Local Releases
Cumulus Media Promotes Bo Jaxon to Program Director for Cat Country 95.1/KATC-FM in Colorado Springs
Cumulus Media announces that it has promoted Bo Jaxon to Program Director for Cat Country 95.1/KATC-FM in Colorado Springs, CO. Jaxon joined Cumulus Colorado Springs in April 2020 and previously served KATC-FM as Morning Host and Assistant Program Director. Prior to that, he was Program Director, Morning Host and Operations Manager at radio stations in Springfield, MO, Denver, CO, and Ventura, CA, and was Drive-Time On-Air Personality at KLUC-FM in Las Vegas, NV, for 15 years.
ESPN 630 AM The Sports Capitol Named the Official Washington, D.C. Radio Home of the Baltimore Orioles
ESPN 630 AM to Carry Orioles Radio Network, Kicking Off With Coverage of 2021 Baseball Season WASHINGTON, DC, March 24, 2021 – Cumulus Media announces that it has entered into an agreement with the Baltimore Orioles, making its Washington, D.C.
San Francisco Giants and KNBR Extend Partnership Through 2025 Season
San Francisco Giants and KNBR today announced a multi-year extension to keep Giants games on the Sports Leader through 2025.
Twin Cities Radio Veteran Dana Wessel Joins 93X/KXXR-FM’s “Half-Assed Morning Show” as Executive Producer
Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Dana Wessel as Executive Producer for 93X/KXXR-FM’s Half-Assed Morning Show. Wessel will also be heard on the show, which features an ensemble cast. A popular fixture on Twin Cities radio, Wessel’s 15-year radio career includes roles as producer, on-air host and sports writer at stations including KFAN, AM-1500/KSTP-AM, and Go 96.3, where he was most recently morning show host. 93X’s Half-Assed Morning Show airs on 93X, Minnesota’s Rock Station, Monday through Friday from 5:40am-9:00am.
Cumulus Media Appoints David Corey as Director of FM Programming for Detroit Radio Stations WDVD and WDRQ
Cumulus Media Appoints David Corey as Director of FM Programming for Detroit Radio Stations WDVD and WDRQDETROIT, MI, March 29, 2021 — Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed David Corey as Director of FM Programming for Cumulus Detroit, overseeing radio stations 96.3 WDVD-FM (Hot AC) and New Country 93.1 WDRQ-FM (Country).
A to Z Sports’ Titans Reporter and Host Buck Reising Joins Nashville’s 104.5 The Zone as New Midday Host
Cumulus Media announces that it has signed sports journalist Buck Reising as On-Air Host for 104.5 The Zone/WGFX-FM, Nashville and Middle Tennessee’s premier live and local sports station and the flagship home for the Tennessee Titans and Nashville affiliate for University of Tennessee Volunteers.
Veteran Rock Radio Personality Mike Hsu Debuts Today as Morning Show Host on Cumulus Worcester’s The Pike 100 FM/WWFX-FM
Hsu Takes the Morning Mic at The Pike One Year After His Sign-Off From Former Rock Station WAAF-FM WORCESTER, MA, February 22, 2021 — Cumulus Media announces that it has tapped popular radio personality Mike Hsu as On-Air Host, Mornings, for Worcester, MA, Classic Rock radio station The Pike 100 FM/WWFX-FM.
Rachel Ryan Debuts Today as On-Air Host, Middays, on DFW’s New Country 96.3/KSCS-FM
Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Rachel Ryan as On-Air Personality, Middays, for New Country 96.3/KSCS-FM in Dallas, TX. Ryan debuts today on New Country 96.3 and can be heard Monday through Friday from 10:00am-3:00pm.
Cumulus Media Promotes Joel Shimer to On-Air Co-Host for “The HAWK Morning Show with Rick and Joel” on Classic Rock Station 99.9 The HAWK/WODE-FM
Shimer Rises Co-Host Lehigh Valley-Poconos’ Top-Rated Morning Show With Heritage Morning Host, Rick Michaels ALLENTOWN, PA, February 11, 2021 — Cumulus Media announces that it has promoted Joel Shimer to Co-Host for the top-rated morning show in Allentown, PA, The HAWK Morning Show, on Classic Rock station, 99.9 The HAWK/WODE-FM.
K-Bull 93’s “Lexi and Banks” Nominated for ACM Award for On-Air Personality of the Year-Large Market for Third Consecutive Year
Cumulus Media announces that K-Bull 93/KUBL-FM morning radio show “Lexi and Banks” in Salt Lake City has been nominated for an Academy of Country Music (ACM) Award for On-Air Personality of the Year-Large Market for the third consecutive year. In 2019, K-Bull 93 took home the ACM Award as Station of the Year-Large Market in its third consecutive year of being nominated for the prestigious award. “Lexi and Banks” debuted on K-Bull 93 mornings in March 2018, and airs weekdays from 5:30am-10:00am.
Popular Minneapolis Radio Personality Jordan Alamat Joins Cumulus Minnesota as On-Air Host, Nights on 93X/KXXR-FM
Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Jordan Alamat as On-Air Host, Nights, on 93X/KXXR-FM in Minneapolis, MN. Alamat debuted on 93X on Wednesday, February 3rd, and can be heard Monday through Friday from 7:00pm-12:00am Midnight. Alamat, a native of New Brighton, MN, joins Cumulus Minneapolis and 93X following on-air positions on Minneapolis radio stations KQGO, KZGO and KDWB.
Cumulus Media Taps Don Pollnow as Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Montgomery, AL
Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Don Pollnow as Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Montgomery, AL. In his new role, Pollnow will oversee the company’s six Montgomery radio stations, including: Mix 103.3/WMXS-FM (AC); News Radio 1440/WLWI-AM (News/Talk); Sports Radio 740/WMSP-AM (Sports/Talk); WLWI 92/WLWI-FM (Country); 95.1 The Fox/WXFX-FM (Classic Rock); and Y102/WHHY-FM (CHR).
On-Air Talent Dallace Jade Debuts Today as Midday Personality on Q97.3, Shreveport’s Home for Today’s Best Music Mix
Cumulus Media announces that popular radio personality Dallace Jade joins the weekday programming lineup on Hot AC radio station Q97.3/KQHN-FM in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, as Midday On-Air Host. The award-winning radio host debuts on Q97.3 today and airs Monday through Friday from 9:00am-2:00pm.
Veteran Chicago Journalist Kim Gordon Joins 890 WLS-AM as News Anchor, Afternoon Drive
Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Kim Gordon as News Anchor, Afternoon Drive, for 890 WLS-AM, Chicago’s legendary News Talk radio station. Gordon can be heard on 890 WLS-AM Monday through Friday in the afternoon and from 4:00pm-7:00pm during The John Howell Show.
890 WLS-AM Morning News Anchor Nick Gale Rises to News Director for Chicago’s Legendary News Talk Station
Cumulus Media announces that it has promoted award-winning broadcast journalist Nick Gale to News Director for 890 WLS-AM in Chicago, IL. Gale will continue to serve the station as News Anchor for Morning Drive, a position he has held since 2020.