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Cox Gospel Celebration with Mary Mary to Air Now Through September 15th On DEMAND and Channel 18

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Macon, GA – In partnership with BET, Cox Communications hosted its second annual Gospel Celebration featuring the award-winning group Mary Mary this past June in Macon, GA. The event, which attracted an audience of over 7,000, was an outstanding success and a true testament to Cox’s commitment to supporting the Middle Georgia community and important diversity initiatives.

Based on customer feedback and in an effort to share this experience with the entire Middle Georgia community, Cox taped the concert for later airing. For this reason, the concert will begin airing tomorrow through September 15th on:  

 

  • On DEMAND (Cox Channel 1) – under Free Zone
  • Cox Channel 18 – Thursdays at 8:30 pm

The Gospel Celebration was founded to serve as a Cox Middle Georgia Diversity Council initiative, through which African Americans are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the music industry. In 2008, Cox hosted its inaugural Gospel Celebration featuring Bryon Cage. Over 5,000 Middle Georgians attended the first-year performance.

Tickets for the 2009 Gospel Celebration were made free to new customers and to customers who upgraded their Cox services. Cox customers and non-Cox customers were also invited to attend for a nominal fee. A portion of these proceeds totaling $10,000 was donated to Feed the City, a Cox Middle Georgia Diversity initiative through which approximately 1500 local families are provided with Thanksgiving meals each year.

About Cox Communications:
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves 6.2 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates Travel Channel. Cox is known for pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For six years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunication; for four years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity; and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com. 

 
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Media Contact:

Mary Bowman Huff

Community/Public Relations Manager

Cox Communications Middle Georgia

6601 Hawkinsville Road I Macon, Georgia 31216

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