Smith Named Integrated Sales Mgr, CMG ATL

• Cox Media Group has named Kara Smith as Integrated Sales Manager for the company’s Atlanta radio group: News-Talk 95.5 WSB, AC WSB-FM (B98.5), Classic Rock WSRV (97.1 The River) and Urban AC WALR (KISS 104.1).

The new gig marks a homecoming for Atlanta native Smith (left), a 20-year media pro who spent the past five years as Local Sales Manager at WCPO-TV Bounce Network, Scripps Digital in Cincinnati, OH. She began her career in 2003 as Account Executive with Citadel Communications in Knoxville, TN.

“I’m thrilled to have Kara join the winning sales team at CMG Atlanta,” said Kris Hackett Lucas, Director of Sales for CMG Atlanta radio. “Her motivation, expertise in media, and work ethic will be a winning combination to lead this team to the next level. I know she will have a positive impact on our local clients and team.”

Smith remarked, “I’m honored to join the Cox Media Group in my hometown of Atlanta. I grew up listening to these distinguished CMG radio stations. It’s a dream come true to now represent them. I look forward to serving and leading this talented team, as we serve the business community of greater Atlanta.”