PATTISON Outdoor US has announced a historic partnership with Tampa International Airport (TPA), marking the company's first venture into the United States market. The agreement was revealed on May 5, 2026, and establishes PATTISON as the exclusive advertising partner for one of the top-ranked airports in North America.
PATTISON Outdoor Advertising, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, is a global leader in the Out-of-Home (OOH) industry, with a strong presence in airport advertising across Canada, where it manages 17 airports. The company is also the fourth largest billboard operator in North America and the leading transportation advertising provider in Canada.
This partnership builds on PATTISON's legacy of excellence and expertise. PATTISON is part of the Jim Pattison Group (JPG), founded in 1961 and one of North America's largest privately held companies. JPG operates 33 diverse divisions, including automotive, advertising, media, agriculture, food and beverage, entertainment, and real estate, with more than 20,000 employees and $5 billion in annual sales in the United States alone. Brands under JPG include Save Mart, Gen Pack, Ripley's Entertainment, and Peterbilt.
A Landmark Moment for PATTISON
Steve McGregor, President of PATTISON Outdoor Advertising, called the partnership a landmark moment. “We are incredibly proud to partner with Tampa International Airport. They set a global standard in airport experience, and we are committed to leveraging our expertise and innovation in airport advertising to unlock a new level of engagement for local businesses and global brands. Together with TPA, we are ready to invest in the best technologies to elevate this award-winning airport to new heights,” McGregor said.
Tampa International Airport: A Premier Gateway
Tampa International Airport serves as the premier gateway to Florida's West Coast. It has been consistently ranked among the best airports in the United States, earning recognition as the Best Airport in North America in its size category by Airports Council International for three consecutive years. It was also named Best Large U.S. Airport by USA Today's Reader's Choice Awards. In 2025, TPA saw over 24.8 million travelers, making it the fourth-busiest airport in Florida and the 27th largest in the U.S., with more than 100 nonstop domestic and international destinations.
Nicoletta McDonald, COO of PATTISON Outdoor U.S., expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. “We are incredibly proud to partner with Tampa International Airport as we expand into the United States. This marks an exciting milestone for PATTISON Outdoor and establishes TPA as our flagship U.S. airport. From our very first visit, we knew TPA was exactly the kind of partner we had been looking for – one whose vision and commitment to an exceptional passenger experience truly inspired us. We are thrilled to work with our new partners to build a thoughtful, design-forward, and commercially successful program worthy of this first-class airport,” McDonald said.
The partnership is expected to bring innovative advertising solutions to TPA, enhancing the passenger experience while providing new opportunities for brands to connect with travelers.
