Steve Dent Adds Program Director Stripes for Cumulus Cincinnati’s WFTK-FM/96Rock

Dent Will Continue as Program Director for WOFX-FM/92.5 The Fox, Cincinnati’s Classic Rock

CINCINNATI, OH, March 24, 2022 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Steve Dent as Program Director for Cincinnati Rock station WFTK-FM/96Rock. Dent has been on the air in Afternoon drive on WFTK since he joined Cumulus Cincinnati last September and will maintain his Program Director position for WOFX-FM/92.5 The Fox, Cincinnati’s Classic Rock. 

Dent, a native Cincinnatian and 20-year Rock radio veteran, previously programmed WTUE-FM (Classic Rock), WZDA-FM (Alternative) and WXEG-FM (Alternative) in Dayton, OH.

Jon Laing, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Cincinnati, said: “Since coming on board last September, Steve has proven himself as a strong leader with drive, passion, and accountability.”

Dent commented: “I am very thankful for the opportunity to lead these Rock brands in my hometown. I’m looking forward to working with this talented team at Cumulus Cincinnati to build upon the Rock traditions of 92.5 The Fox and 96Rock. I’d like to thank John Dimick, Jon Laing, Troy Hanson, Wade Linder, and Keith Mitchell for their support.”

For more information or to stream WFTK-FM/96Rock, visit: https://www.purerock96.com/.

About Cumulus Media

Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 406 owned-and-operated radio stations across 85 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, the AP, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,400 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, its rapidly growing network of original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. Cumulus Media is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

Contact:

Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication for Cumulus Media, 512.633.4084, lisa@dollcomm.com.