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Readers Talk Crane Safety

Yesterday we discussed an out of home boom truck mishap in Georgia.  Here are some comments we received. All Steel Structures President Ted Bratsos says the mishap may have had several causes. It is good to promote safety in our industry. Articles like Oooops bring safety to the forefront for […]

Brad Sourbeer on Growing an Independent Out of Home Company

Yesterday we featured Parker Outdoor as Billboard Insider’s Company of the Day.  Parker Outdoor’s founder Brad Sourbeer updated us on what’s new. Parker is growing Here is the Parker update.  We are 188 faces counting with 80 digital slots that can be leased.  We are in permitting for one more […]

Call For Entries: 2024 OOH Media Plan Awards

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Company of the Day – Paradise Billboards

Company: Paradise Billboards Headquarters: Lafayette, LA Markets: Lafayette, LA, Houston, TX Telephone: 888-402-7446 Email: info@paradisebillboards.com Paradise Billboards offers, digital, static and indoor place-based opportunities in the Lafayette, Louisiana and Houston, Texas markets. Curt Cormier is the owner of Paradise Billboards.                     […]

Are Great Out of Home Sales Reps Born or Made?

It has been my experience, that great OOH sales reps are made, not born.  Great talent is always nice, but it’s the day-in and day-out hard work that separates the good from the great.  In my experience as a OOH sales leader, I look for, and develop 7 key skills […]

Why You Should Attend The IBO Conference

  The Out of Home (OOH) advertising industry is preparing for one of its most anticipated events of the year—the Fall IBO (Independent Billboard Operators) Conference. This exclusive event promises to be a highlight in the OOH calendar, uniting industry experts, thought leaders, and operators for exploration, learning, and networking.  […]

Oooops

  Last week Gwinnett county Fire and Emergency Services performed a high angle rescue involving a boom truck pinned against a digital billboard.  Looks like something went wrong when someone was working on a Clear Channel Outdoor digital.  The individual involved was lowered to the ground safely and sustained only […]

Company of the Day: Parker Outdoor

Company: Parker Outdoor Markets: Washington, Idaho & Arizona Headquarters: PO Box 22, Orondo, WA  98843 Phone: 888-800-2001 Email: ParkerOutdoor@aol.com Parker Outdoor is a family-owned and operated billboard business which started in 1987.  The company has an out of home plant with more than 164 faces including 9 digital screens in Washington, Idaho and Arizona.  The […]

Billboard Insider Classifieds August 3, 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 […]

Understanding Commercial Loan Documents

Many first-time commercial borrowers are shocked by the number and complexity of loan documents to get a “simple” business loan.  As a retired banker, I can assure you it is no picnic for lenders either.  Almost everyclause in every document has been added due to something that has gone poorly […]