Responding to consumer interest in privacy, tech brands are using out of home (OOH) media to communicate their respect for privacy. Public opinion research shows strong support among Americans for privacy rights. At the same time, consumers appreciate conveniences of instant communication and sharing, mapping, online shopping, anti-theft devices, and […]
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Daily Billboards 3 of a Kind: License Plates
As Los Angeles can be described as the epitome of car culture, it’s no wonder that some advertisers use motoring-themed designs to catch commuters attention. Here are three examples of billboards using vehicle license plate concepts to help their messages stand out. First up is this attention-grabbing cause-related ‘GNTRIFIED’ ad creative […]
Company of the Day: Bender Billboard
Company: Bender Billboard Markets: New Mexico Phone: 575-390-3950 Email: BenderBillboard@live.com Bender Billboard operates a billboard plant in Hobbs, New Mexico, including a digital billboard and and a trivision. Bobby Pennell is the firm’s owner and president. The firm was the subject of a September 2009 Signs of the Times article. [wpforms id=”9787″] […]
Senior Debt at OUTFRONT, Lamar, Clear Channel and Link Media
This week OUTFRONT Media issued $500 million of 4.625% senior notes to retire $450 million of 5.875% notes. Insider thought you might want to see how this note issue stacks up with the senior debt of the other public out of home companies. As you can see from the debt […]
Rothfelder on Reed, Auspro and Thomas
On November 6, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied the petition for rehearing en banc in Thomas vs. Bright. In doing so, the Federal Appellate Court set the stage for an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, or more likely, to a legislative fix of […]
LED Billboards Can Be Thoughtful Neighbors
In September Insider heard Eric Johnson speak at the IBOUSA show on LED light emissions. Insider asked Johnson to talk about the role lighting analysis plays in digital billboard design and siting. By Eric Johnson, Applications Engineer, Daktronics, Eric.Johnson@daktronics.com Digital billboards are often a source of scrutiny, especially when they […]
OUTFRONT Announces Pricing Of Senior Notes Offering
OUTFRONT announced this week that two of its wholly-owned subsidiaries priced a private offering of $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.625% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “notes”). The notes are to be sold at an issue price of 100.0% of the principal amount. The offering is expected to […]
Company of the Day – BeSeen Outdoor
Company: BeSeen Outdoor Headquarters: 2001 Cook Street, Brunswick, GA 31520 Market: Southeastern Georgia Phone: 912.289.2235 Email: BeSeen Outdoor, Inc was founded by Joe Fendig and Ben Jones. Between the two, BeSeen Outdoor, Inc. offers over 25 years of experience in the outdoor advertising industry, owning and operating advertising structures in Southeast Georgia […]
Link Media Revenue up 91% in 3Q 2019
Link Media Outdoor, the wholly owned subsidiary of Boston Omaha, is growing via acquisitions. Here are third quarter 2019 financials for Link Media Outdoor which Insider pulled from Boston Omaha’s 3rd quarter 2019 10-Q. Billboard revenues increased by 91% to $7.2 million for the three months ended September 30, […]
Dave Etherington: “Privacy in the public space should be held to a higher standard.”
Today’s podcast guest is Dave Etherington, the Chief Commercial Officer of Place Exchange. Place Exchange is a programmatic out of home advertising platform spun off by Intersection approximately 2 years ago. Dave talks about programmatic exchanges, privacy and whether static billboards can be sold programmatically. Give an overview of […]