Did you know? Myrtle Beach’s population grows tenfold in the summer months. Myrtle Beach is regularly referred to as the “golf capaital” of the world, with over 100 championship golf courses in the area, as well as 30 mini golf courses. This week’s Geopath Market Spotlight focuses on the Florence/Myrtle […]
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Company of the Day – Project Outdoor
Company: Project Outdoor LLC Headquarters: 188 N. Wells St., Suite 302, Chicago IL 60606 Market: Chicago IL Phone: 312.404.6655 Email: walid@projectoutdoor.com Project Outdoor is an organically grown Chicago based outdoor advertising company. The Company focuses on strategically placed Out-of-Home OOH media including traditional billboards, digital bulletins, large wallscapes, spectaculars, transit […]
Watchfire and Blip Offer Digital Billboard Incentive
A two-sided digital billboard and steel monopole structure can cost $250,000 – $350,000—a significant investment regardless of the size or experience of the billboard operator. In August, digital billboard manufacturer Watchfire Signs and Blip Billboards, an online digital billboard ad seller, announced an innovative program to help reduce the upfront cost of a […]
Off-Year Election: What Does It Mean for OOH?
By Ken Klein, OAAA Executive Vice President, Government Affairs The off-year election (Nov. 7) was good for Democrats, road funding, and legalized marijuana – an emerging category for out of home ads. US House “In Play” Republicans control both houses of Congress and the White House. Experts say Democrats’ strong showing […]
Outfront Glow in the Dark Billboard Promotes Coco Movie
Outfront Media has a unique glow in the dark billboard on Coldwater Canyon Street in LA to promote Pixar’s upcoming movie Coco. The billboard will run through November 26. The billboard uses a patented UV printing process and black lights to glow at night time which plays into the movie’s […]
Company of the Day: Gigantic Media
Company: Gigantic Media, LLC. Markets: Ohio Headquarters: Cleveland, Ohio Phone: 216-536-9036 Email: andy@giganticmediallc.com Gigantic Media was formed by Andy Greenwald and David Sternberg to develop wallscapes and billboards in Cleveland. Insider talked with Gigantic’s founder Andrew Greenwald. How did you enter the out of home business? I have been in […]
How to Budget Maintenance Expenses
Insider has long wondered how to forecast maintenance capexp for a billboard company. Maintenance capexp averages 2.1% of revenue at Lamar and Outfront as you can see from the following chart. Clear Channel Outdoor Americas didn’t break out maintenance capexp. $$$ in Millions Insider asked two of the smartest minds […]
Who knew subway ads were that expensive?
Denali Tietjen has written a nice piece titled “How Startups Are Taking Over NYC With Out of Home Marketing.” Two takeaways from the article. Buses are underappreciated. “Buses are literally massive moving billboards that drive around neighborhoods and you get to select the route,” Laramie says. Plus, they’re cheaper.” Laramie […]
Waterloo Considering Ads On City Vehicles
A Waterloo, Iowa Councilman is promoting selling advertising space on city vehicles as a new revenue source for the city of 68,000. The Courier reports that Councilman Ron Welper is behind the idea and projects that the city could generate $100,000 annually for the city budget. Initial planning has included […]
Company of the Day – Riley Outdoor
Company: Riley Outdoor Headquarters: 704C Plaza Blvd. #106, Kinston, NC 28501 Markets: Signs located throughout Eastern North Carolina Phone: 252-527-2223 Email: RobertMoore@RileyOutdoor.com Insider caught up with the owner of Riley Outdoor, Robert Moore. Robert, you have ownership interests in both Riley Outdoor and Patriot Outdoor. Is the strategy to sell inventory […]