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Cox Communications launches Facebook application ‘Digi’s Summer Vacation’

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:37:31 +0000

Cox Communications has announced the launch of a Facebook application called “Digi’s Summer Vacation,” which encourages fans to upload their own photos into a series of illustrated summer vacation scenes with Digi, the mini robot that serves as Cox’s mascot.

The interactive app, found at facebook.com/coxarizona, invites Cox Communications Arizona fans to upload images of their faces as well as their friends’ on the bodies of characters such as volleyball players, skydivers and beach bums. Once they upload their heads onto the bodies, fans can then save the scenes to their Facebook photo galleries and publish them to their wall using funny captions. By interacting with the application, fans can qualify to win a year of free cable, Internet and phone, as well as one of five staycations at Loews Ventana Canyon in Tucson, $5,000 in “Digi Dollars” or one of 500 Digi plush dolls.

With more than 24,000 fans, Cox Arizona has the most active Fan Page out of any Cox system nationwide. The Arizona market has found social media – particularly Facebook – to be a beneficial communications tool for engaging directly with customers, responding to questions about services and announcing new product offerings.

“Social media has become a very important piece of our marketing mix,” said Ivan Johnson, vice president of community relations and televideo-Cox Arizona, and the primary voice for Cox Arizona’s social media tools. “We have done a good job of building up our Facebook fan base over the last year, and now it’s time to encourage more interaction with our brand online by launching the Digi’s Summer Vacation app.”

Over the course of the next month, Cox Arizona plans to release a total of eight scenes, with prize giveaways along the way.

Cox Communications Launches NBC Shows in HD in MyPrimetime On DEMAND

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:23:47 +0000

Cox Communications has announced that it will provide free access to NBC’s shows to high-definition subscribers on MyPrimetime on Demand.

Cox has already added ABC, AMC and WE programming to its MyPrimetime on Demand.

Cox’s MyPrimetime On DEMAND added are:

The Office

30 Rock

Community

Parks and Recreation

MercyandHeroes

David Pugliese, senior vice president of marketing, said “MyPrimetime gives our customers anytime access to some of the season’s hottest programming in crystal clear HD, whenever they want it. Plus, the addition of Saturday Night Live to the MyPrimetime lineup ensures customers don’t miss any of the ‘water cooler’ moments for which that show has become so famous.”

Cox Communications To Launch ESPN360.com in Hampton Roads On Sept.30

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:37:13 +0000

Cox Communications has announced that it will launch ESPN’s 24/7 broadband sports network ESPN360.com beginning September 30 to Cox High Speed Internet and Cox Business Internet subscribers in Hampton Roads.

ESPN’s signature live sports broadband network ESPN360.com accessed only through Internet service providers delivers live sports programming of more than 3,500 live, global sports events annually that includes NCAA College Football, NCAA College Basketball, NASCAR, NBA basketball, the Masters, Wimbledon and UEFA Champions League. ESPN360.com began live streaming of select games in high-definition quality.

ESPN360.com allows users to choose from up to 10 live games or events at once. The games and events can be watched on 6 different screens at once. The service allows users to pause, re-wind and fast-forward games and events.

ESPN360.com features live online sports coverage that includes:

Basketball – NBA, Euroleague, FIBA, NCAA Men’s and Women’s basketball, WNBA

Football – NCAA College Football, AFL

Global Baseball – MLB, World Baseball Classic, College World Series, Little League World Series

Global Soccer – FIFA World Cup events and global qualifiers, Confederations Cup, Football League (UK), Carling Cup (UK), La Liga (Spain), Italian Serie A, Portuguese Liga Sagres, MLS, US National team, international “friendlies” and more

Golf – Extensive coverage of the US Open, The Masters, The Open Championship and more

Lacrosse – Major League Lacrosse, NCAA College Lacrosse

Misc. Sports – X Games and Winter X Games, NCAA Hockey and Softball, Open-wheel Racing, Professional Racquetball, International Polo and more

Tennis – Multi-court coverage of all four “grand slam” events and select other tennis events

ESPN360.com stream Virginia highlights that include:

10/11/09; 7:00PM – NHRA VIRGINIA NATIONALS

10/29/09; 7:30PM – NORTH CAROLINA/VIRGINIA TECH; ESPN COLLEGE FOOTBALL PRIMETIME

11/05/09; 7:30PM – VIRGINIA TECH/EAST CAROLINA; ESPN COLLEGE FOOTBALL PRIMETIME

11/30/09; 7:00PM – PENN STATE/VIRGINIA; 2009 BIG TEN/ACC CHALLENGE PRESENTED

Grand Junction Media Acquires The Daily Sentinel And The Nickel From Cox Enterprises

admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:59:58 +0000

Cox Enterprises has announced that it has reached an agreement with Grand Junction Media to sell The Daily Sentinel and The Nickel. The largest daily newspaper between Denver and Salt Lake City, The Daily Sentinel’s executive team will remain and executive vice president of Grand Junction Media, Jay Seaton will join the team.

Doug Franklin, executive vice president, Cox Newspapers said “Cox greatly values the contributions made by The Daily Sentinel, The Nickel and their employees, Seaton Publishing has nearly two centuries of experience publishing newspapers and serving advertisers. Under its leadership, we are confident that The Daily Sentinel and The Nickel will continue to be vital within Grand Junction.”

Ned Seaton, president of Grand Junction Media said “Grand Junction Media has a strong commitment to community journalism, these papers make a significant contribution to Grand Junction, and we are looking forward to working with the employees that make it possible.”

Cox Communications To Launch Six New HD Channels

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:15:33 +0000

Cox Communications has launched six new high-definition channels to its subscribers in Avondale, Goodyear, Laveen and west Phoenix. Cox Communications will be launching following HD channels:

Bravo HD

CNN HD

MTV HD

NFL HD

Spike HD and

SiTV HD

Cox is also to launch more HD channels in this market in coming weeks and subscribers must have a HD-capable box and subscribe to digital cable package to receive these HD channels.

Cox Communications Launches New Online Storage ‘Media Store and Share’

admin — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:15:53 +0000

Cox Communications has launched new Media Store and Share services in Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg and the high-speed Internet subscribers can now utilize up to 5GB of free storage. Cox Preferred and Premier package customers can store photos, videos and documents online. This new service allows customers to transfer files from computer to their online vault. Subscribers can download a software, which will automatically copy files from customer’s computer into the storage vault on a regular basis.

“We’re committed to helping our customers get more out of what they’re into,” stated Chris Pantoya, Vice President-Sales and Marketing. “Media Store and Share is a perfect example of bringing that strategy to life. Customers can back-up their files in their own secure, online vault — and if they choose, they can share those files with friends and family.”

Cox Partners with C-SPAN To Host ‘Campaign in the Commonwealth’

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:01:40 +0000

Cox Communications and C-SPAN Networks are teaming up to host “Campaign in the Commonwealth Tour” on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Landstown High School in Virginia Beach and on Wednesday, September 24, at Menchville High School in Newport News. Campaign in the Commonwealth Tour will provide high school upper class men at Landstown and Menchville with the opportunity to debate the platforms of Republican presidential nominee, Sen. John McCain and Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama. Students will also participate in a mock presidential election and tour the C-SPAN Campaign 2008 Bus.

“With 2008 being a major election year, Cox wants to engage area youth in the electoral process and encourage them to voice their opinions. And we are excited to be part of the educational process with this partnership with C- SPAN” said Gary McCollum, Senior Vice President and General Manager. Mr. McCollum will also moderate the debate.

Cox Communications Northern Virginia Appoints Christine Pantoya as Vice President of Marketing and Sales

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:57:06 +0000

Cox Communications Northern Virginia has appointed Christine C. Pantoya as Vice President of Marketing and Sales. Pantoya will be assigned with responsibilities such as leading the branding, marketing and sales activities for residential video, data and telephony, as well as marketing for commercial products in the Fairfax County and Fredericksburg region.

Christine C. Pantoya joined 13-years before as sales and marketing professional, before joining Cox; she served as national vice president, sales with Enhanced Wireless. She also was vice president for Clearwire and also as regional vice president, field sales business for eight years with Sprint Nextel.

“Chris’ talents and innovative vision are a great fit for Cox,” said Janet Barnard, senior vice president and general manager for Cox Northern Virginia. “Her dynamic leadership will enrich our marketing and sales efforts as we address competitive challenges and deliver on our vision to be the most trusted provider.”

Multi-Cultural Marketing Awards For 2008 Announced by NAMIC

admin — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:26:29 +0000

Excellence In Multi-Cultural Marketing Awards (EMMA) for the year 2008 has been announced and the awards will be presented at a special session of the 22nd Annual NAMIC Conference on Monday, September 15, 2008. The function will be hosted at the New York Marriott Marquis, where the three-day conference “Diversity: Pipeline to Innovation” is scheduled for September 14-16, 2008. The Multi-Cultural Marketing Awards are of two categories: case studies/campaigns and marketing tactics and its being sponsored by ESPN Deportes.

“The buying power of ethnic consumers has greater impact year over year,” said Daphne Leroy, vice president, Marketing and Communications, NAMIC. “We are proud to raise awareness of the outstanding efforts put forth by the NAMIC EMMA winners to reach multi-ethnic communities, which are critical to the viability of our industry.”
Rogers Cable Communications and Cox Communications will be awarded with three first-place wins in companies/distributors division and Comcast earned two first-place honors. Time Warner Cable finished first-place in a single category.

Cox Preparing For Olympics Broadcast, delivers Four New HD channels

admin — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:43:09 +0000

Cox Communications prepares for 2008 Olympics is to deliver four new high-definition channels in Phoenix area. Cox four new HD channels will deliver 750 hours of Olympics coverage. The new HD channels are :

CNBC HD+

Lifetime HD

Soccer Channel HD and

USA HD