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Cox Media Group (CMG) has named Michael Saunders as the new Director of Branding & Programming for WALR-FM, “KISS 104.1,” Atlanta’s R&B station. Saunders is set to begin his new role on November 25.
Saunder’s career includes programming at KQBT-FM, Houston, WJLB-FM, Detroit, and WCFB-FM, Orlando from 2011 to 2016. Notably, he played a key role in the launch of WWPR in New York in 2002.
Additionally, Saunders founded the New York, Detroit, and Florida Music Conferences and was inducted into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame.
Saunders said, “I’m beyond excited to return to Cox Media Group. I can’t wait to work with Rob Babin, Chris Eagan, Nate Reed, Elroy Smith and the entire team at WALR, KISS 104.1 Atlanta.”
“We’re excited for Michael to join our award-winning KISS 104.1 team and look forward to the positive impact his leadership will have on culture, branding, and our community,” said Nate Reed, Director of Operations for CMG Atlanta’s music brands.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Michael back to the CMG family. I can’t wait to watch WALR evolve to new heights with his programming leadership,” said Chris Eagan, SVP of Programming for CMG.
