Cox Media Group has announced that their Jacksonville VP/Market Manager Jimmy Farrell is relocating to Miami to take over their four station cluster there as Ralph Renzi departs for a new opportunity.
Farrell began his career with Cox Miami as an intern before returning in 2003 first as an Account Manager in Orlando rising to Local Sales Manager for Country “K92.3” WWKA and then General Sales Manager. He moved to Jacksonville as Director of Sales in March 2020 and was promoted to Market Manager in August 2022. Farrell also spent time as an Account Manager for WBZL-TV and Beasley Media in Miami.
He commented, “I’m very excited to come home to lead CMG Miami Radio and continue their outstanding efforts to positively impact our loyal listeners, outstanding communities and clients. I’ll miss our CMG Jacksonville team, but I look forward to the meaningful opportunity in front of me.”
Cox Radio President Rob Babin said, “Jimmy is a terrific leader who builds strong teams and achieves extraordinary results. After succeeding in roles of increased responsibility across the CMG Radio business, he’s earned the deep respect and trust of his teams and the industry. I know CMG Miami Radio will thrive under his leadership, just as the Jacksonville team has done.”
Renzi had led Cox’s Miami cluster since 2017 following two years as General Sales Manager. He previously spent the majority of his career in Washington DC holding roles at Clear Channel, Bonneville, Infinity, Radio One, Red Zebra Broadcasting, and Hubbard.
