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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 […]

Company of the Day: RSA Media

Company:  RSA Media Market:  Massachusetts Headquarters:  1 Huntington Avenue, Suite 1104, Boston, Massachusetts  02116 Phone:  617-227-4858 RSA media is a locally owned billboard company with static and digital billboards in the Boston area.  The company was founded in 1987 by James Lack.  The company’s plant includes billboards near Fenway Park […]

OAAA Nuts and Bolts: Preventing Billboard Vandalism

  Billboard Insider is running a new series by OAAA called Nuts and Bolts.  The series will discuss daily operating challenges facing out of home advertising companies and review some industry best practices.  Insider thanks OAAA for putting the series together.  Today’s article contains three tips on preventing billboard vandalism […]

Amazon Web Services Goes Out of Home

One of the top stories of 2017 is the rise of high tech companies as out of home advertisers.  The latest example is Amazon.  Insider took this picture of an Amazon web services ad on the people mover train in Sea-Tac airport. Wongdoody, Amazon’s agency, is running a Back to […]

Who is Driving?

A record number of Americans . . . More women than men A record number of Americans have drivers’ licenses, says a new federal report. The fastest-growing segment of drivers is 65 and older. “This age group is growing faster than any other, and is far outpacing their teenage counterparts,” […]