CW 33 reports that campaign billboards are popping up around Dallas, but not for Trump or Clinton. The boards are retro boards saying Kennedy for President. They have been catching passerby’s eyes and that’s the point. The answer to the Mystery Of The Vote Kennedy Billboards is hidden in the […]
Tag: creative
Freitas on the ANA study, driverless cars and creative trends
Stephen Freitas is Chief Marketing Officer of the OAAA. He is the leading industry marketing spokesman and thought leader, helping to advance and unite the out of home advertising industry through education and marketing. Before joining OAAA, Freitas spent a decade developing high profile marketing programs for Clear Channel Communications […]
Phoenix PD Sends Love Note To City
In a Facebook post and a tweet on Monday, the Phoenix Police Department showed off some billboards it put up around the city last week,a little love note to thank the city and state for its faith in our men and women in blue. About three weeks ago, PPD […]
Fairway Outdoor Stunting in Greenville, South Carolina
Fairway Outdoor is stunting in Greenville, South Carolina. Fox News outlets are reporting the appearance of mysterious billboards which consist of nothing but a smiley face. Fairway is mum so far. Insider’s take: Stunts can be a very effective way of getting attention. Remember Outfront’s Grand Rapids fruits and veggie stunt […]
Ogilvy’s Five Tips for Designing Billboards
Insider has written previously about Ogilvy on Advertising and Why Ogilvy Was Wrong About Billboards. In our third and last post about on Ogilvy we highlight his five tips for designing billboards for maximum effect. Make your billboard “a visual scandal” but don’t overdue the scandal or you will stop traffic […]
Moving to Canada?
Insider saw this Linkedin post from Jeff Cook, who owns a real estate firm in Charleston. We are reprinting with his permission. Moving to Canada? By Jeff Cook | July 20th, 2016 My billboards have always been a huge staple in my success. They’re big, they’re funny, and as some […]
Ogilvy on Advertising.
If you read one book on advertising it should be Ogilvy on Advertising by David Ogilvy. My edition dates to 1985 but the advice is timeless. Ogilvy was a college dropout/kitchen cook/door-to-door salesman who founded the Ogilvy and Mather ad agency. He was a gifted writer. In case you […]
The Man Who’s Painted 5,000 Billboards
Insider has written before that painted billboards are making a comeback. There are two firms – Overall Murals and Colossal Media – which specialize in painted billboards. Atlanta billboard artist Ben Zaricor estimates that he’s painted 5,000 billboards in the course of 15 years. Insider interviewed Zaricor to learn more […]
Chick-fil-a Changing Agencies
Billboard Insider shared a recent post about the history of Chick-fil-a advertising and their cow campaign. After more than two decades featuring one of the most recognizable ad campaigns in recent memory, Chick-fil-a has ended its relationship with the agency that created the Chick-fil-a cows. Chick-fil-a has hired McCann Worldgroup and […]
Adams Outdoor 3D Kiss Cow
We saw this post from Adams Outdoor and thought you all might enjoy. https://youtu.be/AtDD-IAKm0E If any of you have other interesting posts, let us know. Paid Advertisement