March 13, 2012 is the congressional primary election. Who are you voting for? Eleven running candidates voted for Durden when they decided how to promote their campaign. We had the privilege of doing Eight Rotary Poster designs throughout the area, a bulletin in Dale County, & two digital billboards on our Durden Digital Network, which has 16 locations!
Let’s meet the candidates who voted for us…
Stuart K. Smith is an Ozark Attorney and Republican Candidate for the office of Circuit Judge, Place 1, within the 33rd Judicial Circuit, which serves Dale and Geneva Counties. Mr. Smith helped his campaign by using Durden’s Rotary posters.
For past 6 years, Bill Filmore has been Chief Assistant District Attorney for Dale/Geneva Counties. Filmore handles the prosecution of major felony jury trials (usually sexual assaults and murder). Attorney Filmore also chose to promote his campaign with Durden’s Rotary Posters in Dale & Geneva counties.
Ron Snell believes his qualifications and experiences, especially having taught in every Geneva County school cluster, make him the best candidate to advance all Geneva County schools as the Geneva County Superintendent. Mr. Snell chose to use rotary posters along with his other campaign elements.
Fred Hamic seeks re-election to Geneva County Commission chairman/probate judge. Hamic says that in his first term he helped to get Geneva County on firm financial footing, and that the county currently owes nothing against its $10 million debt limit. He came to Durden for his outdoor advertising of his re-election campaign. Rotary Posters in Geneva County display his artwork created by our Art Department.
Starla Mathews has served the citizens of Houston County as Revenue Commissioner for the past twelve years. It is this experience that leads her to seek the office of probate judge in Houston County, Alabama. Starla chose to promote her campaign on Durden’s Digital Network. Durden has a total of 17 locations when it comes to advertising digitally.
Patrick Davenport believes it is important to have an attorney as Probate Judge. He graduated from UAB with a bachelor’s degree in history and received his law degree from Cumberland School of law at Samford University. Davenport said his opportunity to serve as special probate judge in the absence of Houston County Probate Judge Luke Cooley has given him a unique qualification to hold the office.
Mike Stell’s mission is to bring Barbour Counties Probate Judge’s office into the 21 Century. Snell wants to stop the long lines and make the office more “Customer Service Friendly.” Mr. Stell is promoting his campaign with Durden’s Rotary Poster in Barbour County.
Steve Blair has operated a law firm for 25 years and served as Coffee County district judge for eight years. He was a 12th Judicial Circuit judge for two years and Enterprise’s municipal judge for the past six years. Mr. Blair is using Durden’s Digital Network in Enterprise to help promote his campaign to be Coffee County Probate Judge.
Sharon Ard Michalic has 26 years working with Dale County. Her work experience began with the Tax Assessor and Tax Collector Offices before transferring to the Probate Office in 1994. She has had the privilege of working for two past probate judges. Now she is running for Probate Judge herself, and utilized Durden’s Rotary Poster to help her attain that spot.
Woodrow (Woody) Hilboldt said his long work history in community-based business and his degree in business administration would be invaluable resources in carrying out the probate judge’s duties, which include maintaining vital public records, protecting public resources, and additional administrative duties associated with the “business” side of the office. He chose Durden to help promote his campaign with our Print Rotary Posters.
Gerald Harden has served the citizens of Dale County politically for over 30 years and wishes to continue to do so. Harden believes he has the experience and the leadership capability in order to continue to make Dale County a better place today and for future generations. He is utilizing Durden’s Print Posters to campaign for his election into the Dale County Commission Chairperson Office.
New Leadership and New Ideas for the Future of Barbour County is Jason Tyre’s 2012 Campaign Slogan. Over the last sixteen years, Jason has worked diligently through the Court System to provide alternative programs for substance abuse offenders to make them more productive citizens. He chose the Eufaula Digital Light House to further his campaign through outdoor media and advertising.
Area businessman and community leader, Mark Blankenship announced his candidacy for Chairman of the Dale County Commission. Blankenship said he wants to put his experience, work ethic, and aggressive leadership to work for Dale County. Blankenship, a licensed residential contractor and developer, currently serves as President pro-tem of the Ozark City Council, serves as a member of the Ozark Technology board, and serves on the CB&T bank board of directors. Mr. Blankenship chose to promote his campaign with a Durden Bulletin In Dale County.
We thank all of our candidates for supporting us and allowing us to help promote you campaign this election. With a marketing network of 1000 plus billboard, poster, and full color digital displays — your message was effectively promoted with Durden Outdoor.
Commission Chairman
Gerald Harden – Dale County
Mark Blankenship – Dale County
Circuit Judge
Bill Filmore – Dale & Geneva County
Stuart K Smith – Dale & Geneva County
Probate Judge
Fred Hamic – Geneva County
Mike Stell – Barbour County
Steve Blair – Coffee County
Sharon Ard Michalic – Dale County
Woody Hilboldt – Dale County
Starla Mathews – Houston County
Patrick Davenport – Houston County
Superintendent
Ron Snell – Geneva County
Circuit Clerk
Jason Tyre – Barbour County
You can’t touch this…. My-my-my-my Durden has done it again.
Tasked with designing a billboard to turn heads, Durden looked towards the original rapping hamsters in the Kia commercials for inspiration and were led to another rapper of the human kind. We all remember the 1990’s hit single “U Can’t Touch This,” written, performed, and produced by MC Hammer, himself. This signature song of Hammer’s is possibly one of the most recognizable records ever… which happens to be the same thing Durden wants for Dothan Kia.
The 2014 Kia Soul gets 31 mpg on the Highway and costs $13,995. What better way to advertise that then putting MC Hammer on top of a 14’ x 48’ billboard. Well it’s not actually MC Hammer. It is a mannequin made to look like him, dressed in a gold & black jumpsuit.
Our Creative Department and Expediting Department worked together with Dothan Kia to create this beautiful 3D Billboard work of art. If you would like #TeamDurden to design your next out-of-home advertisement, please contact our sales department to get started.
Nah-na-na-na, Stop, Hammer Time!
Whitaker Marketing came to Durden Outdoor with the idea of collaborating to promote their client Espy, Metcalf & Espy, P.C. Known as Dothan’s bankruptcy lawyers, EMEPC, have more than 60 years combined in bankruptcy law, and have helped thousands of individuals and families escape or decrease crushing debt burdens.
The design process of Espy, Metcalf & Espy began with several creative meetings researching the topic, defining the direction, and strategizing about the possibilities. This is when the “Ball & Chain” concept emerged from our creative minds and leapt onto the dry erase board.
The expression “ball and chain” refers back to the actual ball and chain, which was a heavy metal ball secured to a prisoner’s leg by means of a chain and manacle. The ball and chain was in use in both Britain and the USA by the early 19th century (and possibly much earlier.) The earliest citation in print is from The Times, January 1819. Now, it is used as a slang term for a burden that you must carry around with you. In our design the “Ball and Chain” is a metaphor for how debt can be a burden and weigh you down.
With the design sketched out, Durden’s Creative department began designing and revising the billboard. After a few ideas were mapped out the initial design was presented to the client for review. Once the concept was given a go-ahead the 3D idea developed while meeting with Durden’s production department. Excitement had sprung with this new 3D idea between all three entities!
The artwork was approved and the agency decided to creatively spend their client’s ad budget on (1) stationary bulletin strategically located on Main Street in Dothan, Alabama [across from Wiregrass Church.] To add frequency and coverage to this “MY DEBT” ad campaign, they also included a digital rotary showing on our Durden Digital Network.
The team at Durden then began engineering and building the 20 foot 3D Chain and Cuff to fit on the billboard. You can see how we made it by clicking 
Each week Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. highlights the valuable services of our advertisers. The advertiser of this week is Enterprise State Community College, home of #WeevilNation.
Enterprise State Community College is based out of Enterprise, AL. However, they have campuses all across the great state of Alabama to include Albertville, Andalusia, Decatur, Fort Rucker, Mobile, Ozark, and Online as well. ESCC’s mission is to serve students and communities by providing educational opportunities that enhance the quality of life and promote economic development. Enterprise State Community College is well known for their excellence in academics as well as their Alabama Aviation Center campuses. The Aviation Technical Training Centers at ESCC afford students the opportunity to major in different aviation maintenance programs.
Enterprise State Community College partnered with Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. to help promote their Enterprise, AL Campus as well as their Alabama Aviation Center Campus in Ozark, AL. Since the Boll Weevil is ESCC’s mascot, their marketing department came up with a unique hash tag of “#WeevilNation” to keep up with the latest news from ESCC. Students are encouraged to use #WeevilNation when posting photos or updates relating to Enterprise State Community College on social media sites such as Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram. This allows students as well as the public to easily find what is going on in relation to ESCC by simply searching #WeevilNation on these sites. ESCC utilizes Digital Displays, Bulletins and 4 WK Rotary Boards throughout Coffee, Dale, and Geneva County to get the word out about #WeevilNation. To tie in the entire campaign, Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. designed a Banner Stand for their Trade Shows and events throughout the year.
Enterprise State Community College has done a great job by keeping their advertising campaign consistent. Sticking with #WeevilNation allows for effective and efficient long term branding.
“Working with Durden helps make it easy to get our message out. They’re always professional, creative, and have a wide coverage area in the Wiregrass.” – Deidre Frith, Director of Marketing and Media Relations.
If you would like to be made FAMOUS like Enterprise State Community College, 
Each week, Durden Outdoor Displays highlights the valuable services of our advertisers. The advertiser of this week is Area 51 Tactical, your local tactical gear and gun supplier.
Are we talking about the Area 51 in the state of Nevada? No, Area 51 Products LLC is located in Dothan, Alabama on Highway 231N (also known as Montgomery Highway). North of Ross Clark Circle, Area 51 is approximately 25 minutes from Fort Rucker and an hour and a half from Fort Benning.
Area 51 has been providing great products at great prices to the shooting community since 1998. For several years their primary selling venue was eBay. Just recently they decided to partner with Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. to help promote their local store location. Their store front is open six days a week. Local customers are welcome to visit, shop, and discuss any product/shooting questions they may have. It is impossible to miss the largest extension in the Dothan Market. You can see their 10’x 42’ bulletin located 100 yards ahead of the store front with a HUGE green alien holding their sign.
“The billboard is awesome! It is exactly what I dreamed it would be! The Creative Department captured my vision perfectly & our customers are raving about it,” says Don Nicholson, Owner.
With a wide selection of ammunition, books, clothing, firearms, accessories, flashlights, lasers, holsters, guns, optics, duty gear, tactical gear, cases, & targets, they have all you could ever need. And if they don’t – they can get it for you in 3 to 4 business days.
Let Area 51 Tactical supply your next shooting necessities and let us make you FAMOUS, Contact us today!
As a leading Medical career training school in Alabama, Fortis College sought out a way to inform the locals of their programs in Electrical Trades. HVAC- R Trades, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration, and Pharmacy Technology.
In 2009, Fortis College began marketing their programs through Durden Outdoor Displays. First, Fortis started using Durden’s four week rotary billboards promoting Medical Assisting and Pharmacy Technician Programs.
