Local Releases
Cumulus Media Launches Next Generation of Top 40 Radio in Kansas City With Launch Today of All The Hits 107.3 The Vibe/KMJK-FM
KANSAS CITY, MO – October 6, 2023 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that in a follow-up move to last week’s launch of Kansas City’s Hip Hop and R&B station, Power 105.1/KCJK-FM, it has launched its popular station brand The Vibe today on the 107.3 frequency. The station becomes All The Hits 107.3 The Vibe/KMJK-FM replacing station All The Hits 95.7 The Vibe/KCHZ-FM, a Kansas City staple for 20 years.
Cumulus Media and Chicago’s Q101 Announce Four Nights of Concerts With Annual “TWISTED XMAS”
Q101 Welcomes to Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom The Black Keys, Lovejoy, Bleachers, Young the Giant, The Gaslight Anthem MORE!
Cumulus Media Launches Power 105.1/KCJK-FM, Kansas City’s New Home for Hip Hop and R&B
KANSAS CITY, MO – September 28, 2023 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has launched Power 105.1/KCJK-FM, the new destination radio station for Kansas City’s Hip Hop and R&B fans.
Cumulus Media Promotes Nina Montgomery to Program Director for Shreveport Radio Stations Q 97.3 FM and Lite Rock 100.7 FM
SHREVEPORT, LA – September 21, 2023 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has promoted Nina Montgomery to Program Director of the company’s two Adult Contemporary stations in Shreveport, Hot AC-formatted Q 97.3 FM Today’s Best Music Mix (KQHN-FM) and AC-formatted Lite Rock 100.7 FM (KRMD-AM).
Cumulus Media Expands Live and Local Sports Coverage in South Carolina With the Launch of The Game Sports Radio Network
Sportsradio 96.7FM/1310 AM The Ticket/KTCK-FM Kicks Off Exciting New Midday Makeover in DFW
DALLAS, TX – July 31, 2023 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announced today an exciting new midday on-air lineup on powerhouse Dallas-Fort Worth Sports/Talk station, Sportsradio 96.7FM/1310 AM The Ticket/KTCK-FM. Former Ticket host Matt McClearin re-joins the station after two years on-air at Cumulus sister station Jox 94.5/WJOX-FM in Birmingham, AL.
Cumulus Media Names Michelle Matthews as Program Director for 96.3 WDVD-FM in Detroit
DETROIT, MI – July 31, 2023 – Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Michelle Matthews as Program Director for Hot AC station 96.3 WDVD-FM in Detroit. Matthews was previously Operations Manager/Brand Manager for Saga Communications in Columbus, OH, and brings 30 years’ experience in radio programming and operations to Cumulus Media.
Cumulus Media Names Dave Gibson as Morning Co-Host on Allentown’s Classic Rocker 99.9 The Hawk, WODE-FM
Gibson Joins Veteran Morning Host Rick Michaels on Newly Rebranded “The Hawk Morning Rave with Rick and Dave” Weekdays From 5:30AM-9:00AM ALLENTOWN, PA – July 31, 2023 – Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Dave Gibson as Co-Host, Mornings, on Classic Rock station 99.9 the Hawk (WODE-FM) in Allentown, PA.
Cumulus Media Albuquerque Helps Local Shelters Fight the Effects of Heat on Area Homeless Community Through Bottled Water and Supplies Drive
ALBUQUERQUE, NM, July 24, 2023 – Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that Cumulus Albuquerque has partnered with Dreamstyle Remodeling and Pete’s Landscaping and Materials to collect urgently needed items for Albuquerque’s unhoused community this summer.
Cumulus Albuquerque Radio Stations Honored With Nine New Mexico Broadcasters Association Excellence in Broadcasting Awards
96.3 News Radio KKOB Honored as Station of the Year for the Second Consecutive Year Jeff Berry, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Albuquerque, said “I am so proud of our team in Albuquerque. It’s wonderful that the broadcasting community hears and recognizes what I get to see every day.
Providence Radio Personality Bekah Berger Joins Giovanni and Jay Buff as Co-Host of Cumulus Media’s 92 PRO-FM/WPRO-FM Morning Show
PROVIDENCE, RI – July 21, 2023 – Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Bekah Berger as Co-Host, Mornings, on heritage Top 40 radio station in Providence, RI, 92 PRO-FM/WPRO-FM.
Cumulus Media Promotes Ann Thomas as Program Director for Detroit News/Talk Radio Powerhouse, WJR 760AM
Thomas’ Appointment Makes Her the First Female Program Director in WJR’s 101-Year History Mike Wheeler Rises to Operations Manager for Cumulus Detroit/Ann Arbor DETROIT, MI – July 20, 2023 – Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has promoted Ann Thomas to Program Director for legendary Detroit News/Talk station WJR 760AM.
Cumulus Media’s KFRU to Debut Live and Local Afternoon News/Talk Program, “Columbia Today,” Hosted by Ted Farnen, Journalist and Former Missouri State Rep
COLUMBIA, MO – July 10, 2023 — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it will launch a new weekday afternoon talk show, “Columbia Today,” on KFRU, Columbia’s pre-eminent News/Talk radio station. The live and local program will be hosted by Ted Farnen, journalist and former Missouri State Representative.
Cumulus Media Signs Influential Atlanta Rock Radio Personality Steve Craig as Program Director and Midday On-Air Host for 99X
Craig Comes Home to Middays on 99X and Rounds Out Re-Launch Lineup of Atlanta’s Iconic Alternative Rock Station ATLANTA, GA – July 10, 2023 – Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that Atlanta Rock radio personality Steve Craig will return to the legendary 99X (WNNX-FM) as Program Director for the station and as On-Air Host, Middays.
Cumulus Media’s 97 Rock/WGRF-FM Taps Veteran Classic Rocker John Mathews as On-Air Host, Middays, in Buffalo, NY
BUFFALO, NY – July 6, 2023 – Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed John Mathews as On-Air Host, Middays, on Classic Rock station 97 Rock/WGRF-FM in Buffalo, NY. He will also serve as Assistant Program Director for 97 Rock and its sister station in Erie, PA, Z102.3/WQHZ-FM.