CONTINENTAL TELEVISION SALES WILL REPRESENT
SIX ADDITIONAL BONTEN MEDIA STATIONS
New York, September 30, 2008 - Continental Television Sales, a division of Katz Television Group, announced today that it now represents six additional stations owned by Bonten Media Group Inc.
Continental will represent KAEF-TV in Eureka, CA; KRCR-TV in Redding, CA; KTXE-TV in San Angelo, TX; KTXS-TV in Abilene, TX; WCYB-TV in Bristol, Virginia; and WFXI-TV in Greenville, North Carolina. These stations will be added to Continental's current Bonten Media client roster, which include KECI-TV in Missoula, MT; KTVM-TV in Butte, MT; WCTI-TV in Greenville, North Carolina; and WEMT-TV in Bristol, Virginia. Five of the new stations were previously represented by Petry Media. The sixth station, WFXI-TV, was represented by Continental's sister company, Millennium Sales & Marketing.
"I'm excited that Bonten has expanded its relationship with Continental," said Michael Spiesman, President of Continental Television Sales. "The Bonten Media family of stations is very special and the company does an outstanding job of helping the communities it serves. Continental's staff is committed to providing each station with personalized attention to meet its needs."
“We are pleased to deepen our relationship with Continental Television Sales,” said Randall Bongarten, Chairman and CEO of Bonten Media. “The company is outstanding and it’s a perfect fit for our markets and stations. CTS has proven its ability to get the job done and we at Bonten look forward to a long-term relationship with the company.
”Bonten Media operates 16 digital, high-powered and low-powered TV stations in eight markets across the country. The company was formed in 2006 by Diamond Castle Holdings, LLC and is headquartered in New York City.
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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