Petry Media: More Than 80 Years of Excellence in 2011

Petry Media represents more than 80 years of excellence as a leader in the media advertising industry.  Petry Media’s promise is to continue to deliver the best media opportunities for its clients today through its two divisions Petry Television and Petry Digital.

1931:  Edward Petry & Co. was founded to sell radio advertising

1932:  Hubbard Broadcasting signs on as Petry’s first client

1941:  Bulova airs the first television commercial

1951:  CBS Television Network airs the first color television program

1960:  Nielsen develops television ratings system during the 1960's

1962:  NPM signs on as a client

1971:  Petry sells its radio representation firm to focus solely on television

1971:  LIN Television signs on as a client

1979:  Intermountain West signs on as a client

1981:  California-Oregon Broadcasting signs on as a client

1984:  Hoak Media Corporation signs on as a client

1990:  Journal Broadcasting signs on as a client

1995:  Petry Holding integrates Petry and Blair Television

1995:  Drewry Broadcast Company signs on as a client

1997:  New Age Media signs on as a client

1997: Larry H. Miller Broadcasting signs on as a client

2001:  London Broadcasting Company signs on as a client

2001:  Londen Media signs on as a client

2002:  West Virginia Media signs on as a client

2010:  Louisiana Media Company signs on as a client

Petry Media continues its industry leadership role addressing client needs across all screens in a constantly changing media environment. Let Petry Media's experience work for you. Contact Petry Media today.