[7] In July 2014, it was announced that CBS Outdoor would acquire the billboard business of Van Wagner Communications for $690 million.
[8] As of July 17, 2014, CBS Outdoor became a fully independent corporation, operating as a real estate investment trust.
A rebranding program converted billboards, signage and displays from CBS Outdoor to Outfront logos.
In October 2015, Outfront Media refused to post New York City Subway ads involving Thinx underwear for women, on the basis that the word period was used in the advertisement copy and was accompanied by images of grapefruits.
[9][10] Since then, Outfront Media has expanded its initiatives, such as a campaign with Dogology Inc., a virtual dog training startup, and the installation of digital advertising screens in the New York City Subway.
[13] In September 2018 ‘Today, I’m Brave,’ the Los Angeles-based non-profit born out of creative agency David&Goliath, put together a fundraising initiative with the purpose of aiding Puerto Rico's recovery from Hurricane Maria.
[14] In October 2018, an 18-member coalition of Chicago Southland churches, synagogues and mosques spread the message "One God, Three Faiths" using Outfront billboards.