2013: The Year in Review

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InSide Cox — Winter 2014
Contents On the Cover
Cox employees pulled together in each division
for another great year for the company.
Contributors
Coran Boyd
Loraine Fick
Deborah Geering
Madkin Kelly
Carole Siracusa
Laurie Swygert
2Dialogue
A letter from John Dyer.
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13 Leadership Update
Alex Taylor is named Cox Enterprises
executive vice president.
14 In Business
AutoTrader.com’s inside scoop on must-have
auto technology; Manheim partners with
DriveTime to offer the new Go Auto Exchange;
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CMG Orlando adds fast-growing Spanishlanguage station Mega TV.
18 Cox Conserves
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alternative energy projects in 2013.
20 Healthy Living
Take some tips from pets on how to live
a balanced life.
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23 Our Values in Action
How Cox helps communities become even
better places to live, work and play.
The James M. Cox
Foundation continues
our legacy of giving.
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31Achievers
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33 Having Our Say
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Positioned
for Success
in 2014
2013 was a year of growth and change
for Cox Enterprises and its businesses.
We continued to deliver excellent service
John Dyer, President and CEO
to our customers, readers and viewers
Throughout 2013,
I was often reminded
how fortunate we are
to be privately held and
in the hands of a family
that is passionately
committed to Cox.
while investing in our employees and
company, launching new products and
giving back to our local communities.
It was an exciting year for our team at AutoTrader
Group. We made two purchases that gave Cox
almost full ownership of the company. We set a
new record at AutoTrader.com, when more than
4 million unique shoppers visited the site from
a smartphone last summer, and at KBB.com, where
the average monthly traffic increased 16 percent
from last year. Our automotive portfolio of media
advertising and software products now serves more
than 27,000 dealer relationships.
We charted new territory at Manheim—digital
sales accounted for one in four cars sold last
year. Our auto remarketing business also continued
to expand its international reach, now with a
presence on four continents in 14 countries.
We will continue to look for smart investments
to grow our domestic and international automotive
businesses in the months ahead.
During the summer, Cox Communications, Inc.
(CCI), introduced Contour, which personalizes
how viewers engage with video and digital entertainment and lets them move seamlessly from tablet to
television to watch their favorite movies and shows.
Cox Business inked a major deal with the Las Vegas
Convention and Visitors Authority, a reflection of
the strength of our wireless and wireline telecommunication services.
At Cox Media Group (CMG), we launched customerdriven products such as the industry’s most innovative
radio apps, and increased digital revenue for radio,
TV and newspapers by 20 percent from the prior year.
We made real progress, too, on our recently acquired
TV stations in Tulsa, Okla., and Jacksonville, Fla., by
improving ratings and engaging new audiences.
Throughout 2013, I was often reminded how fortunate we are to be privately held and in the hands of
a family that is passionately committed to Cox. Our
chairman, Jim Kennedy, remains actively engaged
with the company and continues to reinforce the
values that have guided us for more than 115 years.
I was delighted in November to announce that Gov.
Cox’s great-grandson, Alex Taylor, who has worked
for nearly 15 years in various roles at CMG and CCI,
Dialogue would join our senior leadership team as an executive
vice president this January.
I’ll also have bittersweet memories of 2013. After
serving as Cox’s president and chief executive officer
for eight years, Jimmy Hayes retired in December.
Jimmy and I worked together for more than 30 years,
and he was not only a colleague but a friend. We will
continue to build on Jimmy’s enduring legacy of
collaboration and look for additional opportunities to
learn, share and leverage talent across our businesses.
Finally, I’m proud of the way we continued to live
our values by reaching out to people in need. In 2013,
the Cox Employee Relief Fund distributed nearly
$250,000 and served 104 employees impacted by
catastrophic injury or illness, or loss of a family
member. And, across the nation, we partnered with
employees to support numerous organizations in
our local communities.
With employees like you, our company will continue
to be a formidable force in the marketplace for years
to come. We have expert knowledge about our
businesses—automotive, telecommunications and
media—and we have the experience to adapt, change
and compete to position Cox for continued success.
Thank you for all your hard work in 2013, and best
wishes for a productive new year.
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2013: The Year in Review Expanding on our solid foundation, we found
new ways to reach our customers, improve
our services and strengthen our missions.
Newspapers launched sophisticated websites with premium
content for subscribers. Radio stations introduced mobile
apps that enable a new kind of participatory listening.
Cox Communications, Inc. (CCI), launched Contour, a gamechanging product that personalizes the video experience with
a trio of integrated tools. New apps from AutoTrader Group
(ATG) put more information into the hands of car-shopping
consumers. And Cox Media Group (CMG) officially welcomed
new TV stations in Jacksonville, Fla., and Tulsa, Okla., into the
Cox family.
Developments in 2013 went well beyond new products.
We took a fresh look at the missions of our two automotive
companies, ATG and Manheim, and saw opportunity–so we
formed a combined leadership team to explore new business
It was a year for
possibilities. We also acquired Providence Equity’s 25 percent
innovation at
our automotive companies and in the sector as a whole. This
Cox Enterprises, Inc.
Cox so successful.
From rethinking business strategies and alliances,
to creating new customer experiences and neverbefore-seen products, to serving as responsible
corporate citizens, our companies led their
industries again and again.
equity interest in AutoTrader.com, demonstrating our faith in
move is in line with the long-range thinking that has made
We honored our ties to the communities we serve by stepping
in to assist in times of trouble and renewing our commitment
to sustainable business practices. And we reached out to
struggling families by joining a nationwide effort to provide
affordable Internet access to everyone, especially students.
We have much to be proud of. Our 2013 innovations will
become the basis of new ideas and new achievements in
2014 and beyond.
Cox employees across our divisions show their dedication to the company every day.
Here is a look at some of our finest
moments of this past year.
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shaping the
tv experience
In the future, 2013 may be known as the year an ageless
question was finally answered. CCI launched Contour,
and never again will anyone have to utter the words,
“What should I watch on TV?” because the answer is,
“Anything you want.”
Contour creates a unique viewing experience for individual viewers by combining a state-of-the-art DVR,
a Contour app for iPad and Android devices, and a
redesigned onscreen guide, making it easy for viewers
to integrate live and on-demand viewing to suit their
individual tastes. Contour reshapes the act of “watching
TV” by offering access to more than 90 national cable
channels and thousands of on-demand titles, targeted
viewing recommendations, the ability to record up to
six shows at once and easy-touch mobility from mobile
devices to television.
“With Contour we are forging new ground in delivering
a truly personalized TV experience,” says Mark Greatrex,
CCI senior vice president and chief marketing and sales
officer. “Simply put, Contour gives our viewers what
they want to watch, when they want to watch it.”
Spanning the
digital divide
While many families cannot imagine life without Internet access,
millions of American families can’t imagine having it at all. Less than
half of low-income students across America have broadband access at
home, according to the Pew Research Center. It’s more than an inconvenience; no broadband access means students often can’t complete
homework assignments or even let their curiosity take them to new
educational discoveries online.
That’s why in 2013 CCI partnered with Connect2Compete, a national
nonprofit initiative to make the Internet accessible to all Americans.
In Cox service areas, qualifying families—those with a child eligible to
receive free school lunch through the National School Lunch Program,
in addition to a few other requirements—may purchase High Speed
Internet service for just $9.95 a month.
CCI innovations are reshaping the customer experience.
“As we begin the new year, Cox Communications has many opportunities to build on our
work in 2013. We have launched our industryleading personalized video experience, Contour;
increased broadband speeds; introduced an
advanced cloud-based telephone system–
IP Centrex– for Cox Business customers;
and expanded our Cox Home Security offering
to new locations across the country.
Because of these innovations and more,
our customers are engaging with our products
and services like never before. In fact, the last
six months have delivered our best performance
in five years, and our employees are excited
about the quality of our offerings and customer
experience. In 2014, we will continue to focus on
delivering this exceptional experience, building
our customer relationships and competing in an
ever-changing marketplace.”
— Pat Esser, CCI president
tom bowman
CCI – Tulsa, Okla.
“My participation in the 15K Tulsa Run was so special to me because
I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2009. After a six-month
fight, I was free of the disease. As time passed, I felt more confident
I would never have to fight cancer again. As I trained for the 15K, it reminded
me of my never-quit approach to fighting my cancer. I had never run that
distance prior to the race, so I wasn’t sure how it would go. I beat my
goal time by a couple of minutes and finished at 1:25:30.”
patty marcano
CMG – Dayton, Ohio
“I turned 50 this year, and my husband, Ray Marcano (also a Cox
employee), took me to Paris for my birthday. He planned the whole
trip almost a year in advance. The food was fabulous and the museums,
buildings and neighborhoods were just amazing.”
gregory hladysh
CCI – Phoenix
“My best memory is landing an adjunct instructor position with
Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale, Ariz., shortly after
finishing the core classes for a Doctor of Management in Information
Systems Technology. It is an incredible thrill to add value to students’
lives, which may bring them closer to realizing their own dreams.”
mary “chris” taschler hegg
Manheim – Chicago area
“In October, I flew to Los Angeles to participate in Young Survival Coalition’s Tour
de Pink West Coast. I rode my bike 200 miles along the Pacific Coast Highway over
three days, along with 150 other participants, to raise awareness and money to
help other young survivors of breast cancer. I’m an eight-year survivor.”
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media on the go
tami orr
Valpak – Largo, Fla.
“My best memory is watching the final project presentations of two of
our up-and-coming leaders, who volunteered at two of our local Ronald
McDonald houses, an animal rescue group and an organization that helps
at-risk girls. They held a bake sale, a chili cookoff and a raffle, raising
more than $2,000 in addition to volunteering their time.”
howard richter
CEI – Atlanta
“On April 17, I celebrated my one-year kidney transplant anniversary
(we call it my kidneyversary) and was finally able to take my wife on
a very overdue vacation.
The past few years have been very stressful, but with the support of my
immediate family and my Cox extended family, I was able to handle
at-home dialysis, a kidney transplant (my son was the donor and at the
time the youngest living kidney donor at the Emory Transplant Center) and
recovery. Let’s say that this past summer was one of the best of my life.”
melissa harrington
CCI – Wichita, Kan.
“In July, my husband and I finalized the adoption of our 7-year-old daughter,
after a two-year journey. We spent six weeks with her and our 9-year-old son
in Hungary this summer, learning about the culture, eating new foods,
learning the language and bonding. It was an amazing, stressful, relaxing,
exciting, expensive, rewarding and wonderful experience. And Cox played a
part with its generous adoption reimbursement. Thanks for helping us
bring a new daughter into our family!”
“In the absence of a big election and in a
sluggish economy, we knew it would be
tough to meet our goals for year-over-year
digital growth in 2013. Thanks to our
people’s dedication, tenacity and passion
for the media business, we have done
just that. Additionally, our new newspaper,
radio, TV, Valpak and Savings.com digital
products and apps launched in 2013 are
engaging our customers anywhere and
everywhere they want.”
— Bill Hoffman, CMG president
The lines separating mass media and social media continue
to blur, and last year CMG helped pioneer new pathways
with new digital products. Cox newspapers debuted
premium websites to deliver in-depth news to subscribers
wherever, whenever and however they want it through
print, computers, tablets and smartphones. Also, CMG
TV stations launched new weather and traffic apps to keep
viewers informed on the go.
CMG radio stations, in partnership with LDR Interactive,
introduced iPhone, iPad and Android apps that enable
listeners to customize their experience with live audio
streams, real-time participation in song selection, an
open mic feature to create dedications in their own
voice, and integration with Facebook and Twitter.
2013: The Year in Review conservative
conversation
Rare, CMG’s first national online news product, provides
the latest conservative news along with political and lifestyle content from respected sources across the country.
Launched in April 2013, Rare enables readers to access
information from across social networks and devices and
attracts viewers most outlets miss: 48 percent of viewers
are women, and the fastest-growing viewer base is 35- to
44-year-olds.
neighbors
helping neighbors
“These best-in-class apps extend our brands to listeners no
matter where they are or what they are doing,” says Kim
Guthrie, CMG executive vice president of radio. “Listeners
can make decisions regarding our programming and have
on-the-go access to their favorite radio personalities.”
When a series of storms struck Oklahoma between May 18
and June 2, killing more than 50 people and causing approximately $1 billion in property damage, Cox employees sprang
into action—not just to restore service to their customers but
also to help their own.
Also last year, CMG introduced Favado, a free mobile app
from Savings.com that helps shoppers discover the best
deals. Using Favado, shoppers can compare sales and prices
across a range of stores in their area, track favorites and
discover additional savings at more than 65,000 grocery
and drug stores nationwide.
After a monstrous tornado tore through Moore, CMG Tulsa
radio and television station employees worked for two days
to fill three semitrailers with water and supplies for the
American Red Cross, while raising more than $40,000 for
victims. Radio stations urged listeners to donate to the Red
Cross, and CMG Tampa produced a tribute video with
contributions from the company’s country music markets.
In partnership with The James M. Cox Foundation and CCI
in Oklahoma City, Cox Enterprises pledged $1 million in
relief to affected communities.
Cox team members also reached out to colleagues among the
thousands of Oklahomans who suffered loss from the storms.
The Cox Employee Relief Fund (CERF) provided immediate
assistance, such as hotel rooms and emergency cash cards, to
employees who requested assistance.
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taking charge,
right now
manheim
conserves
Last year, Manheim’s mission statement came to life
with Right Now, an initiative to empower employees
throughout the organization to improve operations,
efficiencies and sales.
The sun may not be shining any brighter over the
Manheim New England facility these days, but
employees there are beaming with pride over newfound
efficiencies. More than 10,000 rooftop solar panels
now provide close to one-third of the auction’s energy
requirements. The installation, completed in May, will
prevent more than 3,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions caused by burning fossil fuels.
Since its launch last spring, the initiative has provided
more than 3,000 hours of training and has inspired
employees to take charge of their individual roles in
Manheim’s success. They helped create an opportunity
statement, joined market-specific urgency teams and
began work on a guiding coalition of representatives
from every market and team.
The initiative is already having an impact. A question on
the annual employee survey, asking whether individuals
can see a clear link between their work and Manheim’s
objectives, recorded an 11-point jump from the previous
year’s survey.
In October, Manheim Georgia celebrated the fifth
anniversary of its Water Conservation Center, which
collects and treats runoff water from washing vehicles,
improving water quality to better than its original state.
The Water Conservation Center saves approximately
2 million gallons of water each year.
Nationwide, Manheim participates in Cox Conserves,
which emphasizes waste reduction and energy conservation in addition to water conservation.
2013: The Year in Review better tools for
dealers and buyers
“As Manheim and ATG work more closely
together, we will develop many more
opportunities to help customers get
more out of the data we have on vehicles.
And we will be able to help customers
seamlessly from the time vehicles roll
off the assembly line, through several
sales, all the way to salvage.”
— Sandy Schwartz,
Manheim and ATG president
AutoTrader Group (ATG) grew significantly in 2013 with several
business acquisitions designed to improve how people buy and sell
new and used cars. In February, the industry’s largest digital automotive marketplace joined forces with Automotive Information Systems
(AIS), the market leader in consolidating, organizing and distributing
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) incentives to dealers.
According to ATG experts, consumers and dealers alike are leaving
incentive money on the table, and OEMs are not capturing the total
value from their incentive strategies. This acquisition will combine
ATG technologies with AIS data to benefit buyers and sellers.
For example, AutoTrader.com and Kelley Blue Book will combine
AIS incentive information with car pricing data, helping consumers
make more informed choices.
Also in 2013, VinSolutions acquired Haystak Digital Marketing,
the automotive industry’s leading search engine marketing firm.
By integrating Haystak’s digital marketing tools with VinSolutions’
website products, dealers can increase consumer traffic to VinSolutions’ customer websites. Haystak will continue to provide digital
products and services directly to dealers nationwide. Manheim facilitates millions of used car sales
a year through live auctions and online.
A Manheim technician prepares to repaint a car;
Manheim is home to Cox’s largest solar installation.
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mobile apps for
car buyers
It was the year of the app for two of ATG’s
business units. The Cars & Reviews iPad app,
launched by AutoTrader.com, received more
than 6,300 downloads in its first week. In July,
Kelley Blue Book at KBB.com became the first
website to offer a full new-car shopping experience designed specifically for tablet users.
Accessed from an iPad or Android tablet, it
lets shoppers browse all cars by brand, shop
by vehicle type and read expert reviews.
Leadership Update
Alex Taylor, Cox Enterprises Executive Vice President
Alex Taylor Named Executive
Vice President
Cox Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), has named Alex Taylor
as executive vice president reporting to John Dyer,
an alliance of
industry leaders
president and chief executive officer.
Sandy Schwartz, president of Manheim and
ATG, announced a joint automotive strategy and
business development team that will work across
Manheim and ATG. Joe George, Manheim senior
vice president of product development and one
of the first employees of AutoTrader.com, was
appointed to lead the team, which will explore
new opportunities for the two companies and
will manage acquisitions and startups.
grandfather, James M. Cox, purchased the Daily Evening
Manheim and ATG also united their human
resources teams to capitalize on commonalities
in the automotive industry and provide broader
training and development programs.
With leaders dedicated to exploring new possibilities for growth, the sky’s the limit, Schwartz
says. “As Manheim and ATG work more closely
together, we will develop many more opportunities to help customers get more out of the data
we have on vehicles. And we will be able to help
customers seamlessly from the time vehicles roll
off the assembly line, through several sales, all the
way to salvage.”
Cox began in Dayton in 1898 when Taylor’s great(now Daily) News.
“Alex’s commitment to Cox, extensive background at
the company and depth of experience will bring a unique
perspective as we pursue our growth objectives,” says Dyer.
“I look forward to working with Alex and the senior team as
we chart the course for the company’s future.”
Taylor oversees CEI’s long-term investment strategies,
including the Cox Innovation Fund and True North
Venture Partners.
Prior to this appointment, Taylor served as senior vice
president of field operations for Cox Communications,
Inc., where he was responsible for overseeing Cox’s
cable systems.
Taylor has also worked across a number of Cox companies
including Cox Media Group, where he served as executive
vice president. He was publisher of The Palm Beach Post in
Florida and The Daily Sentinel in Grand Junction, Colo., and
vice president and general manager of The Atlanta Journal-
Customers can access AutoTrader.com on the go
via smartphone; teamwork is an AutoTrader.com
best practice.
Leadership Update Constitution. Additionally, he served as an advertising
executive, reporter and editor at various Cox properties.
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In Business
AutoTrader.com Reveals Must-Have Auto Technology
CMG Orlando Adds Spanish-Language TV Station
By Laurie Swygert
To provide more of the programming Hispanic audiences
want, CMG Orlando (Fla.) has become the local affiliate for Mega TV,
Recommendations include:
 B
luetooth Audio
This option allows drivers to hear cell phone audio
through car speakers. In addition to hands-free
calling, users can listen to music stored on their
phones and hear turn-by-turn navigation. According
to Moody, “It’s one of those features many people
will use nearly every time they’re in the car.”
 Smartphone App Integration
Full app integration enables drivers to control devices
through the vehicle’s infotainment screen. Moody says,
“It’s not just limited to music—some cars offer apps
that allow you to check movie times or make dinner
reservations, all from the car’s central display.”
Today’s car shoppers increasingly demand advanced
technology in their new rides. To guide them toward
the best options, AutoTrader.com experts compiled a list
of their top tech picks for value and convenience. Site
editor Brian Moody says, “We created this list to inform
car shoppers about which features will actually be useful
on a regular basis and are worth paying a little extra for.”
 A
ctive Driving Aids
AutoTrader.com editors are seeing more cars with
active driving aids that can automatically apply steering, throttle or brake inputs to prevent drivers from
hitting objects behind them or to keep the car in its
lane. “These advancements will have the greatest
positive impact for everyone on the road,” says Moody.
Visit AutoTrader.com for a full list of recommended tech features.
Manheim
In Business Manheim and DriveTime’s
New Go Auto Exchange
By Laurie Swygert
Manheim has teamed up with DriveTime, the nation’s largest subprime credit used car dealer, to create Go Auto
Exchange. The new wholesale auction company focuses on independent dealers and the low-end vehicle segment.
“Our highly targeted approach allows us to concentrate on growing this segment while enabling us to aggressively
compete,” says Tim Janego, Go Auto Exchange president. Janego formerly served as regional vice president for
Manheim’s East Region. DriveTime chairman Ernie Garcia sees the joint venture as a natural extension of the two companies’ ongoing
relationship. “Manheim’s success with wholesale auto auctions and our deep knowledge of the low-end vehicle market
and independent dealers is a perfect match,” he says.
Go Auto Exchange has hired a combination of auction pros and industry experts to run its locations, and will
partner with NextGear Capital to offer vehicle financing options to independent dealers. Headquartered in Atlanta
with an additional location in Phoenix, the company will expand to other key markets this year.
Mega TV features a broad
variety of entertainment and
current affairs programming
ideally suited to Orlando’s
primarily Caribbean
Hispanic audience.
the fastest-growing network in the history of Spanish-language TV.
Mega TV features a broad variety of entertainment and current
affairs programming ideally suited to Orlando’s primarily Caribbean
Hispanic audience. It is available on the air on WFTV channel 9.2
as well as on digital cable.
According to Shawn Bartelt, CMG Orlando vice president and
general manager, the opportunity was right: Orlando is one of the
fastest-growing Hispanic markets in the United States and Nielsen’s
17th largest Hispanic media market in the country. Approximately
59 percent are homeowners and 32 percent have a college degree,
a promising market for Spanish-language broadcast advertising,
which is on the rise.
Miguel Rivera, WFTV station manager/general sales manager,
says: “We are excited about our new partnership with Mega TV.
This innovative brand of entertainment programming added to
the credibility and resources of WFTV 9—the local television news
leader—is indeed a powerful combination.”
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Cox Media Group
AutoTrader.com
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Foundation Support Reaches
Cox Communities Across the Country
The James M. Cox Foundation “We continue to be committed
to helping our employees and
the communities we serve.”
— Jim Kennedy, Cox Enterprises chairman
The commitment to building and supporting young minds is
evident in the Foundation’s work in early education. Support
in this area is focused on development of quality early learning programs for children from birth to 5 years old as well
as training for preschool and pre-K teachers. One recipient,
Reach Out and Read, promotes early literacy and school
readiness by partnering with pediatricians and providing
new books to underserved children. The Foundation also
made significant investments in a model pre-K program at
Drew Charter School through the East Lake Foundation and
a virtual campus developed by the Atlanta Speech School to
provide online professional development opportunities for
early learning educators.
Conservation and Environment
The PATH Foundation received a grant to expand its interconnected
trail system in the Atlanta region, which includes the Silver Comet Trail.
Another timely area of focus is making health care accessible
for people who cannot afford it. Last year, the Foundation
supported a free dental clinic through the Georgia Dental
Association, the Grady Health System in Atlanta and the
Banner Health System in Phoenix.
While the Foundation provides significant support to Atlantabased organizations, it also supports nonprofits across the
nation where Cox businesses are located.
Early Childhood Education
A model pre-K program at Drew Charter School received support from The James M. Cox Foundation.
When Oklahoma was hit by tornadoes in
May of last year, The James M. Cox Foundation, along with Cox Enterprises, immediately
stepped in to help residents with a gift to the
American Red Cross.
includes support for job training initiatives, foster care
programs and housing for the homeless.
This support, which totaled $1 million, including $500,000
in cash and $500,000 in donated services, is an example of
the responsibility that Gov. Cox believed was fundamental
to being a good corporate citizen. Today, the Foundation
provides support in communities across the country where
Cox companies do business in four key focus areas: conservation and environment, early childhood education, health,
and empowering individuals and families for success.
The company and Foundation have a shared history of
supporting Habitat for Humanity. In 2013, the Foundation
made a grant to help Atlanta Habitat build a new environmentally sustainable headquarters building.
The Oklahoma disaster was an opportunity for the Foundation to support local families in need, an example of
empowering individuals and families. This focus area also
Another example is a grant to Covenant House Georgia
to purchase and renovate a new crisis shelter for homeless
teens. That support will allow them to quadruple the number of teens they are able to help.
In the area of conservation and environment, the Foundation has supported projects focused on land and water
conservation and protection of parks and green space.
Examples of organizations that received support in
this area included The Nature Conservancy, the PATH
Foundation, the Atlanta BeltLine, American Rivers and
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.
“Thanks to the example set by Gov. Cox that continues
today, The James M. Cox Foundation gave away more than
$10 million to worthy causes in 2013,” says Nancy Rigby,
vice president, Cox Foundations.
The James M. Cox Foundation: Key Facts
Empowering Individuals and Families for Success
Alex Taylor, executive vice president, and Duane Ritter, vice president
of security, from Cox Enterprises visited Oklahoma immediately following
the storms to offer help and assistance on the ground. They met with
Mark Ellerd, a Cox Communications employee whose home was completely destroyed during the tornadoes that swept through Moore, Okla.
The James M. Cox Foundation provides support for capital
campaigns or special projects in communities where Cox
does business.
The Foundation’s giving is concentrated in the
following areas:
• Conservation and environment
• Early childhood education
• Health
• Empowering individuals and families for success
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online with three deadlines
per year: March 1, July 1 and November 1. Requests
from nonprofits outside of metro Atlanta must be
accompanied by a letter of endorsement from a local
Cox business leader in order to be considered for funding.
Additional information can be found on the website:
CoxFoundation.com
Health
Banner Health System in Phoenix, a 2013 grant recipient, partnered
with MD Anderson to build a center for integrative oncology.
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THAT’S ENOUGH TO POWER
A CITY OF 3 MILLION FOR
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Healthy Living By Loraine Fick
Pets add so much to our lives, from cozy companionship to extra exercise. Just petting a dog or
cat, even gazing into an aquarium, lowers blood pressure. Pets can also show us how to reconnect
with the saner side of life. Here are 10 things pets are doing right that we could learn from.
1
Get lots of sleep. If you don’t get enough at night, take a catnap during the day to
keep your heart healthy and your brain ticking. You’ll feel better all day long too.
3
Enjoy the little things. A delicious meal, a moment of quiet in the morning, the way the
sun looks slanting through the window. Life is made up of many more little things than
big things.
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Greet your loved ones when they get home. Show them you’re glad to see them,
even if they’ve just been gone an hour.
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Accept love as well as give it. When someone pats you on the back, accept and absorb
it. You’ll build up more good feelings to share with others.
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Be yourself. Cats don’t try to be dogs, and neither worries what others think.
Take a walk every day to lower diabetes risk, and keep bones strong and minds sharp.
It’s a great way to connect with your neighborhood too.
Drink lots of water. Slurp it down all day, especially during and after exercise.
Trust your instincts. Pay attention to body language; it will tell you a lot about how
other people are really feeling, no matter what they say. Maybe somebody needs a hug.
Live in the moment. Focus on what you’re doing now and try to turn off worry about the
future and thoughts about the past. Living in the moment can reduce stress. The best
time to start? Right now.
Don’t hold grudges. Let go of negative feelings as soon as possible to feel happier.
Don’t wait for an apology—just move on, feeling lighter and more at peace.
Sources: huffingtonpost.com, pets.webmd.com, realsimple.com
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Our Values in Action
cox in the community
At Cox, we are deeply committed to helping our communities
become even better places to live, work and play.
Committed to Mary Jo’s Cure 4 Kids
Manheim Nashville’s Kevin Cook (left) and Sam Chaple (right), along with Dan Dietsch, display the funds generated this year to benefit St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital.
This year, Manheim Nashville (Tenn.) raised more than
$200,000 for Mary Jo’s Cure 4 Kids, exceeding its 10-year
goal of generating $1 million for the charity that benefits
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Established in 2004,
Mary Jo’s Cure 4 Kids was named after former employee
Dan Dietsch’s daughter, who passed away in 2010 following
a long battle with brain cancer. Mary Jo, who was treated
at St. Jude, suggested the $1 million goal, and Manheim
Nashville employees embraced the target.
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AutoTrader Group
Volunteers helped stage CCI Central’s annual free community concert.
These Atlanta ATG volunteers and walkers bundled up to show
their support.
Members of AutoTrader.com’s Tampa, Fla., team proudly wore their
volunteer T-shirts at the “St. Jude Give thanks. Walk.”
Nearly 600 AutoTrader Group (ATG) employees, family members and friends in 62 cities participated in St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital’s annual “St. Jude Give thanks. Walk.” They raised more than $120,000 — a record
for ATG.
CCI Central hosted its annual free community concert
in downtown Fort Smith, Ark., raising nearly $25,000
from food and beverage profits for Mercy Health
Foundation and local Boys & Girls Clubs.
Cox Communications, Inc.
Kevin Jones (left) and Tyson McEntire unload some of the items collected
during CCI Las Vegas’ annual food drive for The Salvation Army.
CCI Las Vegas donated $1,000 along with 1.25 tons
of canned and nonperishable food items collected
by employees during a monthlong drive to restock
shelves at The Salvation Army food bank.
Employees and family members in Atlanta
volunteered at the Foster Care Support Foundation.
Cox Communications, Inc. (CCI), Atlanta employees volunteered at the Foster Care Support Foundation, sorting
clothing, putting together cribs, restocking its “store” and packing outfits and toys for Georgia’s foster children.
Seventeen CCI Southeast employees helped students live as an
adult for a day, developing budgets while covering the costs of living.
Pranjal Banthia, finance manager, works with a student.
CCI Northeast employees worked with three community
organizations to “adopt” more than 350 children in
Connecticut, Ohio and Rhode Island. They provided gifts
of basic necessities and toys to make the holidays brighter.
CCI Southeast employees spent a day with Junior
Achievement of Greater Baton Rouge & Acadiana (La.) to
implement Finance Park, an experiential learning program
for eighth-grade students that demonstrates real-life
applications of math, social studies and economics.
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Cox Media Group
A regional committee of more than 75 employees helped stage the
Wild, Wild Southwest Cox Charities.
(From left) Kathleen Conway, Mike Bass, Angelique LeBlanc,
Jessica Carver and Glenn Kiser have some fun while planting trees.
CCI Southwest ’s first annual Cox Charities employee
CCI Virginia employees volunteered with Tree Freder-
campaign exceeded expectations—plus gained greater
than 72 percent participation. Nearly 4,700 employees
in Arizona and Nevada pledged more than $680,000 to
distribute to nonprofit organizations across the region
including Boys & Girls Clubs, American Red Cross,
Tucson Museum of Art and Phoenix Children’s
Hospital Foundation.
Cox Enterprises, Inc.
Cox Reps New York employees helped rebuild Habitat for
Humanity houses.
KRMG-AM/FM employees present a check to Make-A-Wish
Oklahoma’s local office.
Cox Reps New York employees partnered with Habitat
for Humanity for the second year in a row. They helped
rebuild homes in Breezy Point, N.Y., that were destroyed
by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
KRMG-AM/FM in Tulsa, Okla., raised $256,550 with its
eighth annual Stories of Light campaign, benefiting
the local office of Make-A-Wish Oklahoma.
icksburg, planting trees in diverse neighborhoods and
at local Boys & Girls Clubs, and sorted food at the
Fredericksburg Area Food Bank.
KSMG-FM in San Antonio helped generate 1.4 million
pounds of food for the San Antonio Food Bank during
the monthlong Food 4 SA drive.
In Atlanta, employees from the
Cox Enterprises legal department
donated their time at Senior
Connections to pack meals for
delivery to seniors who live alone,
one of their many volunteer
activities. Because of these efforts,
the team was recognized as Legal
Department of the Year by the
Daily Report, which provides
legal news, reports and opinions
in Fulton County, Ga.
Valpak employees take a break from weeding, trimming, raking, spreading mulch and other landscaping duties.
Valpak employees in St. Petersburg, Fla., volunteered
more than 200 hours over three days. Thirty-five
employees spent all three days landscaping Sunken
Gardens, and nine employees spent two days building
a home for Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County.
WSB-TV, WSB-AM/FM, KISS-FM and The Atlanta
Journal-Constitution helped raise money for The Empty
Stocking Fund, which provided toys and gifts for 50,000
children in need in a nine-county area.
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In Jacksonville, Fla., WAWS-TV
and WTEV-TV helped the American
Cancer Society raise more than
$300,000 with its Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer walk;
WFTV-TV in Orlando helped raise
$725,000 for the Making Strides
walk in Central Florida and helped
sign Lexus of Orlando as the
exclusive title sponsor.
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In October, Manheim locations
across the country supported
the fight against breast cancer.
Manheim’s North Central Market
(Manheim Cincinnati, Manheim
Detroit, Manheim Indianapolis,
Manheim Ohio and Manheim
Pittsburgh) raised $9,860 for the
American Cancer Society’s Making
Strides Against Breast Cancer walks.
Manheim New York and Manheim
Phoenix employees also participated
in their local Making Strides walks,
raising more than $5,100 and $1,200,
respectively. Manheim Kansas City
raised more than $3,000 for the Susan
G. Komen Race for the Cure.
WWRM-FM in Tampa, Fla.,
conducted a 14-hour broadcast
marathon at a local Walmart
Supercenter for its annual Toys for
Tots drive, generating donations
that filled two amphibious assault
vehicles and a seven-ton truck
five times with new toys plus
$1,500 in cash donations.
Manheim New York employees raised more
than $5,100 in their local Making Strides Against
Breast Cancer walk.
About every three hours, U.S. Marines
moved donated toys from the assault
vehicles to a truck to take to the warehouse.
Manheim
Our Values in Action Manheim’s inside sales teams in Atlanta
and Riverside, Calif., recently spent an
evening cooking and serving dinner at
their local Ronald McDonald House in
Atlanta and Loma Linda.
Employees from Manheim’s
customer relationship marketing
team collected food for Children’s
Restoration Network and helped
organize distribution to homeless
women and children in the
Atlanta area.
Manheim Harrisonburg’s urgency team (Va.)
collected gifts for needy children in the area
during the Harrisonburg Rockingham Social
Services District’s annual visit with Santa.
(From left) Candie Lokey, Susan Grandfield,
Karl Kiracofe, Cindy Champ and Amy Price
show off some of the gifts collected for local
children in need.
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Employees from Manheim
Mississippi get ready for a
5K run/walk that benefited
Christian Services.
Achievers People Moves
recent promotions and new hires
Manheim Mississippi employees planned and executed the Know
Your Numbers 5K run/walk; proceeds helped local Christian Services
feed more than 100 people for Thanksgiving.
Manheim Omaha (Neb.) employees “adopted” 10 homeless veterans
during the holiday season through its partnership with Open Door
Mission, providing both gifts and necessities.
(From left) Stephanie Burton, Mike Browning and Denise Booth participated in
Manheim Mississippi’s 5K.
Manheim Ohio hosted the
inaugural Canine Companions
5K Life Unleashed Race, attracting
51 participants and raising more
than $4,500 for the nation’s first
and largest nonprofit provider of
assistance dogs for individuals
with disabilities.
AutoTrader Group
Keith Baker to director of sales, vAuto, from product
specialist. Annemarie Reagan to director of strategy
and support, AutoTrader.com, from senior manager of
portfolio management. Thomas Richards to vice president
of sales, vAuto, from director of national accounts. Mike
Rother to vice president of HomeNet, from vice president
of operations and product development. Sherry Stevens to
director of website operations, VinSolutions, from senior
project manager.
Cox Communications, Inc.
Armand Barone to director of customer experience, from
senior manager of customer experience. Suzanne Fenwick
to vice president of content acquisition, from executive
director of content acquisition. Alan Greene to general
manager of flare gaming, from executive director of business
development. Derrick Hill to vice president of Cox Business/
Hospitality Network, Las Vegas, from vice president of Cox
Business, Omaha, Neb., and Sun Valley, Idaho. Todd Lane to
director of program management, from manager of program
management. Tommy Lassiter to director of field services,
CCI Virginia, from manager of field services. Monty
McCollum to director of technology and engineering, CMI,
from manager of information technology. Shawn Mounce to
director of central systems, CCI Virginia, from manager of
network engineering. Dipan Patel to vice president of new
growth and development, from executive director. Mike
Pons to general manager of Essential Cloud, from executive
director of new growth and development. Stephen Rowley
to senior vice president, Cox Business, from vice president
of field operations.
Cox Enterprises, Inc.
Bob Jimenez to senior vice president of corporate communications and public affairs, from vice president. Steve King to
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senior director of maintenance, from director. Carol Larner
to vice president of investments, from assistant vice president.
Jim Nolter to director of risk assessment and control, from
senior risk control manager. Shelley Saucelo to senior director of financial reporting, from director. Lisa Stalter to senior
director of IT governance, from director. Betsy Vencius to
vice president of benefits, from assistant vice president. Mary
Vickers to vice president of tax, from assistant vice president.
Byron Whitt to director of digital communications, from
senior manager of interactive communications. Laura Wiese
to senior director of corporate accounting, from director.
Cox Media Group
Sherri Allen to director of customer service operations,
from senior manager of subscriber services/retention.
Linda Hansen to director of digital revenue development,
from manager of sales. Walt Phillips to director of sales,
CMG Atlanta Radio, from general sales manager for
WSB-AM/FM. Derek Robinson to executive director of
strategy and corporate development, from senior director.
Julio Saenz joins as general manager of Mundo Hispánico.
Kyle Vaughn to senior director of digital fulfillment
operations, from director of IT applications.
Manheim
Nelson Acosta to general manager of Manheim Puerto Rico,
from operations manager/commercial accounts manager at
Manheim Pensacola. Catherine Berggren to vice president
of technology, NextGear Capital, from senior director of
technology. Donny Cohen to auction manager of Manheim
Daytona Beach and Manheim Jacksonville, from assistant
manager of Manheim St. Pete. Steve Coulman joins Manheim
Canada as director of commercial accounts. Glenda Distefano
to senior director of financial planning, from director of
finance operations. Kim Dittoe to general manager of
Manheim New York/Metro Skyline, from assistant general
manager, commercial at Manheim Pennsylvania. Randy
Dohse to vice president of operations and business development, Western region, NextGear Capital, from vice president
of customer service, NextGear Capital. Trevor Enge to
senior director of product strategy, from director of online.
Frank Ford joins NextGear Capital as vice president of
diversified products. Joe George to senior vice president and
chief strategy officer for Manheim and AutoTrader Group,
from senior vice president of product development, Manheim.
Peter Grupposo to vice president of customer service, NextGear Capital, from regional director. Louis Gutierrez to
vice president, HR business partnerships and employment
practices, Manheim and AutoTrader Group, from vice
president of product strategy. Carlton Hamer to vice
president, total rewards and people services and AutoTrader
Group Facilities, Manheim and AutoTrader Group, from
vice president of total rewards and HR operations, AutoTrader
Group. Ryan Hawley to regional director, NextGear Capital,
from director of business development center. Bonnie
Hensler to vice president of product development, from
vice president of product operations. Edie Hobson to senior
director of financial planning, from director of finance
operations. Grace Huang to vice president of enterprise
product planning, Manheim and AutoTrader Group, from
senior director of corporate development, Cox Enterprises,
Inc. Tim Janego to president of Go Auto Exchange, LLC, a
new joint venture with DriveTime, from regional vice president, East. David Kaflik to general manager of Manheim
Louisville, from assistant general manager at Manheim
Pennsylvania. Andrea Kane to senior vice president and
chief people officer, Manheim and AutoTrader Group, from
senior vice president of human resources, AutoTrader Group.
Kerri McBride to vice president of talent and organizational
effectiveness, Manheim and AutoTrader Group, from senior
director of organizational effectiveness. Jennifer Mikita to
senior director of financial planning, from director of
finance and administration. Christopher Miller to director
of customer insights, NextGear Capital, from director of
business operations. Amy Mills to vice president of strategic
planning, Manheim and AutoTrader Group, from vice president of product strategy. Mike Nikolich to senior director of
finance operations, from director of finance operations, East.
John Olejniczak to general manager of Manheim Milwaukee,
from general manager of Manheim Arena Illinois. Eddie
Pope to auction manager of Manheim Houston, from
assistant general manager of Manheim Dallas. Mark
Richardson to vice president of technology, NextGear
Capital, from senior director of technology. Howard
Robertson to senior director of financial planning, from
director of strategic planning. Chad Ruffin joins as general
manager of Manheim Southern California. Kevin Seigle
to director of finance excellence, from director of finance
operations, West. Steve Sirianni to general manager of
Manheim Baltimore/Washington, from assistant general
manager at Manheim New Jersey. Stephanie Straeter to
senior director of sales strategy, from director of sales
effectiveness. Philip Thorogood to vice president of business
development, from senior director of business development.
Don Wallace to general manager of Manheim Toronto,
from director of commercial accounts, Manheim Canada.
Bradley Walsh joins as vice president of commercial
accounts, NextGear Capital. Racquel White to vice president
of communications and corporate affairs, Manheim and
AutoTrader Group, from vice president of communications
and corporate affairs, Manheim.
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