Charter to Hold Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2011 Financial and Operating Results

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Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company” or “Charter”) will host a conference call on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss financial and operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. A press release reporting such results will be issued at 8:00 a.m. ET that day.

 

The conference call will be webcast live via the Company’s website at charter.com. The webcast can be accessed by selecting “Investor & News Center” from the lower menu on the home page. The call will be archived in the “Investor & News Center” in the “Financial Information” section on the left beginning two hours after completion of the call. Participants should go to the call link no later than 10 minutes prior to the start time to register.

Oregon’s Sunderland Band Wins Charter’s Center Stage Online Battle of the Bands to Open Live and Nationally Streamed Concert

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Known throughout the West Coast for their sold out extended play (EP) recording, “Change of Pace,” the alternative pop/rock band Sunderland is about to be known well beyond the Pacific Northwest. As winner of Charter’s national battle of the bands contest, Charter Center Stage, Sunderland will take center stage to open for Panic! At the Disco, Fitz & The Tantrums, and Plain White T’s at an outdoor concert on October 15 in Madison, WI to be streamed live on Facebook®.

 

Sunderland, from Hood River, OR, received the most votes on the Charter Center Stage website, where voters viewed music videos from the 11 contest finalists and voted for the band they wanted to see open the Center Stage concert. Sunderland was the top vote recipient in the second round of online voting for 11 bands. More than 300 bands entered during the first round. Sunderland receives a prize package valued at nearly $25,000, which includes an all-expense paid trip to the October 15 concert with VIP treatment and a musical equipment allowance.

“We are incredibly grateful to receive the most votes in the Charter Center Stage battle,” said Sunderland’s Dylan Bauld. “We entered the competition just before half of our equipment was stolen on tour in Denver. Thanks to Charter, we’ve been provided this opportunity to replace our equipment, along with the thrill of opening a live concert for three great bands.”

Members of Sunderland include lead singer and guitarist McKinley Kitts, with Dylan Bauld on bass and back-up vocals, Vaughan Heppeon drums and guitarist Zachary Grace. Sunderland’s winning selection and music video, as well as the videos from all the finalists, can be viewed at charter.com/concert.

“We’re passionate performers who love to have fun on stage,” Bauld stated. “And we’re looking forward to rocking the crowd in Madisonand those watching live on Facebook.”

Allan Samson, Charter’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, added that the Charter Center Stage website received more than one billion impressions. “The Internet took center stage in helping Sunderland and the other bands gain fan recognition and support. As a leading Internet service provider, this kind of online enthusiasm for music is no surprise. The number of fans that watched over 300 bands vie online for this concert opportunity proves that the power of the Internet and social media, coupled with numerous talented bands, unites music lovers across the country. We hope our Oct. 15 concert, streamed live via Facebook, will be the start of a great next chapter for Sunderland.”

Charter Makes Buying Cable Advertising Easier and More Effective by Offering AT&T U-verse Inventory

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Charter Media, the advertising sales division of Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR), and AT&T AdWorks, the national advertising sales division of AT&T, today announced an agreement making it more simple and effective for advertisers to reach television viewers. Through this agreement, Charter Media will sell advertising spots across more than 50 popular ad supported cable networks like USA, Food Network and ESPN HD.

 

Charter will begin representing AT&T U-verse® advertising inventory in St. Louis for commercials airing on and after October 31, with more markets launching in the coming months.

“Advertisers will enjoy an easier, more effective way to increase their reach,” said Jim Heneghan, President of Charter Media. “Our strategy is to provide more comprehensive customer solutions across multiple platforms to help our clients grow their businesses. This agreement is one more way we’re helping expand productivity and effectiveness.”

“AT&T AdWorks is excited to work together to make AT&T U-verse inventory available to local market television advertisers through the Charter Media sales team,” said Greg McCastle, senior vice president of AT&T and head of AT&T AdWorks. “This agreement adds significant value to the local advertising offerings as provided by the Charter Media sales team and creates a streamlined process for media buyers in terms of seamless planning and buying.”

NCC, the nation’s largest spot cable sales organization, will manage multi-market buys on both the Charter and AT&T U-verse TV services for national advertisers.

Charter Signs Sam Bradford to Quarterback New ‘Hometown Superstar’ Ads

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Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) has chosen St. Louis Rams’ quarterback Sam Bradford to star in its latest advertising campaign. Charter is the first large St. Louis company Mr. Bradford has contracted with to serve as spokesperson.

 

Charter also recently inked an expanded sponsorship agreement with the St. Louis Rams. “There are significant similarities among our two organizations,” said Michael Lovett, Charter President and CEO. “Both organizations are dedicated to delivering excellence in our home town of St. Louis and beyond. We’re well positioned to take great strides this year as well, building on improvements already noted by our fans and customers across the nation.”

Given the long-standing relationship between Charter and the Rams, second-year quarterback Bradford was a natural fit for Charter’s “Hometown Superstar” campaign. Bradford along with other Charter customers and employees will be featured in the campaign, which kicks off September 6 on cable and broadcast networks, in print ads, online and via outdoor media.

“Sam’s dedication, work ethic and leadership are inspiring, and we’re thrilled to have a Rams standout – and Charter customer – support this effort,” said Allan Samson, Senior Vice President, Marketing for Charter. “Sam’s ability to stay focused during challenging times both on and off the field and therespect he shows passionate St. Louis fans are admirable. That kind of energy and dedication is what motivates the Charter team as well.”

According to Bradford, starring in a Charter commercial was a new role for him, with a producer calling the plays. “It’s something I couldn’t have done if I didn’t really enjoy my own experience as a Charter customer,” he said.

It’s a new and promising season for Sam Bradford and for Charter; both with talented teams. For Charter, “working hard to be St. Louis’s next hometown superstar” means putting customers first, offering new and enhanced products, winning new fans and pleasing longtime supporters. And for Sam Bradford it means rising to the top. “I go into every game expecting us to win,” Bradford said.

Rams’ press conferences, interviews, studio shows and more will be conducted in the newly renamed Charter Studio at Rams Park inEarth City. Charter will also carry additional Rams-related programming On Demand, including player profiles, fan favorite, cheerleader footage, 87 area high school games of the week, and much more original content.

“Working as a company and as individuals, Charter has lent its support to the St. Louis area and to the Rams,” said Bob Reif, Chief Marketing Officer of the Rams. “We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with a hometown company that is innovative in its field and quick to meet challenges. We appreciate Charter’s commitment to St. Louis and to the Rams as we continue to build our brand both locally and nationally.”

Earlier this month, Charter and NFL Network announced a new, long-term agreement for carriage of NFL Network. Charter, among the largest cable and Internet service providers in the country, will also offer customers the innovative NFL RedZone channel. NFL Network and NFL RedZone are available in high definition on Charter channels 710 and 711.

Charter Completes Acquisition of Broadband Systems From US Cable in Missouri

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Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced it has completed the acquisition of broadband systems serving, in aggregate, approximately 16,000 customers in Missouri from US Cable of Coastal Texas, LP.

“This transaction demonstrates Charter’s disciplined approach to capital allocation and M&A,” said Charter President, Operations Steven Apodaca. “Our objective is to provide value to our customers and enhance their experience with Charter. This acquisition is aligned with our strategy of strengthening and growing core system clusters to enable significant operational synergies,” he added. Charter is headquartered in St. Louis and serves the entire metropolitan area and customers in 25 counties in the state.

Charter will ensure a seamless transition for customers from the former US Cable operations in Hannibal, Mexico, Moberly and surrounding areas, and anticipates building on the products and services US Cable has offered in these communities.

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