Kim Guthrie Appointed President of Cox Media Group

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, September 26, 2016

Kim Guthrie

Cox Enterprises appoints 18-year company vet Kim Guthrie as President of Cox Media Group, succeeding Bill Hoffman who has announced he will retire at the end of the year after a 38-year career in media. Guthrie will assume the role on January 1. She joined the company in 1998 and currently serves as CMG's Executive VP/National Ad Platforms and President of Cox Reps, a television advertising rep firm. She was previously responsible for all programming, operations and sales at Cox's 59 radio stations in 11 markets.

"Kim has been with Cox for nearly 20 years and is an inspirational leader who has helped our media properties transform," said Cox Enterprises President and CEO John Dyer. "She played a key role in the successful creation of Cox Media Group in 2008 and has been recognized as one of the media industry's most influential leaders. She is a natural fit to ensure Cox Media Group continues to deliver innovative products and compelling news content."

"Bill has done a tremendous job leading Cox Media Group through a rapidly evolving media environment," added Dyer. "As a leader, he has always embodied the spirit of our company. He's inspired and valued employees, anticipated and driven change and been a true community champion in every city he's lived. We are grateful for his leadership and dedication."

Prior to Cox, Guthrie was a television news reporter and held various news, sales and management positions in Minneapolis and Milwaukee. She was elected to the National Association of Broadcasting board in 2014 and is a board member for the Metropolitan College of New York.