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COX MEDIA GROUP TO AIR RICKEY SMILEY�S NEW URBAN AC SHOW ON ITS TOP-RATED URBAN AC
Cox Media Group (CMG) has announced that REACH Media, Inc�s nationally syndicated �Rickey Smiley Morning Show� will replace �The Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS) � when Tom Joyner retires at the end of 2019. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show will air weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on all of CMG�s top rated Urban AC brands in Florida, including the Miami, Orlando and Jacksonville markets.�We are thrilled to continue our long-standing relationship with Reach Media to bring Rickey Smiley�s new show to listeners of CMG�s top rated Urban AC stations in Miami, Orlando, and Jacksonville markets,� said CMG Vice President of Content and Audience, Tim Clarke. �Rickey has been a fantastic partner to Cox Media Group for many years and we are so excited to see him begin this new chapter.�One of the fastest-growing radio programs in the country, the �Rickey Smiley Morning Show� is quick-paced and anchored by one of the nation�s most popular comedians. Easily entertaining a wide variety of listeners, the �can�t miss a minute� morning show perfectly blends music, exclusive comedy and spiritual entertainment with today�s hottest topics in news, entertainment, and sports. The �Rickey Smiley Morning Show� was recognized by the National Association of Broadcasters in 2017 as the recipient of the Marconi award for �Top National/Syndicated Talent.��We are thrilled that Tom Joyner �s legacy will be carried on by the multi-talented Rickey Smiley,� said REACH Media, Inc Vice President, Affiliate Relations Melody Talkington. �Over the past 16 years, I have had the privilege to watch this show develop into a Marconi Award winning morning show. What makes this extra exciting is the continuation of our long-standing partnership with the Cox Media Group.�
