Regent Communications Appoints John F. DeLorenzo to its Board of Directors

CINCINNATI, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Regent Communications, Inc.
(Nasdaq: RGCI) today announced the appointment of John F. DeLorenzo to the
Company's Board of Directors effective as of April 13, 2008. Mr. DeLorenzo
fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Joseph Patrick Hannan, who
voluntarily tendered his resignation from the Board following a change in his
principal occupation. It is expected that Mr. DeLorenzo will serve on the
Board's Audit and Compensation Committees.
"I want to thank Mr. Hannan for his assistance on the board and I wish him
well with his future endeavors," commented William Sutter, Chairman of the
Board of Regent. "I welcome John, who brings a wealth of experience and
expertise to Regent Communications. He will play a key role as we continue to
review all strategies to maximize the value of the company to the benefit of
our shareholders."
John F. DeLorenzo brings significant transactional and management
experience within the media industry having most recently served as the Chief
Financial Officer of Entravision Communications Corporation, a diversified
Spanish-language media company, from 2002 through May 9, 2008. Additionally,
Mr. DeLorenzo has served as the CFO for Paxson Communications, Act III
Communications and Renaissance Communications as well as Assistant Comptroller
for Fox Television Stations. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Commerce from Rider University and a Masters in Business Administration from
Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management.
Mr. Delorenzo noted, "I feel honored that Regent Communications has
appointed me to serve on its Board of Directors, and I look forward to working
closely with Regent CEO Bill Stakelin and the Board going forward."
About Regent Communications
Regent Communications, Inc. is a radio broadcasting company focused on
acquiring, developing and operating radio stations in mid-sized markets.
Regent owns and operates 62 stations located in 13 markets. The Company's
shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "RGCI."
SOURCE Regent Communications, Inc.

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