KATZ MEDIA GROUP TO REPRESENT LINCOLN FINANCIAL MEDIA
New York, December 1, 2008 – Katz Media Group Inc., the nation’s leading media representation firm, today announced that its Katz Radio Group will represent Lincoln Financial Media, which owns or operates 15 radio stations in four major markets.
Katz Radio Group will represent Lincoln stations in Atlanta, Denver, Miami and San Diego. The agreement calls for Katz Radio Group to begin selling advertising time on Lincoln stations on December 1.
“We’re excited to enter into a partnership with Lincoln Financial Media that we believe will create long-term value for both companies,” said Mark Gray, President of the Katz Radio Group. “I’m confident that Lincoln’s strong station line-up—coupled with our talented and dedicated sales force—will lead to creative sales solutions, new revenue streams and outstanding results in the years ahead.”
“Lincoln Financial is excited to have the Katz Radio Group’s high-caliber sales team represent our stations,” said Don Benson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Financial Media. “By teaming up with Katz, we anticipate benefiting from its long history of excellent client service, strong sales infrastructure and deep agency relationships.”
About Katz Media Group
Katz Media Group is the nation’s leading full-service media sales and marketing firm serving the broadcasting industry. The company represents more than 3,000 radio stations, 400 television stations and a variety of digital platforms across the United States. A subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, Katz Media Group is based in New York and has 19 regional offices. Founded in 1888, the company was the nation’s first media representation firm. Additional information can be found at www.katz-media.com.
About Lincoln Financial Media
Lincoln Financial Media Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC), owns and operates 15 radio stations in major markets, including Atlanta, GA (WQXI-AM, WSTR-FM), Denver, CO (KEPN-AM, KKFN-AM/FM, KQKS-FM, KYGO-FM), Miami, FL (WAXY-AM, WLYF-FM, WMXJ-FM) and San Diego, CA (KBZT-FM, KIFM-FM, KSON-AM/FM, KSOQ-FM).
Media Contact
Michael Sherman
Katz Media Group
(212) 424-6484
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