Cumulus Media Promotes John Lewis as Regional Vice President With Expanded Oversight of Fort Walton Beach and Pensacola, FL

Cumulus RVP Will Continue to Lead Cumulus Huntsville, AL, and Cumulus Chattanooga, TN

ATLANTA, GA – July 13, 2026 — Cumulus Media announces that it has promoted John Lewis as Regional Vice President, expanding his oversight as RVP for Cumulus Media’s stations in Fort Walton Beach, FL, and Pensacola, FL. Lewis will continue to lead Cumulus Huntsville, AL, and Cumulus Chattanooga, TN, and the company’s vibrant audio brands across its radio and digital platforms

A 17-year veteran of the company, Lewis was promoted to Regional Vice President for Cumulus Huntsville and Cumulus Chattanooga in 2022. He joined Cumulus Media in 2009 and was previously Vice President/Regional Market Manager for Cumulus Chattanooga and Cumulus Macon, GA. He has also served Cumulus Media as Vice President/Market Manager for the company’s radio stations in Albany, NY, Pensacola, FL, Lexington, KY, and Memphis, TN.

Mark Sullivan, Senior Vice President, Operations, Cumulus Media, said: “John is a proven leader when it comes to building a positive culture with a foundation of measurable results. I am pleased that in his expanded role, he will share his deep experience and knowledge with our terrific teams in Fort Walton Beach and Pensacola.”

John Lewis commented: “I’m honored and excited to work with the Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach teams. Having spent a couple of years early in my career with Cumulus Pensacola, it’s especially meaningful to return. With outstanding teams, great brands, and a strong track record of success, I look forward to building on that momentum and helping both markets reach their full potential.”

Cumulus Media owns and operates four stations in Fort Walton Beach, FL, including: 99 Rock/WKSM-FM (Rock); Coast 93.3/WNCV-FM (AC); Y105.5/WYZB-FM (Country); Z96/WZNS-FM (CHR).

Cumulus Pensacola’s five stations include: WCOA News Talk 104.9FM and 1370AM/WCOA-AM (News/Talk); Jet 100.7/WJTQ-FM (Classic Hits); The New Hot 94.1/WMEZ-FM (Rhythmic CHR); Magic 106.1/WRRX-FM (Urban AC); and 102.7 WXBM/WXBM-FM (Country).

About Cumulus Media

Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 393 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, AP News, and the Academy of Country Music Awards, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for 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. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com. Contact: Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication for Cumulus Media, 512.633.4084, lisa@dollcomm.com.