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- Peter Bush to Host Mornings on The New 96.7 THE COAST Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:20:52 -0500
Norwalk, Conn. – March 5, 2010 – Cox Media Group (CMG) announced today that legendary radio personality Peter Bush will host weekday mornings on The New 96.7 THE COAST (WCTZ-FM) beginning March 11. Mr. Bush, a New Canaan native, brings over 30 years of experience in the New York and Fairfield County radio markets with him to the station.
Peter Bush began his radio career on-air at WINE-AM in Danbury and has been heard on the air in Connecticut on WAVZ-AM, WKCI-FM, WKHL-FM (now WCTZ-FM) and WEFX-FM (now WFOX-FM). In the early 1980s, Mr. Bush was the last on-air personality hired at WABC-AM before they switched to a talk radio format after a long run as the No. 1 radio station in the country. Peter followed his stint at WABC-AM with three years at WPLJ-FM in New York City.
Most recently, Peter Bush was heard on WEBE 108 in Bridgeport, where he was the No. 1 rated afternoon drive radio host for fourteen years running. Mr. Bush left WEBE 108 in 2008 to pursue opportunities within the automobile racing industry, which is one of his passions.
“I’m thrilled to be able to put this legendary Fairfield County radio personality and brand back on the airwaves,” said Cox Media Group Stamford/Norwalk Vice President/General Manager Kristin Okesson. “Peter Bush is a true radio professional. Clients and listeners all love him ... he has a unique and genuine way of connecting with people. I feel fortunate to be working with Peter again.”
Joining Peter Bush at The New 96.7 THE COAST is another radio legend, Pete Salant, known on-air as Mike Stone, who will host the afternoon drive. Mr. Salant launched KC101 on the air with Peter Bush in 1979. His experiences range from programming positions at stations including WKCI-FM, WYNY-FM, and WWYZ-FM in Connecticut and New York City to consulting for hundreds of radio stations across the country.
Cox Media Group Stamford/Norwalk Operations Manager Bob Bayne added, “I’m very excited that these two outstanding radio talents will be joining our team. We look forward to great success as, with their help, everyone will be making the switch to The New 96.7 THE COAST.”
About The New 96.7 THE COAST
The New 96.7 THE COAST is designed by Fairfield County Residents for Fairfield County Residents --- a gold-based Adult Contemporary station playing 50 minutes of Fairfield County’s greatest hits every hour.
About Cox Media Group
Cox Media Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises, is an integrated broadcasting, publishing and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps. With revenues exceeding $1.5 billion, the company operations include 15 broadcast television stations and one local cable channel, 86 radio stations, four metro newspapers and more than a dozen non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services. Additionally, CMG owns and operates Valpak, one of the leading direct marketing companies in North America.
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- Cox Media Group’s Austin American-Statesman and Dayton Daily News Named Finalists for Coveted 2010 INMA Awards Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:42:02 -0500
ATLANTA – March 5, 2010 – Cox Media Group’s (CMG) Austin American-Statesman and Dayton Daily News have been named as two of the world’s top newspaper marketers with their nominations as finalists for the 2010 INMA awards. INMA is the world’s leading provider of global best practices and marketing ideas for news media companies looking to grow amid profound market change.
Out of the 10 categories of nominations, CMG’s publications are among finalists competing to win in their circulation groups. Should they win, they could then be selected “Best of Show” from campaigns all over the world, including Brazil and Argentina. INMA will name the 2010 winners on April 28 in New York City.
Austin American-Statesman is being recognized for its social media efforts in the "digital audience usage and engagement" category. Calling its entry "The Year of Social Media," Austin American-Statesman has leveraged social media and the events connected with it to engage its audience, including through Facebook, Twitter, austin360 concert series, Social Media Awards, Food Blogger Bash, Digital Savant Meet-up, and more.
Dayton Daily News’ “Value Inside” campaign was selected as one of three finalists in the Print Subscription Sales category for newspapers with circulation from 75,000 to 300,000.
“CMG is thrilled with the recognition of the superior products our people in Austin and Dayton have produced for their customers,” said Sandy Schwartz, CMG President. “As the media landscape changes, CMG is integrating Cox’s tremendous resources and talent of newspapers, radio, television, digital, research and target media. These are just two examples of how our people are to maximizing our great brands for our communities and our customers.”
About Cox Media Group
Cox Media Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises, is an integrated broadcasting, publishing and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps. With revenues exceeding $1.5 billion, the company operations include 15 broadcast television stations and one local cable channel, 86 radio stations, four metro newspapers and more than a dozen non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services. Additionally, CMG owns and operates Valpak, one of the leading direct marketing companies in North America.
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- Cox Enterprises Launches New Corporate Website Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:12:42 -0500
ATLANTA, March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises, Inc. today launched a new corporate website. The site, www.CoxInc.com, provides robust information about the company, its subsidiaries and announcements.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070925/CLTU013LOGO-b)
"As our company grows, it's vital to provide a transparent view of Cox Enterprises," said Bob Jimenez, Cox Enterprises' vice president of corporate communications and public affairs. "Whether you're looking for a company overview, news announcements or job openings, our website provides this and much more."
Operating from coast to coast, Cox is a leading communications, media and automotive services company. An interactive map visually displays the company's breadth and provides a quick snapshot of each of Cox's locations. Opportunities to receive company news through Twitter and news alerts are prominently placed on the homepage, as well as revolving feature stories.
Detailed information about the company can be found in the site's five core sections, including:
- Cox Companies
- About Cox
- Corporate Responsibility
- Press Center
- Careers
Within these sections, visitors can learn information about Cox's board of directors and corporate leadership; major subsidiaries and history; diversity and sustainability initiatives; corporate announcements and employee benefits, among many other topics.
Cox Enterprises is a leading communications, media and automotive services company. With revenues of $15 billion and more than 66,000 employees, the company's major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications, Inc. (cable television distribution, telephone, high-speed Internet access, commercial telecommunications and advertising solutions); Manheim, Inc. (vehicle auctions, repair and certification services and web-based technology products); Cox Media Group, Inc. (television stations, digital media, newspapers, advertising sales rep firms and Cox Radio, Inc.); and AutoTrader.com (online automotive classifieds and related publications). Additionally, Cox's Internet operations include Kudzu.com and Adify Corporation, a unit of Cox TMI, Inc.
SOURCE Cox Enterprises, Inc.
- Cox Enterprises Saves Money and Reduces Carbon Emissions with Bloom Energy Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:02:17 -0500
February 24, 2010 - Cox Enterprises is a leading communications, media and automotive services company with revenues of $15 billion and more than 66,000 employees. The company’s national sustainability program, Cox Conserves, aims to conserve resources, embrace renewable forms of energy and reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions. Cox Conserves also encourages the company’s employees and their families to engage in eco-friendly practices.
“Bloom systems running on biogas offer Cox a 24/7 renewable energy option to meet power demands. By cutting costs and carbon emissions, the Bloom project complements our overall Cox Conserves program,” said Cox Enterprises' Chairman Jim Kennedy.
Cox Enterprises is committed to reducing the company’s carbon production and actively seeks projects that are good for the environment and for business. Fuel cell technology provides a positive return on investment. The Bloom Energy installation produces 69 percent of the main building’s energy requirements at Cox’s KTVU television station in Oakland, California and generates power at a lower cost than the local utility.
The 400kW fuel cell installation was completed in January 2010. The project is expected to produce more than 3.4 million kWh of energy and over 2,000 tons of carbon reduction each year.
- Brad Smith Joins Cox Reps as Senior Vice President of Operations Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:55:58 -0500
Atlanta
Feb. 23, 2010 – Cox Media Group (CMG) announced today that Brad Smith has joined its Cox Reps organization as Senior Vice president of operations based in New York City. Mr. Smith will be a key member of Cox Reps’ core strategic group reporting directly to Jim Monahan, President of Cox Reps.
In this new role, Mr. Smith will be responsible for all of Cox Reps’ operational functions including driving process improvement, finance and accounting, technology utilization, vendor contracts, strategic planning and evaluating new business opportunities.Mr. Smith began his career in Boston working at First Data Investor Services Group in Boston in their Fund Administration Group. In 1999, he started his career with the General Electric Company as a Sourcing & Supplier Quality Leader at the GE Transportation Global Signaling business in Melbourne, Florida. From 2000 through early 2005 he was a member of GE's Corporate Audit Staff, his final assignment as Senior Audit Manager and was responsible for NBC's acquisition and integration of Universal.
After GE Corporate Audit Staff, Mr. Smith then joined GE’s NBC Universal TV Stations Division, where he worked as the Vice President of Finance, FP&A for both the NBC and Telemundo station groups. In his last role at NBCU, he took a lead effort in the TV 2.0 initiatives focusing on the News & Information processes across NBC Universal. In his most recent position, Mr. Smith served as the Chief Financial Officer of Four Points Media Group with oversight of all accounting, financial reporting, HR and IT functions.
He is a 1996 graduate of Hobart College and holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics. Brad is married and has 2 children.
About Cox Media Group
Cox Media Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises, is an integrated broadcasting, publishing and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps. With revenues exceeding $1.5 billion, the company operations include 15 broadcast television stations and one local cable channel, 86 radio stations, four metro newspapers and more than a dozen non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services. Additionally, CMG owns and operates Valpak, one of the leading direct marketing companies in North America.Media Contact:
Andy McDill
(678) 645-0439
andy.mcdill@coxinc.com
COX RADIO'S DANCE PARTY 93.1 FM TO DEBUT ON EXPANDED HD-2 FM DIAL Atlanta, March 24, 2008 – Cox Radio (NYSE:CXR) announced today that Miami dance-station, PARTY 93.1 FM, will be broadcast digitally in HD Radio on the expanded FM dial at 93.1 HD2. The launch is effective today, March 24, 2008, at 12:00 PM EST. PARTY 93-1, first launched on New Year's Eve in 2001, was one of America's leading dance formatted-stations. Dance is a niche format, which is the reason why so few dance-commercial stations exist today. However, for South Florida listeners, dance music has become a lifestyle, making it a popular format. Phil Michaels-Trueba, who designed the original PARTY 93.1, will orchestrate the new HD Radio version. "Phil is a visionary and the launch on HD2 will enhance the station's artistic expression that truly represents the South Florida Dance community," said Michael Disney, Cox Radio Miami's Vice President and General Manager. "PARTY 93.1-HD2 will deliver what its very passionate fans loved about the high energy station: the best hit music from the genres of pop dance, club dance, and dance classics from the 90's." "PARTY 93.1 was a great radio station, but because of its unconventional format, it was difficult to fit into the mold of the contemporary business model of commercial radio," said Michaels-Trueba, who is also the Program Director of Cox Radio's HOT 105/WHQT-FM 105.1. "The expanded HD dial, with its ability to enhance the quality of music on radio, is the perfect place for PARTY 93.1." HD Radio is the latest advancement in radio broadcasting that provides CD-quality audio on the FM dial for current radio stations. However, the technology also expands the dial so FM frequencies can split into multiple audio streams, which allows for more musical choices. Similar to traditional radio, HD Radio has no monthly subscription fees, but listeners do need a HD Radio receiver. "HD Radio is similar to the conversion from AM Radio to FM Radio," said Derick Pitts, Cox Radio's Interactive Resource Manager. "Just like we had to buy radio receivers that were marked AM/FM, we now simply have to buy receivers marked HD Radio. HD Radio takes the stereo sound quality of FM to the next level with signals that are even more crystal clear. It also allows FM stations such as 93.1 to have multiple stations. As a result, we can now have 93 ROCK on the main channel of 93.1 and PARTY 93.1-HD2 on our second channel." The 93.1 FM frequency has been owned by the Atlanta-based Cox Radio for over eight years, and has been the home of 93 ROCK / WHDR for over three years. 93 ROCK features songs from legendary rock artists like Metallica, Ozzy Osborne, Nirvana, Nickelback, Linkin Park, AC/DC, and Aerosmith. The on-air launch will be accompanied by an Internet launch, but in a limited capacity, at PARTY931.com. Fans will be provided with information about the station and an e-mail link that directs them to submitting feedback and comments about the station. The station has also set up a MySpace profile at http://www.myspace.com/party93hd2. HD Radios for homes, cars, and office desktops, are available at various retail locations in the South Florida region, including: Brandsmart USA, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Circuit City, and Sound Advice. A complete list of HD Radio products can be found at http://coxradiohd.com/buy.html. Cox Radio Miami also owns and operates HOT 105 / WHQT-FM 105.1, 99 JAMZ / WEDR-FM 99.1, and 97.3 the COAST / WFLC-FM 97.3. Like 93.1 FM, these stations also have HD2 channels that offer different formats in addition to their HD1 channels. About Cox Radio Contact:
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