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Durden Outdoor Wins National “Best Of Show” Award

The FAMOUS Makers recently won big at the Independent Billboard Operators Conference in Jacksonville, FL. Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. brought home Best of Show for the Tabor Pest Control Digital Campaign, adding another National Award to the FAMOUS Makers shelf. We are humbled and honored to have received this award. We sincerely appreciate our clients who allow us to think outside of the box and push the #FAMOUSMaker button. IBOUSA brings together hundreds of billboard operators twice a year from around the United States to gain professional development in the ever-changing industry of Outdoor Advertising. They host the annual Indie Awards at the Spring Conference, sponsored by Camel City Posters. The Indie Awards is open to all Independent Billboard Companies from around the country. Check out the video below to see our award-winning work:

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.

Dothan’s Most Traveled Intersection Gets a Digital Upgrade

After over 10 years of FAMOUS Making, Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. recently upgraded one of its first Digital Displays located at the highest traffic intersection in Dothan, AL. The former double-sided Digital Billboard originally resided at Krispy Kreme facing the Ross Clark Circle and Westgate Parkway, catching east and westbound traffic. We decided that it was finally time to retire this beauty, relocate across the street and increase its size.

As you drive along West Main Street passing Friend Bank, you will now see a large, NEW 10′ x 36′ double-sided Digital Billboard. This Display still targets east and westbound traffic but offers a clearer visibility as well as a longer read for traffic. The weekly traffic count through this highly popular intersection has a total of 379,470+ cars. We are extremely grateful for our customers who have also been just as excited about this upgrade as we are.

To be FAMOUS on this prestigious Digital Billboard, contact one of our sales reps today at (334) 792-5056 or you may email us at sales@durdenoutdoor.com.

Feeding the Wiregrass

Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. recently had the opportunity to partner with the Dothan Rescue Mission to help raise awareness of the hunger crisis in the Wiregrass. There is an estimated 500 people in the Wiregrass area without some form of adequate housing, with over 250 of those people residing inside of the city limits of Dothan. The Dothan Rescue Mission is a shelter first formed in 1979, originally started as a men and women’s lodge and a kitchen for the homeless and less fortunate in the city. They offer very successful programs that feed people daily, provide shelter and offer GED and discipleship classes. They also offer computer, job and life skills to help give each individual opportunities that they may otherwise never be afforded. Today, the Dothan Rescue Mission has a 60-bed Men’s Lodge, 25-bed Women’s Lodge and 16-bed Family Lodge along with a chapel and kitchen. A large part of their success is having donors to help make it all come together. Durden Outdoor’s creative team stepped up to plate to help create a campaign encouraging citizens of the Wiregrass to help support and feed the homeless. With three Digital Displays rotating through out the Durden Digital Network, we hope to encourage and grow community support of the Dothan Rescue Mission. If you or your organization would like to volunteer or donate to the Dothan Rescue Mission, please contact Brad Hardy at 334-794-4637.

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.