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OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE: OUT) is a prominent real estate investment trust specialized in the ownership of advertising space across a vast portfolio of billboards and transit displays. The company generates revenue by allowing other companies to advertise on its properties and structures under short-term contracts, making it a crucial player in the out-of-home (OOH) advertising industry.
OUTFRONT Media boasts the industry's most extensive and desirable landmark locations, featuring prime spots in high-traffic areas, retail districts, transit hubs, and iconic destinations including Times Square and the Sunset Strip. It operates over 400,000 displays nationwide, with a significant digital billboard network that is continuously expanding.
The company’s operations are primarily segmented into the United States and International units, although the majority of its revenue is derived from the U.S. market. Notably, about half of the U.S. revenue comes from New York City and Los Angeles. OUTFRONT Media's clientele spans diverse industries such as retail, television, healthcare, and entertainment.
OUTFRONT Media places a strong emphasis on customer-centric operations, striving to make the planning, buying, and execution of advertising campaigns as seamless as possible. The company is renowned for its exceptional customer service and commitment to exceeding client expectations. It is also at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create new markets, formats, and opportunities. This includes integrating digital networks with social and mobile platforms to enhance advertising efficacy.
Recently, OUTFRONT Media made significant strides with the expansion of its programmatic capabilities in transit advertising, especially within New York City's MTA system. This will enable advertisers to reach millions of commuters with targeted messaging through a network of digital signs.
In terms of financial performance, OUTFRONT Media continues to report steady revenue growth. In the second quarter of 2023, the company reported revenues of $468.8 million, a 4.1% increase from the prior year. However, challenges such as increasing interest expenses and impairment charges related to the MTA asset group have impacted overall profitability.
The strategic sale of its Canadian business to Bell Media, completed in the third quarter of 2023, has provided additional financial flexibility. OUTFRONT Media remains committed to enhancing shareholder value through regular dividends, with significant payouts reported across recent quarters.
Through continuous innovation and strategic partnerships, OUTFRONT Media is set to drive the out-of-home advertising industry forward, ensuring it remains a key channel for brands looking to connect with audiences on-the-go.
OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT) has appointed Nick Brien as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective February 10, 2025. Brien, who currently serves on the company's Board of Directors, brings extensive industry experience from leadership roles at major advertising companies including Publicis, Dentsu, McCann Worldgroup, and IPG Mediabrands.
The appointment follows the retirement of Jeremy Male, who previously led the transformation of CBS Outdoor Americas into OUTFRONT Media and its successful IPO. Michael Dominguez has been named Chairman of the Board as of February 10, 2025.
As Interim CEO, Brien will work with the executive team while being considered alongside other candidates for the permanent role. CFO Matthew Siegel will take on expanded operational responsibilities during this transition. Brien aims to focus on enhancing out-of-home advertising's effectiveness, accelerating technological evolution, and building on the company's foundation of creativity and innovation.
OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT) announces its 2025 Black History Month initiatives, featuring collaborations with Artsy and Ad Age. The company continues its third consecutive partnership with Ad Age for the Celebrating Black Creative Excellence feature, which launched February 3rd. The program includes a special essay by OUTFRONT Senior Art Director Shannon Bergeron and a panel discussion with industry leaders scheduled for February 26th at OUTFRONT's headquarters.
The company is also expanding its Moments in Culture OOH campaign in partnership with Artsy, featuring a series titled 'Rising Artists from Black-Owned Galleries.' The campaign will showcase emerging Black artists' works across OUTFRONT's digital and static assets in major transit systems nationwide, including NYC (MTA), Miami (Brightline), and San Francisco (BART/Caltrain/VTA).
OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT) has announced its upcoming earnings report schedule for the fourth quarter and full year 2024. The company will release its financial results on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, after market close.
A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for the same day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors can participate using the following dial-in numbers:
- U.S. callers: 833-470-1428
- International callers: 404-975-4839
- Passcode: 989395
Both live and replay versions of the conference call will be accessible through the Investor Relations section of OUTFRONT's website at www.outfront.com, where the earnings announcement will also be posted.
OUTFRONT Media announced that Jeremy Male, Chairman and CEO, will present at Wells Fargo's 8th Annual TMT Summit on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The presentation will be accessible via live and replay audio webcast through the investor relations section of OUTFRONT's website at www.outfront.com.
OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT) has partnered with The Farmlink Project to launch a nationwide digital billboard campaign addressing food insecurity during Thanksgiving. Running through December 6, the campaign highlights that '$1 = 17 lbs of food saved' and announces that December donations will be matched to provide 32 pounds of food per dollar. The initiative coincides with Farmlink's rebranding and aims to raise $100K in December. The Farmlink Project, which has delivered nearly 300 million pounds of food since its pandemic-era inception, continues its partnership with OUTFRONT that began in 2021.
OUTFRONT Media reported Q3 2024 results with revenues of $451.9 million, representing a slight decrease of 0.6% year-over-year. The company's U.S. Media segment showed strong performance with 5.3% revenue growth. Net income attributable to OUTFRONT Media increased 103.5% to $34.6 million, with earnings per share of $0.19. The company announced a special dividend of $0.75 per share, payable December 31, 2024. Billboard revenues decreased 0.8% to $360.6 million, while transit and other revenues slightly increased by 0.1% to $91.3 million. The company's Adjusted OIBDA reached $117.1 million, showing a modest increase of 0.2%.
OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT) has declared a special dividend of $0.75 per share on its common stock, payable on December 31, 2024, to stockholders of record as of November 15, 2024. The dividend will be distributed as $0.30 per share ($49.8 million) in cash and $0.45 per share ($74.7 million) in common stock. Shareholders can elect to receive their dividend entirely in cash or stock, subject to the total cash distribution limit. A reverse stock split is planned for January 2025 to offset the dilutive impact of the stock portion.
OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT) has rescheduled its 2024 third quarter financial results announcement. The company will now release its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, before market opens on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. A conference call to discuss the results will be held the same day at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors can access the call using 833-470-1428 (U.S.) or 404-975-4839 (International) with passcode 482452. Both live and replay versions of the call will be available on the company's website.
OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE: OUT) has announced its plans to report financial results for the third quarter of 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024. The company will release its earnings report after the market closes on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Following the release, OUTFRONT Media will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results.
Investors and interested parties can access the earnings announcement in the Investor Relations section of OUTFRONT Media's website, www.outfront.com. For those wishing to participate in the conference call, the dial-in numbers are 833-470-1428 for U.S. callers and 404-975-4839 for international callers, with the passcode 482452. Additionally, live and replay versions of the conference call will be available via webcast on the company's website.
OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT) has partnered with MaleRoom Founder Mindie Kaplan and Imerman Angels to launch the Million Mammogram Challenge for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign, starting October 1, 2024, aims to change the narrative around early detection and encourage women to schedule and share their mammogram dates.
The initiative features a nationwide OOH campaign, including billboards in major cities and New York's MTA transit system. The creative, designed by OUTFRONT Studios, showcases Kaplan with the headline "Cancer Isn't the Star of My Story." The campaign will be amplified through social media channels and supported by events, including a Times Square kickoff and an industry panel discussion at Advertising Week in New York.
Additional support includes a special episode of Kaplan's "MaleRoom" podcast and a short-form documentary in development. The campaign aims to normalize discussions around breast cancer surgery and dating, creating awareness and empowering women to embrace their transformed bodies.
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