Farrell Named VP/MM, CMG/Jacksonville

• Cox Media Group announced the upgrade of Jimmy Farrell to VP/Market Manager of the company’s Jacksonville radio group — WAPE, WOKV, WJGL, WEZI, and WXXJ.

Farrell joined CMG 19 years ago as an Account Executive in Orlando and continue to progress upward from Local Sales Manager at WWKA (K92), to GSM, and most recently, as Director of Sales.

“This is an exciting time for CMG Radio, and I continue to be energized by our people,” said Rob Babin, EVP, CMG Radio. “Jimmy is an exceptional leader with a passion for the radio business, CMG, and the teams he leads. He has a strong track record of leading sales teams and driving revenue at CMG Orlando and Jacksonville. I look forward to his impact in this new role.”

Farrell said, “CMG has given me the opportunity to work with the best and brightest in the business, and I’m truly honored to be appointed the next Vice President and General Manager of radio in Jacksonville. I look forward to these new challenges and the significant opportunities to come.”