Clear Channel Outdoor stock was up 3% for the first quarter while the S&P 500 was down 2%. The market seems to be viewing the iHeart bankruptcy as a good thing because it means Clear Channel Outdoor may find independence and owners who will stop mortgaging the future to pay […]
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Tech Talks: One Change for OOH Tech?
By Nicole Randall OAAA Communications Director This month, OAAA spotlights the Innovations Committee, asking members, “If you could snap your fingers to change one technology-related thing in the OOH industry, what would you change today and why?” Kevin Bartanian, EVP Sales & Business Development, StandardVision I would have all creative for […]
NY assemblywoman wants say in digital sign
The high profile digital billboard in the picture is featured on the New York City DOT twitter page. Queens Chronicle reports that a New York assemblywoman want to have a say in whether a digital billboard should exist at an approach to the RFK Triborough Bridge. The assemblywoman claims the […]
Outfront Wins MBTA Billboard Contract
NEW YORK, March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE: OUT) (the “Company”), announced today that it has been awarded a new contract with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (“MBTA”) to manage 125 billboards on MBTA’s owned properties. OUTFRONT is scheduled to begin operations on March 4, 2018. This contract marks an expansion of OUTFRONT’s ongoing partnership with the MBTA. OUTFRONT will […]
Out of Home Media in the Data Revolution
With permission from Extension Media. By Mark Boidman, Susan Wang, and Brandon Yoshimura, PJ SOLOMON The Out of Home media and advertising (“OOH”) industry is undergoing a digital and data-driven transformation. OOH reaches consumers who are “on the go” or in transit and encompasses a variety of formats including billboards, posters, […]
Liveboards versus Preservationists
OUTFRONT has deployed 250 smart digital screens in Boston’s transit system. The MBTA is thrilled by the $100 million in revenue generated from the screens. Boston Magazine writes there’s a backlash against the screens by the Massachusetts Preservation Alliance and Friends of the Public Garden who say that screens […]
Outfront plans Fenton, MI digital billboard
TCTimes reports that Outfront Media is seeking to convert a billboard in Fenton Township, Michigan to digital. The board is located on US 23 at Thompson Road. This would be the only one of Outfront’s six billboards in Fenton Township which can be converted to digital. The other boards are […]
Timing is Everything…If You’re Ready for it.
By Andy Sriubas, Chief Commercial Officer @ OUTFRONT Media Why it’s time for the Out of Home industry to participate in the contemporary networked advertising ecosystem. “It’s better to be lucky than good” is a phrase we know well, but “luck” is, more often than not, convenient timing, rather […]
IAB Provides A DOOH Metrics Glossary
As we view the landscape of big data and programmatic buying attempting to understand a new language, do these types of terms give you a headache? Served Impressions Audience Composition CPM Message Duration Unique Traffic Primary Ad Unit Geographic Targeting The Interactive Advertising Bureau would like to introduce to you […]
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 […]