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Rothfelder on Remington v FMG nka Lindmark & Sign Ownership Disputes

Lindmark Outdoor, a long time Texas-based operator and member of IBO and OAAA, scored a partial victory in a dispute over ownership of a billboard with its lessor, Remington. The fact pattern in Remington Sherman Automotive vs FMG North Texas is familiar, unfortunately, to most operators. Lamar entered a ground lease in […]

The Digital Out of Home Academy – Part 2

In our interview yesterday we met Founder, Jeff Gunderman, learned about his background,  why he started the DOOH Academy and a brief overview of what it is about.  Today we are going to focus on The DOOH Academy platform. Jeff, remind us, what are the components of the DOOH Academy? […]

Should a Sales Manager carry accounts?

A reader asks, “Should an out of home sales manager have an account list?” The pro’s of having a sales manager handle some accounts are that they are able to lead by example and it keeps them up to date on market conditions.  The con’s of having a sales manager […]

Company of the Day – Hicks Outdoor Advertising

Company: Hicks Outdoor Advertising Headquarters: 49 61st Street, Vienna WV 26105 Markets: West Virginia Phone: 304.482.9300 Email:   greg@HicksOutdoor.com Hicks Outdoors Advertising is owned and operated by Gregory Hicks Enterprises Inc..  The company owns and operates bulletins predominantly comprised of standard sizes 14′ x 48′, 10’6″ x 36′ and 12′ x […]

SignDash has sales and inventory management tool for small out of home companies.

With the New Year, better productivity is on everyone’s mind.  Billboard Insider recently talked with SignDash’s Tracey Hess to learn how SignDash helps small and midsize out of home companies..  Tracey, what is SignDash? SignDash is a web-based billboard sales and inventory management tool that is tailored for small to […]

Introducing The Digital Out of Home Academy – Part 1

Billboard Insider noticed on LinkedIn that there is a new educator focused on the digital and programmatic OOH world.  We reached out to Jeff Gunderman, founder, for more information on The Digital Out of Home Academy.  We are doing this in two parts. Today we will focus on Jeff, his […]

How big a book should an out of home sales rep have?

A reader asks how big a book should an out of home sales rep have? Billboard Insider put the question to out of home sales expert Kevin Gephart and he said this. Good question, I think it varies enormously.  When I was at Clear Channel Minneapolis/Saint Paul, market rank 16, we […]

Company of the Day: Heffner Outdoor

Company: Heffner Outdoor Advertising Markets: Pennsylvania Address:  112 Tor Cir, Gibsonia, PA. 15044 Phone: 724-935-3850 Heffner Outdoor Advertising specializes in billboards and bus shelter advertising in the Pittsburg, Pennsylvania metropolitan area.   To receive a free morning newsletter with each day’s Billboard insider articles email info@billboardinsider.com with the word “Subscribe” […]

Billboard Insider Classifieds January 6, 2024

Billboard Insider Classifieds work: I would like to purchase a classified ad on Billboard Insider to help advertise my business.  It worked so well for The Nine, that I know it’s money well spent.  John James, SignBird “We got a big boost in qualified applicants from running our Ad on […]

OOH Sales: 2024, Do or Do Not…There is No Try!

Happy New Year! As we step into 2024, the notion of commitment echoes through the famous words of Yoda from “The Empire Strikes Back”: “Do. Or do not. There is no try.” While I may not be a Star Wars enthusiast, this particular line resonates universally. Saying “I’ll try” often […]