DISPATCH BROADCAST GROUP EXPANDS RELATIONSHIP
WITH KATZ MEDIA GROUP
New York, April 2, 2008 – Dispatch Broadcast Group today announced that it moved the national media representation of its two television stations—WBNS, Columbus, and WTHR, Indianapolis—to the Katz Television Group’s Eagle Television Sales.
WBNS is the CBS affiliate in Columbus and WTHR is an NBC affiliate in Indianapolis. The stations, which were previously served by Blair Television, will begin their new relationship with Eagle Television on Monday, April 7. Katz Radio Group represents Dispatch’s radio stations in Columbus.
Michael J. Fiorile, Dispatch Broadcasting’s Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are very excited about our expanded relationship with Katz Media. The addition of our CBS Columbus TV affiliate and our NBC Indianapolis TV affiliate to our existing radio representation is a great opportunity to excel in the national sales marketplace. The Eagle Television Sales organization is a premiere group of sales professionals, which we are pleased to be represented by.”
Jim Beloyianis, President of Katz Television, said, “We are enormously proud to represent such a prestigious media company with a celebrated history in newspapers, radio and television. The combination of Dispatch’s remarkable history with Katz’s 120-year commitment to providing the highest levels of client service will result in unlimited opportunities for mutual success.”
"We are delighted to work with general managers Tom Griesdorn of WBNS-TV and Jim Tellus of WTHR-TV and their strong management teams,” said Michael Hugger, President of Eagle Television. “Both of these stations are deeply tied to their communities with strong news operations, making them ideal partners for Eagle’s sales organization.”
About Dispatch Broadcast Group
Dispatch Broadcast Group is a highly-respected, awarding-winning group of television, radio and cable outlets. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the group is a division of The Dispatch Printing Company, owner of The Columbus Dispatch. Dispatch Broadcast Group includes the WBNS-TV, WBNS-AM/FM and Ohio News Network in Columbus, and WTHR-TV and SkyTrak Weather Network in Indianapolis.
About Katz Media Group
Katz Media Group, based in New York City, is the nation's only full-service media sales and marketing firm. A subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, the company serves a variety of electronic media and has leading market shares in the representation of radio and television stations. Katz Television is made up of Continental Television Sales, Eagle Television Sales and Millennium Sales & Marketing. Additional information about the company can be found at www.katz-media.com.
Media Contact
Michael Sherman
Katz Media Group
(212) 424-6484
michael.sherman@katz-media.com
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