Presidential Sweet: As reported earlier via Twitter and Facebook, Cox Media Group EVP/National Ad Platforms and Cox Reps President Kim Guthrie has been promoted to CMG President, effective Jan. 1. She'll succeed Bill Hoffman, who will retire. "Kim has been with Cox for nearly 20 years and is an inspirational leader who has helped our media properties transform," says Cox Enterprises President/CEO John Dyer. "She played a key role in the successful creation of Cox Media Group in 2008 and has been recognized as one of the media industry's most influential leaders. She is a natural fit to ensure Cox Media Group continues to deliver innovative products and compelling news content." Guthrie joined in 1998 following news reporter, sales and management positions in Minneapolis and Milwaukee, and was promoted to her most recent role last year (CAT 7/15/15).