Brian Dietz Promoted to Vice President, Communications for NCTA

Washington, D.C. – Brian Dietz, Senior Director, Communications for the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), has been promoted to Vice President, Communications, for the Association, NCTA said today.

 “Brian has distinguished himself as a thoughtful and knowledgeable spokesman for NCTA and the entire cable industry,” said Robert Sachs, President & CEO, NCTA.  “This promotion recognizes his contributions to NCTA's public policy efforts of the past few years and his increasing prominence in our industry's communications efforts.”

Dietz, who joined NCTA in 2003, serves as the principal spokesperson for the Association and helps direct its media relations strategy and staff.  He serves on the NCTA Senior Staff and reports to Rob Stoddard, Senior Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs.

Prior to joining NCTA, Dietz served as a regional spokesman and corporate communications director for AT&T Broadband and MediaOne in Sacramento, CA and St. Paul, MN.  He also served as Press Secretary for former Minnesota Governor Arne H. Carlson and as Director of Communications for the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development.   

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