LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 27,
2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Viamedia, the television industry's
leading independent provider of outsourced local television
advertising services on behalf of cable companies, and Frontier
Communications announced today a multi-year agreement to represent
the advertising sales for their newly acquired AT&T U-verse®
markets throughout Connecticut.
"Viamedia has partnered with Frontier Communications in multiple
markets for several years now and it has been a great success for
both companies," said Mark
Lieberman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Viamedia.
"That is why we are thrilled to announce the addition of the
Frontier system in Connecticut. We
look forward to the continuation of our partnership with
Frontier."
Frontier completed its purchase of the Connecticut systems from AT&T on
October 24, 2014. The transition to
Viamedia as the advertising sales operator for the Frontier system
now offers local, regional & national advertising.
"We look forward to our long time partner Viamedia being able to
offer advertising to small businesses and regional businesses
throughout Connecticut," said
Paul Quick, Senior Vice
President/General Manager, Connecticut, Frontier Communications.
ABOUT VIAMEDIA
Headquartered in New York City, NY and Lexington, KY, Viamedia is a leading provider
of outsourced local advertising sales services. The company
specializes in selling market-based advertising to local, regional
and national advertisers on behalf of U.S. cable and
telecommunications service providers, utility companies and
municipalities. For more information on Viamedia, visit
www.viamediatv.com. For inquiries regarding the Connecticut market, contact
lfischer@viamediatv.com.
About Frontier Communications
Frontier
Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR) offers broadband,
voice, satellite video, wireless Internet data access, data
security solutions, bundled offerings, specialized bundles for
residential customers, small businesses and home offices and
advanced communications for medium and large businesses in 28
states. Frontier's approximately 16,400 employees are based
entirely in the United
States. More information is available at
www.frontier.com.
More information about the company may be found at
www.frontier.com/ir
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