Tag: digital billboards

Ian and Dan Explain Smart Billboards to Brad and John

Insider heard Brad and John, a couple disk jockeys from Bellingham, Washington talking about smart digital billboards on a September 26 podcast. Brad and John got a little bit right and an awful lot wrong about digital billboards.  Insider has excerpted the 5 minute podcast in italics so you can see […]

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 […]

Sean Reilly on why digital billboards have higher margins.

Insider is Sean Reilly fan.  He’s a straight talker with a detailed command of the business.  Insider learns something new every time Reilly speaks.  Here’s a summary of Reilly’s comments at last week’s Wells Fargo Media and Telecom Conference.  His 30 minute talk is archived on Lamar’s website. On the […]

Pasco Florida Approves New Digital Billboards

tbo.com reports that the Pasco County Florida commissioners have approved a Clear Channel proposal to take down 28 static billboards in exchange for the right to put up four digital billboards.  The digital billboards are scheduled for: US 19 State Road 54 east of Little Road Dale Mabry Highway I-75 […]

Digital Billboards Supreme Court Win

October 16, 2017 (Washington, DC) — The US Supreme Court today denied Scenic America’s appeal of its failed legal attack on digital billboards, ending a four-year legal battle. “A decade ago, a federal agency responded to questions from States – which is routine — about a new technology known as […]

Blip increases Yesco digital revenue 11% prompting Yesco to invest.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT–(Marketwired – Oct 11, 2017) – Blip, a flexible and cost effective platform for purchasing and managing digital out of home (DOOH) advertising campaigns, released the results of its year-long integration with YESCO Outdoor Media. First launched in June 2016, Blip’s integration with YESCO allows any interested buyer to view […]

Timur Colak on digital billboard storm preparedness

Hurricane Harvey and Irma have put storm preparedness top of mind.  Timur Colak, CEO of digital billboard manufacturer Lightking, spoke at the September 2017 IBOUSA meeting on LED Billboards and storm preparedness.  Insider asked Timur to summarize his talk. Timur, what parts of the country are at risk for major […]

Bill Ripp on Digital Billboard Siting Mistakes

Lamar’s Bill Ripp has installed over 2,500 digital displays across a 14 year span.  At Lookout2017 Ripp said that even though Lamar has gotten quite good siting digital billboards, he still has to relocate some every year due to a lack of financial performance.  Insider talked with Ripp about why digital […]

Lamar Lombard IL signs debated.

Daily Herald reports that 20 Lombard, IL residents have protested Lamar’s plan to put up two digital billboards.  The Lombard trustees will vote on the issue on November 2.  Lamar will pay the city $75,000/year for 20 years to be put toward capital expenses at the city’s wastewater treatment plant […]

Lamar seeks 2 digital billboards in Lombard

The Daily Herald reports that Lamar has received preliminary approval from the Lombard trustees for two lighted digital billboards in Lombard, Illinois.  The billboards will be on Glenbard Wastewater Authority property along I-355 between North Avenue and Roosevelt Road. Lamar’s proposal includes: A 20 year lease at $75,000/year. An agreement […]