Insider noticed on a LinkedIn post that our friend Wendy Hickey and ArtPop Street Gallery is in the running for a Rare Life Honor which could benefit her non-profit. We can all help by voting for ArtPop and TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR VOTING! If you have not voted yet […]
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DJ Jennings on Preventing Vandalism
By DJ Jennings, Sales Manager, Outdoorlink I found last week’s Billboard Insider article on preventing vandalism interesting. At Smartlink we have been helping to provide ways of addressing these issues as well. About a year ago we developed a camera system for the purpose of increasing the level of proof […]
Key Congressman Salutes FBI-Billboard Partnership
The transportation leader of the US House of Representatives praised the FBI’s use of digital billboards as an effective partnership that saves taxpayers’ money and enhances safety. On November 29, Congressman Bill Shuster, R-PA, published a statement in the Congressional Record, commending billboard operators for donating space to help law […]
Rate This Board By Greg Callaham
Rate This Board allows a billboard designer to rate a random piece of billboard artwork using the following scale: 1 (not good), 2 (below average), 3 (average), 4 (very good), 5 (great). Then the designer talks about what they may have done differently for outdoor advertising. This week’s rating is […]
Media Resources named a Technology Fast 50™ Company and one of the Fastest Growing Companies in North America
Oakville, Ontario. November 13th, 2017 — Media Resources was recognized for rapid revenue growth, bold innovation and its entrepreneurial spirit with a Technology Fast 50 program award. The Fast 50 program honors 50 Canadian technology companies with the highest revenue-growth percentage over the past four years. Media Resources ranked 45th […]
Billboard Insider Classifieds December 2, 2017
Billboard Insider Classifieds work: “We have written new insurance business as a result of our ad in Billboard Insider.” Stu Lee, Bassler Insurance “When thinking as to how best to get the word out of our available position we thought of Billboard Insider. We are glad we did. The cost […]
Lenders Want Nearly All Of iHeart & CCO, Plus A Chapter 11 Option
A late report yesterday shed some detail on what the major lender’s are requesting from iHeart Media in their debt restructuring negotiations. Insider has expected the debt holders would be aggressive and would pursue a significant equity position in both iHeart and Clear Channel Outdoor. Here is what the lender […]
OOH Drives More Online Activity Than Banner Ads
Washington, DC (November 29, 2017) – Out of home (OOH) advertising is more effective in driving online activity when compared to online banner ads, according to a new study released by Nielsen. The study found OOH delivers more online activity per ad dollar spent compared to online banner ads and […]
Laible on Out of Home Scholarships and Research
Myron Laible is a busy guy. In addition to serving as Vice President, State, Local, and Regulatory Affairs for OAAA, Laible is an officer of the Foundation of Outdoor Advertising Research and Education (FOARE). Insider talked with Laible this week to get an update on the foundation’s activities. Myron, when […]
Rapport, UM Win 2017 OOH Media Plan of the Year for Sony Pictures The Emoji Movie
November 29, 2017 (New York) – Rapport and UM were honored with the 2017 Out of Home (OOH) Media Plan of the Year award today by the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA). The 2017 Out of Home Media Plan Awards were presented at The AD Club of New York’s […]