Imagine 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.
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BILLBOARDS ADVERTISE EMERGENCY ROOM WAIT TIMES
Monday, August 30th, 2010“Minority Report” Billboards are Becoming Reality
Thursday, 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.
Clear Channel Wants Florida Trees Removed
Friday, 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. (more…)
Rapid City Billboard Companies Ask For Incentives
Tuesday, 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. (more…)
Outdoor Lobby Group Spends $185,500 In First Quarter Of 2010
Tuesday, 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. (more…)
Don’t Miss The Billboard Boot Camp In St. Louis On August 7th And 8th
Friday, 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. (more…)
Albuquerque Considers Ban On Digital Signs
Thursday, 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. (more…)
Lamar To Convert 1,370 Units To Solar And Wind-Powered Energy
Thursday, July 1st, 2010Lamar Advertising has announced that it is going to spend $12.5 million on converting 1.370 highway billboards into solar and wind-powered energy to run their lights.
“We think this is the right thing to do” (more…)
Billboard Boot Camp Set For August 7th And 8th
Monday, June 28th, 2010The Billboard Boot Camp, America’s only event of its type, is scheduled for August 7th and 8th in St. Louis, Missouri. If you are serious about wanting to be in the billboard business, this Boot Camp should be #1 on your to-do list.
Taught by Frank Rolfe, who built from scratch the largest privately owned billboard company in Dallas/Ft. Worth (more…)
Hearing On Billboard Delayed Until July 1.
Monday, June 28th, 2010La Crosse County Circuit Court Judge Elliot Levine has continued until July 1 the hearing on a temporary restraining order request by Collins Outdoor to block the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin from removing their billboard.
Collins Outdoor Advertising filed the injunction following the receipt of a $250,000 (more…)
