LEXINGTON, KY, February 17, 2022 – Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Colin Mathews as Program Director for AC-formatted radio station Hot 102.5/WLTO-FM in Lexington, KY. Mathews joins Cumulus Lexington from Hot AC station 97.3 WMEE-FM in Fort Wayne, IN, where he was On-Air Host, Mornings. Prior to that, he was On-Air Host of “Mornings With Colin & Anna” on Country station NASH FM 102.5/WMDH-FM in Muncie, IN. Mathews started his radio career as a producer for “Bob & Marianne in the Morning” on AC-formatted WARM 98.5/WRRM-FM in Cincinnati, OH.

Scott Frazier, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Lexington, said: “I am very excited to have Colin Lutz join our Lexington Team as WLTO FM Program Director. Colin’s experience, enthusiasm and engaging on-air presence will be well-received in our market. Can’t wait to see what he brings to both the listeners and our Cumulus radio cluster in Central KY.”

Colin Mathews commented: “While working as a morning show host for the past seven years, I’ve had PD after PD say that I would be a programmer someday, and that time has come! I can’t wait to learn from the Cumulus Lexington group and build on the already stellar Hot 102.5 brand.” Mathews added: “So excited to be a part of the Lexington community! Now I just have to join a bourbon Facebook group to keep my eye on releases!”

For more information or to stream Hot 102.5, visit: https://www.hot1025.net/.

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 406 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 nearly 7,300 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.

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