Lőrinc Mészáros sold his key advertising company of the NER to the confidant of László Puch

Mészáros Lőrinc has sold Atmedia Kft., a company involved in advertising sales for public media and various commercial TV and radio stations. The new owner is Simon Dénes Ferenc, a known associate of former MSZP treasurer Puch László. Atmedia, which generated over 57 billion HUF in revenue last year, will continue operations under unchanged management but with a new ownership structure. The buyer, Sales Division CEE Kft., was established on October 21, 2023, and is owned by Simon. Previously, Mészáros acquired Atmedia in 2017, gaining full control only in 2023. Atmedia manages advertising for several channels, including TV2 and ATV.