
Show Media Acquires OPG Media, Inc.
Deal Expands Client Roster, Builds Miami Presence
NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Show Media (www.showmedia.com), the leader in outdoor and taxi top advertising business, today announced it has acquired OPG Media, Inc., the second largest provider of taxi advertising in the Miami market. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"We are thrilled to welcome OPG to the Show Media family and to expand our presence in Miami," said John Amato, co-founder and president of Show Media. "We're always looking for new ways to help our clients reach their audience and grow their brands, and we're committed to an aggressive growth strategy in 2011, including building a stronger presence in key markets."
Show Media, whose clients include JetBlue, Ray Ban, Microsoft and numerous Broadway shows will be placing ads atop and on the sides of approximately 30 percent of Miami's taxis.
Frank Oliver, most recently CEO and Creative Director of OPG Media, will become General Manager of Show Media's new Florida office.
"Show Media leads the industry in creativity and innovation," said Oliver. "They have a clear vision for building on our strong foundation. Additionally, Show Media is well positioned to forge a new path in the outdoor advertising industry."
About Show Media
Show Media is the leading diversified out-of-home media and advertising company that specializes in connecting brands to consumers while they are in transit. Founded in 2006 by entrepreneurs Laurence Hallier and John Amato, Show Media's campaigns include taxi tops, taxi TV screens, live events and billboards — providing brands with a powerful connection to consumers on the path to purchase. Working with A-list clients such as Bing, Ray Ban, Lions Gate, American Express, Universal, Diageo, JetBlue, OMG and numerous Broadway shows, Show Media has operations in New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Miami. Show Media ranks as the 236th fastest growing company in the U.S., according to Inc. magazine. Visit www.showmedia.com.
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