Cox Media Group’s Adult R&B �Kiss 104.1� WALR-FM Palmetto/Atlanta GA has named Michael Saunders as Director of Branding & Programming. Read more: Sammy Simpson Joins Cox Media Group Miami as Promotions Manager.
Saunders brings extensive experience, having most recently worked as Urban Brand Coordinator for iHeartMedia and Program Director of Hip Hop �93.7 The Beat� KQBT Houston from 2016 until earlier this year. He also briefly oversaw 97.9 WJLB Detroit during his time at KQBT.
Saunders previously held a five-year tenure with Cox Media Group as Program Director of Adult R&B �Star 94.5� WCFB Orlando from 2011 to 2016 and was the inaugural Program Director of Hip Hop �Power 105.1� WWPR New York.
His career includes roles such as VP/Programming for Clear Channel Detroit and Program Director for WPGC Washington DC, WJHM Orlando, and WBAV/WPEG Charlotte. He also founded the New York, Detroit, and Florida Music Conferences and has been inducted into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame.
Saunders stated, �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.�
Nate Reed, Cox Atlanta Director of Operations, expressed enthusiasm for the new appointment, saying, �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.�
Chris Eagan, Cox SVP/Programming, added, �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.�
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