Dan Mason Appointed OM of CMG/Tampa Trio

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Cox Media Group/Tampa appoints Dan Mason as Operations Manager for Alternative WSUN-FM (97X), CHR WPOI-FM (Hot 101.5) and WHPT-FM (102.5 The Bone), effective September 8. Mason will also serve as WPOI's Director of Branding and Programming. Previously, Mason served as PD of CBS Boston's WODS-FM (103.3 Amp Radio). Other career highlights include PD for KDND-FM (107.9 The End) and KBZC-FM )Star 106.5)/Sacramento, WHYI-FM (Y100)/Miami and WAKS-FM (96.5 Kiss FM)/Cleveland.

"Dan's approach to programming is firmly in line with ours," said VP/Market Manager Keith Lawless. "He is a welcome addition to our team, and I am confident his contributions will help us continue to compete and win."

"I am thrilled to join the fantastic team in Tampa. Hot 101.5, 97X, and 102.5 The Bone are three of the most exciting and unique brands not just within Cox Media Group, but the country," added Mason. "I am grateful to Keith Lawless and Steve Smith for the opportunity to lead the team. Also, if anyone wants a great deal on a used, goose down winter coat, snow boots, and windshield scrapers, please contact me immediately, as I won't need them on the beach."

CMG VP/Programming Steve Smith said, "Hot 101.5 is a very special groundbreaking CHR. We took our time searching for the right fit, and Dan is that guy. He will add his expertise in management and talent development to some of our other Superbrands in Tampa. We welcome Dan to the CMG family."