The journalism leader of the Cox CBS and Fox affiliates in Jacksonville, Fla., is stepping down later this month to spend more time with her aging parents.
In the Florida market, Graham Media’s WJXT is the rare independent station that rules ratings. Pictured: Tom Wills arrived at WJXT in 1975, and anchors the independent station’s leading newscasts. (WJXT photo)
CMG adds Telemundo affiliates in Jacksonville, Fla., and Seattle and also renews its contract with the Hispanic network in Charlotte, N.C.
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Cox Names Somaru Jacksonville Sales Director
Cox Media Group moves Omesh Somaru from San Francisco to head sales for the Jacksonville duopoly of WJAX-WFOX.
WJAX Taps Advanced For Studio Upgrade
When Cox Media Group’s CBS affiliate WJAX Jacksonville, Fla. (DMA 42), began renovating its production studio, it wanted to incorporate an eye-catching display in every area of the set — […]
WJAX-WFOX Hurries New Set Ahead Of Storms
WJAX Rolls Out New Look Early For Irma Coverage
WTLV Leads Jacksonville Social Media
Tegna’s NBC affiliate WTLV tops the Jacksonville, Fla., market in total social actions over the last six months, according to Shareablee, while Graham Media’s indie WJXT leads in fans/followers. WTLV’s news director says making social a constant part of the daily news discussion — and listening to the audience on Facebook — has helped move the station into the top slot.
WJXT Dominates Jacksonville Social Media
Graham Media-owned independent WJXT captures the lead among local media in Jacksonville, Fla., on social in both total actions and fans/followers according to Shareablee data. Cox Media Group’s CBS affil WJAX is its closest competitor on both fronts.
WFOX To Debut 6 And 6:30 News
The Cox Jacksonville, Fla., Fox station will add an hour of news on Jan. 11 with the first half hour also airing on CBS affiliate WJAX.
WJAX-WFOX Get Permission To Fly News Drone
With new anchors, new call letters and a new pace, Action News on WFOX and WJAX presents itself as an alternative to the long-established brands of News4Jax (WJXT) and First Coast News (WTLV and WJXX).
