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. “Columbia Today” will debut on Monday, July 17th, and can be heard on KFRU 1400 AM and 98.9 FM and via smart speakers Monday through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The show will also be available on-demand at https://www.kfru.com/.

Farnen, who has been a frequent substitute host on KFRU’s morning programming, has lived and worked in Columbia and Boone County for more than 30 years. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

Greg Renoe, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Columbia, said: “We are excited to have Ted join our KFRU line-up in the afternoons. He brings experience and a local perspective that we believe will resonate well with the listeners of KFRU.”

Luke Swezy, Program Director, KFRU, commented: “We are thrilled to have Ted joining our team. He brings a valuable and informed perspective on local issues that will strengthen our programming.”

Ted Farnen remarked: “For nearly 100 years, KFRU has been Columbia’s best source for news and entertainment, and the station has a deep commitment to keeping the public informed, The debut of ‘Columbia Today’ and the recent investments by Cumulus Media in studio renovations and the news department demonstrate that KFRU will continue to be an important voice in Columbia’s conversations.”

Farnen added: “This will be a fun and informative show with a heavy concentration on local issues and guests. It will be a program to which everyone will be welcome, and it will complement the outstanding local programming KFRU already provides.”

For more information or to stream KFRU, visit: https://www.kfru.com/.

About Cumulus Media

Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 404 owned-and-operated radio stations across 85 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, the AP, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,400 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, its rapidly growing network of original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. Cumulus Media is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

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