ATLANTA - Cox Media, the advertising services division of Cox Communications, Inc., announced today that it has appointed Nicole Buie to the newly created position of vice president, marketing and sales services. Buie will oversee the marketing, research and product management teams responsible for promoting and creating sales alignment with Cox Media's broad portfolio of integrated and accountable advertising solutions.

“Nicole’s diverse background of operations, strategy and business development gives her the unique ability to effectively focus on both internal and external client needs,” said Billy Farina, senior vice president of Cox Media. “She is a critical asset to help us drive new growth in the advertising sector.”

Prior to her new position, Buie served as vice president of operations for Cox Media, where she led significant standardization and centralization initiatives that have optimized the back office client support functions within the business. In addition to her senior operational leadership, Buie's 15-year tenure at Cox has included research and business development roles at Cox Media and customer service and sales at Cox Radio.

Buie holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of Florida and a MBA from Georgia State University. In 2008, she was included in the “Top 25 Atlantans to Watch” by Atlanta Business Magazine. 

In her spare time, Buie enjoys photography and travel with her husband, Brad, and two children, Kaitlyn and Will.

About Cox Media:

Cox Media, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Communications Inc., offers national and local cable advertising solutions in 23 markets across the United States. Products include 30-second commercials on over 75 national cable networks, local news and sports channels; Video On DEMAND; interactive overlays; and GoScout HOMES, a real estate product combining on-air and on-line advertising opportunities. The first to commercially deploy digital program insertion and on-demand advertising, Cox Media uses advanced research and media planning, customized promotions, and state of the art commercial production to help businesses connect with their audiences. From broad reach on highly rated programs to laser-sharp targeting of specific audiences, Cox Media provides more choice, better value, and smarter advertising solutions to its clients. 

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves 6.2 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates Travel Channel. Cox is known for pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For six years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunication; for four years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity; and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com/espanol y www.coxmedia.com.

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