Cox Radio Announces General Sales Manager Changes In Atlanta Market
June 12, 2008
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Cox Radio, Inc. today announced that Francisco Luciano has been named general sales manager (GSM)
for KISS 104.1 (WALR-FM), effective immediately. Michelle Catolico will be assuming Luciano’s
current role as GSM for 95-5 The Beat (WBTS-FM).
Both will be responsible for the total top line revenue of their respective stations and will report to Tony Kidd, vice president and general manager for The Beat and Kiss 104.1.
“Francisco led 95-5 The Beat to a record year in 2007, and his leadership and proven track record will help ensure success as he takes the helm at KISS 104.1,” said Kidd. “ I look forward to the excitement and passion Michelle will bring to Cox Radio in Atlanta as she continues 95-5 The Beat’s outstanding growth.”
Luciano, a 17-year veteran of radio, was promoted to 95-5 The Beat’s GSM in 2007. He joined Cox Radio in 2000 as account executive for B98.5 FM and was promoted to local sales manager in 2004. Prior to Cox, he was a regional account executive for Clear Channel Tampa.
A graduate of University of South Florida, Luciano holds a bachelor’s degree in advertising and public relations.
Well-known and respected within Cox Radio, Catolico comes to 95-5 The Beat after serving as GSM for 96-9 The Eagle (WJGL-FM) in Jacksonville, Fla. and 99-1 WPLR in
New Haven, Conn. She also worked at 106-1 BLI in Long Island as an Account Manager, Internet Sales Manager and Local Sales Manager. 96-9 The Eagle, 99-1 WPLR and 106-1 BLI are all owned by Cox Radio.
She attended Saint John Fisher College where she received a bachelor’s degree in sociology.
About Cox Radio (www.coxradio.com)
Cox Radio is one of the largest radio companies in the United States based on revenues. Upon consummation of all announced transactions, Cox Radio will own, operate or provide sales and marketing services for 86 stations (71 FM and 15 AM) clustered in 19 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.
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