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Clear Channel Radio's Total Traffic Network Expands into 10 Additional Markets

Posted on: Monday, 26 November 2007, 09:00 CST

Clear Channel Radio's Total Traffic Network (CCTTN) today announced that it will further expand its delivery of real-time traffic data over RDS-TMC (Radio Data System Traffic Message Channel) on December 1 with the addition of 10 new markets. Coverage will now span 80 metropolitan areas.

"Demand is high for our real-time traffic service and we've responded by further expanding our coverage area," said Jeff Littlejohn, Executive Vice President of Distribution Development for Clear Channel Radio. "With the addition of these 10 markets, CCTTN extends its leadership and offers the most coverage in the industry by providing over 194 million people with the most reliable traffic data for use on a wide selection of devices."

The additional markets include Baton Rouge, LA; Colorado Springs, CO; Des Moines, IA; Ft. Pierce, FL; Greenville, SC; Harrisburg, PA; Huntsville, AL; Lexington, KY; Madison, WI and Tulsa, OK. This expanded coverage is made available to existing subscribers without additional charge.

Customers that are currently using Clear Channel Radio's Total Traffic Network include consumer electronics devices made by Garmin, TomTom, Navigon, Mio Technology, Delphi, Kenwood, Clarion, Harmon Kardon, Panasonic, Siemens, Cobra Electronics and others and the company supplies traffic content to several media outlets including Citadel Broadcasting, Univision, Fox Interactive Media, and others. On the automotive front, BMW of North America, LLC became the first automotive brand in the United States in September 2006 to offer real-time traffic as a subscription free service included with navigation on select models. Earlier this year, MINI USA became the second automotive brand to announce such a relationship with Total Traffic Network.

About Clear Channel's Total Traffic Network

Clear Channel Radio is the first broadcaster to launch a ground-breaking programming and technology service delivering real-time traffic data directly to vehicles, using its own network of reporters, traffic cameras, helicopters and airplanes -- Total Traffic Network. Clear Channel's Total Traffic Network now serves more than 125 metropolitan markets in three countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico and New Zealand. Total Traffic Network delivers real-time traffic data via in-car or portable navigation systems, broadcast media, wireless and Internet-based services. For more information, please log on to www.realtimetraffic.net.

About Clear Channel Radio

Clear Channel Radio is a leading radio company focused on serving local communities across the U.S. with more than 110 million listeners choosing Clear Channel Radio programming each week. The company's content can be heard on AM/FM stations, HD digital radio channels, on the Internet, via iPods, and via mobile-navigation devices from Cobra, Garmin, Kenwood and others. The company's operations include radio broadcasting, syndication and independent media representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at www.clearchannel.com.

Source: Business Wire

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