News Release
Charter Business Reports Record Growth in 2011
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Charter Business is targeting even higher growth in 2012. In addition to investments to expand product offerings, enhance service reliability and upgrade back-office solutions, Charter Business is launching a new, long-term brand campaign to build a strong presence in the commercial services space.
This week, Charter Business rolls out its first fully integrated brand advertising campaign, titled "Everyday Victories." [Links to 2 ad spots are below.] During its decade of offering commercial services, Charter Business has always focused its advertising on businesses of all sizes. However, the integrated "Everyday Victories" campaign aims to create more continuity, awareness, and consideration for the brand among business decision makers.
The campaign features affable spokesperson,
"Today's business owners understand that it's the fundamentals of running a business – the everyday victories – that fuel success. And Charter Business is there to provide the essential communications services that are vital to making it all happen, for businesses small and large," said
"Everyday Victories" spots
Epiphany: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaqO0ZHTU44
Upside: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi_-LJfdqns
About Charter Business
Charter Business, a division of
About Charter
Charter is a leading broadband communications company and the fourth-largest cable operator in
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SOURCE
Media, Anita Lamont, +1-314-543-2215 or Analysts, Robin Gutzler, +1- 314-543-2389 both for Charter Communications, Inc.