Whittle Also Adds VP of Cumulus Media’s CHR Format Stripes to Role as VP of Hot AC Formats

ATLANTA, GA, and HOUSTON, TX – October 30, 2024 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Leslie Whittle as Regional Content Director for Atlanta CHR station Q99.7 (WWWQ-FM) and Houston CHR station 104.1 KRBE. In the newly created position, Whittle will head programming efforts for the two stations. Concurrently, Cumulus Media has expanded Whittle’s programming purview to include oversight of Cumulus Media’s CHR stations under the new title, VP of CHR/Hot AC Formats. Whittle has served as VP of Hot AC Formats since 2019.

Whittle’s radio career started at KHFI-FM in Austin, TX, where she ultimately became Program Director for the CHR station. She joined 104.1 KRBE Houston in 2000 as Assistant Program Director and in 2006, was named 104.1 KRBE Program Director. Under her programming leadership, 104.1 KRBE won a Marconi Award for CHR Station of the Year in 2017 and again in 2019.

Brian Philips, Chief Content Officer, Cumulus Media, said: “Leslie Whittle has masterfully programmed 104.1 KRBE for almost two decades, and has led as VP of Hot AC Formats for six years. Everyone acknowledges that this natural expansion of her role will serve Houston and Atlanta well; two monster CHRs with dominant morning shows. Leslie’s warm and unaffected management style commands the respect of her Cumulus peers and the entire industry.”

Leslie Whittle commented: “The Q997 team is incredibly talented, and the Q997 brand iconic. I’m honored to be part of building its future along with being very thankful for the support of the KRBE crew in Houston. This truly is the best of both worlds. Many thanks to Brian Philips, Melissa Forrest and Alex Cadelago for their faith in me!” 

To stream Q99.7, visit: https://www.q997atlanta.com/. To stream 104.1 KRBE, visit: https://www.krbe.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.