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Outdoor Advertising Takes On Its Digital Rivals

An interesting interview with  William Eccleshare, Chairman and Chief Executive of Clear Channel International.  Discussion about believability of digital information and how effectively OOH can compete with other digital advertising products. Discussion includes a mention that Clear Channel in the UK is now receiving more revenue from its digital versus traditional […]

Out of Home Industry Leaders Presented Awards

The out of home (OOH) advertising industry  honored seven industry leaders with its most esteemed awards. Reagan Outdoor Advertising Chairman William Reagan was presented with the highest honor, the Myles Standish Distinguished Achievement Award of Excellence, at the 2017 OAAA\Geopath National Convention + Expo. An active leader in the OOH […]

Nancy Fletcher Speech at LookOut2017

It’s hard for me to believe, but this is the 25th year I’ve had the privilege to report on the State of the OOH Industry. In the last 25 years, together we’ve seen many challenges and opportunities – and remarkable transformation. Today I’m proud to report that the OOH industry […]

Kym Frank Speech at LookOut 2017

So hi everyone!  Last year when I spoke at this conference, it marked my 329th day on the job. This year marks my 721st day … and boy things really are changing quickly in the OOH industry! Last year at this time, we were still known as TAB. This year, […]

Out of Home Legal: Don’t Condition Your Lease On Performance By A Third Party

 By Richard Rothfelder, billboard legal expert and Partner, Rothfelder Falick. Lamar Outdoor Advertising v. Farmers Co-Op Oil Company of Sheridan, 215 P.3d 296 (Wyo. 2009). Introduction Lamar sued a landowner-seller and buyer to enforce a right of first refusal contained in Lamar’s billboard lease agreement. The parties entered into a […]

Sean Reilly elected chair of OAAA

May 15, 2017 (Washington, DC) – Sean Reilly, chief executive officer of Lamar Advertising Company in Baton Rouge, LA, has been elected chair of the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA), a trade group representing the out of home (OOH) advertising industry. Reilly, a former member of the Louisiana House […]

Billboard Condemnation. Fair Market Value for Eminent Domain Takings

By Paul Wright, ASA Have you ever had a sign taken by a government agency?  If it happens, don’t worry, it’s not the end of the world. First, keep in mind that the government has the power of Eminent Domain, which means that they can take private property for public […]

Company of the Day – EYE Corp Media

Company: EYE Corp Media Headquarters: 48 Wall Street, 29th Floor  New York, NY 10005 Markets: 500 shopping malls primarily focused in the top 20 DMA’s Email: info@eyecorpmedia.com Phone: 646.871.4430 EYE Corp Media is an Out-of-Home media company that reaches consumers nationwide in local communities where they shop, dine, commute and play. They use […]

Everett MA Looking At Digital Conversions

While Everett, MA has a 1991 sign ordinance in place preventing building of new billboards.  Existing boards can request a conversion or rebuild of a structure to the Zoning Board of Appeals.  With the advent of digital technology the city is considering what their response will be to an increasing number […]

Watchfire Signs Unveils New FCC Emissions Guarantee

DANVILLE, IL–(Marketwired – May 15, 2017) – Following recent allegations of widespread and significant electromagnetic interference in the United States from imported digital signs and billboards, Danville, Ill.-based Watchfire Signs announced an FCC Emissions Guarantee for all its LED signs and digital billboards. The Watchfire FCC Emissions Guarantee states that […]