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The Cox Family
Net Worth:$22.1 Billion
Family Business: Cox Enterprises
Industry: Cable, Broadband, and Automotive services
Prominent Members: Alex C. Taylor
The Cox family has built a media empire through Cox Enterprises. With a staggering $22.1 billion in 2022 revenue, the company boasts holdings in cable, broadband, automotive services (Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book), and newspapers like the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
While third-generation family member Jim Kennedy chairs the board, it’s Alex C. Taylor, a great-grandson of founder James M. Cox, who currently steers the ship as CEO. However, the family’s grip on the company has shown some cracks. A controversial sale of broadcast stations and a family member’s public dissent over police support have brought unprecedented scrutiny to this once-quiet media dynasty.
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