Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) (NASDAQ:LAMR) is one of the largest outdoor advertising firms in North America, offering a broad range of out-of-home media solutions. The company specializes in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of traditional and digital billboards, transit displays, airport signage, sports venue advertising and mobile branding. Its media assets serve advertising agencies, national brands and local businesses seeking high-impact, location-based messages.
Founded in 1902 in Tampa, Florida, Lamar has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions to expand its footprint across the United States, Canada and select markets in Puerto Rico. Over more than a century in operation, the company has built a network of hundreds of thousands of display sites, including both static and digital formats. This scale enables Lamar to offer advertisers flexible campaign targeting, from major highways and urban centers to transit hubs and entertainment venues.
In recent years, Lamar has focused on accelerating its digital transformation, upgrading traditional poster sites to digital displays and integrating real-time content management tools. Digital billboards now make up a significant portion of the company’s portfolio, allowing for dynamic creative, dayparting and programmatic sales. Lamar also leverages data and technology partnerships to provide audience measurement and attribution insights that enhance campaign effectiveness.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Sean Reilly, Lamar continues to pursue growth through network expansion and technology-driven solutions. The executive team emphasizes operational excellence, safety and environmental responsibility, while exploring new formats such as interactive displays and smart-city integrations. With a longstanding track record and a strategic focus on innovation, Lamar Advertising remains a key player in the evolving out-of-home advertising landscape.
