FORT WALTON BEACH, FL – September 12, 2024 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Stroke Mastro as On-Air Host, Mornings, 99ROCK/99.5 WKSM -FM in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Mastro joins Taryn Driggers on “The Morning Movement” Monday through Friday from 6:00am-10:00am for the Emerald Coast’s destination morning wake-up show.

Mastro was most recently heard as a five-year cast member of “That Damn Show” on Audacy Rock station, 98 Rock/KRXQ-FM in Sacramento, CA. Prior to that, Mastro spent 13 years at Magic Broadcasting Rock station 97X/WYYX-FM in Panama City, FL, where he was Program Director and Morning Host of the “Stroke Radio Show.”

Chris Kellogg, Operations Manager, Cumulus Fort Walton Beach/Destin, FL, said: “This is a great opportunity for 99ROCK and for Stroke as he joins Taryn to continue the winning tradition of The Morning Movement.“

Dave Rossi, Program Director, 99ROCK/WKSM-FM, said: “After an extensive search, it was clear that Stroke was the perfect fit for 99ROCK. We’re excited to have him on our team and looking forward to letting him cook in Morning Drive.”

Stroke commented: “I’m thrilled to join the 99ROCK family! As a long-time fan of the station, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many of the legendary talents who have called 99ROCK their home. I’m looking forward to connecting with the community and being a part of their daily lives.”

For more information or to stream 99ROCK, visit: https://www.wksm.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 400 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, Infinity Sports Network, AP News, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,800 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.

Contact: Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication for Cumulus Media, 512.633.4084, lisa@dollcomm.com.