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Pabst Paints Malt Liquor Murals on Philly Buildings

A local nonprofit named SCRUB caught Pabst Brewing creating "guerrilla marketing" ads disguised as decorative murals in Philadelphia, a violation of sign restrictions.

June 27, 2008 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

California City Considers Banning Billboards

Following the example set by Sao Paulo, Brazil, the city of Encinitas, California is considering a plan to ban new billboard advertisements within the city.

June 6, 2008 - The North County Times

A City Devoid Of Billboards

Under a bold plan from the city's Mayor, the 11 million residents of Sao Paulo, Brazil, are enjoying a city free from outdoor advertising.

May 21, 2008 - Ode Magazine

Pittsburgh Wrestling With New LED Billboards

A six-month moratorium on new billboards has been passed by the Pittsburgh City Council as it struggles to formulate a policy for brightly lit LED signs.

April 2, 2008 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

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