LIN Media and RMM Expand Footprint and Open Digital Sales Headquarters in New York City

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LIN Media and RMM Expand Footprint and Open Digital Sales Headquarters in New York City

Launch Party to be held at Trump SoHo on October 10, 2012

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LIN Media (NYSE: TVL) , a local multimedia company, today announced that it is expanding its footprint in New York City to support the growth of its digital operations with the opening of its new digital sales headquarters, located at Grand Central Plaza, 60 East 42nd Street, New York, NY.

To celebrate its growth and success, LIN Media and RMM are hosting a launch party for current and new advertising clients at the newly opened KOI Restaurant, located inside the Trump SoHo, on Wednesday, October 10th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. With the exception of media, this event is invite-only.

Jamie Elden, RMM's Senior Vice President of Sales, oversees national sales efforts out of the New York City office and its growing sales force that is located in 18 markets around the country, including Chicago and Los Angeles. He is also launching new entertainment initiatives out of LIN Media's Los Angeles office to further enhance the Company's current digital media offerings, including video, branded entertainment, social and mobile.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Elden said: "The opening of our digital sales headquarters in New York City is key to advancing our growth strategy and building upon the valuable relationships we have with advertising agencies and brands, as well as establishing new relationships. We are excited about our expansion and we look forward to delivering great campaigns and results in the Video, Display, Rich Media, Tablet, and Mobile spaces, as we continue to evolve as a leader in digital media solutions."

About RMM

RMM, LIN Media's digital operations, delivers digital media strategies and solutions for some of the nation's most respected agencies and brands. Leveraging proprietary intelligence, technology, and the established footprint and relationships of its parent company, LIN Media (NYSE: TVL) , one of the largest broadcasters in the U.S. with industry-leading television, web, and mobile properties, RMM operates a leading comScore, Inc.-ranked network and has a proven track record of delivering online advertising campaigns with ROI.

About LIN Media

LIN Media is a local multimedia company that operates or services 32 network-affiliates, more than 50 television and niche web sites, and a growing suite of mobile products. The Company's digital operations are located in 18 markets around the country, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. LIN TV Corp. is traded on the NYSE under the symbol "TVL".



LIN Media
Courtney Guertin, 401-457-9501
Corporate Communications Manager
courtney.guertin@linmedia.com

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