CMG Ohio Gets Moore For Its Money

• Cox Media Group announced the appointment of Darren Moore as VP/GM of CMG Ohio. Moore will oversee all operations, including news, programming, sales, digital, engineering, production and community affairs for CMG’s Dayton, OH properties — WHIO-TV, ’80s Classic Hits WZLR (95.3 & 101.1 The Eagle), Talk simulcast WHIO-AM 1290 & 95.7 FM and WHKO (K99.1 New Country).

Moore is a Pittsburgh native who joined CMG 26 years ago as an intern for WPXI/Pittsburgh, launching an impressive career built on his early childhood memories of visiting the station with his father, a former CMG employee. After finishing his internship, he relocated to Charlotte and worked as an AE for the newly launched WAXN. Moore later returned home to Pittsburgh, where he progressed from National Sales Manager at WPXI, WJAC & WTOV, to Local Sales Manager of WPXI, and later, Director of Sales.

“Darren’s passion for people, the broadcasting industry and CMG is infectious and inspiring,” said Paul Curran, EVP of Television at CMG. “His strong track record of forging internal and external relationships will make a positive impact on our Dayton operations and in the Dayton community. I look forward to watching him excel in this new role as our approach to broadcasting in Dayton continues to evolve.”

Moore commented, “I’m honored to join the outstanding broadcasters at CMG Ohio, home to some of the most iconic TV and radio brands in the entire industry. I can’t wait to start working with the Dayton team, further enhancing our award-winning brands, serving our customers and viewers, and partnering with the local Miami Valley community.”