CMG/Atlanta Names Michael Saunders as WALR D/B&P

Michael Saunders

Cox Media Group (CMG) appoints Michael Saunders as the new Director of Branding & Programming for WALR-FM (Kiss 104.1) in Atlanta. He'll start this role November 25. Saunders' career includes brands such as KQBT-FM in Houston, WJLB-FM in Detroit, CMG's WCFB-FM in Orlando (2011-2016) and the launch of WWPR in New York in 2002. He founded the New York, Detroit and Florida Music Conferences and was inducted into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame.

"We're excited for Michael to join our award-winning KISS 104.1 team and look forward to the positive impact his leadership will have on culture, branding, and our community," said CMG Atlanta's music brands Director of Operations Nate Reed.

"We're thrilled to welcome Michael back to the CMG family. I can't wait to watch WALR evolve to new heights with his programming leadership," added CMG SVP Programming Chris Eagan. "I'm beyond excited to return to Cox Media Group. I can't wait to work with Rob Babin, Chris Eagan, Nate Reed, Elroy Smith and the entire team at WALR, KISS 104.1 Atlanta," said Saunders.

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