Adams Outdoor

Some industries grow with America. Others help tell its story.

As our nation celebrates its 250th birthday this month, it's a fitting time to recognize the advertising medium that has helped shape the American landscape for nearly 200 years.

Out-of-home advertising has remained relevant through every era because it continues to do what great marketing should: capture attention, spark conversation, and connect brands with communities.

This timeline highlights some of the defining moments that shaped the industry, including milestones that continue to influence how advertisers reach audiences today.

Take a look at the history of out-of-home advertising and see how far the industry has come.

Learn more about the future of OOH at adamsoutdoor.com.

Art doesn’t stop when the workday ends. 🎨

Our Senior Art Director, Evan Schultz, recently showcased his incredible talent at ChalkFest in Wausau, Wisconsin, where he created this stunning recreation of David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars album cover.

Evan has participated in ChalkFest for the past 10 years, bringing iconic album artwork to life through chalk art. This year’s event came with a unique challenge as artists had to collaborate and experiment with new techniques to get the chalk to adhere to the surface, proving that creativity and problem-solving go hand in hand.

We’re proud to have talented artists like Evan on the Adams Outdoor team, using their creativity to make an impact both on and off the billboard.