January 13, 2026
Advertising, Best Practices, Marketing, Strategy

Small businesses want billboards—but the industry doesn’t know it yet. Chad Smith has sat at the exact intersection where small businesses meet billboard advertising for over a decade. As Blip’s first employee and now VP of Supply and Media Owner Success, he’s heard media owners say, “I didn’t know this kind of person would want […]

December 9, 2025
Best Practices, Marketing, Strategy

Overcoming the fear that kills two-sided marketplaces before they start “You’re gonna steal our customers.”“You’ll devalue our rates.”“You’re trying to cut us out entirely.” Chad Smith has heard every objection in the book. As VP of Supply and Media Owner Success at Blip, Chad’s entire job revolves around convincing billboard owners to share their inventory […]

November 25, 2025
Best Practices, Marketing, Strategy

The most expensive impression is the one that has to do all the work alone. If you’re solely focused on last-click attribution, you’re missing out on building the brand recognition that makes conversions cheaper and easier. With digital ad costs escalating as platforms like Facebook and Google auction off increasingly scarce “ready-to-buy” audiences, SMBs are […]

November 12, 2025
Advertising, Best Practices, Marketing, Strategy

Learn Spencer Cook's proven 90-day billboard marketing strategy that helps small businesses build lasting awareness and drive measurable results.

February 21, 2025
Advertising, Best Practices, Marketing, Strategy

Meet Brian Becker, owner of Elite Marketing, med student, and part-time advertising wizard. What he thought would be a “side gig” in digital marketing quickly turned into a full-blown career when the world of outdoor advertising pulled him in for good. Working with WeedCardAZ, a company struggling to get around strict online ad policies, Becker […]

February 12, 2025
Best Practices, Cost, Location Highlight, Sign Owner, Strategy

From Gucci to Shell, brands of all kinds rely on OOH to become the leading choice in their industry—many dedicating 30% or more of their advertising budgets to it.  But advertising at scale isn’t limited to national players or the ultra-wealthy—at least not anymore. Franchises are ramping up their spend, recognizing OOH’s ability to power […]

January 27, 2025
Ad Design, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Strategy

What makes OOH such a powerful tool for generating word-of-mouth virality? Is it because people naturally engage with their surroundings while driving, or because creative billboards are too compelling not to photograph? The true power of out-of-home advertising lies in its ability to connect with the community hubs of a city. Whether you’re in a […]

January 13, 2025
Marketing, Other, Strategy

The start of the year for most marketing teams means quarterly planning, budget allocation, and setting priorities. An important question to tackle: Which efforts will deliver the biggest ROI, and how can we predict where to allocate resources effectively amid evolving technology and unpredictable consumer behavior? The one thing every marketer can indefinitely be certain […]

December 7, 2024
Advertising, Best Practices, Marketing, Strategy

As Darwin said, it’s not the strongest who survive, but those most adaptable to change. And oh my, has OOH advertising adapted. What was once a static form of marketing has leveled up, becoming one of the most viral forms of advertising.Today, OOH (out-of-home) advertising goes beyond what digital can do, offering mobile retargeting, precise […]

November 12, 2024
Advertising, Best Practices, Strategy

While first impressions are key to grab attention and spark interest, the best advertising creates lasting impressions.  That’s where brands have the opportunity to integrate the mobile devices we always carry with us and the digital out-of-home (DOOH) screens in the places we live, work, and play. When these elements come together, they create a […]