CMG Tampa ups Dan Connelly

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Cox Media GroupCox Media Group (CMG) Tampa is promoting Dan Connelly to Director of Branding and Programming for Alternative 97X, WSUN-FM, effective immediately.  As Director of Branding and Programming, Connelly will be responsible for all programming operations for WSUN, including talent selection, coaching, music scheduling, imaging, brand development, digital strategy and more.


“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Dan for over 15 years,” said CMG Tampa Vice President and Market Manager Keith Lawless.  “He has earned this promotion, and no other person has demonstrated their ability to innovate and create brands that connect with their audiences like Dan.”

“I’m truly honored to be the 97X Director of Branding and Programming,” said Connelly.  “Having been with 97X since the beginning, it’s no secret that 97X flows through my veins.  I appreciate the support and confidence that Keith Lawless, Steve Smith and Kim Guthrie have shown me during the past couple of months and I’m excited about leading 97X to great things in the future!”

“Dan Connelly has been an integral part of the 97X evolution since its sign on over a decade ago,” added Steve Smith, CMG’s Vice President of Programming. ”He is the right person to continue it¹s historical leadership in the format.”

His career with CMG spans 16 years, and prior to this position, Connelly spent 14 years as the Director of Promotional Operations for WSUN, where he was integral in the creation of 97X’s Next Big Thing Festival and as well as the creation of the award winning 97X listener controlled mobile app. Other career highlights include working for Heritage Media and Cox Radio in upstate New York.