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Neil Bell on Advertising During a Sudden Downturn

By Neil Bell, Owner, New South Outdoor Over the past week or so, I have been giving a lot of thought to how the Covid-19 and economic crisis will impact our business as well as each of our customers’ businesses. I know that we are all going to have to […]

Is coronavirus covered under OOH insurance?

Insider talked with out of home insurance expert Stu Lee about whether coronavirus is covered under policies. Stu, are coronavirus losses covered under a company’s business insurance or replacement insurance policies? Unfortunately, there is no coverage at this point in time. I would encourage the billboard operators to file a […]

Boston Omaha Corporation Announces Stock Repurchase Program

Boston Omaha Corporation (BOMN), the parent of Link Media, announced yesterday that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program under which the Company can repurchase up to $20,000,000 of its Class A common stock over a one year period ending June 30, 2021 through open market purchases. The […]

Geopath Spotlight: Top OOH Spenders By Industry

Geopath has a wealth of data which can provide you insights to run your out of home business better. Want to target specific audiences with out-of-home, or learn more about advertisers in key industries? We can help with both, and much more here at Geopath. Our past two Geopath Spotlights have […]

Tennessee House Finance committees approve law fix

House bill 2255, a proposed fix to Tennessee’s state sign law, unanimously passed a House Finance Subcommittee and the House Finance Ways and Means Committee and goes to House Rules Committee.  Two key changes were made to the bill. The penalty for an illegal billboard under the State’s sign law […]

Company of the Day – Emerald Outdoor Advertising

Company: Emerald Outdoor Market: Washington, Idaho. Headquarters: 9212 E Montgomery Ave, Suite 604, Spokane Valley, WA  99206 Phone: 509-327-0103 Email: tommyt@emeraldoutdoor.com Emerald Outdoor was formed in 2004 with the acquisition of Sunset Outdoor Advertising of Spokane.  Their General Manager is Tom Townsend and Insider got the chance for an interview. How would […]

Three Things About Link Media Outdoor

Boston Omaha, the public parent of Link Media Outdoor, released its 2019 10k.  Three things in the 133 page document caught Insider’s eye. The pause that refreshes.  Link Media Outdoor closed two acquisitions (Image outdoor and Alpha Displays) for $8.3 million in 2019 versus 3 acquisitions (Tammy Lynn, Key and […]

Coronavirus Messaging

This LinkedIn post by Lamar Little Rock Sales Manager Sam Cooper caught Insider’s eye.  How are you changing your sales emphasis based on coronavirus?  Are you advising clients on how they should change their digital messaging? Daktronics is providing free digital billboard PSA content to LED sign owners to help […]