The Revere city council will be reviewing a proposal brought by Squire Circle Associates to convert two of their existing billboards to digital signs. According to an article in the Revere Journal the signs are both non-conforming. The request caught the attention of the Revere Beautification Committee who are pressing the […]
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Sacramento considering a special 8 block sign district
The Sacramento Bee reports that Sacramento City Council has voted to loosen rules about signs to make way for 3,206 square feet of outdoor displays at the 17,500 seat Golden 1 Center. That’s equivalent to five 14′ by 48′ billboards. The city council is also considering a special sign district […]
Billboards Enhance Revenue Without Raising Taxes
The headline says it all: “Billboards enhance revenue without raising taxes.” This from an editorial by Oceanside City Councilman Jerry Kern in the San Diego Union Tribune. Kern points out the benefits of digital signs. Four Digital Signs on city land would create $1 million/year in lease revenue for the […]
Chicago Billboard Recognizes Vehicles
Chevy Malibu is using the latest in digital technology on their new campaign. The Chicago Tribune has a terrific article about one of these digital signs on the Chicago tollway. The promotion uses vehicle recognition technology to identify competing midsize sedans and instantly display ads aimed at their drivers. Great […]
Lightking Introduces New LED Billboard product line.
The future of LED billboards is here. Lightking Outdoor has unveiled their cutting-edge, patent-pending new product, the Air Series. The lightweight billboard is half the weight of standard LED billboards, has 25% lower wind-loads and allows air to flow through the product, making it self-cooling. The innovative design combines an […]
Montana Considering Highway Digital Boards
After 10 years of proposals and public hearings, Montana may be ready to allow digital billboards on state highways according to reports in Missoulian, Montana Standard and the Helena Independent Record. The Montana Transportation Commission is considering allowing non-animated digital boards and the outdoor community is optimistic of passage due to a […]
OUTFRONT Expands Their On Smart Media Platform
Yesterday we carried OUTFRONT Media’s press release on the deployment of the On Smart Media platform with the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority. Railway Age has commented that OUTFRONT Media’s ON Smart Media platform keeps train passengers updated while offering advertising partners state-of-the-art addressable screens. The On Smart Technology is now available in both […]
Digital Board Proposal For Little Rock
The Little Rock Board of Director’s has an agenda item posted to review the conversion to digital of up to 4 billboards along Interstate 630 and on the corner of Kanis & Shackleford Roads. The Arkansas Times reports that the current ordinance was meant to prevent alterations to billboards grandfathered […]
Oceanside Proposed Digitals Meet Resistance
The San Diego Union-Tribune reports opposition to several proposed digital billboards in Oceanside, California. Local residents have circulated a petition asking the City Council to turn down the signs. The current sign ordinance allows as many as four digital boards on city-owned property. The council is interested in the revenue […]
Britt McConnell on Why Digital Signs Use Less Power Than You Might Think
Digital billboards use less power than you might think says Britt McConnell, the Southeast/North Central Sales manager for Formetco. Insider asked Britt to talk about digital sign power use. You can reach Britt at BrittM@formetco.com, 678-951-1118. Here’s a link to a Linkedin article Britt has published on digital sign power […]
