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Leading Direct Marketing Company Named Best for Vets and Military Friendly Franchise LARGO, Fla., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, has been named to two prestigious lists recognizing franchises that go above and beyond in helping military servicemen and women achieve their goal of business ownership. Both Military Times EDGE and G.I. Jobs have awarded Valpak for its focus on veterans, placing the company at #5 on the Best for Vets:...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SummitMedia, LLC has closed on its acquisition of 27 radio stations and 1 local marketing agreement from Cox Media Group. WBHK-FM Urban AC Birmingham, Alabama WBJH-FM Rhythmic CHR Birmingham, Alabama WZZK-FM Country Birmingham, Alabama WZNN-FM Sports Talk Birmingham, Alabama WBPT-FM Classic Rock Birmingham, Alabama WALJ-FM Rhythmic CHR...

BALTIMORE, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) (the "Company" or "Sinclair") announced that it has closed on the purchase of four television stations owned by Cox Media Group ("CMG") for $99.0 million less $4.3 million of working capital adjustments and an agreement to provide sales services to one other station. The Company funded the transaction through cash on hand. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100119/PH39783LOGO ) The CMG...

Husband and Wife Bring The Blue Envelope® into Local Community for the First Time LARGO, Fla., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement to bring The Blue Envelope(®) to residents and businesses in Tri County, Pa. Husband and wife team, Ralph "Ted" and Yvonne Rosselli, have over 30 years of retail experience and are eager to bring Valpak into their community. Their first blue envelope...

NEW YORK, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CoxReps has named Gene Pizzolato as its new President of its Cox Cross Media and Cox Digital Solutions divisions, effective immediately. In this role, Pizzolato will oversee the combined organizations' strategic development and focus on premium local solutions and audience-driven advertising. "Gene is a seasoned media industry executive, and his vast experience will take our product offerings to the next level as we launch a deeper, more...

Former U.S. Marine Brings the Blue Envelope® to Local Businesses and Residents LARGO, Fla., March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Michael Lambert to bring the Blue Envelope(®) to residents in Lubbock County, Texas. This is the first time that the Lubbock community and the surrounding areas, will benefit from Valpak's signature products and services since 1993. The...

TULSA, Oklahoma, March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Media Group (CMG) Tulsa has named Greg Bilte as its new General Manager and Suzanne Nadell as News Director for Fox 23 News (KOKI-TV) and My Tulsa 41 (KMYT-TV). Both positions are effective immediately. Bilte and Nadell will also help create cross-platform collaboration opportunities with CMG's radio cluster and will build a strong relationship with Cox Communications in Tulsa. "We are thrilled that we can tap such phenomenal...

ATLANTA, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Media Group (CMG) has been accepted into the Google AdWords(TM) Premier SMB Partner (PSP) Program. This partnership furthers CMG's ability to be a leading provider of digital marketing solutions for its local and regional advertising clients. The AdWords Premier SMB Partner Program connects Google's trusted and experienced AdWords partners with small- and medium-sized businesses that want expert help in creating, managing and optimizing...

LARGO, Fla., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- At Valpak, we love to save consumers money, and we want to know what they love! Seizing upon the theme of love and of Valentine's Day, Valpak asked Facebook fans what they love and asked them to share. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130227/CL67953 )(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080107/CLM009LOGO-b ) Since the "Show Us What You Love" Sweepstakes started last month, Valpak has had an overwhelming response....

BALTIMORE, Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) (the "Company" or "Sinclair") announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the stock and broadcast assets of four television stations owned by COX Media Group ("CMG") for $99.0 million less $4.3 million of working capital adjustments and entered into an agreement to provide sales services to one other station. The five stations are located in four markets and reach 0.9% of...