Smith Upped To CFO At CMG

• Cox Media Group (CMG) makes it official and formally promotes Brad Smith to Chief Financial Officer.

Smith joined CMG in 2020 as SVP of Finance & FP&A and has served as interim co-CFO for the last six months. His promotion reflects his success in helping CMG develop its corporate vision and business strategy while evolving the finance team to be more effective and efficient.

“Brad brings a unique skillset and perspective to the role of CFO,” said Dan York, CMG President & CEO. “He’s committed to maximizing company performance and efficiency and has been invaluable in helping CMG win in our local markets today while positioning us to continue to do so in the future. This is a well-earned promotion for Brad that also reflects the strength and depth of CMG’s talented team.”

Smith has spent the last 20 years in the media space at the crossroads of finance, strategy and operations. Prior to CMG, Smith co-founded Videa, a media technology start-up and served as SVP of Revenue & Operations. His experience also includes stints as CFO for Four Points Media Group and VP of Finance for NBCUniversal.

“We have a great team at CMG, one that’s bonded by our commitment to creating value and generating revenue while helping our customers grow their businesses,” Smith said. “Local media is special because of the positive impact we have on the communities and businesses we serve. To consistently do that requires collective dedication and partnerships across CMG to align vision with strategy and execution to ultimately exceed our business goals.”