(SAN DIEGO) April 28, 2008 – Cox Communications has once again earned a coveted spot on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list. For 2008, Cox Communications placed No. 6 on the list. Cox also ranked 10th best for African American employees. Cox strives to continuously improve the inclusiveness of its workplaces and to celebrate diversity.

In San Diego, Cox formed a Diversity Council made up of employees who advise senior leadership in the areas of people (employees), community, programming, and vendors. By serving on the Diversity Council, employees have an opportunity to bring their diverse perspectives to impact company policy and improve communities the company serves. Cox has 2,300 employees who work at various locations throughout San Diego County.

“This is the third consecutive year that Cox Communications has been recognized by DiversityInc for being a company that truly values diversity in the workplace,” said Bill Geppert, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Cox Communications in San Diego.  “Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers and our community, and as a result, Cox is truly one of the best places to work.”

“Cox’s big move from No. 25 last year to No. 6 this year underscores the commitment of President Pat Essser. Cox received a perfect score in our ranking for communicating its diversity message on its web site,” said Luke Visconti, partner and co-founder of DiversityInc. “This reflects what I personally witnessed when presenting information to Cox’s top executives and system general managers. The entire leadership of this company is passionate about diversity management and serving their communities.”

Cox entered the Top 50 in 2006 with a ranking of 32 and rose to 25 in 2007.  This also marks Cox’s second year among the top company workplaces for African Americans.

A total of 352 companies participated in The 2008 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® ranking, up 10 percent from last year and up 100 percent since 2003. Thirteen companies appeared on the list for the first time and 15 companies went up in ranking from last year.  Now in its eighth year, The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list is the largest competition of its kind. The list is determined solely from a comprehensive survey of diversity management that measures CEO commitment, human capital, corporate communications and supplier diversity. Companies on the DiversityInc Top 50 have clarity of their absolute values of human dignity, demonstrating global adherence to these core beliefs. 

About DiversityInc:
DiversityInc is a monthly business magazine, with a daily web site, www.DiversityInc.com. The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list is a purely editorial process and is completely independent of any business conducted with the company. DiversityInc was launched in 1997.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6.2 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.  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.