ATLANTA - The appointment of Rebecca ("Becky") Stone as Senior Counsel for Cox Communications Inc. was announced today by Robin Sangston, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Legal Affairs.

In her new role, Stone will be responsible for providing legal support to the Travel Channel marketing group and to Cox's corporate and field marketing teams. She also will provide legal assistance with trademark, copyright and domain name issues.

In making the announcement, Sangston said, "Becky will be a great addition to our legal team. Her experience as a marketing manager for large telecommunications carriers gives her special insight into the challenges and opportunities facing marketing teams for both Cox and Travel Channel."

Prior to joining Cox, Stone served as an Assistant General Counsel at Earthlink, Inc. where she was responsible for all Municipal Networks legal matters, including marketing, franchise and software licensing agreements. Previously, she served as Partner at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP.

Stone earned her bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Iowa and her juris doctorate from Georgia State University.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services in affiliation with Sprint (NYSE: S). Cox Business is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com.

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