Cox Enterprises, Inc. is an American privately held global conglomerate headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, with approximately 55,000 employees and $21 billion in total revenue. The company’s major operating subsidiaries are Cox Media Group, Cox Communications, and Cox Automotive, which collectively serve consumers, automotive dealers, manufacturers, and financial institutions. Cox Communications provides cable and broadband services, while Cox Automotive specializes in vehicle remarketing services and digital marketing software for the automotive industry.
Cox Enterprises traces its origins to 1898 when James M. Cox purchased the Dayton Evening News in Dayton, Ohio, laying the foundation for what would become a diversified media and services conglomerate. Today, Cox remains a family-owned company led by Chairman and CEO Alex Taylor, who has driven significant transformation across the company’s core businesses in broadband, automotive services, and media since 2018. The company’s major national brands include AutoTrader, Kelley Blue Book, and Manheim Auctions, which are widely recognized in the automotive and media sectors.
The company emphasizes an employee-centric and customer-focused culture, with initiatives like Cox Conserves, a sustainability program launched in 2007 that has invested over $100 million in conservation efforts. Cox Enterprises continues to innovate across its operating divisions, leveraging technology and digital platforms to enhance services for consumers and businesses alike. Its enduring presence in media, communications, and automotive services reflects a legacy of forward-thinking leadership and adaptability since its founding.