Cox Media Group

Cox Media Group Promotes Marian Pittman To President of Content & WSB-TV

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cox Media Group (CMG) announced today that Marian Pittman will expand her responsibilities to include leading WSB-TV.

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  • ATLANTA, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cox Media Group (CMG) announced today that Marian Pittman will expand her responsibilities to include leading WSB-TV.
  • Pittman, who currently leads CMG’s Content, Product, Innovation and Research teams, will be promoted to President of Content & WSB-TV.
  • Pittman is one of the broadcast media industry’s most innovative and successful leaders.
  • She currently spearheads the ongoing evolution of the company’s streaming and digital business, including multi-platform and award-winning content.

Captain Planet Foundation Raises More Than $800,000 at Annual Gala Honoring Environmental Heroes Josh Bernstein and Oluwaseyi Moejoh

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Sunday, March 17, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night, Captain Planet Foundation, the global non-profit, held their annual Gala at Flourish Atlanta and recognized environmental heroes, Josh Bernstein and Oluwaseyi Moejoh. Additionally, Cox Enterprises received the Corporate Superhero for the Earth Award. The benefit raised more than $800,000 to support the Foundation’s worldwide educational programming and grant-making efforts to engage and empower young people to be problem solvers for the planet. The Gala was hosted by Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s The Monica Pearson Show host, Monica Kaufman Pearson.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, March 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night, Captain Planet Foundation , the global non-profit, held their annual Gala at Flourish Atlanta and recognized environmental heroes, Josh Bernstein and Oluwaseyi Moejoh.
  • The Gala was hosted by Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s The Monica Pearson Show host, Monica Kaufman Pearson.
  • More than 400 guests were in attendance to celebrate the honorees and the impact that Captain Planet Foundation has had on youth around the world.
  • Captain Planet Foundation also introduced the Laura Turner Seydel Legacy Fund which will support the Planeteer Alliance, additional scholarships, and programing for the Foundation.

Gray Television Partners with Leading Broadcasters to Bring Cleveland Cavaliers Games Back to Free Over-The-Air Television Across Ohio

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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“We are excited to share that in addition to airing these five games on Gray’s WUAB in Cleveland and WXIX in Cincinnati, Gray has partnered with local television broadcasters to expand the coverage of Cavaliers basketball throughout the region.

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  • “We are excited to share that in addition to airing these five games on Gray’s WUAB in Cleveland and WXIX in Cincinnati, Gray has partnered with local television broadcasters to expand the coverage of Cavaliers basketball throughout the region.
  • This is a significant victory for the Cavaliers and sports fans throughout the region,” said Matt Moran, Senior Managing Vice President for Gray Television.
  • Serena Winters and Cayleigh Griffin will remain as sideline reporter and co-host of Cavaliers Live, respectively.
  • More information about these games and how to access the games in your market can be found on cavs.com/broadcast and cleveland19.com/free.

ShowSeeker Appoints Joni Claerbout as Vice President of Sales and Client Engagement

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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ShowSeeker , a global organization and creator of the US advertising industry’s fastest-growing, cloud-based order management system, today announced the addition of Joni Claerbout to its senior leadership team as Vice President of Sales and Client Engagement.

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  • ShowSeeker , a global organization and creator of the US advertising industry’s fastest-growing, cloud-based order management system, today announced the addition of Joni Claerbout to its senior leadership team as Vice President of Sales and Client Engagement.
  • From programming to research, from planning to performance reporting, ShowSeeker manages more than $10 Billion in proposals and more than $2.3 Billion in submitted orders.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304633163/en/
    Joni Claerbout, appointed as Vice President of Sales and Client Engagement at ShowSeeker, boasts over 30 years of transformative experience across Comcast, NBC, Spectrum Reach, and Cox Media.
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    “I was one of ShowSeeker’s first customers and over the last 20 years, I have watched this company grow into a world-class organization, with a robust, end-to-end order management system that is changing the industry,” said Joni Claerbout, Vice President of Sales and Client Engagement at ShowSeeker.

Cox Media Group and DIRECTV Reach A Multi-Year Deal and Restore Stations 

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Sunday, February 11, 2024
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ATLANTA and EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cox Media Group (CMG) and DIRECTV have officially reached a new multi-year agreement that will restore all CMG stations on DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse, effective immediately.

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  • ATLANTA and EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cox Media Group (CMG) and DIRECTV have officially reached a new multi-year agreement that will restore all CMG stations on DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse, effective immediately.
  • DIRECTV and CMG greatly appreciate the patience of their subscribers and viewers.

DIRECTV Once Again Drops Local TV Stations, Cutting Off Access to Cox Media Group Stations for Millions of Consumers

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Saturday, February 3, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today DIRECTV removed all Cox Media Group (CMG) TV stations from its lineups after refusing CMG’s offer to extend negotiations.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today DIRECTV removed all Cox Media Group (CMG) TV stations from its lineups after refusing CMG’s offer to extend negotiations.
  • With this move, DIRECTV has once again blocked millions of consumers from accessing the vital local news, emergency information, weather, traffic, sports, and entertainment programming that CMG’s TV stations provide.
  • Concerned viewers should call DIRECTV now at 1-800-531-5000 and demand that DIRECTV brings back local CMG stations.
  • Viewers can also drop DIRECTV now and switch to Xfinity, Spectrum, Verizon/FIOS TV, YouTube TV, or Hulu+Live TV, where their local CMG stations are available.

CMG Calls On DIRECTV to Stop Taking Away Local TV Stations and Attacking Local Broadcast Journalism

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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DIRECTV has yet to close a new carriage agreement with CMG and appears intent on pulling all of CMG’s local TV stations from its lineup, starting as early as February 2.

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  • DIRECTV has yet to close a new carriage agreement with CMG and appears intent on pulling all of CMG’s local TV stations from its lineup, starting as early as February 2.
  • “CMG is proud of our commitment to investing in best-in-class local news and investigative journalism,” said Marian Pittman, EVP of CMG.
  • “We’re dismayed that DIRECTV is trying to force a deal that would harm local journalism and broadcast stations.
  • To avoid disruption, they should also switch from DIRECTV to Xfinity, Spectrum, Verizon/FIOS TV, YouTube TV, or Hulu+Live TV, where their local CMG stations are available.

EX.CO AND LOCAL MEDIA CONSORTIUM ENTER MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT TO POWER VIDEO TECHNOLOGY FOR LOCAL PUBLISHERS

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EX.CO, the world's leading publisher video technology platform empowering publishers to own their video content and monetization strategies, today announced it has been selected as a preferred video technology partner for the Local Media Consortium (LMC), an organization focused on providing strategic partnerships for more than 5,000 local media outlets across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico to deliver economic value. The multi-year agreement was signed after an 18-month vetting process by the LMC.

Key Points: 
  • The multi-year agreement was signed after an 18-month vetting process by the LMC.
  • EX.CO is currently the leading video technology platform chosen by many local, national, and global news publishers and media groups thanks to its AI-driven yield engine, machine-learning-based contextual recommendations, and a premium marketplace that give publishers access to high-quality video for 100% of their digital pages.
  • "The LMC is committed to providing local media companies with the opportunity to access innovative and forward-thinking platforms," said Local Media Consortium CEO Fran Wills.
  • For more information about EX.CO and how the platform is helping publishers grow, please visit www.ex.co .

Futuri Media Welcomes Mary Rogers as New Senior Vice President of Sales

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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CLEVELAND, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Futuri Media, a leading innovator in AI-driven audience engagement and sales intelligence solutions for broadcasters, proudly announces the appointment of Mary Rogers as Senior Vice President of Sales.

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  • CLEVELAND, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Futuri Media, a leading innovator in AI-driven audience engagement and sales intelligence solutions for broadcasters, proudly announces the appointment of Mary Rogers as Senior Vice President of Sales.
  • With over two decades of experience in sales and marketing, Mary brings a wealth of knowledge in strategic planning, client account management, and revenue generation.
  • Mary's journey in media sales began on the other side of the table, as a marketing director at a pioneering medical practice.
  • "Mary understands the nuanced needs of today's media landscape," said Daniel Anstandig, CEO of Futuri.

Ray Carter to Retire as VP/GM of WSB-TV in Atlanta

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Friday, January 5, 2024
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ATLANTA, Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After nearly 40 years of service and leadership in local television, industry icon Ray Carter is retiring as VP/GM of Cox Media Group’s (CMG) WSB-TV, effective March 31.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After nearly 40 years of service and leadership in local television, industry icon Ray Carter is retiring as VP/GM of Cox Media Group’s (CMG) WSB-TV, effective March 31.
  • He is accepting his calling to lead the California Modesto Mission within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
  • Ray has worked as a producer, reporter, anchor and then news director at several stations before taking the helm as VP/GM of the CMG station in Pittsburgh.
  • “I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish as a team and the difference we’ve made for those we serve in and around our communities,” Ray Carter said.