Local Releases

Cumulus Media Taps Don Pollnow as Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Montgomery, AL

Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Don Pollnow as Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Montgomery, AL. In his new role, Pollnow will oversee the company’s six Montgomery radio stations, including: Mix 103.3/WMXS-FM (AC); News Radio 1440/WLWI-AM (News/Talk); Sports Radio 740/WMSP-AM (Sports/Talk); WLWI 92/WLWI-FM (Country); 95.1 The Fox/WXFX-FM (Classic Rock); and Y102/WHHY-FM (CHR).

Q99.7, Atlanta’s Hit Music Station, Turns Up the Fun With January 19th Debut of Two New Live and Local Weekday Shows

Cumulus Media announces that Atlanta Top 40 radio station Q99.7 (WWWQ-FM) will debut two new live and local shows on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. The first, Charged Up, featuring popular Atlanta club and event DJ and on-air personality Yvonne Monet, airs Monday through Friday from 11:00am-3:00pm EST, followed by a new Afternoon Drive program, Atlanta’s Vibe, featuring station favorites Jade and Moe, airing weekdays from 3:00pm-7:00pm EST.

Turn It UP! Cumulus Abilene’s KTLT-FM Flips From Sports Talk to Rock as the All-New 98.1 The Phantom

Cumulus Media announces that it has launched 98.1 The Phantom (KTLT-FM), a new Rock radio station for Abilene, TX’s Rock music fans. Previously programmed as a Sports Talk station, 98.1 The Phantom debuted on Friday, January 15th, and fittingly, kicked off at midnight with Metallica’s cover of Bob Seger’s “Turn the Page”. KTLT-FM’s new name, “The Phantom”, is a tribute to local landmark Fort Phantom Hill Lake.

Albuquerque’s Magic 99.5 Turns Up Its Music Mix With Today’s Hits and Yesterday’s Favorites; Announces New On-Air Lineup for 2021

Cumulus Media announces that it will launch a new weekday programming lineup on Magic 99.5/KMGA-FM, Albuquerque’s At-Work Station. Starting today on Magic 99.5, the music will feature “Today’s Hits & Yesterday’s Favorites”, with new songs from artists like Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 and Ed Sheeran, and favorites from the 80’s and 90’s like Prince, Journey, and The Backstreet Boys.

WIVK raises over $297,000 during Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon

On Thursday, December 10th and Friday, December 11th, WIVK partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon hosted by Tony and Kris. With the generous donations of listeners across East Tennessee, WIVK was able to raise over $297,000 for St.

WBAP and Denton State Supported Living Center Partner for the 42nd Annual Christmas is for Caring Radiothon, Raising $225,000 for the Facility’s Residents

News Talk 820AM WBAP held the 42nd Annual Christmas is for Caring Radiothon from December 7-11, 2020, benefiting the Denton State Supported Living Center. In total, this year’s event raised $225,000 and counting. The funds go towards buying Christmas gifts for the 500 residents at the Denton State Supported Living Center.

WJR Detroit’s Mitch Albom Joins Celebrity Friends and Listeners in Raising a Record $1,519,041 for Charities in 9th Annual Mitch Albom SAY Detroit Radiothon

Cumulus Media announces that WJR Detroit radio PM Drive host, author and writer Mitch Albom’s 9th Annual Mitch Albom SAY Detroit Radiothon hit a new fundraising record this year, raising $1,519,041 for Detroit charities on Thursday, December 10th. The 15-hour radiothon, hosted by Albom and his WJR on-air partner, Ken Brown, was broadcast on WJR from 6am-9pm and streamed live online from Somerset North’s Grand Court.