NextMedia Appoints Steve Davis as Vice President of Programming for Its Radio Division

NextMedia Appoints Steve Davis as Vice President of Programming for Its Radio Division

DENVER, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- NextMedia Group, Inc. announced today that Steve Davis has been appointed Vice President of Programming for the Company's Radio Division. In this role, Mr. Davis will oversee all programming and promotional operations for NextMedia Radio's 66 radio stations nationwide. Mr. Davis' appointment is effective immediately, and he will report to Skip Weller, President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of NextMedia's Radio Division, and Jeff Dinetz, Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of NextMedia's Radio Division.

Skip Weller commented, "Steve Davis is a veteran programming professional with an impressive background and diverse skill set in the radio industry. His proven track record in programming radio stations in mid-sized markets will serve as a tremendous asset to NextMedia's station portfolio, and we look forward to tapping his vast experience as we work toward continued ratings and revenue growth in our markets."

Jeff Dinetz continued, "Steve is the perfect candidate to lead our programming and promotional efforts. His extensive knowledge and successful past performance working with a wide variety of radio formats will help raise our station portfolio to a higher level of success. We welcome Steve aboard and look forward to working with him."

Steve Davis commented, "I am honored to join NextMedia and want to thank Skip Weller and Jeff Dinetz for the opportunity. NextMedia has built a premier portfolio of radio station assets clustered in attractive suburban and middle markets across the country, and I look forward to contributing to the continued growth and success of the Company's radio group."

Steve Davis brings 30 years of radio experience to NextMedia. For the past nine years Mr. Davis has served as a consultant for Zapoleon Media Strategies, working with a variety of radio formats in all market sizes, while also spearheading Zapoleon's European consulting efforts. Prior to that, Mr. Davis served as Regional Programmer for Liberty Broadcasting, as well as Vice President of Programming for Four Seasons Communications. Mr. Davis has also served as Program Manager for radio stations in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Tampa, Norfolk, VA, Richmond, VA, and Birmingham, AL.

About NextMedia

NextMedia Operating, Inc. is a diversified out-of-home media company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. NextMedia owns and operates 66 stations in 16 markets throughout the United States, and more than 5,600 bulletin and poster displays. Additionally, NextMedia owns advertising displays in more than 5,300 retail locations across the United States. Investors in NextMedia's ultimate parent company include Thomas Weisel Capital Partners, Alta Communications, Weston Presidio Capital and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, as well as senior management. NextMedia was founded by veteran media executives Carl E. Hirsch, Executive Chairman, and Steven Dinetz, President and CEO.

Source: NextMedia Operating, Inc.

CONTACT: Todd St. Onge / Kim Holt, +1-212-986-6667, stonge@braincomm.com, holt@braincomm.com, both of Brainerd Communicators, Inc.

Web site: http://www.nextmediaradio.com/

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