Cox Media Group's Ben Reed To Retire, Search For San Antonio Market Manager On

Ben Reed

After more than 41 years in the media industry, COX MEDIA GROUP/SAN ANTONIO VP/Market Manager BEN REED will retire, effective MONDAY, DECEMBER 31st. The cluster includes Country KKYX, Country KCYY,  Rock KISS-FM, Classic Hits KONO, Classic Rock KTKX, and Hot AC KSMG.

“When looking back on the last four decades and the opportunities I’ve been afforded in my career, all I can say is I’m blessed – it’s that simple," REED said. "The success we’ve achieved as an organization, and the expectations we’ve exceeded year after year in the SAN ANTONIO market, is truly remarkable. The camaraderie I share with my team and colleagues at CMG will live in my heart forever.”

Prior to his station being acquired by COX in 1997, REED worked for NEWCITY COMMUNICATIONS as the GSM and KATZ BROADCASTING as an account executive. When he joined COX as the GSM in SAN ANTONIO, he expanded his scope of responsibility throughout his tenure, including oversight of CMG’s ATLANTA radio and newspapers in AUSTIN. Today, he oversees content and sales for CMG’s award-winning radio stations in SAN ANTONIO, including Country KKYX, Country KCYY,  Rock KISS-FM, Classic Hits KONO, Classic Rock KTKX, and Hot AC KSMG. 

Added CMG EVP BILL HENDRICH, “BEN REED’s career story is about the success he has had making a positive impact on the people he leads. In multiple roles for both NEWCITY and CMG, he has led his teams to success by helping them develop and grow to their full potential. We will all miss BEN’s positive attitude, friendly advice and great sense of humor.”

“It takes a great deal of passion, dedication and grit to be successful in the radio industry and BEN possesses these qualities and so much more. I’ve had the pleasure of working with him throughout my career at COX and know firsthand that he is a true broadcaster and respected leader whose positive impact can be seen across many markets in our business," CMG Pres. KIM GUTHRIE said "He is a valued colleague and friend who will be greatly missed by all of us at CMG.”

CMG is launching a nationwide search for a VP/Market Manager to lead the company’s radio stations in SAN ANTONIO. For more information or to express interest in the role, please contact CMG Regional VP/Radio ROB BABIN at Rob.Babin@coxinc.com.

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