New Media Investment Group Inc. (“New Media” or the “Company”, NYSE:NEWM) announced today that Postmedia Network Inc. (“Postmedia”) has signed on to become the largest reseller of Propel Marketing’s (“Propel”) products and services in Canada, starting in October 2015. Propel, a wholly owned business of New Media, is a leading digital solutions provider helping local businesses connect with customers online, offering a unique blend of leading-edge technology, high quality customer service, and consistent results.

Michael E. Reed, President and Chief Executive Officer of New Media, commented, “We are thrilled that Postmedia, one of the largest Canadian news media companies representing more than 200 great brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms, has become a reseller of Propel’s products and services across Canada.” Postmedia represents some of Canada’s oldest and best known local and national media brands, reaching over 11 million Canadians every month across its web, smartphone and tablet platforms. “Given their well-known brands and reach, we see a tremendous opportunity for Postmedia to grow their digital business.” Peter Newton, CEO of Propel Business Services, added, “We will tap our experience in helping New Media and other U.S. local media companies successfully go to market with digital solutions for local businesses.”

Andrew MacLeod, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer of Postmedia commented, “We are excited to work with Propel as we continue to expand our digital advertising offerings to clients by offering a more holistic solution, from responsive website design to search engine optimization. This relationship with Propel allows Postmedia to offer small and mid-sized businesses a one-stop shop for their digital marketing needs from brands they know and trust.”

About New Media Investment Group Inc.

New Media is focused primarily on investing in a high quality, diversified portfolio of local media assets, and on growing existing advertising and digital marketing businesses. The Company is one of the largest publishers of locally based print and online media in the United States as measured by our 125 daily publications. As of September 27, 2015, the Company operates in over 490 markets across 32 states. New Media’s portfolio of products, as of September 27, 2015, include over 575 community publications and over 490 related websites, serve more than 215,000 business advertising accounts and reach over 22 million people on a weekly basis.

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Forward-Looking Statements

Certain items in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our expectations and potential opportunities for New Media’s newspaper advertising or Propel’s products and services and the benefits or results of any new or anticipated business relationships. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, such as continued declines in advertising circulation, economic conditions in the markets in which we operate, competition from other media companies, the possibility of insufficient advertising interest in our digital business and technological developments in the media sector. These and other risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond our control. The Company can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained in this press release. For a discussion of some of the risks and important factors that could cause actual results to differ from such forward-looking statements, see the risks and other factors detailed from time to time in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Furthermore, new risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict or assess the impact of every factor that may cause its actual results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.