Factoring companies have promoted their services in Billboard Insider. In our recent financing poll, however, no Billboard Insider readers said they have used factoring to finance their out of home companies. Factoring is the act of selling an account receivable at a discount to a third party which collects it. […]
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POA Acquires Big Outdoor in Australia
Brisbane, Australia – 5th November 2025 POA (Paradise Outdoor Advertising), one of Australia’s largest independent Out of Home (OOH) media companies, has acquired BIG Outdoor, adding a premium portfolio of 16 digital billboards to its expanding Queensland and Victorian operations. The sale includes 16 digital billboards across Brisbane, three digital […]
Company of the Day: Gateway Outdoor Advertising
Company: Gateway Outdoor Advertising Markets: New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, New Jersey, Delaware, Wash DC, Maryland, Connecticut Address: 18 Pleasant Grove Road, Long Valley, NJ. 07853 Phone: 908-684-8122 Gateway Outdoor Advertising operates a transit advertising and bus shelter business in 9 eastern states, a […]
Billboard Insider Classifieds November 8, 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 […]
Lamar Revenues Up 3.8% in 3Q 2025
“We delivered solid results in the third quarter” was how Lamar Advertising CEO Sean Reilly lead off the company’s earnings release. Here are the results of the company’s third quarter earnings release and conference call, sponsored and analyzed by SignValue. Revenues increased 3.8% to $585 million due to acquisitions and […]
Why State Outdoor Advertising Associations Matter for Government Affairs
State outdoor advertising associations are essential partners in protecting and advancing the industry. They deliver on-the-ground advocacy, timely policy updates and a forum for collaboration that reaches beyond any one market. For media owners, these groups provide a line of communication to the issues that shape permits, operations, safety and […]
Company of the Day: Franklin Outdoor
Company: Franklin Outdoor Advertising Headquarters: 20092 Edison Circle East • Clearwater, MN 55320 Markets: Minnesota, Wisconsin Phone: 320.558.3000 Email: mail@franklinoutdoor.com Franklin Outdoor is a three generation,family-owned business started in 1978. Dan Franklin is the company’s CEO. The company employes 28 people and is a proud member and supporter of the Independent Billboard Operators USA. The […]
Roy Park Jr on Two Management Styles Which Didn’t Work at Park Outdoor
Roy H Park, Jr has published a new edition of Sons in the Shadow: Surviving The Family business as An SOB, a book about his business career including stints as CEO of Park Communications Inc. and Park Outdoor. Here’s an excerpt from the book where Roy Park Jr. talks about […]
Formetco Safety Training Returns February 9–12, 2026: Hands-On Learning That Saves Lives
A live, in-person event built for the Outdoor Advertising industry, where safety, skill, and community climb together. Duluth, GA. Formetco is once again bringing safety to new heights with its 2026 Safety Training Event, taking place February 9–12, 2026, at the LHG Innovation Center in Duluth, Georgia. Designed specifically […]
Most Billboard Insider Readers Use Bank Debt to Grow their Companies
Almost two-thirds of Billboard Insider readers have used bank debt to grow their out of home companies. Here are the results of our readers poll concerning what forms of debt financing people have used to grow their out of home companies: Insiders Take: We are surprised at how many companies […]
























