In addition to generating revenue for the country, it also provides employment facilities to individuals directly associated or indirectly associated with the advertising industry. It was found that in Florida alone, the total number of jobs available in the outdoor advertising segment or outdoor advertising related segment was 10,000 in the year 2001. It is believed that there will be a decrease in the number of jobs, the job count going down to 7,600 by 2010. The decline can be attributed to diversification in other industries. The Gross revenue product or the GRP was found to be $405 million in the year 2001 and is expected to be $457 million by the year 2010. Statistics also suggest that the real disposal income in the outdoor advertising industry as in 2001 was $264 million which is likely to rise to $311 million in 2010.
Growth in the economy of United States of America, has accelerated the production of different products. Every effort is made by the companies to penetrate into the market by opting for better and efficient marketing tools. Outdoor advertising is a very effective economic instrument which enables an individual to access critical information about the new products on the shelf. Outdoor advertising industry also helps individuals to decide about purchasing products. The outdoor advertisers comprise of the entertainment industry, lodging, tourism, telecommunications, amusement, automobile industry etc.