Local Releases
Cumulus Media Appoints Terry Ford as Program Director for Columbia, SC, Sports Radio Station 107.5 The Game/WNKT-FM
Ford brings over 20 years’ experience as a Sports Radio programmer and on-air personality to 107.5 The Game. Ford will also oversee Cumulus Columbia’s ESPN station, ESPN 1320 AM/WISW-AM.
Lite 105 and Cumulus Providence Welcome Matty Blake as Co-Host of “Heather & Matty” Morning Show
PROVIDENCE, RI, November 16, 2021 – Cumulus Media announces that Matty Blake joins veteran morning show host Heather Gersten on Lite 105/WWLI-FM as Co-Host of Southern New England’s newest morning show, HEATHER & MATTY. The show airs Monday through Friday from 6:00am-10:00am.
Cumulus Media Appoints Nadia Cowart as Digital Sales Manager for Beaumont/Lake Charles
BEAUMONT, TX, and LAKE CHARLES, LA, November 16, 2021 – Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Nadia Cowart as Digital Sales Manager for Cumulus Beaumont, TX/Lake Charles, LA.
Cumulus Wilkes-Barre’s Top 40 Station WBHT-FM Rebrands as Hot 97.1
WILKES-BARRE, PA, November 15, 2021 – Cumulus Media announces that WBHT-FM, Wilkes-Barre, PA, has rebranded today as Hot 97.1. The Top 40 station, formerly known as 97.1/95.7 bht, will continue to simulcast on 95.7 FM in the northern region. Cumulus Wilkes Barre also launched Hot 97.1’s new website today at: www.Hot971radio.com.
Cumulus Memphis’ Rock Radio Station 98.1 The Max Raises a Record-Breaking $533,435.01 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis in 31st Annual Radiothon
MEMPHIS, TN, November 15, 2021 – Cumulus Media announces that Memphis Rock radio station 98.1 The Max (WXMX-FM) has raised $533,435.01 for Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Memphis through its 31st Annual Radiothon. The record-breaking amount was raised by the station’s generous listeners and RHM partners in less than 12 hours on Friday, November 5, 2021.
Cumulus Detroit’s New Country 93.1/WDRQ-FM Raises Funds to House 10 Area Homeless Veterans
DETROIT, MI, November 12, 2021 – Cumulus Media announces that New Country 93.1 (WDRQ-FM) in Detroit held the Broadway’s Veterans Matter Honor-Thon on Thursday, November 11, 2021, driving emergency funds to provide 10 local homeless veterans with long-term housing. The Honor-Thon was presented by FreeStar Financial Credit Union.
On-Air Personality Cassiday Proctor Takes Mornings on 103.3 The Edge in Buffalo, NY
BUFFALO, NY, November 8, 2021 – Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed on-air personality Cassiday Proctor to two new on-air posts within the company’s radio station group. Proctor moves to Mornings on Buffalo, NY, Alternative Rock station, 103.3 The Edge (WEDG-FM).
Jaye Powers to Power Afternoon Drive in Kansas City as On-Air Host for Rock Station 105.1 The X, KCJK-FM
KANSAS CITY, MO, November 3, 2021 – Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Jaye Powers as On-Air Host, Afternoon Drive, for Kansas City Rock radio station 105.1 The X, KCJK-FM. Powers can be heard on 105.1 The X weekday afternoons from 3:00pm-7:00pm. Previously hosting Afternoon Drive, Cassiday Proctor transfers to Cumulus Buffalo-Erie.
Cumulus Media Signs New Deal With Mark “Hawkeye” Louis, Longtime DFW Morning Personality on New Country 96.3/KSCS-FM
DALLAS, TX, November 3, 2021 – Cumulus Media announces that it has signed a new long-term agreement with Country Radio Hall of Famer Mark “Hawkeye” Louis, longtime Morning Personality on Dallas radio station New Country 96.3/KSCS-FM. Louis hosts the ever-popular morning show, Hawkeye in the Morning, along with 10-year station veteran Michelle Rodriguez.
Indianapolis Top 40 Station 99.5 WZPL-FM’s “Smiley Morning Show” Will Drop 1,459-Pound Pumpkin From Hundreds of Feet in the Air This Wednesday at FREE Family Halloween Event at The Shops at Perry Crossing
SPLAT!! Smiley Pumpkin Drop is BACK and the Pumpkins Are Bigger Than Ever!
Cumulus Kansas City Bags Multiple Media Mix Wins
Cumulus Media announces that its Kansas City stations and team were honored with KC Mix Awards on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at the Media Mix Banquet held at the Guild in Kansas City, MO.
Cumulus Media’s 103.3 Country/WKDF-FM Adds Big D & Bubba Live in Nashville’s Weekday Morning Drive
NASHVILLE, TN, October 14, 2021 – Cumulus Media announces that its Nashville Country music station 103.3 Country/WKDF-FM has added the Big D & Bubba radio show to its weekday morning lineup. Big D & Bubba will debut on 103.3 Country on Monday, October 18th, and will be heard live Monday through Friday from 4:00am-10:00am.
Twenty One Pilots Take Over 101WKQX as Part of Their Takeøver Tour in Chicago
Chicago’s Alternative Rock Station Broadcasts This Week as Twenty 101WKQX; Gives Away Tickets to Twenty One Pilots’ Sold-Out Chicago Shows On-Air All Week.
Cumulus San Francisco Promotes Baby Huey to Assistant Program Director for 107.7 The Bone/KSAN-FM
A 16-year veteran of station, Baby Huey will continue to be heard on The Bone every Saturday from 3pm-8pm and Sundays from 7pm-10pm.
Cumulus Media Adds FM Signal to Heritage News/Talk Radio Station WOSH in Appleton/Oshkosh, WI
WOSH Simulcast Goes Live Today On the FM Dial At 93.9