Local Releases

Q99.7, Atlanta’s Hit Music Station, Turns Up the Fun With January 19th Debut of Two New Live and Local Weekday Shows

January 18, 2021

Cumulus Media announces that Atlanta Top 40 radio station Q99.7 (WWWQ-FM) will debut two new live and local shows on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. The first, Charged Up, featuring popular Atlanta club and event DJ and on-air personality Yvonne Monet, airs Monday through Friday from 11:00am-3:00pm EST, followed by a new Afternoon Drive program, Atlanta’s Vibe, featuring station favorites Jade and Moe, airing weekdays from 3:00pm-7:00pm EST.

Turn It UP! Cumulus Abilene’s KTLT-FM Flips From Sports Talk to Rock as the All-New 98.1 The Phantom

January 18, 2021

Cumulus Media announces that it has launched 98.1 The Phantom (KTLT-FM), a new Rock radio station for Abilene, TX’s Rock music fans. Previously programmed as a Sports Talk station, 98.1 The Phantom debuted on Friday, January 15th, and fittingly, kicked off at midnight with Metallica’s cover of Bob Seger’s “Turn the Page”. KTLT-FM’s new name, “The Phantom”, is a tribute to local landmark Fort Phantom Hill Lake.

Albuquerque’s Magic 99.5 Turns Up Its Music Mix With Today’s Hits and Yesterday’s Favorites; Announces New On-Air Lineup for 2021

January 11, 2021

Cumulus Media announces that it will launch a new weekday programming lineup on Magic 99.5/KMGA-FM, Albuquerque’s At-Work Station. Starting today on Magic 99.5, the music will feature “Today’s Hits & Yesterday’s Favorites”, with new songs from artists like Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 and Ed Sheeran, and favorites from the 80’s and 90’s like Prince, Journey, and The Backstreet Boys.

Country Radio Personality Jason Pullman Comes Home to Atlanta as Midday Host on New Country 101-FIVE/WKHX

January 8, 2021

Cumulus Media announces that Country radio personality Jason Pullman joins New Country 101-FIVE/WKHX-FM in Atlanta, GA, as On-Air Host, Middays. Pullman debuts Monday, January 11, 2021, on New Country101-FIVE, and can be heard Monday through Friday from 10:00am-3:00pm

Cumulus Dallas Radio Stations Raise a Total of $1,743,857 for Local Charities in 2020

January 7, 2021

Cumulus Media announces that its Dallas, TX, radio station group raised a total of $1,743,857 for DFW Metroplex charities during 2020. In addition, Cumulus Dallas supported signature community events with other groups to help raise additional millions in charitable donations.

WWCK-AM1570 and W297CG 107.3 FM Bring Classic Hits to Flint, MI, With Launch of All-New K107.3

January 6, 2021

New Station Features Classic Hits of the 70s 80s, and 90s – And Michigan State Basketball!

Popular Cincinnati Radio Personality Karen Van Zant Kicks Off 2021 With New Live and Local Morning Show on Cat Country 94.1/WNNF-FM

January 5, 2021

Van Zant Takes 94.1 Cat Country Listeners from Mornings through Early Middays; Austin “Tater” Ratcliff Debuts as Cat Country 94.1 Afternoon Host

WIVK raises over $297,000 during Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon

December 17, 2020

On Thursday, December 10th and Friday, December 11th, WIVK partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon hosted by Tony and Kris. With the generous donations of listeners across East Tennessee, WIVK was able to raise over $297,000 for St.

WBAP and Denton State Supported Living Center Partner for the 42nd Annual Christmas is for Caring Radiothon, Raising $225,000 for the Facility’s Residents

December 15, 2020

News Talk 820AM WBAP held the 42nd Annual Christmas is for Caring Radiothon from December 7-11, 2020, benefiting the Denton State Supported Living Center. In total, this year’s event raised $225,000 and counting. The funds go towards buying Christmas gifts for the 500 residents at the Denton State Supported Living Center.

KLIF News & Information 570AM Raises More Than $44,000 to Purchase Toys For Underprivileged Kids During the 32nd Annual KLIF Kids Toy Drive

December 15, 2020

News & Information 570AM KLIF partnered with Ed Wallace from KLIF’s Saturday morning show, “Wheels with Ed Wallace,” and Kwik Kar Industries for the 32nd Annual KLIF Kids Toy Drive.

WJR Detroit’s Mitch Albom Joins Celebrity Friends and Listeners in Raising a Record $1,519,041 for Charities in 9th Annual Mitch Albom SAY Detroit Radiothon

December 14, 2020

Cumulus Media announces that WJR Detroit radio PM Drive host, author and writer Mitch Albom’s 9th Annual Mitch Albom SAY Detroit Radiothon hit a new fundraising record this year, raising $1,519,041 for Detroit charities on Thursday, December 10th. The 15-hour radiothon, hosted by Albom and his WJR on-air partner, Ken Brown, was broadcast on WJR from 6am-9pm and streamed live online from Somerset North’s Grand Court.

Cumulus Shreveport Radio Stations Raise Over $52,000 in 2nd Annual Radiothon for Shriners Hospital for Children

December 11, 2020

SHREVEPORT, LA, December 11, 2020 — Cumulus Media announces that Cumulus Shreveport radio stations 99.7 KMJJ, Q97.3 (KQHN), and Lite Rock 100.7 (KRMD) raised over $52,000 through the stations’ 2nd Annual Radiothon for Shriners Hospital for Children, held December 3-4, 2020.

105.9 FM WMAL Raises $368,000 to Help House Families of Injured Military Members in Two-Day WMAL Operation Fisher House Radiothon

December 10, 2020

Cumulus Media announces that News/Talk radio station 105.9 FM WMAL in Washington, DC, raised $368,000 last weekend in the annual two-day WMAL Operation Fisher House Radiothon benefiting the Fisher House Foundation. WMAL listeners have donated more $7.5 million dollars over the last 15 years to support the efforts of the Fisher House Foundation, which provides housing to families of injured military members who are undergoing treatment. Group homes at Bethesda, Walter Reed, the VA, Dover AFB, and more than 60 locations across the country provide a comfortable place for loved ones to live while remaining close to their injured family members.

Cumulus Indianapolis Top 40 Station WZPL Raises Over $1 Million for Make-A-Wish Foundation in Just 36 Hours Through 24th Annual Request-A-Thon

December 10, 2020

Cumulus Media announces that 99.5 zpl/WZPL-FM, its Top 40 station in Indianapolis, IN, has raised a total of $1,003,919 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through the 24th annual Make-A-Wish Request-A-Thon, a 36-hour fundraising event to help make life-changing wishes come true for local children battling critical illnesses.

670 KBOI Delivers Again For Treasure Valley Children Through 4th Annual US Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Drive, Idaho’s Biggest Toy Drive

December 10, 2020

Cumulus Media announces that NewsTalk 670 KBOI and Idaho Central Credit Union hosted Idaho’s biggest toy drive on Thursday, December 3rd through Sunday, December 6th, bringing in well over 70,000 toys and $27,000 in cash donations benefiting the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program for Treasure Valley children in need this holiday season.

Cumulus Media Nashville Collects Thousands at Toy Field!

December 9, 2020

Cumulus Nashville radio stations 103-3 Country, 104-5 The Zone, 92Q, Super Talk 99.7 WTN and 95.5 NASH ICON collected thousands of toys and gifts for seniors in need at the 13th annual Toy Field presented by T-Mobile to benefit The Salvation Army’s Forgotten Angel Program at Nissan Stadium.