LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Viamedia, the cable industry's leading independent cable rep firm and provider of online advertising services, today announced that Joel Simon has been promoted to Vice President/ General Manager for New York.

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Mr. Simon joined Viamedia in May 2011, as General Manager, to oversee all sales and operational aspects of their New York sales operation. With more than 30 years of advertising & sales management experience, he has been a key driver in Viamedia's continued growth and success in the New York market.

"Joel has provided great leadership and direction for the New York & New Jersey local sales teams," says Viamedia SVP, Larry Fischer. "He is truly deserving of this promotion."

Prior to joining Viamedia, Mr. Simon served as Director of Sales for Time Warner Cable Media Sales in the New York market. Other experiences include General Sales Manager for Cox Radio and Local Sales Manager at WLTW Radio.

About Viamedia

Headquartered in Lexington, KY, Viamedia is a leading provider of outsourced local advertising sales services and provider of online advertising services. The company specializes in selling DMA-based advertising to local, regional and national advertisers on behalf of U.S. cable and telecommunications service providers, utility companies and municipalities. For more information on Viamedia, visit www.viamediatv.com.

SOURCE Viamedia