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

November 5, 2009

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