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OAAA adds 44 new members

May 20, 2019 (Las Vegas, NV) – In a unanimous vote by the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) Board of Directors, 44 new members were welcomed to join the trade association. The new members were approved during the Board’s biennial meeting May 20 in Las Vegas. “We […]

Ken Klein at IBOUSA: Trends that impact OOH

Here is a re-cap of OAAA EVP Ken Klein’s presentation to independent billboard operators (IBOUSA) in Savannah on May 9. First Amendment First Amendment free speech protections knocked out San Francisco’s mandated warning label on ads for sugary drinks and Cincinnati’s targeted tax on billboards (that case is on appeal […]

Do’s and Dont’s: Advertising CBD Products

By Kerry Yoakum, Vice President of Government Affairs, OAAA If CVS is selling cannabidiol products over the counter and Carl’s Jr has CBD burgers in Denver, then it must be okay to advertise, right? The promotion of new CBD products raises complex issues. In this report, I’ll explain CBD, how […]

Examples of How Digital Billboards Communicate With The Public During Emergencies.

Last Friday’s story on Ashby St’s tornado warning network illustrates how digital billboards perform a huge public service by allowing government agencies to communicate with the public in an emergency.  Ashby St isn’t the only out of home company which uses digital billboards to help communicate with the public in […]

The Representation of Women in OOH Ads

By Nicole Randall, OAAA Communications Senior Director Dove recently conducted a study of 9,000 women to gauge their perception of female representation in media. More than 70 percent of women surveyed said they don’t feel accurately represented by the images they see every day. The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) has ramped […]

Billboard Relocation Saves Taxpayer Money

By Kerry Yoakum, Vice President of Government Affairs, OAAA Relocating billboards as an alternative to government acquisition saves substantial tax dollars, says a new government-sponsored report written by top experts. “The relocation of an outdoor advertising sign will typically be substantially less expensive to the state department of transportation than acquisition of […]

The ‘Female Quotient’ to Talk Advancing Equality in the Workplace at #OOH2019

The FQ Lounge to Offer Programming, Resources that Help Advance Transformation of Workplace Cultures April 29, 2019 (Washington, DC) – The Female Quotient (FQ), a female-owned business committed to advancing equality in the workplace, has partnered with the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) and Geopath to bring […]

OOH Thrives as a Diverse, United Ad Medium

My Turn, By Nancy Fletcher OAAA President and CEO In today’s era of highly targeted media options, OOH has emerged as a central ingredient within the most thoughtful communication strategies. The power of OOH is recognized by savvy brands and agencies who understand the medium is a force that drives […]

The ‘Instagrammable’ OOH Ad

By Q Chaghtai Digital Brand Manager at OAAA   Brands are encouraging social media interaction now more than ever as many advertisers are understanding how well OOH advertising complements the modern media plan. A billboard or transit ad at one intersection can now be shared around the world in an […]