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TWG Global’s Mark Walter Defends Himself

Mark Walter, the owner of TWG Global, a partner in the pending Clear Channel Outdoor buyout has issued a press release defended himself from allegations of financial impropriety.   Here’s the release. LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TWG Global, LLC (“TWG” or the “Company”) today issued the following statement to correct the record […]

Parker Outdoor uses a self-promo picture.

We have been running examples self-promo billboards.  Mel Pap of Gila River uses a drawing of herself.  Parker Outdoor owner Brad Sourbeer uses a self-promo picture: “This has been very successful with cold calls in person.  People recognize me when I stop in their business, so they already know the […]

Dolly Parton Tribute in London

Ocean Outdoor ran a 10 minute Dolly Parton tribute on Landsec’s Piccdilly Lights large format screen in Leicester Square, London yesterday at 4pm. To receive a free morning newsletter with each day’s Billboard insider articles email info@billboardinsider.com with the word “Subscribe” in the title.  Our newsletter is free and we don’t sell […]

Company of the Day – Sanford Outdoor

Company: Sanford Outdoor Headquarters: 247 North Service Rd W., 300 Oakville, ON L6M 3E7 Markets: Ontario, Canada Phone: 905-339-1339 Email: info@sanfordoutdoor.com The original Sanford Media Group was founded by Charles Sanford “Sandy” McKague in 1977 out of Barrie Ontario, operating over 300 displays such as Billboards (Poster Panels), Highway Superboards, […]

Get Your Kicks on Route 66

By Nick Coston When you think of billboard towns, it’s easy to conjure up New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Philadelphia is awesome too especially when driving north on I-95 through the heart of the city. Billboard heaven on both sides of the road, nice and low so you can […]

Samsung and Smartify Media Forge Strategic Partnership to Turn Commercial Displays into Revenue-Generating Media Networks

MIAMI, FL, August 24, 2026 (EZ Newswire) — Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Samsung) and Smartify Media, Inc.  (Smartify), a premium digital out-of-home and retail media network in North America, announced a strategic partnership that transforms how businesses and property owners monetize Samsung commercial displays, Samsung VXT Ads, Powered by Smartify. […]

Pass It On Dolly

Insider thought this image was appropriate for the sad news we all received today.  Rest in Jesus’ arms Dolly.     To receive a free morning newsletter with each day’s Billboard insider articles email info@billboardinsider.com with the word “Subscribe” in the title.  Our newsletter is free and we don’t sell our subscriber […]

Company of the Day: Saunders Outdoor

Company: Saunders Outdoor Advertising Headquarters: 1764 W 2900 S, Ogden, UT 84401 Markets:  Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana Phone: 801.621.2350 Email:  info@saundersoutdoor.com Saunders Outdoor Advertising Inc. is family-owned with over 400 static and digital billboard faces located in Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. Starting with only one billboard in 1978, the company has spread throughout the Intermountain […]

Trump Tariffs Increase Billboard Costs

Billboard Insider is hearing from billboard fabricators that steel prices may be heading up again.  Steel prices are up 42% over the past year.  In February 2026 the US Supreme Court struck down broad country-specific tariffs but Trump’s Section 232 50% imported steel tariff  was left in place.  The 50% […]