CNN has entered an agreement with eXigoMedia, part of TechConnect B.V., a Dutch company located in Sittard. They have agreed to exclusively sell online advertisement space on the following websites: CNN.com, CNNMoney.com, and CNN Mobile. These are advertisements solely shown from the Netherlands via Dutch Internet providers and telecom providers.

With this regional advertisement policy, CNN imbeds on developing and exploiting local and regional advertisement markets.

“We've chosen to work with eXigoMedia, because of their extensive experience on advertising internationally", says Guy Abbott, Sales Director of CNN International. "CNN's web sites are an excellent medium for Dutch companies that are aiming for an international Dutch oriented audience. Together with eXigoMedia we hope to realize growth on the Dutch advertisement market".

“We are very pleased to add this international news channel to our portfolio. This is a news channel with a large range in the Netherlands, and it's an addition to our customers, who like to reach an international oriented audience", thus Sebastiaan Schepers, Sales Director of eXigoMedia.

CNN.com

CNN.com belongs to one of the most visited web sites in the world. Over 25 million unique users visit this site every day, and the Netherlands is one of the countries that's often to be found in the top 10. Recently, the web site CNN.com has been renewed. It received a new design, and it has been customized to the visitors' wishes. Next to the reports, more space has been created for videos and pictures, and it's easier to navigate the site. Now news, images, and interactive modules are visible at a glance.

eXigoMedia

eXigoMedia is a media agency for publishers. Where traditional agencies focus on the advertisers, eXigoMedia is specialized in representing important international publishers in e.g. the Dutch market.

CNN International

CNN International is a worldwide 24 hours news channel that also comments on business, lifestyle, sport, and entertainment next to international and European news. CNN offers news via television, satellite, Internet, and mobile phones/handhelds. CNN is available at every continent, at 200 countries, and in 7 different languages.