--- title: Viamedia Expands Advertising Partnership with MetroNet description: Viamedia will Continue Managing Ad Sales in 5 Key Markets, Adding Representation in Lexington, KY image: https://blog.viamediatv.com/hubfs/metronet%20logo.png --- [![Viamedia](https://viamediatv.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/logo.svg)](https://viamediatv.com/) - [Solutions](https://viamediatv.com/) - [For Advertisers](https://viamediatv.com/advertiser-solutions/) - [Advertiser Solutions](https://viamediatv.com/advertiser-solutions/) - [Channels & Tactics](https://viamediatv.com/channels-tactics/) - [XMetrics™ Dashboard](https://viamediatv.com/reporting-dashboard/) - [Success Stories](https://viamediatv.com/client-success/) - [For Video Providers](https://viamediatv.com/video-provider-solutions/) - [Creative Services](https://viamediatv.com/creative-services/) - [Technology](https://viamediatv.com/our-technology/) - [About](https://viamediatv.com/about-us/) - [About Viamedia](https://viamediatv.com/about-us/) - [Leadership](https://viamediatv.com/leadership/) - [Video Partners](https://viamediatv.com/partners/) - [Awards](https://viamediatv.com/awards/) - [Careers](https://viamediatv.com/careers/) - [Contact](https://viamediatv.com/contact/) - [Insights](https://blog.viamediatv.com/) - [GET MARKETING HELP](https://share.hsforms.com/1EGNPklO9SWG0oMIWbtrYyg1banj) Select Page - Solutions - For Advertisers - [Advertiser Solutions](https://viamediatv.com/advertiser-solutions/) - [Channels & Tactics](https://viamediatv.com/channels-tactics/) - [XMetrics™ Dashboard](https://viamediatv.com/reporting-dashboard/) - [Success Stories](https://viamediatv.com/client-success/) - [For Video Providers](https://viamediatv.com/video-provider-solutions/) - [Creative Services](https://viamediatv.com/creative-services/) - [Technology](https://viamediatv.com/our-technology/) - About - [About Viamedia](https://viamediatv.com/about-us/) - [Leadership](https://viamediatv.com/leadership/) - [Video Partners](https://viamediatv.com/partners/) - [Awards](https://viamediatv.com/awards/) - [Careers](https://viamediatv.com/careers/) - [Contact](https://viamediatv.com/contact/) - [Insights](https://blog.viamediatv.com/) - [GET MARKETING HELP](https://share.hsforms.com/1EGNPklO9SWG0oMIWbtrYyg1banj) Jul 7, 2020 # Viamedia Expands Advertising Partnership with MetroNet [Bob Gold & Associates](https://blog.viamediatv.com/author/bob-gold-associates) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) *Viamedia will Continue Managing Ad Sales in 5 Key Markets, Adding Representation in Lexington, KY* **NEW YORK—July 7, 2020**—[Viamedia](http://www.viamediatv.com/), the television industry’s largest independent local ad management company, today announced it has renewed and expanded its advertising sales representation with [MetroNet](https://www.metronetinc.com/), a cutting-edge fiber-optic communication services provider. Viamedia will continue managing five key MetroNet markets – Terre Haute, IN; Louisville, KY; Lafayette, IN; Ft. Wayne, IN; Indianapolis, IN – while adding representation in Lexington, KY. "MetroNet’s customer-first approach and commitment to delivering superior services have been the cornerstone of its success. Importantly, we share these same values,” said David Solomon, Chief Revenue Officer, Viamedia. “Expanding our partnership reinforces the commitment our two organizations have to providing greater value and new opportunities to the communities MetroNet serves.” MetroNet is a leading provider of fiber-optic telecommunication services, including high-speed Fiber Internet, full-featured Fiber Phone, Fiber IPTV with a wide variety of programming and products. Since its start in 2005, MetroNet has expanded into nearly 80 communities throughout Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio. MetroNet is currently in the final stages of building out its 100% fiber optic network across Lexington, KY, which is expected to be complete by the end of 2020. Once completed, Lexington will become the [largest ‘gigabit city’](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/gig) in the country with more than 4.4 million feet of fiber-optic cable. “Viamedia truly understands the needs and challenges of local business and advertisers. Their profound insight into markets nationwide makes them the ideal partner,” said Darrick Zucco, Vice President of Product Management, MetroNet. “We strive to provide the most advanced solutions to our customers, and Viamedia delivers on this promise. Together, we will continue to provide the critical tools local businesses need to effectively reach their target audiences.” The expanded partnership continues to strengthen Viamedia’s growing national footprint. The company currently manages sales and operations for more than 60 cable companies across 76 designated market areas (DMAs) in 34 states, bringing invaluable opportunities for advertisers to reach local audiences in markets across the country. **About Viamedia** Headquartered in New York City with operational headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky, Viamedia provides a comprehensive audience and impression-based local video cross media advertising platform. As part of the platform, Viamedia has exclusive cable TV ad inventory from more than 60 Cable TV Distributors in 34 states across 76 DMAs, offering advertising on cable TV networks to more than 6,000 local, regional and national advertisers. Viamedia also offers those advertisers a complimentary suite of impression-based digital products including Viamedia's proprietary QTT® as well as OTT, mobile, display, email, search, and social, in those DMAs and beyond. Viamedia's success is built on its proprietary software, people and processes. In June 2020, Viamedia launched [#ChangeStartsRightHere](http://www.changestartsrighthere.com/), a grassroots campaign to foster positive conversations to help end racism. As part of the initiative, Viamedia has invited local business, minority leaders and law enforcement to submit spots about how they are working together to create positive change and a more inclusive future, which Viamedia will run free of charge across its nationwide footprint. For more information, please visit [https://viamediatv.com](https://viamediatv.com) and [http://www.changestartsrighthere.com/](http://www.changestartsrighthere.com/). **About MetroNet** MetroNet Holdings is the parent company of MetroNet, a 100% fiber optic company headquartered in Evansville, Indiana. The, customer-focused company provides cutting-edge fiber optic communication services including high-speed Fiber Internet, full-featured Fiber Phone, and Fiber IPTV with a wide variety of programming. MetroNet started in 2005 with one fiber optic network in Greencastle, Indiana, and have since grown to serving and constructing networks in nearly 80 communities across Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio and Florida. MetroNet is committed to bringing state-of-the-art telecommunication services to communities — services that are comparable or superior to those offered in large metropolitan areas. MetroNet has been named in the top 50 small and medium companies on Glassdoor and has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award recognizing MetroNet among the Best Places to Work in 2020. For more information, visit [www.MetroNetinc.com](https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.MetroNetinc.com&esheet=52185971&newsitemid=20200309005473&lan=en-US&anchor=www.MetroNetinc.com&index=2&md5=23598015bd393ea42d0ad4f19263cab3). # # # Contacts Chris Huppertz Bob Gold & Associates 310-320-2010 [viamedia@bobgoldpr.com](mailto:viamedia@bobgoldpr.com) Topics: [cable tv advertising](https://blog.viamediatv.com/topic/cable-tv-advertising), [Press Releases](https://blog.viamediatv.com/topic/press-release), [Marketing Insights](https://blog.viamediatv.com/topic/marketing-insights) ![Bob Gold & Associates](https://blog.viamediatv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BG%26A%20ogo.png?width=100&height=100&name=BG%26A%20ogo.png) #### Written by [Bob Gold & Associates](https://blog.viamediatv.com/author/bob-gold-associates) ## Stay Updated: Get marketing insights, guide-books, tips and more. 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