CMG Radio Names Elroy Smith as Director of Urban Content

Elroy Smith

Cox Media Group (CMG) promotes Elroy Smith to Director of Urban Content, effective immediately. Since 2021, he's served as Program Director for WCFB (Star 94.5)/Orlando and Program Director for W258CN (Hot 99.5) and W291CI (Power 106.1)/Jacksonville. Throughout his career, he has held key programming positions at stations in San Francisco, Dallas and Philadelphia.

"I am filled with jubilation to be given this opportunity. I look forward to learning and collaborating with leaders at our Urban stations in Atlanta and Miami," said Smith. "I'm extremely thankful for this amazing opportunity."

"Elroy's programming experience and success speaks for itself. In his time with CMG, he's helped to grow audiences for our Orlando and Jacksonville stations," added VP Of Audience and Operations Chris Eagan. "I am excited to watch him apply his knowledge and expertise to our highly-rated, award-winning brands in Atlanta and Miami."

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