Cox Media Group has announced the addition of two new sales managers.
Andrea Clay joined Cox in February as National Sales Manager based in Atlanta but also serving the Athens and Jacksonville markets. She began her career at CBS Radio Charlotte and moved over to Beasley following an acquisition the following year then rising from Account Executive to National Sales Manager in 2015.
Wes Halliwell rises to Integrated Sales Manager for the Orlando cluster. Halliwell has been with Cox Orlando since 2002 serving as Promotions and Marketing Director until 2017 when he moved to the Digital Sales Manager role.
Cox Media Group (“CMG”) today announced Andrea Clay has been named the new National Sales Manager for CMG Radio. Clay brings over 10 years of experience in the media industry, most recently serving as the National Sales Manager at Beasley Media Group.
As National Sales Manager, Andrea will be responsible for working with clients and delivering revenue growth in the Atlanta, Athens, and Jacksonville markets. She will report to Jodi Rainey, Vice President of National Sales for CMG Radio.
“We are thrilled to have Andrea join our team,” said Rainey. “Her expertise and leadership will be instrumental in driving growth and innovation across our national sales efforts.”
Andrea has a proven track record of success in the media industry, having worked in at CBS Radio before joining Beasley Media Group in 2014. During her tenure at Beasley, she was responsible for driving national sales growth across multiple markets and identifying custom solutions to advertising needs.“I am honored to join the team at CMG and look forward to contributing to the company’s continued success,” said Clay. “I am excited to work with CMG’s talented national sales team and partner to deliver results for our clients.”
Andrea holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations and a bachelor’s in Sociology from the University of New Mexico.
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Cox Media Group (“CMG”) today announced Wes Halliwell has been named the new Integrated Sales Manager for CMG Orlando Radio. Halliwell has been an integral part of the CMG team for over two decades, starting as a radio promotion intern and working his way up through various positions.
In his new role, Halliwell will focus on sales efforts for CMG Orlando Radio’s portfolio of stations, including WMMO-FM, WCFB-FM, WDBO-FM/AM, WOEX-FM, and WWKA-FM. He will be responsible for driving revenue growth through the development and implementation of integrated sales strategies that leverage the strengths of each station, our digital assets, and local events.
“I am thrilled to have Wes move into this new role,” said Ashley Williams, Director of Sales, CMG Orlando Radio. “He has a deep level of trust and respect with our team and clients. His experience and knowledge will push our team to make us better!”
Throughout his career, Halliwell has demonstrated his ability to wear many different hats and lead successful teams. Halliwell served as a Promotions and Marketing Director for multiple stations and oversaw the Cox Events Group for several years. Most recently, he has fulfilled the role of Digital Media Director for the Orlando Radio Market, where he developed and executed digital revenue strategies that helped grow the market’s digital business.
“I’m extremely excited for the opportunity to work with our sales team, clients, and partners in this new role,” said Halliwell. “We have developed a tremendous team culture here at CMG Orlando and I couldn’t be more blessed to continue my career growth within our CMG family.”
Halliwell’s promotion to Integrated Sales Manager is effective immediately. He will report directly to Ashley Williams.
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com