CMG Ups Clarke To VP/Audience & Content

• Cox Media Group (CMG) has promoted company vet Tim Clarke to VP of Audience and Content for Radio, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Clarke will set the overarching content strategy for radio — programming, new content development, content distribution, audience growth and measurement. CMG’s Vice President of Programming, Steve Smith, will continue in his critical role to oversee CMG Format Leaders and work directly on radio programming with radio stations and brand managers. Smith will report to Clarke in this new structure.

Clarke will also work with the CMG Digital team and industry partners to drive digital innovation for CMG Radio and all CMG stations. “With Tim in this role, along with CMG’s dedication to strong and innovative programming, I’m confident that CMG will continue to set our properties apart over the air and online as the best in the industry,” said EVP Bill Hendrich.

Clarke most recently served as Sr. Director of Digital Audience for Radio. His previous CMG programming history includes WPOI (Hot 101.5)/Tampa, WAPE/Jacksonville, and he was MD of WBLI/Long Island. “It is an honor to take on these expanded responsibilities,” said Clarke. “Cox is truly an incredible organization, and I’m so grateful for all of the opportunities I’ve been afforded throughout my 13-year career here. This is an exciting, transformative time for the media business, and Cox Media Group has the best radio brands and digital products in local media.”