Cox

Gulf of Mexico Carbon Capture and Sequestration Partnership Hub Announces Development of One of the Largest CO2 Offshore Storage Projects

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Cox is among the largest owners of energy infrastructure in the offshore Gulf of Mexico and intends to repurpose facilities and equipment to lower the Carbon Capture and Sequestration project's carbon footprint during market-based energy transition.

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  • Cox is among the largest owners of energy infrastructure in the offshore Gulf of Mexico and intends to repurpose facilities and equipment to lower the Carbon Capture and Sequestration project's carbon footprint during market-based energy transition.
  • Cox's current leasehold consists of more than 600 wells in 66 offshore fields potentially containing the largest carbon dioxide storage volume owned by a single operator in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Crescent Midstream, a Louisiana-based pipeline operator, has extensive onshore and offshore pipeline construction and operations experience in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • The proposed project accesses offshore storage fields from Crescent and Cox's Grand Isle, Louisiana, facilities.

Steve Cox Appointed as Vice President of Customer Success at Command Alkon

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Command Alkon , the global leader in integrated software and technology solutions for the heavy building materials industry, has appointed Steve Cox as the Vice President of Customer Success, in which he will lead the Customer Success team in ensuring customers are realizing maximum business value from select Command Alkon solutions.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Command Alkon , the global leader in integrated software and technology solutions for the heavy building materials industry, has appointed Steve Cox as the Vice President of Customer Success, in which he will lead the Customer Success team in ensuring customers are realizing maximum business value from select Command Alkon solutions.
  • Engaging post-implementation through the lifecycle of operational lifetime value, Steve's team will be focused on continually providing best practices to achieve the maximum value from their Command Alkon solutions.
  • “Steve is well-respected in the industry and at Command Alkon, having served in many leadership roles ranging from sales and marketing, business transformation, and client services over the past seven years,” said Martin Willoughby, Chief Executive Officer at Command Alkon.
  • “In the many years I have been involved in the heavy building materials space, I have found this to be true.

Cox Announces Successful Completion of Mobile Launch in Markets Nationwide

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

ATLANTA and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications is excited to announce the successful national launch of Cox Mobile, the company's new mobile phone service available to Cox Internet customers in Cox markets nationwide.

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  • Run on the network with unbeatable 5G reliability, Cox Internet customers now have access to Cox Mobile's simple and flexible mobile plans
    ATLANTA and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications is excited to announce the successful national launch of Cox Mobile, the company's new mobile phone service available to Cox Internet customers in Cox markets nationwide.
  • Customers recognize Cox as a reliable provider of connectivity, so introducing a mobile phone offering was a natural extension of our services," said Mark Greatrex, president of Cox Communications.
  • "With Cox Mobile, we are offering new mobile phone options for consumers; ones that offer flexibility, reliability and the opportunity to save money."
  • Cox Communications commemorated Cox Mobile's successful launch at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show media breakfast in Las Vegas today, where Cox Mobile leaders discussed the launch, industry trends and previewed a national advertising campaign that will begin later this month.

Andrew Morse Named President and Publisher of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Saturday, January 7, 2023

ATLANTA, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cox Enterprises announced Andrew Morse as the new president and publisher of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, effective on January 9. Morse — a veteran media executive with more than 25 years of journalism experience — most recently held the role of EVP and chief digital officer for CNN Worldwide. He will bring a wide range of experience to the role and will work to accelerate the AJC's digital transformation while strengthening its reputation as a trusted source for news and information in Atlanta and across the region. 

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  • Morse joins The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) as it expands its digital audience while maintaining its dedication to providing strong, local, independent journalism to the metro Atlanta area
    ATLANTA, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cox Enterprises announced Andrew Morse as the new president and publisher of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, effective on January 9.
  • "People deserve fair and honest reporting, and Andrew has a long history of leading teams and delivering information people can trust.
  • His role as president and publisher of the AJC will be important to our company, but even more so to those in our community."
  • Morse also co-founded Great Big Story, a short form video company that built a subscriber base of 13 million users.

Ampersand Announces Automation of Addressable TV Functionality for Buyers

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ampersand, the audience-first TV advertising sales company, today announced an automated addressable TV functionality to streamline workflow between buyers and sellers within their footprint. Fueled by aggregated data, and with a commitment to protecting personal information, this new enhancement automates the planning of addressable campaigns across Ampersand's supply partners — including Charter Communications, Comcast, Cox, Altice and Verizon, which represent over 70 percent of U.S. addressable households.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ampersand, the audience-first TV advertising sales company, today announced an automated addressable TV functionality to streamline workflow between buyers and sellers within their footprint.
  • By standardizing and automating a multitude of steps, the advancement increases the speed of execution for addressable TV inventory across Ampersand's vast supply partners.
  • The addressable TV functionality will currently benefit all Ampersand clients as part of its dedicated managed service.
  • In the near future, Ampersand will also release a self-service option that allows clients to plan and buy addressable TV directly.

Nexus Circular Secures $150 Million to Accelerate Momentum of Advanced Recycling Solution for Plastics

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

ATLANTA, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nexus announced it has agreed to terms for an equity raise of $150 million. Cox Enterprises, focused on building the world's most innovative businesses in cleantech and environmental sustainability, led the round and will become the majority owner. These funds will support efforts to deliver on recycled-plastic commitments by accelerating the expansion of Nexus Circular's market-leading advanced recycling process. Nexus has consistently produced, and commercially sold, high-quality, ISCC PLUS certified circular products made from landfill-bound plastics, diverting over seven million pounds to date.

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  • These funds will support efforts to deliver on recycled-plastic commitments by accelerating the expansion of Nexus Circular's market-leading advanced recycling process.
  • Nexus has consistently produced, and commercially sold, high-quality, ISCC PLUS certified circular products made from landfill-bound plastics, diverting over seven million pounds to date.
  • "Cox has been incredibly supportive and continues to be enthusiastic about Nexus," said Jodie Morgan, CEO of Nexus Circular.
  • Nexus Circular is an advanced recycling company at the center of the plastics circular economy.

Steady Stream of Multimillion Dollar Gifts Propels Cox Science Center and Aquarium

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Monday, January 2, 2023

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) is starting 2023 with momentum for a newly increased capital campaign goal of $85 million. On the heels of a pre-holiday gift of $8 million from Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin, leadership for CSCA announced two additional $5 million gifts from Leonard Lauder and the David H. Koch Foundation.

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  • We know Palm Beach County deserves a new, cutting-edge science center and our supporters agree."
  • Whether inspired by education opportunities or their grandchildren's love of the Science Center, all three of the most significant recent gifts reflect a love of water.
  • His funding is earmarked for the CSCA's new aquarium, featuring 200,000 gallons to take visitors through the Everglades, Florida's inland rivers and Gulf Stream waters.
  • When I look at the creative ways the Cox Science Center engages young people, I'm absolutely thrilled.

Cox, Castle & Nicholson Announces Mario Camara 1L Diversity Scholars Program

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Monday, December 12, 2022

Cox Castle & Nicholson, a leading full-service law firm specializing in real estate in the United States, announced the Mario Camara 1L Diversity Scholars Program as part of its commitment to continue to promote diversity and inclusivity in the Firm and the legal profession, particularly the real estate bar.

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  • Cox Castle & Nicholson, a leading full-service law firm specializing in real estate in the United States, announced the Mario Camara 1L Diversity Scholars Program as part of its commitment to continue to promote diversity and inclusivity in the Firm and the legal profession, particularly the real estate bar.
  • 1L Scholars will participate in Cox Castles 10-week summer associate program in the Firms Los Angeles office and will receive valuable practice experience by working closely with Firm attorneys.
  • 1L Scholars will also have the opportunity to attend associate trainings, team meetings, and client and other Firm-sponsored events.
  • Cox Castle may offer 1L Scholars the opportunity to participate in the 2L summer associate program.

Cox Enterprises Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cox Enterprises announced the appointment of three new members to its board of directors: Barbara Kennedy Harty from the James M. Cox Foundation; Grace Lieblein, retired VP of Global Quality at General Motors Company; and Troy D. Taylor, founder, chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Beverages Florida.

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  • The new board members join Cox at an important moment for the company, as it continues to grow its Cox Communications and Cox Automotive businesses, while expanding into new areas like cleantech.
  • "Today the Cox Enterprises Board of Directors welcomes three new members who share this goal.
  • Barbara Kennedy Harty currently serves on the James M. Cox Foundation Board of Directors.
  • The foundation provides philanthropic support for nonprofit organizations in communities where Cox Enterprises does business.

New RapidScale Innovation Lab at Boys & Girls Club Provides Opportunities for Local Kids

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County celebrated the launch of a new technology-filled Innovation Lab, made possible by a $20,000 grant from RapidScale, a Cox Business Company. The RapidScale Innovation Lab was welcomed with a grand opening ceremony held at Washington Elementary on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

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  • The RapidScale Innovation Lab was welcomed with a grand opening ceremony held at Washington Elementary on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
  • The Innovation Labs are the cornerstone of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Club Tech program, which provide students access to curriculum to advance their computer literacy skills.
  • These Innovation Labs also help bridge the digital divide for children without access to a computer or internet connection at home.
  • The RapidScale Innovation Lab provides new and innovative technology and support to help bridge the digital divide that exists for many young people in Wake County.