Cox Radio, indicating the River's growing influence on the cluster, gave Paul Ciliano, PD at B98.5, added duties as OM of the River, overseeing PD Chris Miller there.
Here's the release:
OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COX RADIO APPOINTS PAUL CILIANO TO OPERATIONS MANAGER FOR B98.5 WSB-FM AND 97.1 THE RIVER WSRV-FM SERVING ATLANTA, GEORGIA
ATLANTA - August 25, 2006 – Cox Radio (NYSE: CXR) announced today the appointment of Paul Ciliano to Operations Manager for B98.5 WSB-FM and 97.1 The River WSRV-FM serving the Atlanta, Georgia market. His appointment is effective immediately.
Prior to his appointment, Ciliano had served as the Program Director for Cox Radio’s B98.5 FM since September 2004. Before programming B98.5 FM, he was the Operations Manager for six years at Cox Radio’s Tampa Cluster (WWRM-FM, WPOI-FM, WDUV-FM, WSUN-FM, WHPT-FM and WXGL-FM). Ciliano also provides consulting for additional Cox Radio Adult Contemporary stations.
“Paul’s success at B98.5 FM highlights his ability to deliver results in Atlanta’s competitive marketplace,” said Dan Kearney, Vice President and General Manager for WSB-FM & WSRV-FM. “His experience in the market will be instrumental as we continue to evolve our stations’ products and offerings to better serve our listeners and advertisers.”
“This new position allows me to continue to grow within the Cox Radio family,” said Paul Ciliano. “I look forward to working side-by-side with Cox Radio’s most talented managers in Atlanta to continue to develop and extend the B98.5 FM and 97.1 The River brands.”
Mr. Ciliano started his radio career in Connecticut in 1977. He had previously worked in Boston and Houston and joined Cox Radio in December 1993.
About Cox Radio
Cox Radio is one of the largest radio companies in the United States based on revenues. Upon consummation of the acquisition of WBGB-FM, Cox Radio will own, operate or provide sales and marketing services for 80 stations (67 FM and 13 AM) clustered in 18 markets, including major markets such as Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Orlando, San Antonio and Tampa. Cox Radio shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: CXR.
Here's the release:
OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COX RADIO APPOINTS PAUL CILIANO TO OPERATIONS MANAGER FOR B98.5 WSB-FM AND 97.1 THE RIVER WSRV-FM SERVING ATLANTA, GEORGIA
ATLANTA - August 25, 2006 – Cox Radio (NYSE: CXR) announced today the appointment of Paul Ciliano to Operations Manager for B98.5 WSB-FM and 97.1 The River WSRV-FM serving the Atlanta, Georgia market. His appointment is effective immediately.
Prior to his appointment, Ciliano had served as the Program Director for Cox Radio’s B98.5 FM since September 2004. Before programming B98.5 FM, he was the Operations Manager for six years at Cox Radio’s Tampa Cluster (WWRM-FM, WPOI-FM, WDUV-FM, WSUN-FM, WHPT-FM and WXGL-FM). Ciliano also provides consulting for additional Cox Radio Adult Contemporary stations.
“Paul’s success at B98.5 FM highlights his ability to deliver results in Atlanta’s competitive marketplace,” said Dan Kearney, Vice President and General Manager for WSB-FM & WSRV-FM. “His experience in the market will be instrumental as we continue to evolve our stations’ products and offerings to better serve our listeners and advertisers.”
“This new position allows me to continue to grow within the Cox Radio family,” said Paul Ciliano. “I look forward to working side-by-side with Cox Radio’s most talented managers in Atlanta to continue to develop and extend the B98.5 FM and 97.1 The River brands.”
Mr. Ciliano started his radio career in Connecticut in 1977. He had previously worked in Boston and Houston and joined Cox Radio in December 1993.
About Cox Radio
Cox Radio is one of the largest radio companies in the United States based on revenues. Upon consummation of the acquisition of WBGB-FM, Cox Radio will own, operate or provide sales and marketing services for 80 stations (67 FM and 13 AM) clustered in 18 markets, including major markets such as Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Orlando, San Antonio and Tampa. Cox Radio shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: CXR.
