Tag: lamar

The 2018 Out of Home Website Rankings

Insider reviewed 434 out of home websites to compile the 2018 Out of Home Website Rankings.  Insider used a 20 point ranking system to measure how well an out of home website meets the needs of clients and potential advertisers.  The scores ranged from 0 to 20.  The average score […]

Pittsburgh Appealing Mt Washington Loss

Triblive reports that the city of Pittsburgh intends to appeal Friday’s ruling by Common Pleas Judge Joseph James reversing a Pittsburgh Zoning Board of Adjustment order for Lamar to remove a large billboard on Mt Washington.  Insider wrote about the case yesterday. Insider’s take:  Seems like Mayor Peduto is pursuing […]

Regulatory Roundup January 26, 2018

Three regulatory issues to review this week. CBS Pittsburgh reports Lamar and the Pittsburg Mayor have failed to reach a compromise on the Mount Washington sign and both sides have presented their arguments in court.  Lamar contents that the sign is in accordance with city law.  The city contends the billboard […]

Lamar Donates Billboards to The Ray

If you’ve recently driven down the 18-mile stretch of I-85 between LaGrange, Georgia and the Alabama border, you’ll have noticed some changes. Four billboards welcome you to The Ray, a “safer, cleaner, smarter highway.” This is thanks to a new partnership with Lamar, one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in […]

Billboard Insider Obituary: David Root 1950-2018

The Toledo Blade reports the death of David Leigh Root, the chief executive of Toledo based Root Outdoor at age 67.  The family-owned company operated 2,000 billboards on highways in northwest and north-central Ohio before it was sold to Lamar in the mid-2000’s.  David Leigh Root took over the business […]

Landmark acquires 127 assets for $60 million

Last week Landmark Infrastructure, the publicly-traded investor in tower, solar, wind and outdoor leases and easements announced the signing of an agreement purchase 127 assets in 32 states for $60 million.  Closing is scheduled for this week.  The press release did specify if any of the new assets were outdoor.  […]

Creative Circle: What Was Your Favorite OOH in 2017?

By Nicole Randall OAAA Communications Director OAAA regularly features Thought Leadership Q&A from its committee members. This month, OAAA spotlights the Creative Committee, asking members, “What was your favorite OOH campaign in 2017?”  Eddy Herty, National Creative Director, OUTFRONT Media The  2018 College Football Playoff National Championship I’m In campaign was my […]

Independent Outdoor has sold to Lamar

This is old news for some of you but Insider visited the Independent Outdoor company website this week while updating the 2018 Out of Home Advertising website rankings and this is what he found.   Lamar purchased Independent Outdoor’s plant several months ago.  Lamar keeps a very low profile on acquisitions […]

Orlando Looking at Swapping Static Billboards for Digitals

With a goal to eliminate billboards along the city’s main streets and in pedestrian-friendly districts, the City of Orlando is considering allowing static boards to be swapped out for digital signs. The Orlando Sentinel reports that the City Council is meeting this week  and the expectation is they will approve […]

Lamar outperforms market in 4Q 2017

Lamar outperformed the S&P 500 during the fourth quarter of 2017.  Clear Channel Outdoor and Outfront underperformed the S&P 500 during the fourth quarter of 2017.  Here are the actual numbers. Lamar up 8.74% during the fourth quarter of 2017. S&P 500 up 5.71% during the fourth quarter of 2017. Clear […]