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Durden Outdoor Expands Digital & Static Billboards to Marianna, Florida

The FAMOUS MAKERS are excited to announce the addition of Jackson County, Florida into our coverage area. In November, Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. acquired a billboard company in this market. Since this acquisition, we have built more inventory into this growing market which includes Jackson County and Marianna, Florida’s first Digital Billboard. All of our inventory stretches along Hwy 90 and Hwy 71, targeting local traffic. Highway 90 has a 60% higher traffic count than I-10 or Hwy 231 in Jackson County. “We are excited about the growth of our static billboard inventory & Durden Digital Network into the great state of Florida” says Vice President, Bill Durden. “Jackson County has a population of almost 50,000 and is a large economic draw to the Wiregrass.” The NEW Digital Billboard towers over the highest traveled intersection in Jackson County (Hwy 90 at Hwy 71) and boasts a weekly traffic count of over 234,500+ cars. This Digital Billboard marks #30 for the Durden Digital Billboard Network, which reaches over 1.2 million cars per day and spans across 6 Wiregrass cities including Dothan, AL; Enterprise, AL; Ozark, AL; Troy, AL; Eufaula, AL and now Marianna, FL. Our newest inventory can be found near several popular businesses in Jackson County, Florida to include Wal-Mart, Lowes, Tyndall Federal Credit Union, Verizon, Chipola Urgent Care, Aaron’s Rentals, Beef O’ Brady’s, Sonny’s BBQ and many other Marianna restaurants. Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. was founded by W. Earl Durden in 1968 in Dothan, AL. It remains one of the largest privately owned billboard companies in the country which now spans 10 counties in Southeast Alabama, Georgia and Florida. If you would like to be made FAMOUS in Jackson County, Florida call one of our FAMOUS MAKERS today at 334-792-5056 or email us at sales@durdenoutdoor.com.

Billboards Increase Sales for Eufaula Restaurants

Recently, one of Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc.’s long time clients, River City Grill in Eufaula, Alabama, approached us about advertising a new pizza restaurant they were opening. Our creative department got to work and came up with a campaign that would feature River City Grill and what would become the new hotspot of Eufaula, Graffiti’s Pizza Joint. Both of these restaurants are located in beautiful Downtown Eufaula. After working through a couple of designs and tweaks, the creative was installed on three major artery bulletins, targeting northbound and southbound traffic into Eufaula on Hwy 431. The billboards not only served as top of the mind awareness but also as a directional for non-local traffic headed to Columbus and Atlanta or to the beaches. Stephanie Ryan, partner and marketing director of Graffiti’s, said they have seen a significant increase in traffic and sales since their billboards went up. “We receive compliments everyday,” stated Ryan.

If you are in the Eufaula area and have a craving for a fresh New York-style pizza, steak and shrimp or just a great sandwich, check out our friends at River City Grill & Graffiti’s Pizza Joint, where you are sure to leave full and happy.

Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. offers bulletins, rotary posters, and digital billboard advertising in the Barbour County market. If you would like to be made FAMOUS through out the Wiregrass area, give one of our FAMOUS Makers a call today at (334) 792-5056 or you may email us at sales@durdenoutdoor.com.

Durden Outdoor Announced as Official Sponsor of 2014 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam

bannerThe 2014 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam (PGCJ) is a three-day country music festival that will be held on August 29th, 30th, and 31st in Panama City Beach (PCB), Florida.  This three day event will be packed full of musical talent. The Music Festival is launching its second annual festival with a bang, and Durden Outdoor is a proud sponsor again! In its inaugural year, Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam attracted thousands of country fans from all over the United States and beyond with a lineup that included Toby Keith, Brantley Gilbert, Trace Adkins and many more. Executive Producer of Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, Rendy Lovelady, is expecting 2014 ticket sales to far exceed the attendance that the festival drew in 2013. With the help of Durden, they were able to reach locals and Florida beach travelers in the following Alabama markets:  Dothan, Eufaula, Geneva, Enterprise, Ozark, Headland, Abbeville, Troy, Brundidge. Blake-Shelton Carrie-Underwood Dierks-Bentley PGCJ is utilizing multiple of Durden Outdoor’s billboard mediums (Rotary Posters, Digital Network, & Static Bulletins) to advertise their headlining acts that will be performing Labor Day weekend in PCB. Country music’s superstars Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and Dierks Bentley are this year’s headlining acts. Carrie is set to headline Friday, August 29th, while Dierks headlines Saturday, August 30th, and Blake closes out the festival, headlining Sunday, August 31st! What should you expect at Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam? During the day, find yourself with white “sugar” sand beneath your toes and ocean waves washing up on the shore at our beach stage located at the M.B. Miller County Pier (12213 Front Beach Road). As the sun begins to set, shuttle over to Frank Brown Park (16200 Panama City Beach Parkway) and JAM out to our star studded headline stage late into the night. Once you’ve had far too much fun for one day catch some shut-eye in your beachfront condo or hotel. Multiple condos in Panama City Beach are providing various packages that include room rates & passes to the Music Festival. Want to stay up to date on what’s happening at Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam? An app is now available for download on all iPhone and Android mobile phones through the app store. The app is a great resource for deals, info, schedules, and photos. For more information about Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam’s lineup, VIP & General Admission Tickets, lodging partners, directions, partnership opportunities, parking, and vendors, please visit www.gulfcoastjam.com. Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam is a production of PCB Entertainment, LLC. If you are interested in utilizing out-of-home media to promote your next event in South Alabama please contact our sales team. We can help you reach over 1 million cars (daily) about your upcoming local or long distance event. Click here to email the Durden Sales Team.

Truancy/Violence Against Teachers Campaign launched

truancyHenry & Houston County Schools joined together with the District Attorney’s office to launch a campaign against Truancy and Violence against Teachers. Doug Valeska along with Tim Wilder (Dothan City Superintendent), Tim Pitchford(Houston County Superintendent),  and Lisa Knowles (Henry County Superintendent),  reached out to Durden Outdoor Displays when it came time to put this campaign into action. Twenty (20) Poster Billboards across Houston & Henry County will be covered with the multiple designs created by the Durden Art Department for this joint campaign. Not only did Durden Outdoor showcase this campaign with their billboards, but they also helped with creating the 25,000 rip cards that were sent home with students to explain the truancy law. These brochures/rip cards include a perforated edge to tear off, requiring a parent or guardian signature to indicate they have read and understood the law. All tear-offs should be returned to the school.
 “We just want to send a message. Our number one interest is the children,” Valeska said. “Our job is to work with the children and keep them in school.”
Skip School, Deal with the DA. Truancy is any unexcused absence, tardy or leaving school without permission. A parent or guardian can face criminal charges if the child is not properly attending school. The student can face court-ordered probation, electronic monitoring, curfews and extensive counseling. Truancy complaints can be filed on a student between the ages of 7 and 17 if they have at least seven absences.
Hit a Teacher, Go to Jail. Valeska’s Campaign for Violence against Teachers is posted along with the Truancy Billboards. If you physically punch/hit your teacher or principal you could be subject to jail time. Durden Outdoor was very happy to help promote this important message to the parents and students of Houston and Henry County. If you have a message you would like to publicize please contact the Sales Department for further information on our outdoor billboards and other media.