KATZ MEDIA GROUP'S BARBARA KURKA HELPS SELECT
2009 BEST SMALL BUSINESSES

New York, NY- October 8, 2009 -- Katz Media Group's Barbara Kurka, Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources, was a featured judge at New York Enterprise Report’s 2009 Small Business Awards. The annual awards recognize the achievements of small business in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut areas.

Five small businesses, as defined as those with fewer than 200 employees, were selected for their best practices in customer service, green business, human resources and leadership, sales and marketing, and technology. The entrants were evaluated on their ability to develop best practices to manage the challenges of the latest recession while also positioning the business for future growth. More than 400 people attended the sold-out awards program.

Kurka was selected to serve on a panel of three judges for the best practice award for human resources and leadership. The five nominees were judged on their implementation of processes to identify, attract, retain and motivate a workforce, while also empowering employees to maintain an ownership mentality and competitive edge.

"I am honored to be a judge and lend my expertise to this important group,” said Kurka. “My years at Katz have provided me with a wealth of experience and insight that I am happy to share with the small business community.”

Kurka is a human resources veteran, with more than 20 years of experience. Prior to joining Katz in 1998, she worked with Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting) and served as the Global Human Resources Director for the J.P. Morgan engagement. Kurka currently provides strategic human resource leadership for the 1,200 Katz employees in 19 offices nationwide. She is also a member of the Society of Human Resource Managers and American Women in Radio & Television.

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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