COX MEDIA GROUP TAMPA WELCOMES JOHN E. KAGE AS NEW HOT 101.5 FM DIRECTOR OF BRANDING AND PROGRAMMING

TAMPA – Nov. 25, 2015 – Cox Media Group (CMG) Tampa has named John E. Kage as its new Director of Branding for Hot 101.5 FM WPOI. Additionally, the Director of Branding and Programming for 97X WSUN FM will report to Kage.

“I am proud to have John join our team,” said Keith Lawless, CMG Tampa VP and Market Manager. “His proven track record of success and leadership in programming, along with his clear passion to win, will make him a very welcome addition to our amazing team at CMG Tampa.”

Before joining CMG Tampa, Kage was Program Director and Digital Content Director for KQKS/ KS1075 in Denver, Colo. His career accolades include: Marconi CHR Station of the Year 2014; Colorado Broadcaster Award for Best use of New Media 2013; two-time A.I.R. Award Winner as most accurate Hit Picker at Rhythm Radio; Program Director/Digital Content Director/Comedy 103.1 in Denver; Colorado Broadcaster Award for Best Use of New Media 2014; APD, Music Director and afternoon drive host for KSFM in Sacramento, Calif.; afternoon drive, mid-day host and Production Director for KKSS in Albuquerque, N.M.; morning drive host for KCLD in Saint Cloud, Minn.; host of mid days and nights at WKHI in Ocean City, Md.; late nights at KKXL in Grand Forks, N.D. and Producer at KDWB in the Twin Cities, Minn.