James Minor’s workday begins a lot like yours. He arrives at a work station, checks his materials, puts on a smile and readies for another day of being the face of his employer. For the most part, ...

An older man wearing gobs of sun block and a gardening hat dances on the side of the road as cars zoom past. He’s waving a sign advertising a sale at Dick’s Sporting Goods. The manager gestures at one ...

Street corner advertising on human billboards has existed for centuries, but Southern California--where the weather allows sign spinners to work year-round--has endowed the job with style. It is the ...