Executive Upgrades @ CMG Jacksonville

• Cox Media Group (CMG) has named Katie Reid as VP/GM of its Jacksonville radio group — Top 40 WAPE, Soft AC WEZI (Easy 102.9), Classic Hits WJGL (The Eagle 96.9), Urban Power 106.1 (WJGL-HD2), Urban AC Hot 99.5 (WOKV-HD2), Alternative WXXJ (X106.5), News-Talk WOKV-FM and WOKV-AM (ESPN 690). Reid most recently served as Executive Director of Revenue, supporting sales teams across the company.

“Katie is a dynamic leader who inspires her teams and everyone around her to reach their fullest potential,” said Bill Hendrich, CMG EVP of Radio. “Paired with her extensive background and strategic vision, I’m confident Katie and her talented team will continue to grow and deliver the best news and entertainment in Jacksonville.” Reid said, “I’m very excited to continue my career with CMG and join the Jacksonville Radio team. I look forward to partnering with this exceptional team to continue delivering great content that serves our audiences, advertisers and the community of Jacksonville.”

• At the same time it was announced that current VP/GM Bob Longo will continue to oversee the company’s two powerhouse TV brands in Jacksonville, WFOX and WJAX.

“I’m thrilled to continue to serve our Jacksonville viewers, lead our TV team and collaborate with Katie and our CMG Radio partners as we strive to deliver excellence for our employees, community partners and audience,” said Longo, who joined the CMG team in 2014 as a News Director, and was promoted GM in 2017.

Market VP Paul Curran said of Longo, “Bob is an invaluable member of the CMG leadership team. During his five years with the organization, he’s catapulted our linear and digital brands to first place in news and revenue. I look forward to partnering with him to continue this success in the growing Jacksonville market.”