Cox Communications

Cox Boosts Speeds of Low-Income Internet Product by over 65 Percent Across Footprint

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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The speed increase is automatic, no action is required by the customer to benefit from faster internet speeds.

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  • The speed increase is automatic, no action is required by the customer to benefit from faster internet speeds.
  • "We at Cox are passionate about empowering kids with tools and technology to ensure bright futures," said Pat Esser, president of Cox.
  • Cox has connected 500,00 people to the internet through Connect2Compete, and over 60 percent were connected to the internet for the first time.
  • Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.

Fox Corporation and Cox Communications Announce Long-Term Renewal Agreement

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Friday, October 4, 2019
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LOS ANGELES and ATLANTA, Oct. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) ("FOX") and Cox Communications today announced a long-term renewal of their distribution agreement for FOX's portfolio of channels, including retransmission consent for the FOX Television Stations.

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  • LOS ANGELES and ATLANTA, Oct. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) ("FOX") and Cox Communications today announced a long-term renewal of their distribution agreement for FOX's portfolio of channels, including retransmission consent for the FOX Television Stations.
  • The renewal covers distribution of the FOX Television Stations, FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, FS1, FS2, BTN, and FOX Deportes.
  • Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations.
  • Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in1898 by GovernorJames M. Cox.

Cox Communications, SCTE•ISBE Partner On Coax Splicing Training

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019
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Cox and SCTEISBE have collaborated to create a Coax Splicing Boot Camp that integrates existing SCTEISBE training with Cox needs to create a Cox-specific training program for new splicers.

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  • Cox and SCTEISBE have collaborated to create a Coax Splicing Boot Camp that integrates existing SCTEISBE training with Cox needs to create a Cox-specific training program for new splicers.
  • The course was delivered to an initial class of Cox field engineers in Phoenix in conjunction with a multiweek Cox onboarding boot camp, to be followed by an additional class in California.
  • "Because our training content has been designed in collaboration with operators and their vendor partners, we were able to expedite availability of a course that is designed to produce highly skilled coax splicing teams."
  • Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by GovernorJames M. Cox.

Cox Media Group to Sell Radio Portfolio, CoxReps and Gamut Businesses

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
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The transaction will expand the new company, which announced in February its purchase of Cox Media Group's broadcast television group and the company's Radio, Newspaper and Television properties in Ohio.

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  • The transaction will expand the new company, which announced in February its purchase of Cox Media Group's broadcast television group and the company's Radio, Newspaper and Television properties in Ohio.
  • Cox Enterprises will maintain a minority stake in the new company, which will maintain the name "Cox Media Group" and will be headquartered in Atlanta, Ga.
    Cox Media Group operates more than 60 radio stations across 11 markets, reaching 14 million listeners monthly.
  • The buyer plans to maintain the successful operating structure of Cox Media Group's Television, Radio, CoxReps and Gamut businesses and leverage these assets to continue building a national media company with station properties in key markets across the country.
  • "We are happy our Cox Radio and national ad platforms will continue to be operated with our television group," said Alex Taylor, president and CEO, Cox Enterprises.

Cox Adds Amazon Prime Video App To Contour; Now Accompanies Netflix, YouTube And More

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Monday, May 13, 2019
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By simply saying "Amazon Prime Video" or "Prime Video" into their Contour voice remote, customers can watch award-winning and critically-acclaimed Amazon Originals like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Hanna, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Guava Island, Homecoming, and The Man in the High Castle.

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  • By simply saying "Amazon Prime Video" or "Prime Video" into their Contour voice remote, customers can watch award-winning and critically-acclaimed Amazon Originals like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Hanna, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Guava Island, Homecoming, and The Man in the High Castle.
  • "Prime Video is committed to making our customers' favorite shows, movies and live sports effortless to watch," said Andrew Bennett, head of worldwide business development for Prime Video.
  • "Bringing the Prime Video app to Contour gives our Prime members even more ways to stream Amazon Originals including the upcoming launches of Good Omens and Chasing Happiness, the Jonas Brothers' documentary."
  • Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in1898 by Governor James M. Cox.

SmartBiz Omaha, Powered by Cox, Showcases Business Technology of the Future

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
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SmartBiz Omaha, powered by Cox, was also an experiential event, where attendees interacted with technology to understand how a smart city supports smart businesses who are improving economic development, efficiency, sustainability, and enhancing quality of life.

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  • SmartBiz Omaha, powered by Cox, was also an experiential event, where attendees interacted with technology to understand how a smart city supports smart businesses who are improving economic development, efficiency, sustainability, and enhancing quality of life.
  • "This technology infrastructure is underpinned by a powerful, gigabit network, which is continually being upgraded to serve Nebraska residents and businesses."
  • At SmartBiz Omaha, we fostered intriguing dialogue to help industries identify solutions to advance their unique businesses."
  • Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.

In Demand Hires Industry Veteran John Ward As Chief Technology Officer

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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In Demand , the leading transactional video on demand and pay per view programming distributor owned by Charter Communications, Comcast Cable, and Cox Communications, today announced that media industry veteran John Ward has joined the company as CTO.

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  • In Demand , the leading transactional video on demand and pay per view programming distributor owned by Charter Communications, Comcast Cable, and Cox Communications, today announced that media industry veteran John Ward has joined the company as CTO.
  • Additionally, he will elevate In Demands technical vision and identify new, best-in-class technologies to move the industry forward.
  • Ward sits on the Advisory Boards of the Sports Video Group , an industry organization, and Videocoin , a blockchain technology start-up.
  • This opportunity intersects everything I am passionate aboutsports, movies, technology, and delivering the best content experience available today, said Ward.

Cox Enterprises Reduces Carbon, Water and Waste Footprint and Invests $124 Million in Clean Technology

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Monday, April 22, 2019
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Headquartered in Atlanta with $21 billion in annual revenues, Cox Enterprises is a private, family-owned company with more than 55,000 global employees and three major business divisions: Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Media Group.

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  • Headquartered in Atlanta with $21 billion in annual revenues, Cox Enterprises is a private, family-owned company with more than 55,000 global employees and three major business divisions: Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Media Group.
  • Cox invested more than $124 million in clean technology, including sustainable agriculture through BrightFarms , an innovative startup that produces locally grown, packaged salads.
  • Cox and its philanthropic arm, The James M. Cox Foundation, collectively gave more than $123 million to their communities through cash, in-kind and public service announcement donations.
  • Employees also helped each other through the Cox Employee Relief Fund (CERF), which has provided $9 million in assistance to Cox employees and their families since 2005.

Tubi Now Available on Cox Contour Giving Customers Access to over 12,000 Movies and Television Series Completely Free

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Friday, March 29, 2019
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Tubi ( www.tubi.tv ), the worlds largest ad-supported video on demand (VOD) service, today announced it has launched on Cox Contour giving customers access to over 12,000 movies and television series completely free.

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  • Tubi ( www.tubi.tv ), the worlds largest ad-supported video on demand (VOD) service, today announced it has launched on Cox Contour giving customers access to over 12,000 movies and television series completely free.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190329005077/en/
    Tubi, the world's largest free movie and TV service, comes to Cox cable.
  • The service gives fans of films and television programs an easy way to discover new content which is available completely free.
  • Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.

NCC Media Names Deborah Josephs as Chief People Officer

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
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NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- NCC Media, the national television and video advertising sales, marketing and technology company owned by Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA), Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) and Cox Communications, announced today it has named Deborah Josephs as chief people officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- NCC Media, the national television and video advertising sales, marketing and technology company owned by Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA), Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) and Cox Communications, announced today it has named Deborah Josephs as chief people officer.
  • Josephs joins NCC from IAC Applications where she served as chief people officer, managing all facets of the company's HR function.
  • "NCC Media has built an incredibly close-knit team of high performers working to build the next generation of TV advertising," said Josephs.
  • NCC Media is the only media, data and technology company that represents television and video programming providers in every US market.