Arbitron Inc. Announces the Departure of Richard J. Surratt, CFO

Arbitron Inc.

announced today that Richard J. Surratt will be leaving the company for personal reasons. Mr. Surratt will continue as Chief Financial Officer through May 11, 2012 and will remain as an employee of the company through June 8, 2012. Sean R. Creamer, in addition to his current responsibilities as executive vice president, Chief Operating Officer, will take on the role of interim Chief Financial Officer upon Mr. Surratt's resignation. Arbitron has engaged the firm of Crist|Kolder Associates to conduct the search for a new chief financial officer.