Mo Ivory
Weekdays 10am – 1pm
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Bio:
Mo Ivory is the Director of Political-Community Outreach for CBS Radio Atlanta and host of “The Mo Ivory Show” on News/Talk 1380 WAOK. She is responsible for establishing and developing community outreach partners and sponsors for CBS Radio in order to plan, implement and support strategic corporate goals in the areas of social marketing, cause marketing and strategic philanthropy. She is also responsible for political outreach during election cycles including campaign and issue sales, business development and implementation of digital and social media strategies in order to provide timely, informative and relevant information and content on CBS Radio stations.
Ms. Ivory comes to this position with a range of career experiences and skill sets having worked for major corporations such as Turner Broadcasting, SunTrust Bank, Cisco Systems and Warner Music Group. As Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President of Warner Music Group, she implemented corporate community initiatives and served on the principal organizing committee for the “Jay-Z and Friends Charity Concert” held on September 11, 2009 at Madison Square Garden which resulted in raising over $1 million for the New York City Fire and Police Widow’s Fund.
Additionally, Ms. Ivory worked on major political campaigns including Obama For America 2008, Jim Martin for Senate and Kasim Reed for Mayor of Atlanta. Many of the voting advocacy and fundraising programs she implemented while on the campaign trail have received national news coverage from CNN, MTV, ABC and BET.
Prior to working in politics, Ms. Ivory was President and General Counsel of Ivory Properties, a boutique real estate construction and development firm she founded in 2002. Ms. Ivory is a licensed attorney in multiple states and practiced as an entertainment and technology attorney from 1994-2002. She also hosted a talk show on CBS Radio WPHT and co-hosted the morning show on WPHI 103.9 in Philadelphia, PA.
Ms. Ivory is a graduate of Spelman College with a degree in Political Science and earned her law degree from Temple University School of Law. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and numerous other service organizations. Ms. Ivory sits on the board of St. Jude’s Recovery Center and the Atlanta Dogwood Festival. She grew up in New York City and now resides in Atlanta, GA with her daughter.
Marco Rubio Thinks Jay-z Is A Hypocrite
In the continuing saga relating to Jay-Z and Beyonce’s trip to Cuba, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) weighed in on the couples trip by saying ” “I think Jay-Z needs to get informed. One of his heroes [...]
WAOK-AM–2013/04/15
Mo Ivory: I Joined A Gang!
OK, not a gang like that. We don’t fight. (Well, not like that). We don’t draw arms. (Though, actually, some of us own them). And while we are known for different colors and symbols, we [...]
WAOK-AM–2013/04/12
If Police Are Arresting Your Brother…Stand Back…Or You Will Go To Jail Too!
Earlier this week, Atlanta Police responded to a domestic violence call at 1572 Hardee St. at the Edgewood Courts Apartments. A young man was arrested and that’s when his brother jumped into the situation and [...]
WAOK-AM–2013/04/11
Gun Laws And Black Conservatives
Two senators, one Republican and one Democrat are close to presenting to the Senate an agreement to expand gun background checks to all commercial sales. One point of contention is whether or not there should be [...]
WAOK-AM–2013/04/10
Mo Ivory: Can You Be An “Accidental” Racist?
I fell in love with LL Cool J as a 12-year-old girl growing up in the Bronx, sitting on the wall with my friends listening to a boom box playing “I Can’t Live Without My [...]
WAOK-AM–2013/04/09
Mo Talks About Brad Paisley ft. LL Cool J’s New Song “Accidental Racist”
Brad Paisley and LL Cool J collaborated on a new song called “Accidental Racist”. The new song is the topic of many hot discussions on racism in America. Click the audio links to hear the [...]
WAOK-AM–2013/04/09
Mo Ivory: Kevin Ware Just Won A Championship – And Everyone Else Got Wealthier
I am sick to my stomach. Not because the City of Atlanta was on fire. Not because hundreds of thousands of people flooded downtown Atlanta. Not because I couldn’t get backstage to see top artists [...]
WAOK-AM–2013/04/09
Traveling To Cuba May Become Easier
Would you like to take a trip to Cuba? For the last 51 years, Americans have not been allowed to travel to Cuba unless they fall under one of the exclusions for travel. Some exclusions [...]
WAOK-AM–2013/04/08
It’s Free Your Mind Friday On The Mo Ivory Show!!!
It’s “Free Your Mind Friday” on the Mo Ivory Show! Topics up for discussion today included a continued discussion of hoop star Brittney Griner and whether women should play in the NBA. Plus, a CDC [...]
WAOK-AM–2013/04/05
The Mo Ivory Show: Its Time For Women In The NBA
NBA Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is considering drafting Baylor hoop star Brittney Griner if she can meet the physical requirements. Mark Cuban is a great marketer and businessman. Is this a publicity stunt [...]
WAOK-AM–2013/04/04





