LAS VEGAS, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Citadel Broadcasting Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: CTDB) today announced that John Rosso has been appointed President of Citadel Media, the company's national programming and network division. In his new role, Rosso will oversee the radio network that includes ABC News Radio, ESPN Audio, and nine 24-hour formats. Citadel Media also distributes The Michael Baisden Show, The Mark Levin Show, Radio Perez with Perez Hilton, Imus in the Morning, Rick Dees Weekly Top 40, American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks and many other national programs. Citadel Media reaches 111 million listeners each week through more than 4,400 affiliate stations.

"We are very pleased to have someone of John's caliber leading Citadel Media's efforts as we enter into this exciting and challenging time for the network business," said Farid Suleman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Citadel Broadcasting Corporation. "John's breadth of experience and first-hand knowledge of Citadel Media's operations makes him ideally suited for this leadership role to develop and leverage new opportunities the network presents."

"I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to lead Citadel Media and look forward to collaborating with the talented team here, both on-air and behind the scenes," said Rosso. "We will continue to build on the network's solid foundation as we bring industry-leading content to our affiliates and deliver great audiences and solutions to our advertisers."

Rosso most recently served as Senior Vice President of Citadel Interactive. Previously, he held positions at ABC Radio Networks including Senior Vice President of Affiliate Relations & Business Administration and Vice President of Operations. Prior to joining Citadel Broadcasting, Rosso was Senior Vice President of Digital Media for The Walt Disney Company's ABC Radio Division.

Citadel Broadcasting Corporation is the third largest radio group in the United States with a national footprint reaching more than 50 markets. Citadel is comprised of 166 FM and 58 AM stations in the nation's leading markets, in addition to Citadel Media, which is one of the three largest radio networks in the United States. For more information visit www.citadelbroadcasting.com.

Certain statements in this document are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors. More information about these factors is contained in Citadel Broadcasting Corporation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SOURCE Citadel Broadcasting Corporation