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Cox Interactive Media Promotes Ed Murray to Site Manager of OceanStateOnline.com

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Ed Murray has been promoted to site manager of Cox Interactive Media's Rhode Island Internet studio and the city site OSO.com, a popular website in Southern New England. Murray will oversee OceanStateOnline.com, previously voted "the best of Rhode Island" by readers of "Rhode Island Monthly." As site manager, Murray will also provide local content for Cox@Home, a high-speed cable Internet access service. Murray brings 13 years of new media and editorial experience to his new role, having previously worked as editorial director for "The Password" and senior editor of "CD Review" magazine.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ed Murray, previously senior producer for OSO.com, has been promoted to site manager, recognizing his extensive background in new media and editorial management.
  • Murray's experience encompasses 13 years of new media and editorial experience, including positions as editorial director for "The Password" and senior editor of "CD Review" magazine.
  • OSO.com (www.oso.com) is a popular website in Southern New England, voted "the best of Rhode Island" by readers of "Rhode Island Monthly."
  • The website is the local content provider for Cox@Home, a high-speed cable Internet access service offered by Cox Communications.
  • Cox Interactive Media (CIMedia) is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc. and has built a network of locally-focused city websites across the country.
  • OSO.com features a powerful local and national search engine, useful tools for everyday living, and up-to-the-minute local news, sports, and weather.

Statistics:

  • OSO.com is Southern New England's most popular website (Media Audit).
  • The website was voted "the best of Rhode Island" by readers of "Rhode Island Monthly."
  • Cox Interactive Media has 55 local sites across the country, with 21 sites in the top 50 U.S. markets.
  • 13 years of experience in new media and editorial management for Ed Murray.
  • Cox Interactive Media (CIMedia) was founded in 1996.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, March 13, 2000
  • Cox Interactive Media press release
  • Media Audit
  • Rhode Island Monthly

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