Kiss 104.1/Atlanta Director of B&P Terri Avery to Retire

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, November 13, 2023

Terri Avery

WALR (Kiss 104.1)/Atlanta Director of Branding and Programming Terri Avery has announced her retirement from Cox Media Group, effective December 31. She stepped into her current role in January, 2019. During that time, Avery created and led Black Radio United for the Vote initiative and introduced a fresh musical direction and a new talent lineup. Under her leadership, KISS 104.1 earned two Marconi Awards including 2022 Urban Station of the Year and 2023 Major Market Station of the Year, various Gabby Awards and a 2021 Service to America Award Nomination.

"I've been all around the country in this wonderful career called radio," said Avery. "I've worked with some great people and had a lot of FUN! I want to thank my staff of great air personalities, the managers and executive team at CMG for making my last stop one of the best stops."

"It is wonderful to honor Terri and her 38 years in the radio industry. I'm thankful for her excellent service to our WALR team and to celebrate the legacy she leaves behind," said CMG Atlanta Radio Vice President and Market Manager Jaleigh Long.

"Terri is an intelligent and compassionate leader. Her talent and her kindness will be greatly missed as she leaves Kiss and begins to write her next exciting chapter," added CMG Atlanta Radio Director of Operations Emily Boldon.

Prior to her tenure with Cox Media Group, Avery served as the Station Manager and instructor at Carolina School of Broadcasting in Charlotte, NC. She also spent fourteen years as the Operations Manager and Program Director for CBS Radio's WPEG and WBAV in Charlotte. Her career also includes programming stops in Baltimore, Dallas and Houston.