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April 25, 2005


BILL SHEA NAMED INFINITY BROADCASTING'S VICE PRESIDENT,
AUTOMOTIVE MARKETING DIRECTOR


Veteran Marketing And Communications Executive To Create Exclusive Partnerships With Automotive Industry And Infinity Radio Stations


Bill Shea has been named Vice President, Automotive Marketing Director, Infinity Broadcasting, it was announced today by Rich Lobel, Executive Vice President, Infinity Solutions and Beyond. Shea will be based in Detroit and report to Lobel. The appointment is effective immediately.

Shea will be responsible for developing integrated marketing programs for the automotive industries' corporate, branding and retail strategies.

"The automotive industry represents enormous potential for Infinity," said Lobel. "What's more, the timing has never been better. The industry is completely open to new and innovative approaches of building deeper experiential bonds with consumers on a local level. Bill's extensive industry experience on the Detroit agency side makes him a perfect candidate to create creative platforms that take advantage of the total power Infinity has to offer."

Added Lobel, "Powerful touch points such as on-air, online, mobile devices, live events, and more, can all be integrated to create a network that connects with customers like never before."

Shea has more than 25 years experience in marketing and communications, including senior executive positions with leading automotive advertising agencies. He joins Infinity from cXc Services, Inc. where he served as Executive Vice President, Communications Director for the fulfillment company dedicated to supplying internet appliances and technology that provides solutions for customers and communication needs. Prior to that, he was Executive Director, Account Services for Interpublic Group's Campbell-Ewald.

From 2001-04, Shea was BBDO Worldwide's Group Senior Vice President, Managing Account Director for Chrysler and Jeep Retail Communications and Operations. Shea previously enjoyed a 20-year successful career with Interpublic serving as Senior Vice President, Group Managing Director for Chrysler, Plymouth and Jeep Retail/Brand Communications (1996-2000), Chrysler and Plymouth Retail Communications and Operations (1993-96) and Chrysler Brand (1990-93), as well as Senior Vice President, Managing Director for Chrysler Corporate and Strategic Initiatives (1982-90) and Vice President, Account Supervisor for Chrysler-Plymouth and Dodge Dealer Advertising Associations (1980-82).

Shea began his career in advertising in 1977 as account supervisor for BBDO managing the national Dodge car and truck, and Mitsubishi accounts.

Shea was graduated from Ferris State University with a degree in marketing and advertising, and also attended Michigan State University School of Business Management. He is a member of the Detroit Advertising Association, the Adcraft Club of Detroit and the Detroit Economic Club. Shea resides in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. with his wife, Debra.

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Infinity Contact: Karen L. Mateo
212/846-7638





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