ADVERTISEMENT

    National Companies Give Orange Barrel Competition

    For the past few years, there’s really only been one name associated with massive attention-getting billboards downtown: Orange Barrel Media. Love them or hate them, the massive downtown advertisements have been a hot topic since Columbus-native Pete Scantland founded Orange Barrel six years ago. The Nationwide Paint Spill, the Columbus Crew Soccer Ball, the Columbus Alive iPod, and the electronic display at Broad and High are all Orange Barrel creations. But lately, media conglomerates like Clear Channel and CBS Outdoor Media have been upping their ante. Two new 3D billboards advertising Red Gold Tomatoes and Wheeling Island Casino have just gone up along Spring Street downtown. Could we be seeing more billboard competition in the near future?

    ADVERTISEMENT

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Subscribe

    More to Explore:

    11th Annual Urban Living Tour Returns on Sunday, May 5th

    Looking for a new place to live? Want to see what living in the city could be like? The Urban Living Tour is a self-guided open house of apartments, condos, and homes in the Columbus area. You'll see an assortment of new builds, remodels, apartment communities, parks, and all the amenities that go with city living!

    French Bistro Slated for Prominent Downtown Corner

    Another new restaurant is coming to the corner of...

    The Confluence Cast: Downtown with Michael Brown

    We're exploring the evolution of downtown with Michael Brown, who has been a cornerstone in the city's development planning and worked both in and outside city government to cheer on its growth. Columbus Underground editor Walker Evans and Mike delve into the city's challenges and triumphs, the synergy between projects, the balance between iconic and neighborhood-level public art investments, and the concerted efforts to address systemic issues like homelessness and affordable housing. Through anecdotes and insights, they highlight Columbus's young, creative energy and the dynamic urban policies that continue to drive its growth.

    Main Street Delaware Launches “Just Next Door” Brand to Enhance Downtown Identity

    In response to the voices of downtown businesses and the community, Main Street Delaware recently unveiled a new identity brand for Downtown Delaware – "Just Next Door." 
    Walker Evans
    Walker Evanshttps://columbusunderground.com
    Walker Evans is the co-founder of Columbus Underground, along with his wife and business partner Anne Evans. Walker has turned local media into a full time career over the past decade and serves on multiple boards and committees throughout the community.
    ADVERTISEMENT