Cox Media Group Elevates Brad Smith To Chief Financial Officer.

Brad Smith rises to CFO at Cox Media Group (CMG). Smith joined the company in 2020 as Senior VP of Finance and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). He has been serving as interim Co-CFO since the January exit of J.P. Hannan.

“Brad brings a unique skillset and perspective to the role of CFO,” President/CEO Dan York said in a release. “He’s committed to maximizing company performance and efficiency and has been invaluable in helping CMG win in our local markets today while positioning us to continue to do so in the future. This is a well-earned promotion for Brad that also reflects the strength and depth of CMG’s talented team.”

Before joining CMG, Smith co-founded Videa, a media technology startup, where he was Senior VP of Revenue and Operations. His experience also includes stints as CFO for Four Points Media Group and VP of Finance for NBC Universal.

“We have a great team at CMG, one that’s bonded by our commitment to creating value and generating revenue while helping our customers grow their businesses,” Smith commented. “Local media is special because of the positive impact we have on the communities and businesses we serve. To consistently do that requires collective dedication and partnerships across CMG to align vision with strategy and execution to ultimately exceed our business goals.”