causes us to change our guidance,” was how Clear Channel Outdoor CEO Scott Wells described first quarter 2025 performance. Here are the results of the the CCO 1Q 25 earnings release, CCO 1Q 25 […]
OOH Sales: “Pre-Call Panic” The Silent Pipeline Killer
Let’s talk about something we’ve all felt but rarely name: The Pre-Call Panic. It’s that gut-punch feeling of hesitation right before you reach out to a business you don’t yet know—whether by phone, email, LinkedIn, or walking through their front door. It’s the internal voice that whispers, “What if they […]
OAAA Aligns for Growth: New Leadership Hire to Focus on Revenue, Growth, and Member Success
OOH Veteran Greg Ald to Join OAAA as SVP, Revenue, Growth, and Membership Washington, DC, May 1, 2025 – Coming off a record-breaking year for out of home (OOH) advertising, the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) is sharpening its focus on long-term growth, operational excellence, and deeper member […]
Company of the Day: Atcom Outdoor
Company: Atcom Outdoor Address: PO Box 351, Canning, Nova Scotia BOP 1HO Phone: 902–6 79–8000 ATCOM Outdoor operates a bus shelter transit plant in Nova Scotia. The company’s bus shelters are found in the following communities: Digby Coldbrook New Minas the Annapolis Valley. The company was incorporated in 1996. ATCOM […]