Infinity Broadcasting to Launch Online Stream of Its Leading All-News Stations Including 1010 WINS KNX-AM WBBM -AM KCBS-AM KYW-AM and WBZ-AM Among Others


"The millions of people who tune in to our radio stations are increasingly
looking for alternative ways to receive the information vital to their
everyday lives," said Hollander.
"Anyone listening to a Clear Channel Radio station will hear fewer
commercial minutes, shorter commercial breaks and more of the
compelling entertainment content for which they tune into radio,"
continued Hogan. "We've
seen the greatest initial response from direct advertisers, and that
is encouraging because they are the most closely focused on their
return on investment. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear
Channel Communications, Inc. Such forward -looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the
actual results performance or achievements of the Company to be
materially different from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements .

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" Murr + Associates represents
over 30 auto dealers in the Los Angeles metro area."
Davis Elen Advertising represents clients such as McDonald's and
Knott's Berry Farm.

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Legendary news-talk stations KMOX-AM (St.
(NYSE: VIA and VIAB), Infinity operates 183 radio stations, the majority of
which are in the nation's top 50 markets.


and Navigauge announced earlier this month .
"Less is More has allowed our clients increased flexibility in
crafting advertising solutions to meet specific business objectives,"
said Dot DiLorenzo of Davis Elen Advertising.

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Infinity 's other all-news station, WCBS-AM, was previously launched online
last December.

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SAN ANTONIO----

Early Feedback from Listeners is Positive

Pricing is Improving and Interest in New Premium
Positions is Significant

Stations Have Sold Triple the Number of :30s, and 50% more :15s ,
Compared to Same Period in 2004

Clear Channel Radio today revealed that adoption of key elements
of its "Less is More" initiative are progressing positively and
exceeding expectations. "They
are recognizing that there is an opportunity to deliver a concise
message on a more frequent schedule .
Clear Channel Communications, Inc.

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The all-news stations to be streamed include 1010 WINS (New York), KFWB-AM
(Los Angeles), KNX-AM (Los Angeles), WBBM-AM (Chicago), KCBS-AM (San
Francisco ) KYW-AM (Philadelphia), WBZ-AM (Boston), and WWJ-AM (Detroit). Among the specific progress detailed today:

Early listener feedback from local markets is positive."
The early success is due in part to independent research studies
from Burke Inc. Based in San Antonio, Texas,
the company 's businesses include radio, outdoor displays, live
entertainment events and venues, and television stations.


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5 million people tune into KMOX, KDKA and KRLD.

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Additionally, Infinity is home to
29 of the country's leading sports franchises amongst MLB, the NFL, the NBA
and the NHL, including the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles
Dodgers, Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Chicago Bears
and the Detroit Red Wings.

Demand and pricing for 60-, 30-, and 15-second spots sold in
January and February increased sequentially and year over
year.

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Louis, Pittsburgh's KDKA-AM and
KRLD-AM in Dallas Also Set to Launch on Monday , March 14

NEW YORK, Infinity Broadcasting today announced it
will make available beginning on Monday, March 14 streaming audio of 11 of its
leading news and news-talk stations.

Local Advertisers are Seeing Results From Using Shorter-Length Ads

In January, a local sales manager in Chicago met with a major
beverage advertiser and a local flooring and carpet retailer to
discuss how using more :30s could improve the reach and effectiveness
of their advertising budgets. (NYSE:CCU ), a leading global media and
entertainment company. (NYSE:CCU) is a global media
and entertainment company specializing in "gone from home"
entertainment and information services for local communities and
premiere opportunities for advertisers.

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Louis), KDKA-AM (Pittsburgh) and
KRLD-AM (Dallas) will also be available via their station websites. "We are
clearly creating a marketplace for shorter spots and are providing
advertisers with additional choices in spot length, position, and
price point as well as a more compelling advertising environment.

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"

National and Regional Media Buyers Praise Lengths, Premium
Positions

"Several of our auto dealer clients have been intrigued by the
concept of less clutter, and have signed onto using 30-second spots,"
said Ron Murr of Murr + Associates in Orange County, California. The company's
operations include radio broadcasting , syndication and independent
media representation.

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Additionally, local station management is seeing
advertisers booking earlier.

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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. The
Company expects to see first quantitative proof Less is More's
value to listeners reflected in the Arbitron ratings book
available later in 2005.

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We believe streaming our
stations online will not only exceed their expectations , but will also create
an outlet with which we can target a larger audience and increase time spent
listening. Those
studies showed listener satisfaction with specific elements of the
"Less is More" programming initiative and confirmed that listenership
for and retention of ad content rises in the new environment.

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1010 WINS is the most listened to news station across the country.

Interest in new premium positions, including first-in-pods and
islands, is significant;

Agency and advertiser adoption of shorter commercial lengths
is encouraging. As more regional and national advertisers
realize the increased efficiency and effectiveness possible under Less
Is More, we expect the marketplace for shorter length spots to grow.com
Certain statements in this release constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995.

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Stations are selling up to three times as many
30-second spots, and up to 50 % more 15-second spots compared
to last year. After a short trial program, the
beverage advertiser committed its entire first quarter radio budget to
:30s and the retailer increased their annual radio budget by 66%,
committing entirely to :30s.

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"With about 75 days under our belts , early results are ahead of
expectations," said John Hogan, CEO of Clear Channel Radio. More
information on the company can be found at www.

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Key Elements of Clear Channel's ``Less is More'' Initiative Are Progressing Positively


"We have hundreds of success stories like this from around the
country from virtually every advertising category," said Hogan.

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The announcement was made by Joel
Hollander, Chairman and CEO, Infinity. A division of Viacom Inc. with more than 110 million listeners
choosing Clear Channel Radio programming each week.

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"
Infinity's all-news stations are among the most listened to stations in
their respective markets and reach an estimated 12 million listeners per week.
Announcements on other formats to be streamed by Infinity will be made at
a later date. We
look forward to continued progress as our local sales and programming
teams have now shifted from implementation of LIM to a 100% marketing
and selling focus.

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In
addition, 1. "This is a strong positive for listeners and
advertisers. "In many cases a shorter
spot in a premium position can create a more lasting impression."

About Clear Channel Radio

Clear Channel Radio is a leading radio company focused on serving
local communities across the U.

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Legendary News/Talk Stations KMOX-AM in St.
"And as more and more listening is being
done away from home and the car, we must extend our stations beyond their dial
positions to meet the needs of the consumer.

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