Anthony P. Viner was also announced as the new President and CEO of Rogers Media, while retaining his current position as President and CEO of Rogers Broadcasting. Brian Segal is appointed President and CEO of the Rogers' publishing division, Maclean Hunter Publishing Limited and will also be responsible for its interactive on-line businesses.

``I am thrilled that John has agreed to take on this challenge. His record of achievement at Media has been stellar with EBITDA increasing 200% during his tenure. I have known John for many years and I believe his strong leadership skills and his knowledge of the Canadian marketplace will be a great asset to cable,'' said Edward S. Rogers, President and CEO of Rogers Communications Inc. ``Though he only joined Rogers four years ago, John's relationship with the company started in 1972 while a student with the broadcasting division, and has continued and expanded over many years including work on numerous Rogers' files while practising law. For the past nine months, John has overseen the company's regulatory activities including a broad range of cable files in the absence of our Vice Chairman, Phil Lind.'' Mr. Tory will be responsible for Rogers cable television operations, Rogers video stores and the high speed internet access service Rogers@Home.

John Tory, 44, is a lawyer and practised with Tory Tory Deslauriers & Binnington for 12 years. He was a member of the Executive Committee and one of the firm's three managing partners from 1990 to 1995. In the 1980's he served as Principal Secretary to the Premier of Ontario.

Tony Viner, with an extensive career in broadcasting, joined Rogers in 1982 and has been President of Rogers Broadcasting Limited for the past ten years. Brian Segal first joined Maclean's magazine as its publisher in 1992. Mr. Rogers stated, ``I am always happy to promote good people from within the organization. With these appointments, our management team remains strong with key positions being filled with knowledgeable and capable executives.''

Trey Smith will be leaving the cable company effective May 31, 1999. Mr. Smith was enticed out of retirement by Rogers to run the cable operations but has decided to return to the United States and retirement. Mr. Rogers, respecting Trey's decision, thanked him for all of his efforts. Mr. Smith has agreed to play a transitional role during the changeover in leadership.

Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) (Toronto: RCI.A and RCI.B; NYSE: RG) is Canada's national communications company engaged in cellular and Digital PCS communications through its 81% owned subsidiary Rogers Cantel Mobile Communications Inc., in cable television, high-speed Internet access and video retailing through its wholly-owned subsidiary Rogers Cablesystems Limited, and in radio and television broadcasting, publishing and new media businesses through its wholly owned subsidiary Rogers Media Inc.

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