Michaels Named Integrated Sales Mgr., CMG ATL

• Cox Media Group (CMG) welcomes Lisa Michaels as Integrated Sales Manager for CMG Atlanta’s Radio group, which includes News-Talk WSB-AM/WSBB-FM (95.5 WSB), AC WSB-FM (B98.5), Classic Hits WSRV (97.1 The River) and Urban AC WALR (Kiss 104.1).

In this role, Michaels will be accountable for driving multimedia revenue streams while developing high performance across the team, working in partnership with Kara Smith, who is currently in this role, particularly related to coaching the team.

Michaels is a 25-year media veteran who arrives in Atlanta from Tucson, where she most recently served as  Local Sales Manager for Scripps’ ABC affiliate KGUN9-TV. Michaels began her media sales career in 2006 as an Account Executive for Radio Disney’s Chicago affiliate.

“I’m thrilled to have Lisa join our winning sales team at CMG Atlanta,” said Kris Hackett Lucas, Director of Sales for CMG Atlanta. “This addition only strengthens our position when it comes to leading our highly talented team, and I’m confident she’ll make a fast and positive impact for our local clients and sales organization.”

Michaels remarked, “I’m excited to join CMG Atlanta and honored to serve in this role. My passion is cultivating and coaching sales talent to help local businesses and brands thrive and grow.”