MILLENNIUM SALES & MARKETING
PICKS UP EIGHT LOCAL TV LLC STATIONS
New York, August 21, 2008 - Katz Television Group, a division of the Katz Media Group, today announced that its Millennium Sales & Marketing unit now represents eight Fox stations owned by Local TV LLC.
Millennium will represent WBRC-TV in Birmingham, WJW-TV in Cleveland, KDVR-TV in Denver, WGHP-TV in Greensboro, WDAF-TV in Kansas City, WITI-TV in Milwaukee, KSTU-TV in Salt Lake City and KTVI in St. Louis.
"We are thrilled that Local TV chose Millennium to represent its stations as they continue to expand their media holdings," said Craig Broitman, president of Millennium Sales & Marketing. "The Millennium team is dedicated to ensuring we meet each station’s needs and we look forward to a long-term relationship with Local TV."
Local TV LLC, based in Fort Wright, Kentucky, was established in 2007 after purchasing nine stations from the New York Times Company. The company owns 17 stations in mid-and-small-sized markets. In addition to its roster of eight Fox stations, Local TV also owns a MyNetwork TV affiliate, and several ABC, CBS and NBC affiliates.
"Local TV is excited to have a company with the reputation of Millennium represent our stations," said Bobby Lawrence, CEO of Local TV LLC. "We look forward to working with Millennium to help us achieve our national sales goals in today's highly competitive market."
About Katz Television Group
The Katz Television Group (KTVG) is comprised of Continental Television Sales, Eagle Television Sales and Millennium Sales & Marketing. KTVG provides national sales representation for over 350 television stations. Headquartered in New York City, KTVG is an operating unit of Katz Media Group, the only full-service media sales and marketing firm in the United States serving multiple types of electronic media, with leading market shares in the representation of radio and television stations. Katz Media Group is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications. Additional information about the company can be found at www.katz-media.com.
Media Contact
Tiffany Winbush
Katz Media Group
(212) 424-6481
tiffany.winbush@katz-media.com
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