Travis Moon Named OM, CMG Houston
• Cox Media Group has named Country radio veteran Travis Moon as the new Director of Operations for its Houston group, overseeing content for Country KKBQ (93Q), Classic Rock KGLK (The Eagle) and Classic Country KTHT (Country Legends 97.1).
Moon starts April 11 and is inbound from Salt Lake City, where he has programed Cumulus Country KUBL (K-Bull 93) since mid-2017. Earlier programming stops include KAJA/San Antonio, KASE & KVET/Austin,WUBE & WYGY/Cincinnati, and 11 years as APD/MD of KEEY/Minneapolis. Moon also served a two-year stint as the Sr. Liaison for Radio Development at ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
“Travis is a talented and creative content leader with a rich history in Texas,” said Keith Lawless, CMG Regional Vice President. “I’m proud to have him join our CMG Houston family and excited for Houston’s next chapter under his leadership.” Chris Eagan, CMG VP of Audience & Operations added, “Travis is a strategic programmer in every sense of the word. I’m looking forward to watching him apply his winning approach to our Houston radio brands and take them to new heights.”
Moon remarked, “CMG Houston has such a rich history of success in both community and industry impact,” said Moon. “I’m thrilled to return to Texas and work with Keith Lawless; Stephanie Callihan, CMG Director of Sales; Rob Babin, CMG SVP for Radio; and Chris Eagan. I also look forward to partnering with the CMG Houston team to add new chapters of success filled with great moments and impact we can share together.”
Moon succeeds Johnny Chiang, who left in January after 21 years as OM and transitioned to the label side as VP of Radio Promotions & Artist Development at Red Street Country, an imprint under the umbrella of Red Street Records, the Christian label launched in 2018 by former Rascal Flatts bassist Jay DeMarcus.
