Hearst-Argyle CEO to Share Broadcast Television Perspective at TELECOM '05

Hearst-Argyle CEO to Share Broadcast Television Perspective at TELECOM '05

WASHINGTON, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the United States Telecom Association (USTelecom), the owner of TELECOM '05, announced that one of the leading voices for the broadcasting industry will address attendees at the communications industry's fastest-growing trade show this October in Las Vegas. David J. Barrett, the President and CEO of Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc., will share his perspectives on the future for communications with leading telecom executives attending TELECOM '05 -- a preview of what's next for the telecom industry.

"David Barrett is a key leader in the broadcasting industry and we are honored that he will share his thoughts on how broadcasting and telecom providers can work together going forward in today's dynamic communications market," explained USTelecom President and CEO Walter B. McCormick Jr.

"After Ivan Seidenberg's welcome appearance at the National Association of Broadcasters convention in April, I appreciate the opportunity, this fall at TELECOM '05, to share a broadcasting perspective on the evolving issues and challenges all of us face together in the telecom and media space," Barrett said.

Building on TELECOM '04's ranking as one of Tradeshow Week's "Fastest Fifty" growing tradeshows in North America, TELECOM '05 draws key buyers, decision-makers and communications leaders from around the world to view new technologies and learn more about all aspects of the communications industry as lines between cable, wireline, wireless and satellite platforms continue to converge. The show will be held in Las Vegas, October 23 - 27, 2005.

Prior to the 1997 combination of Hearst Broadcasting and Argyle Television to form Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc., Barrett was a Vice President of The Hearst Corporation and Deputy General Manager of Broadcasting, with operating oversight for the company's television and radio stations. He joined Hearst in 1984 as General Manager of its Baltimore radio station.

Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc. owns 25 television stations, and manages an additional three television and two radio stations, in geographically diverse U.S. markets. The Company's television stations reach approximately 18% of U.S. TV households, making it one of the largest U.S. television station groups. The Company owns 10 NBC affiliates, and is the second-largest NBC affiliate owner. Hearst-Argyle also owns 12 ABC affiliated stations, and manages an additional ABC station owned by The Hearst Corporation, and is the largest ABC affiliate group. The Company also owns two CBS affiliates and a WB affiliate, and manages a UPN affiliate and an independent station.

Hearst-Argyle also is a leader in the convergence of local broadcast television and the Internet through its partnership with Internet Broadcasting, and in the application of digital broadcast spectrum for new local informational services through its Weather Plus partnership with NBC and various NBC affiliate groups.

Hearst-Argyle is majority owned by The Hearst Corporation. Hearst-Argyle Series A Common Stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "HTV." The company's Web address is http://www.hearstargyle.com/.

TELECOM '05 Annual Conference & Exhibition will be held October 23 - 27, 2005, at the Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit http://www.telecom05.com/.

Source: USTelecom

CONTACT: Allison Remsen of USTelecom, +1-202-326-7370

Web site: http://www.usta.org/ http://www.telecom05.com/ http://www.hearstargyle.com/

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