Mediacom Communications Announces the Promotion of Brian Walsh to Seni

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    MIDDLETOWN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2005--MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION (Nasdaq: MCCC) today announced the promotion of Brian M. Walsh to Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller, effective March 1, 2005. He will replace William I. Lees, Jr., who is leaving on the same date to become Senior Vice President for Accounting and Financial Operations at Global Crossing Limited.
    "We are delighted to have Brian assume broader responsibilities in our financial organization," said Mark E. Stephan, Mediacom Communications' Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "Since joining the Company at its very beginning in 1996, Brian has been invaluable to our growth and success. He established the Company's initial accounting and management information systems, setting the foundation for our well-managed financial operations, played a primary role in our numerous acquisitions and their smooth integrations, and was a key member of the financial team that completed over $5 billion in debt and equity financings, including the Company's initial public offering in 2000. Given his accomplishments, Brian is well-equipped to lead our accounting and financial operations areas."
    Mr. Walsh has over 16 years of experience in the cable television industry. He joined Mediacom Communications in April 1996 as Director of Accounting and was promoted to Vice President and Controller in February 1998. Beginning in 2001, he assumed the roles of Vice President, Finance and Assistant to the Chairman. Since November 2003, he has been acting as the Company's Senior Vice President, Financial Operations. Prior to coming to Mediacom Communications, Mr. Walsh held various financial management positions with Helicon Cable and Cablevision Industries Corporation.

    Company Description

    Mediacom Communications is the nation's 8th largest cable television company and the leading cable operator focused on serving the smaller cities and towns in the United States. Mediacom Communications offers a wide array of broadband products and services, including traditional video services, digital television, video-on-demand, digital video recorders, high-definition television and high-speed Internet access. More information about Mediacom Communications can be accessed on the Internet at: www.mediacomcc.com.

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CONTACT: Mediacom Communications Corporation Investor Relations: Matt Derdeyn, Vice President, Corporate Finance 845-695-2612

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