Billboard Insider talked yesterday with Kalil and Company broker Max Drachman about the out of home transactions market. Max, what are you seeing in terms of transaction activity as we move into what appears to be another wave of Covid infections around the country? We have closed five Outdoor deals […]
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Covid Poll: Revenue within 90% of Normal for Most Billboard Insider Readers
Last week Billboard Insider asked readers how their revenues have been impacted by Covid. 20 of 33 (61%) of respondents say last month’s out of home revenues are 90% of pre-covid levels or better. 6 of 33 respondents (18%) have revenues down more than 40% from pre-covid. Insider guesses that […]
Cox, Leslie and Spartan to Trailhead Media
Williamson and Associates has announced the closure of three out of home transactions. Cox Media has divested its digital and static assets in Easley, South Carolina to Trailhead Media. Cox was formed in 2015 by Kerry Cox, an industry veteran who began his career in Out of Home in 1991. […]
Lamar Wins as OOH Advertising Provider at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
Baton Rouge, LA – July 13, 2020 – Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR), one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world, has successfully negotiated to be the exclusive out of home advertising provider on the site of the brand new Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders. Lamar […]
Glyn Williams Promoted to President at Mahlmann Media
Mahlmann Media, Inc. (MMI) announces the promotion of Glyn Williams to President. He will oversee the day to day functions of the company and spearhead MMI’s continued growth as a premier OOH media operator. Drawing on his nearly two decades in the OOH industry, he has already made a tremendous impact to […]
Company of the Day – Liberty Outdoor
Company: Liberty Outdoor Headquarters: 4114 Route 176, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Market: Greater Crystal Lake, IL area, between Milwaukee and Chicago Phone: 815.459.1776 Email: bjavor@libertyoutdooradvertising.com Liberty Outdoor Advertising has been specializing in Billboard advertising since 1982. They currently are operating 144 faces at 44 locations throughout McHenry County. In addition to billboards, Liberty […]
OSHA fines and out of home
Insider reviewed 81 OSHA citations written to display advertising companies (NAICS Code 541850) for the last 24 months (January 2018 to January 2020). Three takeaways. Citations declined in 2019 versus 2018. OSHA wrote $49,000 in fines against display advertising companies in 2019 versus $179,000 in fines during 2018. The large […]
Tiffin Metal Products Announces Digital Partnership with Electro-Matic Visual
Tiffin— July 13, 2020 — Tiffin Metal Products is ready to light it up! Tiffin Metal Products is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Electro-Matic Visual as we join the digital billboard revolution. We recognize the need to implement digital solutions to ensure we address the needs of the market […]
West Hollywood Selects 21 Projects for Sunset Strip
The City of West Hollywood has selected 21 projects for the city’s Sunset Arts & Advertising Program. The city’s Design Excellence Review Committee concluded the evaluation in May. The Sunset Arts & Advertising Program was launched in 2019 by the city to “reimagine” the outdoor advertising style on the Sunset […]
Company of the Day: Leslie Outdoor
Company: Leslie Outdoor Advertising Markets: Milledgeville, Sandersville and Dublin, GA Headquarters: 121 West Mcintosh St, Milledgeville, GA 31061 Phone: 478-456-4747 Email: leslieoutdoor@gmail.com Leslie Outdoor operates a plant of Formetco digital billboards at 7 locations in Georgia. The company is owned by John and Faye Leslie who are experienced outdoor advertising entrepreneurs. Insider interviewed John and […]