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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 […]

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 […]