ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 5, 2022 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has promoted John Lewis to Regional Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Huntsville, AL, and Cumulus Chattanooga, TN. Lewis, who joined Cumulus Media in 2009, rises from his most recent role as Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Huntsville and adds oversight of the Chattanooga market to his purview. Lewis was previously Vice President/Regional Market Manager for Cumulus Chattanooga and Cumulus Macon, GA. He has also served Cumulus Media as Vice President/Market Manager for the company’s radio stations in Albany, NY, Pensacola, FL, Lexington, KY, and Memphis, TN.  

Bob Walker, President of Operations, Cumulus Media, said: “We are excited to have John continue to lead our talented Huntsville team and to expand his duties to again lead the successful team in Chattanooga. His passion for our industry and his enthusiastic leadership style are key reasons for his success.” 

Lewis commented: “I am very appreciative of Cumulus for this opportunity to lead the Chattanooga and Huntsville markets. I am so excited and honored to re-join the amazing Chattanooga team and help both markets continue to grow and thrive over the coming years.”  

Cumulus Media owns and operates five radio stations in Huntsville, including NASH Icon 93.3/WWFF-FM (Country), SportsRadio 730AM 103.9FM/WUMP-AM/FM (Sports), 94.1 WHRP-FM (Urban AC), and 104.3 WZYP-FM (CHR). Cumulus Media owns and operates four radio stations in Chattanooga, including New Country 107.9/WOGT-FM (Country), TALK! Radio 102.3 FM/WGOW-FM (News/Talk), News Radio WGOW 1150 AM/WGOW-AM (News/Talk), and Classic Rock KZ 106/WSKZ-FM (Classic Rock).   

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.  

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