Gas Station TV Continues Growth Momentum in Detroit Market with Two New Hires

Gas Station TV Continues Growth Momentum in Detroit Market with Two New Hires

GSTV Appoints Vice President of Midwest Sales and Research Specialist

DETROIT, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Gas Station TV (www.gstv.com ), the industry-leader in digital out-of-home media, today announced the appointment of Todd Rankin, vice president of midwest sales and Rita Proctor, research specialist. These recent appointments in the Detroit market are only a few of GSTV's most recent additions as the company continues its tremendous nationwide growth.

Joining GSTV with 19 years of experience in media, marketing and advertising, Rankin is responsible for the development of marketing strategies for advertisers and marketers interested in reaching mobile and active consumers via Gas Station TV's premier nationwide media network.

Prior to joining GSTV, Rankin most recently held the position of regional brand sales director for Readers Digest where he developed and executed a multi-million dollar annual business plan and serviced all Michigan-based accounts. He holds a master's degree in adverting and a bachelor's degree in telecommunications from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich.

As research specialist, Proctor is responsible for the management of GSTV research programs and projects including planning, reporting and analysis. She joins GSTV with experience in online and interactive research, advertising and promotions.

Proctor holds a master's degree in communication and information with a focus on advertising from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn. where she also served as a graduate assistant for the University's Department of Advertising and Public Relations. Proctor also holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich. where she graduated summa cum laude.

"We are the largest provider of television at the pump, and much of that is credited to our team that comes second to none in the industry. More and more advertisers are realizing the benefits of utilizing GSTV in reaching today's on-the-go-consumers," said David Leider, CEO of Gas Station TV. "GSTV has a strong commitment to the Detroit market and we are always looking to recruit the best talent in order to remain the industry leader in out-of-home media."

About Gas Station TV

Gas Station TV is the largest provider of television at the pump. Gas Station TV's Gas Network reaches captive consumers for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes during a natural pause point in their day. There is only one channel: No DVRs, channel surfing, or multitasking. GSTV provides a programming experience with exclusive news and entertainment content from CBS, sports from ESPN, and local weather - to engage customers and enable marketers to connect with "on-the-go" consumers like no other media. The content, programmed for a highly desirable and captive audience, can be specifically tailored to geography and time of day.

Gas Station TV's Convenience Store Network will complement GSTV's Gas Network at select gas station convenience stores throughout the country. It will feature the same industry leading content experience as GSTV's Gas Network, and enable marketers to create even deeper impact with on-the-go consumers. This forecourt/in-store combination further transforms the gas station to a highly sought-after media destination to inform and influence consumers; at a desirable Point-of-Purchase, when they are mobile and can be influenced to take action at a nearby retailer in proximity, or to drive engagement for brand marketers.

GSTV is currently on over 5,000 screens in 375 U.S. cities including top media markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Detroit, Tampa, San Diego, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Miami and Bentonville at select ARCO, ARCO am/pm, BP, Chevron, Conoco-Phillips, Citgo, Exxon-Mobil, Murphy USA, Shell, Speedway, Valero, Sunoco stations. Gas Station TV will be on over 12,000 screens at leading gas retailers in the Top 15 DMAs in 2008. GSTV is a proven tool for driving business for advertisers and increasing the revenue stream for participating gas retailers. Please visit www.gstv.com

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CONTACT: Keith Donovan of Airfoil Public Relations for Gas Station TV,
+1-248-304-1455, donovan@airfoilpr.com

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http://www.gstv.com/

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