Infinity Broadcasting to Podcast and Stream Audio Content From Select Advertising Week 2005 Events

Infinity Broadcasting to Podcast and Stream Audio Content From Select Advertising Week 2005 Events

Panel and Keynote Sessions to be Available On Demand

'Infinity Innovators' Series to Feature Bob Greenberg, David Verklin, Seth Godin and Joe Trippi

NEW YORK, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinity Broadcasting has announced that it will serve as the exclusive provider of streamed and on-demand audio content of Advertising Week 2005 allowing individuals not in attendance to hear broadcasts of select keynotes and panels.

The content will be available for real time listening or download at www.infinitybroadcasting.com beginning on Monday, September 26.

"Industry leaders around the world will be converging in New York during Advertising Week," said Ron Berger, co-chair of Advertising Week 2005 and CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Euro RSCG Worldwide New York and San Francisco. "Infinity's commitment to Advertising Week will enable anyone in the world with internet access to be able to access our keynote and panel content."

"Infinity knows first hand the importance of providing compelling content in a way that is convenient, immediate and user friendly," said Joel Hollander, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Infinity. "Advertising Week 2005 offers an impressive lineup of events, spread out over a number of venues and timeperiods. This partnership will benefit those within the industry not in attendance, as well as showcase the entire ad community beyond its core audience."

In addition, Infinity will present a four-part series, "Infinity Innovators," as part of Advertising Week 2005, featuring groundbreaking thinkers whose ideas and influence have changed otherwise established industries. Bob Greenberg, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Creative Officer of R/GA has been confirmed for Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 9 AM. David Verklin, CEO of Carat Americas, will speak on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 9 AM, Seth Godin, author of seven books, including the recently released All Marketers Are Liars, will speak on Thursday, September 29 at 9 AM, and political consultant Joe Trippi will speak on Friday, September 30 at 9 AM. The Series will be held at the Time Warner Center Screening Room.

Infinity is one of the largest major-market radio operators in the United States, with stations covering the news, modern rock, oldies, country, FM talk, classic rock and urban formats, among others. A division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:and)(NYSE:VIA.B), Infinity operates 180 radio stations, the majority of which are in the nation's top 50 markets. Additionally, Infinity is home to 29 of the country's leading sports franchises amongst MLB, the NFL, the NBA and the NHL.

Advertising Week 2005 Highlights

-- Panasonic Ideas For Life Lecture Series
-- Infinity Innovators Keynotes
-- Times Square "Procession of the Great Icons"
-- Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame Public Ceremony
-- Stars of Madison Avenue Kick-Off Luncheon
-- United Nations Opening Gala
-- Fluid Battle of the Ad Bands
-- Yahoo! Music "Who's Next?" Music Showcase

Advertising Week 2005 is the largest gathering of advertising & media decision-makers in North America. The five-day event runs from September 26- 30, 2005 and includes a diverse mix of keynotes and panels, public exhibitions, conferences, awards shows and unique special events. Advertising Week is comprised of nearly 300 events, is supported by 33 major advertising & media trade groups and is funded by a host of corporate partners led by Yahoo!, Time Warner, Panasonic, Infinity, Reuters, The New York Times, and the Museum of Television and Radio. Advertising Week 2005 is a 501(c)(6) not-for- profit corporation. For more information, and a complete calendar of events, go to www.advertisingweek.com.

Source: Infinity Broadcasting

CONTACT: Karen Mateo, Infinity Broadcasting, +1-212-846-7638; Victoria
Assa, Shea Communications, +1-212-627-5766; Jack Mello, Trade media contact,
+1-201-981-5617

Web site: http://www.advertisingweek.com/
http://www.infinitybroadcasting.com/

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