NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cox Radio Names Rob Babin General Sales Manager
of the New 97.1 “The River”
Atlanta, GA (Tuesday, January 24, 2006) – Cox Radio (NYSE: CXR) announced today the appointment of Rob Babin as General Sales Manager of the New 97.1 “The River” in Atlanta. Babin joins Cox Radio Atlanta from Cox Radio Orlando and WWKA, K92-FM.
“We’re building Atlanta’s next great radio station,” said Dan Kearney, Vice President and General Manager of the New 97.1 The River and WSB-FM. “Rob brings a great record of success with him.”
“The format is great, and this is a great opportunity,” said Babin. “I am excited to join the successful team at Cox Radio Atlanta.”
Babin joined Cox Radio Orlando in 2001 as Local Sales Manager for WWKA, K92FM. Cox Radio named him General Sales Manager of the station in 2002. Before joining Cox Radio, Babin worked as GSM at WYLA/WSJZ in New Orleans. Joining Babin in Atlanta will be his wife and three daughters ages 9, 6, and 5. His first day will be January 30, 2006.
Atlanta’s New 97.1 The River plays only the best Classic Hits from the late 60’s, 70’s and early 80’s. Artists including the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, the Doobie Brothers, Elton John, and Boston – as well as Led Zeppelin, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones comprise The River’s playlist and the station carries the lowest commercial load in Atlanta radio – only eight minutes/eight units an hour.
About Cox Radio
Cox Radio is one of the largest radio broadcasting companies in the United States, based on revenues. Cox Radio owns, operates or provides sales and marketing services for 79 stations (66 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.
Contact:
Dan Kearney
Vice President/General Manager
404-897-7500
_______________________________________
Michelle Radvansky
Senior Account Executive - Media Relations
Brainerd Communicators, Inc.
521 Fifth Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10175
[email protected] verification is required, please request a hard-copy version.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cox Radio Names Rob Babin General Sales Manager
of the New 97.1 “The River”
Atlanta, GA (Tuesday, January 24, 2006) – Cox Radio (NYSE: CXR) announced today the appointment of Rob Babin as General Sales Manager of the New 97.1 “The River” in Atlanta. Babin joins Cox Radio Atlanta from Cox Radio Orlando and WWKA, K92-FM.
“We’re building Atlanta’s next great radio station,” said Dan Kearney, Vice President and General Manager of the New 97.1 The River and WSB-FM. “Rob brings a great record of success with him.”
“The format is great, and this is a great opportunity,” said Babin. “I am excited to join the successful team at Cox Radio Atlanta.”
Babin joined Cox Radio Orlando in 2001 as Local Sales Manager for WWKA, K92FM. Cox Radio named him General Sales Manager of the station in 2002. Before joining Cox Radio, Babin worked as GSM at WYLA/WSJZ in New Orleans. Joining Babin in Atlanta will be his wife and three daughters ages 9, 6, and 5. His first day will be January 30, 2006.
Atlanta’s New 97.1 The River plays only the best Classic Hits from the late 60’s, 70’s and early 80’s. Artists including the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, the Doobie Brothers, Elton John, and Boston – as well as Led Zeppelin, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones comprise The River’s playlist and the station carries the lowest commercial load in Atlanta radio – only eight minutes/eight units an hour.
About Cox Radio
Cox Radio is one of the largest radio broadcasting companies in the United States, based on revenues. Cox Radio owns, operates or provides sales and marketing services for 79 stations (66 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.
Contact:
Dan Kearney
Vice President/General Manager
404-897-7500
_______________________________________
Michelle Radvansky
Senior Account Executive - Media Relations
Brainerd Communicators, Inc.
521 Fifth Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10175
[email protected] verification is required, please request a hard-copy version.