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Andy Goodman on 3 Exceptions to the California Sign Code

Last week out of home leasing and development expert Andy Goodman talked about how cities and land owners are asking for signing bonuses and rent increases. Today he talks about three types of builds which are exempt from the California sign code. What’s new with California Billboard Regulations? Caltrans is […]

Public Out of Home Stocks Underperform Market for Second Quarter of 2025

The public out of home companies underperformed the market for the second quarter of 2025 due to worries that tarrifs might slow the economy and generate a reduction in advertising.  Here’s a review of public stock performance, analyzed and sponsored by SignValue.   During the second quarter of 2025 the […]

IBO Fall Conference – Early Bird Registration Now Open!

  The Independent Billboard Operators are headed to Atlanta this October—and early bird registration is officially open for the IBO Fall Conference! Where: Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta, GA When: October 7–10, 2025 Join independent billboard operators for four days of connection, collaboration, and conversation that will shape the future of […]

Company of the Day – Borges Outdoor

Company: Borges Media Markets:  Texas Address: PO Box 1201 Stephenville, TX. 76401 Phone: 254-431-2888 Email: borgesmedia@teamborges.com Borges Media operates a billboard plant with 4 digital faces and 2 static faces in Stephenville, Texas.  The company was formed in 2019 and is owned by Joseph Borges who also owns a real […]

Tom Giesken’s Advice to Someone Starting in Out of Home

Billboard Insider is running a series featuring Tom Giesken, who just retired after a 30 year career in our home Advertising, including 25 years running his own Billboard company. Last week Tom talked about bank financing and managing through tough times. Today he talks about faith and business and gives […]

Board Comments From Daktronics Earnings Conference Call

Insider Note: We selected comments of interest from last weeks Daktronics Earnings Call. Andrew D. Siegel, Independent Chair of the Board Good morning, everybody, from here in Brookings. I thought maybe I’d just take a few brief minutes to set the stage. On our last quarter call, we shared several pieces […]

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: Brown Outdoor

Company: Brown Outdoor Advertising, LLC. Markets: North Carolina Headquarters:  PO Box 848, Carey North Carolina Phone: 910-289-0410 Email: Brownoutdoor@yahoo.com Brown Outdoor operates a billboard  and wallscape plant with 175 faces in North Carolina.  The company was started in 2002.  Billboard Insider talked with founder and owner Jarrett Brown. Jarrett, how did you enter the out […]

Billboard Insider Classifieds June 28, 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 […]

Andy Goodman on Lease Fees, Signing Bonuses and Rent Increases

Last week out of home leasing and development expert Andy Goodman talked about visibility and rent resets.  Today he talks about these fees, signing bonuses, and rent increases.  Good money is an expert on signed development in California. Amendment Fees and Signing Bonuses Five or ten years ago, I would […]