| The Digital Age (continued) | |
| 2000 | • Eller acquires all Ackerley Media units in the Miami and West Palm Beach markets. This addition dramatically increases Eller’s total number of outdoor products in these key Florida markets. • A partnership agreement with Spectacolor is finalized which positions Eller as the top outdoor advertising company in the nation’s most recognized outdoor advertising location, Times Square. • The acquisition of Spain-based Urbamex quickly accelerated Eller’s outdoor media advantage in Mexico. • The acquisition of Interstate Outdoor strategically added many key units to Eller’s already strong Philadelphia and New York markets. • Eller entered the taxi advertising industry with the acquisition of Taxi Tops. Eller renames the new asset Eller Taxi Media. • The acquisition of Donrey Outdoor added 10 new markets to Eller's U.S. market roster. Eller purchases Chile's leading outdoor advertising company, Procom. This provides Eller’s first entrance into the Chilean outdoor market. |
| 2001 | • Eller celebrates it’s 100th anniversary recognizing it’s thousands of clients who have helped it achieve success. • Eller announces the first-ever outdoor industry “real time” rate card via its web site. • Eller launches sweeping industry standardization changes for Proof-of-Performance in responds to customer needs. • Eller Media Company officially changes its name to Clear Channel Outdoor signaling its commitment to the parent company’s strategy to create a global brand. |
| 2002 | • Clear Channel Outdoor announces the planned merger with the Ackerley Media Group • Clear Channel Outdoor completes merger with Ackerley Media Group • Clear Channel Airports (Chicago O'Hare Division) ranks among the magazine BtoB's 2002 Top 50 Media Power List for its unique ability to reach business travelers. Clear Channel Airports joins a distinguished list of other top venues for placing b-to-b messages including: The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, Business Week, The New York Times, and CNN's "Moneyline". • Paul Meyer is named President and CEO of Clear Channel Outdoor • Karl Eller Retires and receives a Lifetime Achievement award from OAAA. The award was presented to Mr. Eller, retiring Chairman and CEO of Clear Channel Outdoor, at a party in his honor, held at the Los Angeles Clear Channel facility. The LA plant--six acres of prime real estate that was originally the site of a silent movie studio in the early 20th century--will be closed and relocated in 2003, allowing room for a new high school to be built on the West Washington Blvd. property. The presentation of the award, a Steuben crystal eagle, was made by former OAAA Chairman, Kevin Reilly, Jr., of Lamar Advertising Corporation. Also on hand to help celebrate were leaders from the outdoor advertising industry, members of the agency and advertising communities, colleagues, family and friends spanning Mr. Eller's 50-year career. A video retrospective was shown, and a congratulatory letter from President George W. Bush was read aloud. • Fastpitch is implemented in all divisions allowing for an industry-first on-line database of inventory across the country. The program allows Account Representatives the ability to put local or national sales proposals together in a matter of minutes. |
| 2003 | • Clear Channel Outdoor Chooses Arbitron And Scarborough Research For Information Services In All U.S. Outdoor Markets • Clear Channel Outdoor Los Angeles Receives 2003 Silver Bell Award For Community Service • Clear Channel Adshel And The City Of Oakland Dedicate A City-Wide Street Furniture Program • Paul Meyer announces plans for reorganization that includes a new postion for two Regional Presidents. |
| 2004 | • Clear Channel Outdoor decides to actively seek new technologies that allow for remotely and instantaneously changeable static signage. Michael Hudes is named EVP Of Corporate Development with a dedication to helping make digital signage a reality. • Clear Channel Outdoor Awarded Franchise To Provide Advertising On NCTD Buses Operating Within North San Diego County • Announcement of Clear Channel Outdoor's exclusive service guarantee. • 80 Manhattan Street displays are converted to companies first digital network. Displays are named the "Digital Street Network" • Domestic outdoor surpasses one billion in revenue for first time in company history. • Paul Meyer is elected as the Chairman of OAAA |
| 2005 | • First Outdoor company to use current TAB audited DEC's • Clear Channel Outdoor Launches Multicultural Sales and Marketing Initiative in U.S. to focus on the growing U.S. Hispanic and African American population. • Clear Channel Outdoor implements an on-line Proof of Performance Website. The site allows advertisers the ability to see campaigns as they are posted and track details about posting dates, photos, removal dates and other important details. • Paul Meyer is named Global President and COO of Clear Channel Outdoor • The Cleveland division unveils a network of 7 high profile LED bulletin displays. The new network gives marketers significant creative flexibility, up-to-the-moment message opportunities and a visual impact unlike any other medium. |
