Hackett Upped To GSM For CMG Atlanta
• Cox Media Group (CMG) Atlanta has promoted Kris Hackett to Director of Sales. In this newly expanded role, Hackett will be responsible for the oversight of all multimedia sales efforts for CMG Atlanta’s radio group, which includes News-Talk WSB-AM/WSBB (News 95.5 WSB), AC WSB-FM (B98.5), Classic Hits WSRV (97.1 The River) and Urban AC WALR (KISS 104.1).
Hackett joined CMG Atlanta in 2013 as General Sales Manager. Prior to that she spent seven years as GSM for CMG’s four-station group in Richmond, VA. Hackett’s media sales career began with Clear Channel Radio in Tampa, FL.
“Kris is a proven leader with a keen ability to grow market share, deliver enhanced revenues and develop high caliber sales teams while building relationships with key partners that fit perfectly with our customer centric sales culture,” said Jaleigh Long, VP/Market Manager of CMG Atlanta. “I’m thrilled to have such a visionary and talented leader inside CMG to promote into this critical role.”
Hackett remarked, “I’m honored to lead the CMG Atlanta multimedia sales team into a new era. The motivation and work ethic of the most talented sales team in the industry makes me excited to effectively and creatively connect our audience with our advertisers.”
