Tag: outfront

How and Why to Get Involved Politically

By Ken Klein OAAA Executive Vice President, Government Affairs A United States Senator from Colorado recently toured the OUTFRONT Media plant in Denver, learning about technology and jobs. This type of political education benefits the entire industry, far beyond Colorado. As a regulated industry, we know the importance of government […]

Outfront Up, Lamar Flat, CCO Down in 3Q 2019

OUTFRONT stock was up 8% for the three months ended September 30, 2019 due to strong revenue growth. Lamar stock was was up 1% for the three months ended September 30, 2019 in line with the Standard and Poors 500. Clear Channel Outdoor stock was down 46% for the three […]

Outfront Media Accepting Submissions for Art Contest

Entry is open for OUTFRONT’s new inaugural art competition – OUTFRAME – which aims to recognize artists in the ad community who have real art to share with real people in the real world. When are submissions accepted? From September 1 to October 1. Who is Eligible to Enter? OUTFRAME […]

Chris Baughman: Out of Home is About People

Insider talked with Chris Baughman about what he’s learned in 30+ years in the business, what he thinks of Anna Bager and what’s next for him now that the Fairway Southwest assets have sold.  Baughman was the General Manager of Fairway’s Southwest Division which was recently sold to Lindmark Outdoor. […]

Insider Ownership at Clear Channel Outdoor and the Public Out of Home Companies

Clear Channel stock has risen 16% to $2.60 in two days on news that managers and directors are buying shares.  Americas CEO Scott Wells, CFO Brian Coleman and Board Member Ben Moreland bought shares two days ago.  CFO Brian Coleman and Board Member Andrew Hobson bought shares yesterday.  The purchases […]

Outfront Revenues Up 14.5% in 2Q 2019

Outfront had a great financial quarter.  Here are the results of the earnings release, conference call and earnings deck. Revenues increased 14.5% to $460 million during the second quarter of 2019 due to growth in digital revenues and billboard yields.  National revenue were up 20%, local revenues up 10%. US […]

New and Noted: Hollywood Billboards, Autonomous Car Delays and Pay for Engagement

Everyone wants a billboard to promote their Emmy chances says Hollywood Reporter.  Good news for Clear Channel Outdoor, OUTFRONT Media, Ace Outdoor and the other Sunset Strip and LA operators.  Space on the Sunset Strip is now worth $75,000-150,000 for 4 weeks. Hold the Hype on autonomous cars says the […]

New and Noted July 19, 2019

In The Other Side of Outdoor Advertising Crunchbase notes that startups like Brex and Eaze are using out of home advertising to get consumers attention: “The startups we talked to, including Brex, Eaze, and Snowflake, said that they think consumers are tired of Facebook and Instagram advertisements.  Especially because you […]

Kansas City Considering New Digital Billboards

Fox4kc.com and 41KSHB report that Kansas City is considering a zoning ordinance 190514 to permit new digital billboards.    The city has had a ban on digital billboards since 2007.  Yesterday the planning commission held a hearing on the issue.  The proposal includes the following: A 7:1 takedown ratio.  7 […]