Kudzu.com Powers Local Business Directories on Cox Media Group's Radio Websites

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Thu Nov 5, 2009 8:00am EST

ATLANTA, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Kudzu.com and Cox Media Group are joining
forces to provide music, news and reviews in one easy package. Kudzu.com will
power business listings on 83 of Cox's radio websites in major markets such as
Atlanta; Miami; Honolulu; Houston; Tampa and Orlando, Fla.; Richmond, Va.; and
Long Island, N.Y.  

The 83 stations cover 18 market areas across the country. In many of the
markets, Cox operates multiple radio stations -- resulting in increased
visibility and exposure for the Kudzu.com listings. 

"Our collaboration with Kudzu.com has great strategic benefits for our
business," said Gregg Lindahl, vice president of digital, Cox Media Group. "It
allows our brands to seamlessly connect their website visitors with local
business profiles and consumer reviews.  The next phase of the partnership
also offers our brands the ability to integrate their advertisers into the
local business listings directory.  

When consumers visit the business directory on Cox radio stations' sites, they
will see a co-branded channel powered by Kudzu.com. The listings will be in
addition to local news stories and advertising, which will be posted by each
radio station. Kudzu.com and Cox Media Group are both owned by Cox
Enterprises.

About Kudzu
Kudzu.com provides consumers with trusted information about local providers
for home, health and other life service needs -- and gives small businesses
the tools to drive "word of mouth" online.  Launched in 2005, the website
features consumer reviews and profiles built by local service businesses.
Kudzu is owned and operated by Cox Search Inc., a subsidiary of Cox
Enterprises, a leading communications, media and automotive services company.
Cox's businesses include Cox Communications, Manheim, AutoTrader.com, Travel
Channel, Adify and other prominent newspapers, TV and radio companies.

About Cox Media Group
Cox Media Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises, is an
integrated broadcasting, publishing and digital media company that includes
the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps. With revenues exceeding $1.5
billion, the company operations include 15 broadcast television stations and 1
local cable channel, 86 radio stations, four metro newspapers and more than a
dozen non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services.




SOURCE  Kudzu.com

Lianna Shen, +1-678-645-4581, lianna.shen@coxinc.com
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