SAN FRANCISCO, CA, July 26, 2021 – Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has promoted Chasta Michaelis to Program Director for Bay Area Classic Rock radio station 107.7 The Bone/KSAN-FM. In addition to her new role as Program Director, Michaelis will continue to be heard on The Bone every weekday morning as part of The Lamont & Tonelli Show and as Host, Middays. Prior to joining the cast of The Lamont & Tonelli Show in 2012, Michaelis was On-Air Talent for Metro Networks in San Francisco, following four years as On-Air Talent for Westwood One. She has been heard on Los Angeles stations including: K-Earth 101/KRTH-FM, KSPN-AM, KFWB-AM and KABC-AM. Michaelis currently hosts and produces the Rock Your Life podcast and is also Host and Producer of Soundwaves TV.

Larry Blumhagen, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus San Francisco, said: “I’m beyond excited to have Chasta moving into this new role. Her passion and connection to both The Bone and the Bay Area is exceptional, and her enthusiasm and vision will take an already strong station to even higher levels.”

Chasta Michaelis commented: “I am honored to be at the helm of such an iconic station and thrilled to build upon the legacy of the KSAN call letters. I will continue to focus on building our rock ‘n roll community in the Bay Area and providing a rockin’ place for our Bonehead Family to hang. Thank you to Larry Blumhagen and everyone at Cumulus Media for putting their faith in me.”  

For more information, visit: https://www.1077thebone.com/.

About Cumulus Media

Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) is a leading audio-first media and entertainment 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 415 owned-and-operated 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 nearly 7,300 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through 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.