Cumulus Media Promotes Two Birmingham Radio Veterans as New Program Directors for WUHT-FM and WZRR-FM
Tasha Simone Named Program Director for Hot 107.7/WUHT-FM. Valerie Vining Appointed Program Director for Talk 99.5/WZRR-FM
Local Releases
Cumulus Dallas Radio Stations Raise a Total of $1,767,990 for DFW Charities in 2021
DALLAS, TX, January 10, 2022 — Cumulus Media announces that its Dallas, TX, radio station group raised a total of $1,767,990 for DFW Metroplex charities during 2021. Cumulus Dallas supported signature community events with other groups to help raise additional millions in charitable donations.
Popular On-Air Personality Amy Paige Returns to Country Radio Middays on Cumulus Nashville’s 103.3 Country/WKDF-FM
Paige debuts today on 103.3. Country and will be heard live Monday through Friday from 10am – 2pm.
Cumulus Media Appoints Two New Program Directors for Oklahoma City Radio Stations WWLS-FM and KYIS-FM
Multimedia Journalist Bill Bartholomew Joins Cumulus Providence as Assistant Program Director/Executive Producer of NewsTalk 99.7 FM & AM 630 WPRO, The Voice of Southern New England
Bill Bartholomew is creator and host of “The Bartholomewtown Podcast,” a popular local political podcast that features in-depth interviews with local and national figures.
Cumulus Media Brings Back Heritage Classic Rock Station 93.5 WTPA as Early Christmas Present to Central Pennsylvania’s Classic Rock Fans
The station flipped from its previous Country format and branding as WZCY/93 NASH FM at 9:30am Eastern today, and launched the next generation of 93.5 WTPA, Central PA’s Classic Rock.
Cumulus Detroit’s 760 WJR Finalizes New Lineup as it Retools for 100th Anniversary
DETROIT, MI, December 16, 2021 – Cumulus Media announces that Detroit’s 760 WJR has finalized a new on-air programming lineup, just in time for its 100th year anniversary celebration in 2022.
On-Air Personality Tyler Frye to Host Middays on 95.7 The Vibe (KCHZ-FM) for Cumulus Kansas City
Jagger, Program Director, 95.7 The Vibe, remarked: “I’ve been a fan of Tyler Frye’s for a long time. He has great on-air energy and he does an amazing job connecting with his listeners. His creativity and personality will be an awesome addition to our team here in Kansas City on 95-7 The Vibe.”
On-Air Personality Anthony Wise Joins Cassiday Proctor as Co-Host of the New “Cass & Anthony” Morning Show, Debuting Today on Buffalo’s Alternative Rock Station 103.3 The Edge
BUFFALO, NY, December 14, 2021 – Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed on-air personality Anthony Wise as Co-Host for a new morning show debuting today on Buffalo’s Alternative Rock station 103.3 The Edge/WEDG-FM. Wise teams with 103.3 The Edge Morning Host Cassiday Proctor as Co-Host of the new “Cass & Anthony” morning show.
Cumulus Topeka’s KMAJ-AM Adds FM Translator; Topeka’s Best News/Talk Programming Now Simulcast on a Full Market FM Signal at 93.5 FM
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.