Local Releases
Sportsradio 96.7FM/1310 AM The Ticket/KTCK-FM Kicks Off Exciting New Midday Makeover in DFW
DALLAS, TX – July 31, 2023 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announced today an exciting new midday on-air lineup on powerhouse Dallas-Fort Worth Sports/Talk station, Sportsradio 96.7FM/1310 AM The Ticket/KTCK-FM. Former Ticket host Matt McClearin re-joins the station after two years on-air at Cumulus sister station Jox 94.5/WJOX-FM in Birmingham, AL.
Cumulus Media Names Michelle Matthews as Program Director for 96.3 WDVD-FM in Detroit
DETROIT, MI – July 31, 2023 – Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Michelle Matthews as Program Director for Hot AC station 96.3 WDVD-FM in Detroit. Matthews was previously Operations Manager/Brand Manager for Saga Communications in Columbus, OH, and brings 30 years’ experience in radio programming and operations to Cumulus Media.
Cumulus Media Names Dave Gibson as Morning Co-Host on Allentown’s Classic Rocker 99.9 The Hawk, WODE-FM
Gibson Joins Veteran Morning Host Rick Michaels on Newly Rebranded “The Hawk Morning Rave with Rick and Dave” Weekdays From 5:30AM-9:00AM ALLENTOWN, PA – July 31, 2023 – Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Dave Gibson as Co-Host, Mornings, on Classic Rock station 99.9 the Hawk (WODE-FM) in Allentown, PA.
Cumulus Media Albuquerque Helps Local Shelters Fight the Effects of Heat on Area Homeless Community Through Bottled Water and Supplies Drive
ALBUQUERQUE, NM, July 24, 2023 – Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that Cumulus Albuquerque has partnered with Dreamstyle Remodeling and Pete’s Landscaping and Materials to collect urgently needed items for Albuquerque’s unhoused community this summer.
Cumulus Albuquerque Radio Stations Honored With Nine New Mexico Broadcasters Association Excellence in Broadcasting Awards
96.3 News Radio KKOB Honored as Station of the Year for the Second Consecutive Year Jeff Berry, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Albuquerque, said “I am so proud of our team in Albuquerque. It’s wonderful that the broadcasting community hears and recognizes what I get to see every day.
Providence Radio Personality Bekah Berger Joins Giovanni and Jay Buff as Co-Host of Cumulus Media’s 92 PRO-FM/WPRO-FM Morning Show
PROVIDENCE, RI – July 21, 2023 – Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Bekah Berger as Co-Host, Mornings, on heritage Top 40 radio station in Providence, RI, 92 PRO-FM/WPRO-FM.
Cumulus Media Promotes Ann Thomas as Program Director for Detroit News/Talk Radio Powerhouse, WJR 760AM
Thomas’ Appointment Makes Her the First Female Program Director in WJR’s 101-Year History Mike Wheeler Rises to Operations Manager for Cumulus Detroit/Ann Arbor DETROIT, MI – July 20, 2023 – Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has promoted Ann Thomas to Program Director for legendary Detroit News/Talk station WJR 760AM.
Cumulus Media’s KFRU to Debut Live and Local Afternoon News/Talk Program, “Columbia Today,” Hosted by Ted Farnen, Journalist and Former Missouri State Rep
COLUMBIA, MO – July 10, 2023 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it will launch a new weekday afternoon talk show, “Columbia Today,” on KFRU, Columbia’s pre-eminent News/Talk radio station. The live and local program will be hosted by Ted Farnen, journalist and former Missouri State Representative.
Cumulus Media Signs Influential Atlanta Rock Radio Personality Steve Craig as Program Director and Midday On-Air Host for 99X
Craig Comes Home to Middays on 99X and Rounds Out Re-Launch Lineup of Atlanta’s Iconic Alternative Rock Station ATLANTA, GA – July 10, 2023 – Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that Atlanta Rock radio personality Steve Craig will return to the legendary 99X (WNNX-FM) as Program Director for the station and as On-Air Host, Middays.
Cumulus Media’s 97 Rock/WGRF-FM Taps Veteran Classic Rocker John Mathews as On-Air Host, Middays, in Buffalo, NY
BUFFALO, NY – July 6, 2023 – Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed John Mathews as On-Air Host, Middays, on Classic Rock station 97 Rock/WGRF-FM in Buffalo, NY. He will also serve as Assistant Program Director for 97 Rock and its sister station in Erie, PA, Z102.3/WQHZ-FM.
Cumulus Media Announces Programming Leadership Changes for Powerhouse Chicago and Minneapolis Rock Radio Stations
760 WJR Hall Of Fame Broadcaster Paul W. Smith Launches “Focus” And Moves To Middays
Cumulus Media’s 92Q/WQQK-FM Presents Free “Family Day in the Park” on Saturday, June 3rd, at Nashville’s Historic Hadley Park
Community-Centered Event to Feature Live Performances by “Cupid Shuffle” Superstar Cupid, Hadley Park Line Dancers, and Local Artists and Will Highlight Local Black-Owned Businesses, Colleges, and Charities 92Q Will Also Present Inaugural “Kwame L.
Cumulus Media Classic Rock Station I-95/WIXV-FM Named Best Local Radio Station in Savannah in Connect Savannah’s 2023 Best Of Savannah Awards
SAVANNAH, GA – May 25, 2023 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that Savannah Classic Rock station I-95/WIXV-FM has been named the Best Local Radio Station in Savannah in Connect Savannah’s 2023 Best Of Savannah Awards. I-95 beat out nine other local radio stations for the title of Savannah’s Best Local Radio Station.
Cumulus Media Promotes Joe Brown to Regional Digital Sales Manager for Cumulus Allentown/Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA, Markets
WILKES-BARRE, PA – May 17, 2023 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has promoted Joe Brown, Digital Sales Manager, Cumulus Allentown, to the newly created position of Regional Digital Sales Manager, Cumulus Allentown/Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Markets. Brown brings nearly a decade of experience to his new role with Cumulus Media.