Media & Digital Publishing

Cox Media Group

Apollo Global Management acquired Cox Media Group's TV stations, radio stations, and newspapers from Cox Enterprises for $3.1B in 2019. The sale included 33 local TV stations, 54 radio stations, and several newspapers. Significant layoffs followed.

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Cox Media Group founded

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Acquired by Apollo Global Management for $3.1B

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