CHICAGO, IL – April 20, 2023— Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Kenzie Roman (known on-air as Kenzie K) as Co-Host of “Q101 Morning Crew,” on Q101 – Chicago’s Alternative (WKQX-FM). Kenzie K debuts on “Q101 Morning Crew” with co-hosts Brian Haddad and Justin Nettlebeck on Tuesday, May 2nd. The popular morning radio show airs Monday through Friday from 6:00am-10:00am.

Kenzie K joins Q101 from B96 (WBBM-FM) in Chicago. She was previously heard on KDWB-FM in Minneapolis, MN, and on WLLD-FM in Tampa Bay, FL. Kenzie K is also seen on “The MVP Game” on Marquee Sports Network, home of the Chicago Cubs, and is a multi-year co-host of the Emmy Award-winning New Year’s Eve special, “Countdown Chicago,” on ABC-7 Chicago.

Troy Hanson, Program Director, Q101, VP/Operations, Cumulus Chicago, and VP/Programming, Rock Formats, Cumulus Media, said: “After an extensive search of strong candidates to add to The Q101 Morning Crew, we are incredibly pleased to have Kenzie K joining the team. Her energy, personality, and comedy chops are simply undeniable. From the moment we met with her, we knew we had found exactly what we were looking for to enhance our strong Q101 lineup.”              

Kenzie K, commented: “A morning show in Chicago has always been a huge dream and goal of mine, so I’m beyond excited and grateful that my dream will come true with Brian and Justin on the legendary Q101!”

For more information and to stream Q101, visit: https://www.101wkqx.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 9,500 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.