John E. Kage Named WPOI/Tampa Director of B&P

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, November 25, 2015

John E. Kage

Cox Media Group/Tampa names John E. Kage as its new Director of Branding for CHR WPOI-FM (Hot 101.5). Additionally, the Director of Branding and Programming for Alternative WSUN-FM (97X) will report to Kage. Previously, Kage spent the past 15 years with CHR KQKS-FM (KS1075)/Denver, most recently as PD and Digital Content Director. Kage's career also includes programming and air personality posts at stations in Minneapolis, Sacramento, Albuquerque, St. Cloud MN, Ocean City MD and Grand Forks ND.

"I am proud to have John join our team," said CMG Tampa VP/Market Manager Keith Lawless. "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."

"Having spent many years in Denver with both an amazing radio station and staff, it was going to have to be a pretty special opportunity to move elsewhere," added Kage. "CMG Tampa is exactly that, and every time I get the chance to talk radio with Steve Smith I leave inspired and excited about this business. Most important to me at this stage in my career is a positive team atmosphere, the right tools to win and great brands, and Keith Lawless and the talented CMG Tampa team have done a tremendous job with these brands."

"I have had my eye on John for the last five years," added CMG VP/Programming Steve Smith. "I had the benefit of hearing him win battle after battle where we both reside in Denver. He can make it come out of the speakers. I quickly got to know not only what a great programmer he is, but what a great person he is. At CMG that's what we look for. He is great fit for CMG, and I am so excited to have him on board."