Callihan Named DOS @ CMG Houston

• Cox Media Group (CMG) has named Stephanie Callihan as Director of Sales for its Houston cluster — Country KKBQ (93Q), Classic Rock simulcast KHPT/KGLK (The Eagle 106.9/107.5) and Classic Country KTHT (Country Legends 97.1). She replaces Todd Elbrink, who has left the company.

Callihan is a 30-year industry pro who was most recently SVP/Market Manager for Audacy/Entercom Austin. Her previous executive stops include VP/Market Manager for iHeartMedia Wichita, and she spent 13 years in Dallas with ESPN, Cumulus, Citadel and ABC-Disney.

“Stephanie is a sharp, competitive and compassionate leader with a proven track record of success and deep radio roots in Texas,” said Keith Lawless, CMG Regional Vice President. “I’m proud to have Stephanie join our CMG Houston family and excited for Houston’s next chapter under her sales leadership.”

Callihan noted, “CMG has long been a shining star in the Houston marketplace. I’m grateful for the support from both [CMG VP of Radio] Rob Babin and Keith Lawless, and I look forward to working with [CMG Country Format Leader] Johnny Chiang and the entire Houston team to grow and thrive in this Top 10 market.”