LEXINGTON, Ky., May 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Viamedia, the
television industry's leading independent provider of outsourced
local television advertising services on behalf of cable companies,
today announced its partnership with Consolidated
Communications. With the partnership, Viamedia will continue
to serve as the company's strategic advertising representative in
the important markets of Sacramento,
California and Kansas City,
Kansas. Additionally, Viamedia will expand to the new markets
of Champaign, Illinois and
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Consolidated Communications is not only one of the largest
independent communications providers in the United States, but also, provides one of
the highest quality networks in the industry.
"We are pleased to continue our relationship with Consolidated
Communications and look forward to introducing Viamedia to
Champaign and Pittsburgh," said Mark
Lieberman, President and CEO, Viamedia. "Consolidated
Communications has a long and deep history in each of its markets,
and as a trusted resource for the communities they serve, they are
highly regarded for their customer-focused solutions. We are
thrilled to be associated with an organization of such high calibre
as we introduce our best-in-class advertising solutions to local
businesses."
With the partnership, Consolidated Communications will renew
Viamedia's advertising representation in Sacramento and Kansas City.
Additionally, Viamedia will expand its services to Champaign and Pittsburgh where the company's expert sales
team will work with local businesses in executing strategic local
advertising campaigns.
"We are excited to continue working with Viamedia as we expand
our relationship to new territories," said Senior Product Manager
Jaime Montes, Consolidated
Communications. "Our success has been largely built on making
our customers our top priority, and with this mind-set, we
continuously create customizable solutions and provide the
industry's best customer support. With Viamedia as our
partner, we will provide commercial customers with the most
innovative products they need to help their businesses grow."
Viamedia's partnership announcement with Consolidated
Communications further bolsters the company's unprecedented growth
to key markets across the country. With its dual locations in
Lexington, Kentucky and
New York City, Viamedia has
digital representatives across 68 markets in the U.S. serving 53
MVPD partners and over 12,000 local advertisers.
ABOUT VIAMEDIA
Headquartered in New York, 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.
ABOUT CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS
Founded more than a
century ago, Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL) provides
advanced communications services to both residential and business
customers in California,
Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Texas and Pennsylvania. Consolidated Communications
offers a wide range of services over its technologically advanced
IP-based network, including local and long distance telephone,
Digital Phone, high-speed Internet access and Digital TV.
Additional information about Consolidated Communications and its
products and services is available at www.consolidated.com.
SOURCE Viamedia