Gail Bergeron, whose husband Police Sgt. Joe Bergeron was killed in the line of duty, wanted to thank all of those who aided her and her children in their time of need. If Gail was to write thank you notes, she would’ve been writing for days. She would need well over 8,000 and knew she could never get all of them complete. So, Gail turned to the help of outdoor advertising. Read the rest of this entry »
BILLBOARD HELPS FAMILY THANK THOUSANDS
August 30th, 2010BILLBOARDS ADVERTISE EMERGENCY ROOM WAIT TIMES
August 30th, 2010Imagine you are driving your child to the emergency room because they need stitches or an x-ray. Depending on the town you are in, you may be able to look at a billboard and see how long you will be sitting in the waiting room once you arrive.
STUDENTS AT PATAPSCO HIGH ARE CREATING BILLBOARDS
August 19th, 2010Five students at Patapsco High in Baltimore, Maryland are got the chance to design their own billboards as a part of the “Create, Don’t Hate” project, which is sponsored by Design Ignites Change campaign. The billboards will be on display in Maryland through the end of August.
“Minority Report” Billboards are Becoming Reality
August 5th, 2010In “Minority Report,” Tom Cruise is forced to face billboards that call out his name as he strolls through an ultramodern shopping mall. This type of futuristic technology is now becoming a reality.
IBM is working on a new type of technology that will allow billboards to show passers-by tailor made advertisements.
Skyscrapper- Sized Billboards to Appear in Miami
August 2nd, 2010City commissioners in Miami would like to create a “Times Square” of their own. In hopes of succeeding, they have given Mark Siffen the ok to create two 500 foot electronic billboards in the downtown area.
Clear Channel Wants Florida Trees Removed
July 30th, 2010Clear Channel Outdoor has filed a complaint with the Florida Department of Transportation. At issue is the removal of approximately 18 trees. The trees were planted by some boat retailers who thought they were improving the aesthetics of that stretch of State Road 84. The trees, as they matured, ended up blocking two of Clear Channel’s signs. Read the rest of this entry »
Rapid City Billboard Companies Ask For Incentives
July 13th, 2010Billboard companies in Rapid City, South Dakota are balking at proposed changes to the sign code, unless they include provisions to reward sign companies for removing or downsizing existing non-conforming signs. Read the rest of this entry »
Outdoor Lobby Group Spends $185,500 In First Quarter Of 2010
July 13th, 2010The Outdoor Advertising Association of America, the official association of the outdoor companies within the U.S., has reported a spending $185,500 in its lobbying efforts in the first quarter of 2010. It spent $238,000 during the same period in 2009. Read the rest of this entry »
Don’t Miss The Billboard Boot Camp In St. Louis On August 7th And 8th
July 9th, 2010If you are serious about getting into the billboard business, then you need to make plans to attend the Billboard Boot Camp in St. Louis on August 7th and 8th.
This event is only held twice per year, and we only allow 10 people in the program, to maximize one-on-one coaching. Read the rest of this entry »
Albuquerque Considers Ban On Digital Signs
July 1st, 2010City Councilman Isaac Benton has proposed an ordinance placing a moratorium on digital signs in Albuquerque, New Mexico, pending a study to see if they are distracting and create a danger to drivers. Read the rest of this entry »
