Cox Media Group Ups Michelle Harper To VP/Sales

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COX MEDIA GROUP has upped ABC affiliate WSOC-TV/CHARLOTTE GSM MICHELLE HARPER to VP/Sales for the corporation, effective SEPTEMBER 21st.  She will work with all CMG newspaper, radio and TV brands to develop and execute strategic sales programs and training.

HARPER, who has also worked at ABC O&O WTVD-TV/DURHAM-RALEIGH, then-independent WJZY-TV/CHARLOTTE, SELTEL, ABC affiliate WXLV-TV-UPN affiliate WUPN-TV and WB affiliate WTWB-TV/GREENSBORO-WINSTON SALEM, and COX's independent WAXN-TV/CHARLOTTE, succeeds PAUL CURRAN, who was named VP/GM for ABC affiliate WFTV (TV)/ORLANDO.  HARPER will oversee sales in television, radio, and digital for the company.

“MICHELLE has a tremendous sales and marketing track record and will be a great asset to our operating and sales leaders in the field across all platforms,” said CMG EVP/Television JANE WILLIAMS. “MICHELLE brings a wealth of knowledge and years of sales experience. This is another great example of how CMG is able to tap proven internal talent to fill critical leadership roles.” 

“It is such an exciting time in our industry as collaboration becomes more vital to driving results for our customers,” said HARPER. “I feel so fortunate to be with a company and in a role that will allow me to continue to help develop strategies and provide innovative solutions.”

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