Following last week’s exit of John Larson as Director of Branding and Programming for AC “Magic 94.9” WWRM and Classic Rock “107.3 The Eagle” WXGL, Cox Media Group has realigned the programming duties for its Tampa cluster.
Hot Talk “102.5 The Bone” WHPT Director of Branding and Programming John Brennan will add the duties overseeing WXGL. Brennan has spent his entire 13 year career with the Cox Media Tampa cluster rising from Promotions Coordinator to Content Director and then in 2014 to overseeing WHPT.
Jenna Kesneck, who currently serves as Assistant Program Director for Alternative “97X” 97.1 WSUN-FM and CHR “Hot 101.5” WPOI, rises to Director of Branding and Programming for 97X.
Operations Manager Rick Thomas will surrender his duties overseeing day-to-day programming of WPOI to add WWRM while retaining Soft AC “105.5 The Dove” WDUV.
A search for a new WPOI programmer will commence.
Cox Media Group (CMG) Tampa Radio has announced the promotion of several team members throughout the organization.
John Brennan’s responsibilities have been expanded to include director of branding and programming for WXGL (107.3 The Eagle), Tampa Bay’s Classic Hits Station. Brennan has served as the director of branding and programming for WHPT (102.5 The Bone) for the past five years. “107.3 The Eagle is where I got my start in radio and I’m honored to be named the director of branding and programming for such a great heritage brand,” he said.
Jenna Kesneck has been promoted to director of branding and programming for WSUN (97X), Tampa Bay’s heritage alternative rock station. Kesneck was previously the assistant program director for WSUN/WPOI. “It is truly an honor to lead the station I grew up listening to and where I began my radio career. I am so grateful to CMG leadership for this incredible opportunity,” she said.
Rick Thomas, operations manager, will assume programming responsibilities for WWRM (Magic 94-9), in addition to his responsibilities as director of branding and programming for WDUV (105.5 The Dove). “We at CMG Tampa will always do what is best for our radio brands, to ensure we’re positioned for growth and success,” said Thomas. “I’m excited for what’s to come!”
“I am proud and excited for John, Jenna and for all of CMG Tampa,” said Keith Lawless, vice president and market manager, CMG Tampa Radio. “We are committed to continually developing our people and are fortunate to have the opportunity to elevate some of our top talent to greater responsibility.”
In addition, CMG Tampa has announced the search for a director of branding and programming for WPOI (Hot 101.5).