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24 May 2006 14:18

Immedia Broadcasting plc24 May 2006 24 May 2006 Immedia Broadcasting Plc Board Change Immedia Broadcasting Plc, the UK's leading provider of live tailored radiostations for retailers, today announces the appointment of Mr Charles VereBarker-Benfield FCA to the Board as Finance Director and Company Secretary withimmediate effect. Charles has worked with the Company since January 2005, andwas involved in the recent acquisition of The Cube Group of Companies Limited. Charles (52) has been Principal at chartered accountants Morchard Bishop & Cosince 2003, having previously worked for Serco Government Services as FinancialController since 2001. He has occupied roles as Financial Controller andCompany Secretary for a number of entrepreneurial companies since 1991, bringinga depth of commercial experience to the Immedia Board. Charles will replace Robert Parker, who has been Finance Director and CompanySecretary since joining Immedia in February 2002. Robert played an importantrole in Immedia's admission to AIM, and in the recent acquisition of The CubeGroup of Companies Limited. After 4 years, he has decided to pursue his ownpersonal projects, and leaves Immedia in a strong position. Commenting on the Board change, Bruno Brookes, CEO said: "On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Robert Parker for his commitmentand outstanding contribution to Immedia's evolution and development, and wishhim well in his next venture. We are delighted to welcome Charles to the Immedia Board, and look forward toworking with him in what is an extremely rewarding time for the Company." Directorships currently held by Charles Barker-Benfield: Company Position Held Morchard Bishop DirectorFarnham Amateur Operatic Society TrusteeAbbottsham Director / SecretaryCube Music DirectorThe Cube Group of Companies Limited Director Previous directorships held by Charles Barker-Benfield in the last 5 years: Company Position Held Ambressey Engineering Company DirectorBest Value Composting DirectorBest Value Partnerships DirectorCebas DirectorCellar & Bar Services DirectorHoy Quarries DirectorMarlow Marine DirectorMarlow Marine (Offshore) DirectorMarlow Offshore DirectorS.G.L. Sheet Metal DirectorSQ Environmental Director / SecretarySQ Environmental Trust DirectorStamford Lime Co DirectorStar Aggregates DirectorStar Blocks DirectorStar Concrete Director / SecretaryStar Quarries Director / SecretaryStar Quarry (Mossrake) Director / SecretaryStar Quarry Products DirectorValentine Quarries DirectorWarecrete DirectorWater Hall (England) DirectorWater Hall (Nominees) DirectorWater Hall (Pension Trustees) DirectorWater Hall (Scotland) Director / SecretaryWater Hall Group plc SecretaryWater Hall International Secretary No further information is required to be disclosed under Schedule 2 (g) of theAIM rules. For further information please contact: Immedia Broadcasting PlcBruno Brookes - Chief Executive 01635 572 800 Hudson SandlerSandrine Gallien / Amy Faulconbridge 020 7796 4133 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange