The second day of IBO Fall Conference in Phoenix proved to be just as interesting. Here are just a few quotes from the many great presentations provided to the IBO members. First is from Scaling Smartly, a panel hosted by Max Drachman, featuring Rich Zecchino and Matt Molina On Adams’ […]
By Andy McDonald, SVP, Government Affairs, OAAA The United States is currently operating within a fragmented regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, characterized by predominantly state-level activity, emerging federal coordination efforts, increasing litigation, and growing national security concerns shaping policy debates. At the state level, AI regulation has accelerated dramatically. As […]
By Andy McDonald, SVP, Government Affairs, OAAA, and Mike Hershey, EVP, Government Affairs, OAAA. OAAA hosted its 2026 National Conference of State Outdoor Advertising Associations from March 3rd through 4th in Washington, DC, bringing together state leaders, advocates, and industry experts for meaningful discussion and federal engagement. Sessions attended […]
By Andy McDonald, SVP Government Affairs, OAA Prioritizing safety has always been imperative for the Out of Home (OOH) advertising industry. OOH execution requires teams to operate at heights, in proximity to roadways, power lines, and heavy equipment — conditions that demand rigorous training, clear standards, and a culture committed […]
State outdoor advertising associations are essential partners in protecting and advancing the industry. They deliver on-the-ground advocacy, timely policy updates and a forum for collaboration that reaches beyond any one market. For media owners, these groups provide a line of communication to the issues that shape permits, operations, safety and […]
The OAAA recently issued a legal report discussiong clean zones. Billboard Insider talked with OAAA SVP-Government Affairs, Andy McDonald to learn more. Andy, what are clean zones and why do they matter to an out of home company? Clean zones are buffer areas established by host cities, in coordination with […]
Over the next few years, the convergence of three major global sporting events—the FIFA World Cup (2026), the Super Bowl (annually) and the Summer Olympics (2028 in Los Angeles)— will have significant impact on the U.S. advertising industry, with out of home set to experience the most profound impact. These […]
A big shout out to Andy McDonald of the OAAA, who put significant energy into getting us a completed look at each state, whether they have an association and contact information for the states that have an active Out of Home organization. What if your state does not have an […]
Terry Carmody, Integration Media “We expect PerView to become a bigger and bigger part of the world…. most people expect PerView and Place Exchange will probably will be able or have a good chance of passing the MRC standards. When that happens and somebody gets the MRC gold stamp of […]
By Andy McDonald, SVP, Government Affairs, OAAA The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) is hosting its much-anticipated 2024 Safety Seminar, an essential event for professionals in the Out of Home (OOH) industry focused on safety, operations, construction, and maintenance. This seminar, held once every two years, is […]
