Cox Media Group Breaks Format to Interrupt Music for Domestic Violence Awareness

Cox Media Group's urban radio stations launched "Stop the Music to Silence the Violence" in May 2026, a coordinated domestic violence awareness campaign that pauses music programming during peak drive-time hours. The strategy departs from traditional radio PSAs relegated to off-peak slots, instead deliberately disrupting listener experience to amplify the message. The initiative spans major markets including Atlanta, Boston, and Miami.