Chris Jones, the former Senior Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia Atlanta, has been named General Sales Manager for Cox Media Group’s four radio stations in Atlanta, succeeding Scott Kellum.
Jones will oversee sales for the CMG Atlanta cluster, which includes news/talk 95.5 WSB (WSB-AM/WSBB), adult contemporary B98.5 (WSB-FM), classic rock 97.1 The River (WSRV), and adult R&B KISS 104.1 (WALR). He previously served as SVP of Sales at iHeartMedia Atlanta—effectively across town from the CMG stations—after being promoted to that role in 2020 from General Sales Manager in the same market. Kellum had held the CMG GSM position since March 2024.
CMG Atlanta Director of Sales Kris Hackett Lucas said the company is “excited to welcome Chris to an already exceptional sales team,” noting that he “brings fresh energy and proven leadership that will help us build on our momentum and raise the bar even higher.” Lucas expressed confidence that Jones will create new opportunities for clients, inspire the team, and drive the sales organization forward.
Jones said he is “excited to join CMG Atlanta and honored to serve in this role,” adding that he looks forward to working with the team and the market’s top-ranked stations to leverage his relationships and deliver results for partners. In the position, he is expected to focus on growing multimedia revenue, developing client opportunities, coaching talent, and strengthening the sales organization.
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Jones said he is “excited to join CMG Atlanta and honored to serve in this role,” adding that he looks forward to working with the team and the market’s top-ranked stations to leverage his relationships and deliver results for partners. In the position, he is expected to focus on growing multimedia revenue, developing client opportunities, coaching talent, and strengthening the sales organization.