Cleveland Outdoor Advertising

Cleveland Outdoor Advertising is a family owned out-of-home media company that has operated in the greater Cleveland, Ohio market since 1979. Founded by Steve Thompson and Debra Abdalian-Thompson, the business remains under the direction of its founders, with Steve overseeing operations and Debra leading sales, and a second generation has recently joined the company. Cleveland Outdoor owns and manages an inventory of roughly 240 billboard and junior poster faces positioned at landmark locations throughout the Cleveland metropolitan area.

The company offers traditional large-format bulletins and junior poster displays that reach commuters, shoppers, and residents across high-traffic corridors and neighborhood arteries. As an independent operator, Cleveland Outdoor works directly with local businesses, regional advertisers, and agencies to plan and place campaigns, providing hands-on service from location selection through installation and posting. Its long tenure in a single market gives the company detailed knowledge of local traffic patterns, zoning, and the most visible sign positions across the region.

Cleveland Outdoor emphasizes personal relationships and accessibility, positioning itself as an alternative to the national operators that also serve the Ohio market. The company's structure keeps decision making local, allowing advertisers to secure prominent billboard space and coordinate creative and scheduling directly with the owners. With more than four decades in business, Cleveland Outdoor Advertising continues to serve as an established regional media owner focused exclusively on outdoor advertising in northeastern Ohio.