Skies Above Media

Skies Above Media is an independent out-of-home media owner and operator based in South Pasadena, California. The company traces its roots to Mahlmann Media, founded by Richard Mahlmann in 1989 with a single billboard in Fresno, California, which grew into one of the state's largest independent operators. Following the acquisition of the 32-year-old business by industry veteran Glyn Williams, the company rebranded as Skies Above Media and pursued rapid expansion.

It has grown from roughly 50 assets across four markets to owning, operating, and representing more than 135 out-of-home advertising assets across ten markets. Its footprint now spans Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Phoenix, Atlanta, and Dallas, giving national advertisers access to premium placements in several of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States. The company's inventory includes traditional and digital billboard formats positioned in high-visibility locations.

As an independent operator, Skies Above Media positions itself as a flexible alternative to the largest national billboard companies, offering direct ownership and representation of its panels along with hands-on account service. Its expansion strategy has focused on acquiring and representing quality assets in dense, high-traffic urban corridors where large-format displays reach commuters and pedestrians. By consolidating a multi-market portfolio under a single independent brand, Skies Above Media serves agencies and brands seeking coordinated out-of-home campaigns across major American cities while retaining the responsiveness of a privately held media company.