Tag: Clear Channel Outdoor

An Update On iHeart Media Debt Challenges

There were several news items at the end of last week indicating that (maybe) there might be some movement on an iHeart Media debt restructure.  Total company debt, as of June 30, stood at almost $20.4 billion, mostly from the 2008 leverage-buyout from two Boston-based private-equity firms. Bain Capital and Thomas […]

The Big Three and International Out of Home

Clear Channel Outdoor has a much bigger international out of home presence than either Outfront or Lamar.  Insider prepared this chart after reviewing the 2016 10-k’s of each company.     There are pros and cons to the international out of home business. Pros: Ability to diversify by participating in […]

The case for transit advertising.

Insider pointed out last week that Lamar has a higher market cap than Outfront and Clear Channel Outdoor because it is less reliant on short term transit and airport advertising contracts and less reliant on international revenues.   Here’s a chart showing the dependence of Outfront Media, Clear Channel Outdoor and […]

Break Out of the Box – Embellishments Make Outdoor Campaigns Pop!

In a world of advertising clutter, brands are continually challenged to break through a myriad of messages to engage consumers. The power of outdoor advertising not only lies in its size (it’s kind of hard to miss a 14×48 foot billboard), but in its ability to extend beyond the box – quite literally with embellishments. Outdoor […]

Out of Home’s Big 3 In 2 Surprising Pie Charts

Here are two surprising pie charts on the three big public US out of home companies.  The first pie chart shows revenues for Clear Channel Outdoor, Lamar and Outfront Media for the financial quarter ended June 30, 2017.   Insider thought there was a typo when he first compiled the chart.  […]

iHeart Media Debt Restructure Updates

A couple of updates on Clear Channel Outdoor’s parent company iHeart Media as they move towards a restructuring of their $20 billion in debt. Radio+Television Business Report had an article noting that iHeart Media was victorious in a San Antonio appeals court ruling. The issue was whether a 2015 equity […]

Outfront and Clear Channel Outperform market over last quarter.

Outfront and Clear Channel have outperformed the stock market during the past quarter while Lamar has lagged.  Outfront was up 9% versus 5% for the S&P 500 due to a bump associated with winning the MTA renewal.  Clear Channel Outdoor was up 7% over the past three months although the […]

Company of the Day: Pacific Outdoor

Company:  Pacific Outdoor Advertising Markets: Oregon Headquarters: 715 NE Everett St, Portland, OR  97232 Phone: 503-232-3111 Email: info@pacificoutdooradvertising.com Pacific Outdoor advertising operates a billboard plant in Oregon.  The company was formed in 2015 via the purchase of a billboard plant from Clear Channel Outdoor.  Pacific has over 1000 displays in […]

OOH Buyers and Sellers Outline Vision for the Future

Date: September 18, 2017 A new industry task force held its inaugural meeting last week as both buyers and sellers met to discuss meaningful ways to improve the overall OOH business. The new-standing committee is a cooperative venture between OAAA and 4A’s, the trade group representing advertising agencies. The purpose of […]

Paul Corvino Named Regional President for Clear Channel Outdoor’s Midwest Region

  New York, New York – Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO)  (NYSE: CCO), a subsidiary of iHeartMedia Inc., today announced that Paul Corvino has joined the company as Regional President for the Midwest. Corvino will provide leadership in all areas of branch operations including sales, marketing, real estate, public affairs, operations […]