KATZ ADVANTAGE APPOINTS LAUREN MCHALE TO
LEAD SPORTS MARKETING ADVANTAGE

New York, September 21, 2009 – Katz Advantage, the strategic sales and marketing arm of the Katz Media Group, today announced the appointment of Lauren McHale to lead the Sports Marketing division.

An 11-year Katz Advantage veteran, McHale today was named the Vice President, Director of Sales, for Katz Advantage Sports Marketing. McHale previously served as Vice President, Manager, Sports Marketing, responsible for the sale of sports media and marketing sponsorships on behalf of Katz Advantage. In her new role, McHale will oversee all sports sales, offices and personnel, reporting directly to the company president, Bonnie Press. The Sports Marketing division provides customers with fully integrated sports marketing programs and media buys, leveraging local marketing strength with MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL and NCAA play-by-play radio broadcasts and extensions.

"Lauren has proven herself as a talented and respected manager in sales with a strong record of success," said Bonnie Press, President, Katz Advantage. “She has the experience and drive to best position our Sports Marketing division for growth. And I am continually impressed with the fresh ideas she brings to our company.”

McHale joined Katz Advantage as a sports coordinator in 1998 and was quickly promoted to account executive. In 2004, she was named Sports Manager. A graduate of Penn State, McHale resides in Wyckoff, New Jersey, with her family.

"I'm excited for this opportunity to advance Sports Marketing to a new level,” said McHale. "I have a clear vision for our development, and with the extraordinary team we have in place, plus the new members we hope to add, I look forward to delivering creative and effective strategies for our represented properties.”

About Katz Media Group
Katz Media Group is the nation's leading full-service media sales and marketing firm serving the broadcasting industry. 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 and today represents more than 3,000 radio stations, 400 television stations and a variety of digital platforms. Additional information can be found at www.katz-media.com.

Media Contact
Theresa Frasca
Katz Media Group
(212) 424-6483
theresa.frasca@katz-media.com

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