New York, NY – February 21, 2013 -  A new study announced today by the University of Vermont rated Times Square as the, "Happiest Place in New York City." Clear Channel Outdoor, one of the world's largest outdoor advertising companies, has a significant presence in Times Square and will be using its Spectacolor Digital Billboard to help New Yorkers and visitors share why Times Square makes them happy.

Clear Channel Outdoor has quickly embraced this new research and will show live footage of the people in Times Square for 30 minutes each hour to allow people to show their happiness on the big screen and in social media.  The camera is located on the Spectacolor billboard near the TKTS booth in the heart of Times Square.  Visitors will be encouraged to tweet their reasons for being happy to hashtag #happynyc. 

For more information, please contact:
Jim Cullinan
(212) 812-0064
jimcullinan@clearchannel.com

About Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO)

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO) is one of the world's largest outdoor advertising companies reaching more than half a billion people across the globe every month. CCO works with advertisers to create inspiring out-of-home advertising campaigns, enabling brands to meet and engage people when they're out and about.  A growing portfolio of 750,000 displays is currently made up of 650,000 displays in 28 countries in the International division across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America; and 109,000 displays in the United States and Canada, covering 48 of the 50 largest U.S. markets.  These displays span traditional and digital formats on roadside billboards, street furniture and in retail, point of sale, airport, transit and lifestyle environments.  Advertisers can also enjoy access to an unrivalled international network offering in excess of 4,500 digital billboards worldwide including over 1,000 in the U.S.

/PRNewswire -- Feb. 21, 2013/

SOURCE Clear Channel Outdoor