Cox Media Group Names 2 Multi-Market VPs

Cox Media Group (CMG) has named Tim Burke as multi-market VP of content and Eric Myers as multi-market VP of sales, effective immediately. 

Burke, who currently is publisher of The Palm Beach Post and Palm Beach Daily News, will oversee content execution, strategy and business goals for the newspaper brands’ products and platforms. With this leadership change, he will continue overseeing Post operations during a transition period.

Myers, who serves as VP of advertising sales for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, will lead print and digital strategy, and oversight for all CMG Newspaper sales as well as CMG Ohio, the company’s converged TV, newspaper and radio market.

“Tim and Eric are highly experienced leaders with proven track records,” said EVP Mike Joseph. “They understand what it takes to compete — and win — in all our local markets. I’m excited they are joining our leadership team to help CMG achieve our long-range goals.”

Burke’s 23-year Cox career includes working as executive editor and VP of audience development for The Palm Beach Post. Prior to that, he served as the Post’s VP for digital media, deputy managing editor, assistant managing editor for digital and sports, and executive sports editor.

Myers joined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2010, overseeing all advertising sales efforts, as well as Mundo Hispanico and Kudzu properties. He also led national/major retail sales for all for CMG newspaper properties.