NEW YORK, NY – January 26, 2011– Broadcast Interactive Media (BIM), a best in class provider of vital data services and productivity tools, today announced that its BIMLocal Digital Network has been recognized as the #1 News and Information network according to digital measurement leader, comScore, Inc.’s December 2011 rankings.

This achievement solidifies BIMLocal’s position as a top-tier ad network. According to comScore’s report, BIMLocal was the fastest growing digital ad news network in 2010 and 2011, currently reaching 60.6% of the total U.S. internet audience that frequents news and information sites.

“Hitting #1 on comScore from #35, when we first began to get ranked in 2009, is a testament to our strong relationships and customer-service-focused approach with our publisher and agency clients,” said Julie Moses, BIM’s SVP of Network Sales and head of its BIMLocal Digital Network. “It is fantastic to see our team’s hard work get rewarded by receiving this type of reputable industry validation.”

By strategically adding locally focused, quality content publishers, BIMLocal has assembled a network that resonates with ad agencies because of its demographic and geographic footprints. Increasing revenue opportunities by simplifying the media buying process between advertisers and publishers, BIMLocal has been able to secure more total unique visitors (UVs) and total visits than any other news network.

Looking forward into 2012, BIMLocal plans to continue the expansion of its publisher network and strengthen its ad agency relationships. Key areas of growth will include building its portfolio of national sports, entertainment and B2B verticals, boosting its social media marketing platform and offering more advanced ROI campaign tracking services.

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About Broadcast Interactive Media Broadcast Interactive Media (BIM) is a leading digital ad network and data services provider of revenue and technical solutions to online publishers and remains a trusted resource for hundreds of local broadcasters and media sites worldwide. Core products are the BIMLocal Digital Network, MediaStar Suite, TitanTV Guide Products, Data-Services and Video-Mobile-Web CMS. Customers include ABC, Belo Television Group, Capitol Broadcasting, CBS Television, Fisher Communications, Fox Television, Gannett Broadcasting, Hearst-Argyle, NBC Owned Television Stations, Scripps-Howard and the Telemundo Station Group. BIM is based in Madison, WI with offices in New York City, Los Angeles, CA, Cedar Rapids, IA and Austin, TX.

Contact: Alexis Kenleigh
Marketing Manager
319-739-3155
akenleigh@bimlocal.com