BamaJam 2012 is a 3-day / 3-night music extravaganza on June 14 – 16, 2012, created to celebrate the human spirit through music. Do you want to WIN Tickets to party with thousands of your closest friends at Bama Jam 2012? We want to party with you!

1. Take a photo of your best ROCK STAR pose in front of your favorite DURDEN Billboard.
2. Visit DURDEN’s Facebook Page & “Like” Our Page (if you haven’t already done so)
3. Upload your photo to DURDEN’s Facebook Page.
4.  Share your photo with your friends & strangers (if you really want to win). Have them like the Durden Facbook Page and Your picture!
5. Receive the most likes on your photo and WIN a pair of BAMA JAM tickets!

*Rules: “Likes” are only calculated to the posted photos on Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc.’s Facebook Page. Photo “Likes” can not be combined with another photo in the contest to win tickets. Comments do not count as “Likes” and will not be considered in the final tally for the winner. One entry per person will be accepted. Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. has the right to remove any explicit or inappropriate photo at any time through out the contest. Photos and “Likes”will only be accepted and calculated through midnight June 10, 2012. A winner will be determined on June 11, 2012 based on the number of “Likes.” If winner is under the age of 18, a parent must accompany and sign a consent for receiving Bama Jam tickets. By posting your photo to Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc.’s facebook page, you authorize Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. to use your photo for promotional consideration. Durden Outdoor Diplays, Inc. is not responsible for any comments on photos, transportation to and from Bama Jam, or weather cancellations at the 2012 Bama Jam Festival. All billboards owned by Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. are considered private property and are only to be climbed by authorized personnel. Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. is not responsible for any accidents or activities that occur in the process of taking your photo. Any concerns or questions through out the contest may be directed to Amy Kirkland at akirkland@durdenoutdoor.com.

Twenty (20) Poster Billboards across Houston & Henry County will be covered with the multiple designs created by the Durden Art Department for this joint campaign. Not only did Durden Outdoor showcase this campaign with their billboards, but they also helped with creating the 25,000 rip cards that were sent home with students to explain the truancy law. These brochures/rip cards include a perforated edge to tear off, requiring a parent or guardian signature to indicate they have read and understood the law. All tear-offs should be returned to the school.

 “We just want to send a message. Our number one interest is the children,” Valeska said. “Our job is to work with the children and keep them in school.”

Hit a Teacher, Go to Jail. Valeska’s Campaign for Violence against Teachers is posted along with the Truancy Billboards. If you physically punch/hit your teacher or principal you could be subject to jail time.

Durden Outdoor was very happy to help promote this important message to the parents and students of Houston and Henry County. If you have a message you would like to publicize please contact the Sales Department for further information on our outdoor billboards and other media.

Let’s meet the candidates who voted for us…

Stuart K. Smith is an Ozark Attorney and Republican Candidate for the office of Circuit Judge, Place 1, within the 33rd Judicial Circuit, which serves Dale and Geneva Counties. Mr. Smith helped his campaign by using Durden’s Rotary posters.

For past 6 years, Bill Filmore has been Chief Assistant District Attorney for Dale/Geneva Counties. Filmore handles the prosecution of major felony jury trials (usually sexual assaults and murder). Attorney Filmore also chose to promote his campaign with Durden’s Rotary Posters in Dale & Geneva counties.

Ron Snell believes his qualifications and experiences, especially having taught in every Geneva County school cluster, make him the best candidate to advance all Geneva County schools as the Geneva County Superintendent. Mr. Snell chose to use rotary posters along with his other campaign elements.

Fred Hamic seeks re-election to Geneva County Commission chairman/probate judge. Hamic says that in his first term he helped to get Geneva County on firm financial footing, and that the county currently owes nothing against its $10 million debt limit. He came to Durden for his outdoor advertising of his re-election campaign. Rotary Posters in Geneva County display his artwork created by our Art Department.

Starla Mathews has served the citizens of Houston County as Revenue Commissioner for the past twelve years. It is this experience that leads her to seek the office of probate judge in Houston County, Alabama. Starla chose to promote her campaign on Durden’s Digital Network. Durden has a total of 17 locations when it comes to advertising digitally.

Patrick Davenport believes it is important to have an attorney as Probate Judge. He graduated from UAB with a bachelor’s degree in history and received his law degree from Cumberland School of law at Samford University. Davenport said his opportunity to serve as special probate judge in the absence of Houston County Probate Judge Luke Cooley has given him a unique qualification to hold the office.

Mike Stell’s mission is  to bring Barbour Counties Probate Judge’s office into the 21 Century. Snell wants to stop the long lines and make the office more “Customer Service Friendly.” Mr. Stell is promoting his campaign with Durden’s Rotary Poster in Barbour County.

Steve Blair has operated a law firm for 25 years and served as Coffee County district judge for eight years. He was a 12th Judicial Circuit judge for two years and Enterprise’s municipal judge for the past six years. Mr. Blair is using Durden’s Digital Network in Enterprise to help promote his campaign to be Coffee County Probate Judge.

Sharon Ard Michalic has 26 years working with Dale County. Her work experience began with the Tax Assessor and Tax Collector Offices before transferring to the Probate Office in 1994. She has had the privilege of working for two past probate judges. Now she is running for Probate Judge herself, and utilized Durden’s Rotary Poster to help her attain that spot.

Woodrow (Woody) Hilboldt said his long work history in community-based business and his degree in business administration would be invaluable resources in carrying out the probate judge’s duties, which include maintaining vital public records, protecting public resources, and additional administrative duties associated with the “business” side of the office. He chose Durden to help promote his campaign with our Print Rotary Posters.

Gerald Harden has served the citizens of Dale County politically for over 30 years and wishes to continue to do so. Harden believes he has the experience and the leadership capability in order to continue to make Dale County a better place today and for future generations. He is utilizing Durden’s Print Posters to campaign for his election into the Dale County Commission Chairperson Office.

New Leadership and New Ideas for the Future of Barbour County is Jason Tyre’s 2012 Campaign Slogan. Over the last sixteen years, Jason has worked diligently through the Court System to provide alternative programs for substance abuse offenders to make them more productive citizens. He chose the Eufaula Digital Light House to further his campaign through outdoor media and advertising.

Area businessman and community leader, Mark Blankenship announced his candidacy for Chairman of the Dale County Commission. Blankenship said he wants to put his experience, work ethic, and aggressive leadership to work for Dale County. Blankenship, a licensed residential contractor and developer, currently serves as President pro-tem of the Ozark City Council, serves as a member of the Ozark Technology board, and serves on the CB&T bank board of directors.  Mr. Blankenship chose to promote his campaign with a Durden Bulletin In Dale County.

We thank all of our candidates for supporting us and allowing us to help promote you campaign this election.  With a marketing network of 1000 plus billboard, poster, and full color digital displays — your message was effectively promoted with Durden Outdoor.

Commission Chairman
Gerald Harden – Dale County
Mark Blankenship – Dale County

Circuit Judge
Bill Filmore – Dale & Geneva County
Stuart K Smith – Dale & Geneva County

Probate Judge
Fred Hamic – Geneva County
Mike Stell – Barbour County
Steve Blair – Coffee County
Sharon Ard Michalic – Dale County
Woody Hilboldt – Dale County
Starla Mathews – Houston County
Patrick Davenport  – Houston County

Superintendent
Ron Snell – Geneva County

Circuit Clerk
Jason Tyre – Barbour County

To Advertise your next event with Durden Outdoor, Please contact our Sales Department.

Our Justice Park digital, in Downtown Dothan, will be showing your Valentine’s Messages on February 13th & 14th for only $99. You will also receive a digital file to print out to give as well!

Propose, be a secret admirer, renew your love, or send love to your family this Valentines with a Durden Outdoor Digital Valentine Billboard Message. This personalized unique gift will surely have them surprised.

Contact Amy at 334-792-5056 to see about sending  your Valentine’s Billboard Message.

Monday, February, 6, 2012

Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc., the region’s leading creative billboard firm, has announced the hiring of Richard Reinhardt to the position of Creative Marketing Consultant.

Mr. Reinhardt brings with him more than fifteen years of experience in the Marketing/Advertising industry.  Richard will provide his extensive knowledge of idea generation, promotions & brand management to Durden’s clients.  “Richard has a great reputation of managing client accounts and fabricating creative strategies for them.  We are excited to add his talents and energy to our team.”

He comes to us with a strong background in regional television and radio from the likes of CUMULUS Radio and WTVY-TV.  Mr. Reinhardt has held positions from Account Executive to General Manager during his Marketing/Advertising career. 

Mr. Reinhardt is a Carroll High School graduate and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Troy State University.  Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. offers bulletins, 4 week rotary posters & a digital network in 9 counties in S.E. Alabama and Georgia.  Visit www.durdenoutdoor.com  to see how we could make your firm “FAMOUS”.

We were given creative control by Bud Ford for the New WDHN Spec “You, Got Josh’d.” Mr. Ford knew he wanted it to look athletic, sports like, and sharp. Our Durden Creative Team designed the logo & banner you see below. WDHN’s Sports Director Josh Rultenberg takes his talents to the field, court, or where ever the playing ground may be for each episode of “You Got Josh’d” to see if he can out play his challenger.

“Thanks for your hard work and you are very good at what you do…I never saw the banner that way in my mind…excellent work” -Bud Ford, Meteorologist/Radio Personality

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Laura Wildzunas, a Rucker Blvd. Elementary Teacher, and Lori Snell, a Enterprise High School Teacher, have done a great job this year teaching the young minds of Enterprise, Alabama. Enterprise City Schools wanted to congratulate its excellent school system by having their 2012 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year on the Durden Enterpirse Digital Network.

“You nailed it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Rick Rainer, Director of Operations at Enterprise City Schools

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Billy Lawrence Chevrolet-Buick, Inc.  is having a NASCAR give away contest. You can test drive your way to a 2012 NASCAR Weekend! The contest is from January 23, 2012 – February 12, 2012. The NASCAR Weekend includes 3 days & 2 Nights in a hotel and tickets to the NASCAR Weekend Event of your choosing. Once they notified us of their event, the design department quickly got to work on the artwork for the Eufuala Lighthouse Digital (Seen Below).

“The ad looks fantastic! You all did a great job!” Brooke Givens, Billy Lawrence General Manager

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Codwell Bankers Lisa & Kathy wanted to change their digtial message on our Enterprise Digital Network. The art department and creative team went to work to get their new vision up and running asap. Any time you see a “Home for Sale” sign you can call your Realtors, Lissa Fenner & Kathy Kinspell, and they will help you purchase it even if it is a different realty company handling the home.

“Thank you for getting those up and running so quickly! We are already getting comments on how great they are and the typical “why didn’t I think  of that?” Lisa Fenner, Realtor, ABR, Military Market Specialist, Coldwell Banker Prestige Homes & Real Estate, Inc

The AllState BCS National Championship Game on ESPN will be the rematch of the century. The undefeated LSU Tigers face off against No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide on Monday night at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. This showdown guarantees the SEC a sixth consecutive BCS title.

“We want to have a warrior mentality in how we go about this because it’s going to take a relentless attitude for 60 minutes to win a game like this.” – Nick Saban, Alabama Head Coach

In early November, the Tigers beat the Crimson Tide in a close overtime victory. Turns out Alabama warranted a rematch for the BCS Championship game by holding onto their No. 2 spot. They beat out Oklahoma State, Stanford, and Oregon in the BCS standing to gain the right to challenge LSU for a rematch.  Alabama continues to lead (45-25-5) in this rivalry that dates back to 1895.

“The opportunity to have competitively played yourself into an advantage position where you can play for a bowl championship – we recognize that as the reason why we’re here.” – Les Miles, LSU Head Coach

The last five matchups have been decided by nine or fewer points. With that said, we all know this AL/LSU game will be a great on to watch. If you are not making the long trip to New Orleans, Louisiana from Dothan, Alabama there are plenty of great places to hang out and watch the game.

Hooters of Dothan, located on Ross Clark Circle, has great food and a great view… to watch the game. Right across the street is T.G.I. Fridays, where it’s always Friday. You can enjoy the game with appetizers & drinks inside or outside.

If you are having a small or large tailgate party at home, or a friend’s, you can always stop by one of four Things-n-Wings locations. They have great deals of 25, 50 to 100 NOBO wings…you’ll be the MVP of the tailgate!

Monday January 9^th at 8:30 PM ET, Alabama will take another stab at beating LSU and taking home another national title. You don’t want to miss it! And don’t miss Dothan’s great food and social experience  at TGIF, Hooters, and Things-N-Wings.

Who do you think will be FAMOUS, Alabama or LSU?

For more information on how you can purchase outdoor advertisements promoting your company for big events like this one, please visit our contact page and we can start making you FAMOUS today!

My fondest memories are visiting with my Uncle Lamar Murray, and watching the choir at our church sing Silver Bells, Jingle Bells, & Carol of the Bells. On a good night, my great grandfather would tune in to the only clear channel he had on the ancient radio he kept in his living room and we’d listen to Silent Night, Joy to the World & Do You Hear What I Hear.

The new year is coming, and if you’d like to promote with us, please email sales@durdenoutdoor.com.

We hope you have a very Merry Christmas & A Famous New Year!

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“From August to November our numbers have increased. The majority of our new patients say they have seen the billboards with ‘Walk-ins Welcome’ and ‘Tired of waiting?” says Teresa with Hillside Family Practice of Enterprise.

HFP started from the ground up with our Durden Creative Team designing their outdoor look. The art department put in many hours designing not only a campaign but Hillsides Current Logo. Dr. David Ryan was concerned with making sure the Enterprise drivers would know that it was a health clinic, they took walk-ins, and were quick to get you into see them. After many meetings and creative visions an outdoor campaign was settled on.

“Most patients expressed they were tired of waiting to see their doctor somewhere else, and the billboard prompted them to switch to Dr. Ryan,” indicates Teresa

This campaign was a great success for Dr Ryan, Hillside Family Practice, and the Durden Outdoor Team. We pride ourselves in serving our client in the best way possible. We are glad that we can continue with some form of the current message for Dr Ryan since it’s been working.

Hillside is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm (closed for lunch 12-1pm). They accept all insurances except Tricare Prime and Medicaid Patient 1^st. You can reach them at 334-475-2067 or visit them on 1008 Boll Weevil Circle Suite B, Enterprise, Alabama.

If you are interested in trying an outdoor campaign with Durden Outdoor please contact us at (334) 792-5056 or sales@durdenoutdoor.com. We would love to being making you FAMOUS with our Digital Network, Bulletin Billboards, & Rotary Posters.