Local Releases
Award-Winning Chicago On-Air Personality Ray Stevens Debuts New Morning Show Today on Cumulus Media’s 890 WLS-AM
CHICAGO, IL — June 10, 2024 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has named popular Chicagoland radio personality, Ray Stevens, as On-Air Host, Mornings, on Chicago News/Talk station 890 WLS-AM. Stevens kicks off his new morning show on 890 WLS-AM today and can be heard Monday through Friday from 5:30am-9:00am.
“KMJ: 100 Years in the Valley” Documentary on Cumulus Media’s News Talk 580 and 105.9 KMJ in Fresno, CA, Earns Regional Emmy Nomination
FRESNO, CA – May 16, 2024 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that “KMJ: 100 Years in the Valley,” a documentary film detailing the origins and century of success of iconic Fresno, CA, News/Talk station KMJ-AM/FM, has been nominated for a regional Emmy Award.
Bobby Novosad, Longtime Lafayette Morning Show Personality and Brand Manager for Cumulus Media, Honored by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters With Lifetime Achievement Award
LAFAYETTE, LA – May 8, 2024 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that Bobby Novosad, Brand Manager, Cumulus Lafayette, LA, radio stations 94.5 KSMB-FM (Top 40) and 99.1 KXKC-FM (Country), and Morning Show Host, 94.5 KSMB-FM, has been recognized by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters (LAB) with a Prestige Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Cumulus Media Names Veteran Country Programmer John E Kage as Program Director of 93.3 The Bull/KUBL-FM in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – May 6, 2024 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed John E Kage as Program Director of Salt Lake City Country station, 93.3 The Bull/KUBL-FM.
Cumulus Media Appoints Tori Dunn as Promotions Director and Morning Co-Host of Kat Country 103/KATM-FM in Stockton-Modesto, CA
MODESTO, CA – May 6, 2024 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Tori Dunn as Promotions Director and Co-Host of the Morning Show on Stockton-Modesto, CA, Country station, Kat Country 103/KATM-FM.
Brian Kilmeade Joins Powerhouse Weekday Lineup in Dallas on Cumulus Media’s News and Information 570 KLIF/96.3 FM HD2
“The Brian Kilmeade Show” Will Debut on Monday, May 6th, Airing Weekdays From 9AM-Noon DALLAS, TX – May 2, 2024 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that Dallas-Fort Worth’s News and Information 570 KLIF/96.3 FM HD2 has added The Brian Kilmeade Show to its weekday on-air lineup.
Cumulus Media Promotes Sarah Hamilton to Program Director of Savannah Country Station KIX96/WJCL-FM
SAVANNAH, GA – April 30, 2024 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has promoted Sarah Hamilton, known on-air as Sarah Lynn, to Program Director of KIX96/WJCL-FM, Savannah & Hilton Head’s Country Favorites. She rises from Assistant Program Director for KIX96, a role she has held since 2014.
Cumulus Media’s News Talk 580/105.9 KMJ in Fresno, CA, receives multiple honors today at Fresno City
Cumulus Media’s News Talk 580/105.9 KMJ in Fresno, CA, was honored at Fresno City Hall today, as Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer officially declared today, April 18, 2024, as “Christopher Gabriel Day,” “Christina Musson Day,” and “Fresno’s Morning News Day.” Christopher Gabriel of KMJ Morning News is heard on KMJ weekdays from 6:00am-9:00am.
CMA Award-Winning Personality Amanda Valentine Joins Cumulus Cincinnati’s Cat Country 94.1/WNNF-FM Weekday Lineup as On-Air Host, Afternoon Drive
CINCINNATI, OH, April 15, 2024— Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Amanda Valentine as On-Air Host, Afternoon Drive, for Cincinnati Country station Cat Country 94.1/WNNF-FM. Valentine debuts on Cat Country 94.1 on Monday, April 22nd and can be heard on the station Monday through Friday from 3:00pm-7:00pm.
Cumulus Media’s WLS-AM 890 in Chicago Celebrates 100 Years On-Air
CHICAGO, IL — April 12, 2024 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that Chicago News/Talk station WLS-AM 890 celebrates 100 years on-air today. On April 12, 1924, at 6:00pm, an experiment in radio took to the airwaves and “W-L-S, The Sears-Roebuck Station, Chicago!” was live on-air.
Cumulus Detroit News/Talk Station 760 WJR Honored by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters With 10 Broadcast Excellence “Best Of” Awards, Including Market One Commercial Radio Station of the Year
DETROIT, MI, April 9, 2024— Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that Detroit News/Talk station 760 WJR/WJR-AM has been named Market One Commercial Radio Station of the Year by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB).
Cumulus Media Appoints Travis Daily as Brand and Content Manager for Nashville Country Stations 103.3 Country/WKDF-FM and 95.5 Nash Icon/WSM-FM
NASHVILLE, TN – April 1, 2024 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Country radio programming professional, Travis Daily, as Brand and Content Manager for its two Country stations in Nashville, TN.
Cumulus Media Oxnard/Ventura and L.A. Dodgers Baseball Extend Long-Term Broadcast Partnership
106.3 The Vibe Continues as Official Radio Broadcast Home for All Dodgers Games VENTURA, CA – March 20, 2024 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that Contemporary Hit Radio station 106.3 The Vibe/KYVB-FM in Oxnard/Ventura, CA, has renewed its longtime broadcast partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball franchise.
Chicago Cubs Legend Slammin’ Sammy Sosa Comes Home and Does His First Interview in Years With Chicago Media on Cumulus Media’s WLS-AM 890
Chris Elliott Brings Multi-Format Programming Experience to Cumulus Cincinnati as Program Director of Cat Country 94.1/WNNF-FM and Classic Rock Station 92.5 The Fox/WOFX-FM
CINCINNATI, OH – March 5, 2024 – Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Chris Elliott as Program Director of Cat Country 94.1/WNNF-FM (Country) and 92.5 The Fox/WOFX-FM (Classic Rock) in Cincinnati, OH.