Articles from Cumulus Media Inc.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s (NASDAQCMLS) Westwood One, America’s largest audio network and the official audio partner of the National Football League, will present live play-by-play coverage of NFL Championship Sunday, sponsored by Intuit TurboTax, on January 26th. In the first of two highly anticipated championship games, the Washington Commanders square off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia, with Westwood One’s live coverage beginning at 2:00pm ET. The excitement continues Sunday evening at 6:30pm ET, with the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs match-up in Kansas City. Westwood One keeps the play-by-play action coming, with live coverage beginning at 6:30pm ET.  

ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) today announced the appointment of Steven M. Galbraith to its Board of Directors.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s (NASDAQCMLS) Westwood One, America’s largest audio network and the official audio partner of the National Football League, will present live play-by-play coverage of the NFL Divisional Round on Saturday, January 18th and Sunday, January 19th, sponsored by Intuit TurboTax. This season marks Westwood One’s 38th consecutive year as the official audio partner of the NFL.   

Westwood One, Official Audio Partner of the NFL, Delivers All the Action With Live Play-by-Play Coverage of All Six NFL Games on Saturday, January 11th, Sunday, January 12th, and Monday, January 13th

“The Jim Rome Show” to be Exclusively Syndicated and Distributed by Westwood One During Coveted New Time Slot

Five-Hour Nightly Country Show to Feature Biggest Stars in Country Music and Fast-rising Artists, Music City News, Fan Interactions

After a Highly Successful 18-Year Run as Host of “American Country Countdown,” Superstar Kix Brooks Hosts His Final Show the Weekend of December 28-29, 2024 

10-Part Podcast Series ‘Liberty and Learning with Mark Levin and Larry Arnn’ Takes Deep Dive Into U.S. Founding Principles and the Self-Government They Require

Increased Digital Marketing Services Revenue by 38%, Total Digital Revenue by 8%

ATLANTA, Oct. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) will host a conference call on Friday, November 1st at 8:30 AM ET to discuss its third quarter 2024 operating results. A press release containing a summary of these results will be issued before the call at approximately 8:00 AM ET.

No-Contest Wrestling Launches October 2 with Hosts O’Shea Jackson, Jr. And TJ Jefferson

YouTube Personality Benny Johnson Hosts Top-Ranking Vodcast Every Weekday

On the Frontlines with Mark Levin and Yael Eckstein ~ Presented by The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s (NASDAQCMLS) Westwood One today announced that The Dan Bongino Show will offer a special live edition of the podcast on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Dan Bongino will offer commentary and opinion live while Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump face each other to debate for the first time.

2024 Season Coverage Kicks Off September 5 when the Defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens

Special Podcast Will Drop Monday, August 26 from The Heritage Foundation

NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s (NASDAQCMLS) Westwood One, the largest audio network in the U.S., will present national audio coverage of the 2024 college football season. Highlighting Westwood One’s schedule of 16 regular season games will be matchups with top-20 teams including the University of Georgia, The Ohio State University, The University of Texas, the University of Oregon, the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), The University of Alabama, the University of Missouri, the University of Tennessee, Clemson University, and defending national champion, the University of Michigan as well as the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic between Virginia State University and Benedict College. Postseason games will include the SEC Championship Game, the annual Army vs. Navy Game, and the FCS Championship.

Carolyn Chauncey Picks Up Podcast Content and Operations as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Podcasting

July Audio Downloads Increase 40% Over June

Completed Highly Successful Debt Exchange That Reduced Our Debt Obligations Under Our Debt Instruments by Approximately $33 Million, Extended Maturities to 2029, Obtained Favorable Interest Rates, and Preserved Structure Free of Financial Maintenance Covenants

NEW YORK, July 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s (NASDAQCMLS) Westwood One today announced that talk radio host Dan Bongino will host JD Vance, the Republican Vice-Presidential candidate, today on “The Dan Bongino Show” for a live interview during the 2-3:00 p.m. ET hour of the program.

ATLANTA, July 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) will host a conference call on Friday, August 2nd at 8:30 AM ET to discuss its second quarter 2024 operating results. A press release containing a summary of these results will be issued before the call at approximately 8:00 AM ET.

New Podcast from the Bongino Report Drops Each Weekday

Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19, 2024

New Agreement Keeps “The Mark Levin Show” on Westwood One and the Cumulus Podcast Network for Multiple Years

ATLANTA, June 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media (NASDAQCMLS) today announced the appointment of Kriston Aitken to Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 1, 2024. Reporting to Mary G. Berner, President and CEO, Aitken will be responsible for Human Resources strategy and operations, talent management, compensation and benefits, and supporting the advancement of the company culture. She succeeds Todd McCarty, who will be retiring after nearly nine years with the company.

NEW YORK, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media (NASDAQCMLS) today announced The Candy Valentino Show has joined the Cumulus Podcast Network. Entrepreneur and bestselling author Candy Valentino talks with some of the world's most successful minds, including Tony Robbins, Daymond John, Ed Mylett, and Heidi Zak, while offering valuable insights drawn directly from her 26 years of expertise launching and selling her own businesses. She discusses wealth habits, business models, profit plans, real estate investing, and much more to help listeners achieve security and wealth.

ATLANTA, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media (NASDAQCMLS) today announced Mike Eaby’s promotion to Vice President/Executive Producer of Westwood One Sports. In his new role, Eaby will manage and oversee all Westwood One Sports multi-platform content and live event production. Eaby will assume his new responsibilities on May 15, reporting to Bruce Gilbert, Senior Vice President, Sports Content & Audience for Cumulus Media and Westwood One. He succeeds Howard Deneroff, who departs his position after more than 35 years with Westwood One Sports.

ATLANTA, May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) (the "Company," "Cumulus Media," "we," "us," or "our") today announced operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

ATLANTA, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) (the “Company” or “Cumulus”) today announced the expiration and final results of its subsidiary’s, Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc. (the “Issuer”), previously announced offer to exchange (as amended, the “Exchange Offer”) any and all of its outstanding 6.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2026 (the “Old Notes”) for new 8.000% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2029 (the “New Notes”) to be issued by the Issuer, upon the terms of and subject to the conditions set forth in the confidential offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement, dated February 27, 2024 (as amended by Supplement No. 1, dated April 18, 2024, the “Offering Memorandum”). All capitalized terms not defined herein are defined in the Offering Memorandum, unless otherwise noted.

ATLANTA, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) (the “Company” or “Cumulus”) today announced that its subsidiary, Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc. (the “Issuer”), has amended its previously announced offer to exchange (as so amended, the “Exchange Offer”) any and all of the Issuer’s outstanding 6.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2026 (the “Old Notes”) for new 8.000% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2029 (“New Notes”) to be issued by the Issuer, upon the terms of and subject to the conditions set forth in the confidential offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement (as supplemented, the “Offering Memorandum”) dated February 27, 2024, as amended by Supplement No. 1 (“Supplement No. 1”) dated April 18, 2024. All capitalized terms not defined herein are defined in the Offering Memorandum, unless otherwise noted.

ATLANTA, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) (the "Company," "Cumulus Media," "we," "us," or "our") today announced selected preliminary operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

ATLANTA, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) (the “Company” or “Cumulus”) today announced that its subsidiary, Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc. (the “Issuer”), has further extended the Expiration Time in its previously-announced Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation (the “Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation”), in which the Issuer offered to exchange any and all of the Issuer’s outstanding 6.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2026 (the “Old Notes”) for new 8.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2029 (“New Notes”), to be issued by the Issuer, upon the terms of and subject to the conditions set forth in the confidential offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement dated February 27, 2024 (the “Offering Memorandum”). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this press release have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Offering Memorandum.

ATLANTA, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) (the “Company” or “Cumulus”) today announced that its subsidiary, Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc. (the “Issuer”), has further extended the Expiration Time in its previously-announced Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation (the “Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation”), in which the Issuer offered to exchange any and all of the Issuer’s outstanding 6.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2026 (the “Old Notes”) for new 8.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2029 (“New Notes”), to be issued by the Issuer, upon the terms of and subject to the conditions set forth in the confidential offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement dated February 27, 2024 (the “Offering Memorandum”). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this press release have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Offering Memorandum.

ATLANTA, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) (the “Company” or “Cumulus”) today announced that its subsidiary, Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc. (the “Issuer”), has further extended the Expiration Time in its previously-announced Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation (the “Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation”), in which the Issuer offered to exchange any and all of the Issuer’s outstanding 6.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2026 (the “Old Notes”) for new 8.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2029 (“New Notes”), to be issued by the Issuer, upon the terms of and subject to the conditions set forth in the confidential offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement dated February 27, 2024 (the “Offering Memorandum”). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this press release have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Offering Memorandum.

ATLANTA, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) (the “Company” or “Cumulus”) today announced that its subsidiary, Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc. (the “Issuer”), has further extended the Expiration Time in its previously-announced Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation (the “Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation”), in which the Issuer offered to exchange any and all of the Issuer’s outstanding 6.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2026 (the “Old Notes”) for new 8.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2029 (“New Notes”), to be issued by the Issuer, upon the terms of and subject to the conditions set forth in the confidential offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement dated February 27, 2024 (the “Offering Memorandum”). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this press release have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Offering Memorandum.

Rafael Hernández Brito, Greivis Vásquez, and Carlos Morales Call the Action

    Westwood One’s Final Four® Coverage Connects College Hoops Fans across Multiple Platforms – 500+ Radio Stations, SiriusXM, NCAA March Madness Live™; via Free Online Streaming at WestwoodOneSports.com, The Varsity Network App & on Alexa-Enabled Devices; also Available with TuneIn Premium

ATLANTA, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) (the “Company” or “Cumulus”) today announced that its subsidiary, Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc. (the “Issuer”), has further extended the Expiration Time in its previously-announced Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation (the “Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation”), in which the Issuer offered to exchange any and all of the Issuer’s outstanding 6.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2026 (the “Old Notes”) for new 8.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2029 (“New Notes”), to be issued by the Issuer, upon the terms of and subject to the conditions set forth in the confidential offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement dated February 27, 2024 (the “Offering Memorandum”). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this press release have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Offering Memorandum.

NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s Westwood One (NASDAQCMLS), the largest audio network in the U.S. and the official network audio broadcast partner of the NCAA, will broadcast live coverage of the Men’s Sweet Sixteen on Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29 beginning at 6 p.m. ET with “The Tournament Tonight” pregame show. Westwood One will also broadcast live coverage of the Men’s Elite Eight on Saturday, March 30 beginning at 5 p.m. ET with the pregame show and on Sunday, March 31 with the pregame show at 1 p.m. ET. Westwood One’s coverage of the NCAA Men’s Final Four® will begin on Saturday, April 6 with “The Final Four Show” at 3 p.m. ET and at 6:30 p.m. ET with the “Championship Monday” show prior to the National Championship Game on Monday, April 8.

Broadcasts Include Women’s Sweet Sixteen® through the National Championship

ATLANTA, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) (the “Company” or “Cumulus”) today announced that its subsidiary, Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc. (the “Issuer”), has extended the Expiration Time in its previously-announced Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation (the “Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation”), in which the Issuer offered to exchange any and all of the Issuer’s outstanding 6.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2026 (the “Old Notes”) for new 8.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2029 (“New Notes”), to be issued by the Issuer, upon the terms of and subject to the conditions set forth in the confidential offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement dated February 27, 2024 (the “Offering Memorandum”). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this press release have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Offering Memorandum.

March Madness® Broadcasts Connect College Hoops Fans and Consumers across Multiple Platforms – 500+ Radio Stations, SiriusXM, NCAA March Madness Live™; via Free Online Streaming at WestwoodOneSports.com, The Varsity Network App, and on Alexa-Enabled Devices; and on TuneIn Premium

ATLANTA, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) (the “Company” or “Cumulus”) today announced that its subsidiary, Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc. (the “Issuer”), has extended the Early Tender Time in its previously-announced Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation (the “Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation”), in which the Issuer offered to exchange any and all of the Issuer’s outstanding 6.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2026 (the “Old Notes”) for new 8.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2029 (“New Notes”), to be issued by the Issuer, upon the terms of and subject to the conditions set forth in the confidential offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement dated February 27, 2024 (the “Offering Memorandum”). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this press release have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Offering Memorandum.

Coverage Includes 24 Games between Saturday, March 9th and Sunday, March 17th, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) (the “Company” or “Cumulus”) today announced that its subsidiary, Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc. (the “Issuer”), has commenced an offer to exchange (the “Exchange Offer”) any and all of the Issuer’s outstanding 6.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2026 (the “Old Notes”) for new 8.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2029 (“New Notes”) to be issued by the Issuer, upon the terms of and subject to the conditions set forth in the confidential offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement dated February 27, 2024 (the “Offering Memorandum”). All capitalized terms not defined herein are defined in the Offering Memorandum, unless otherwise noted.

Launches Debt Exchange for Senior Notes and Term Loan

ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) (“Cumulus Media” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan (“Rights Plan”) to protect the best interests of all Cumulus Media shareholders. The Rights Plan is effective immediately and will expire on February 20, 2025. The Board may consider an earlier termination of the Rights Plan if circumstances warrant.

ATLANTA, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) will host a conference call on Tuesday, February 27th at 8:30 AM ET to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 operating results. A press release containing a summary of these results will be issued before the call at approximately 8:00 AM ET.

2024 Marks Westwood One’s 51st Super Bowl Broadcast

NEW YORK, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s Westwood One today announced that talk radio host Dan Bongino will host former President Donald J. Trump on “The Dan Bongino Show” for a live interview at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Doubleheader Coverage of AFC and NFC Championship Games airs Sunday, January 28 beginning at 2 p.m. ET

Award-Winning Daily News Digest Now Available as a Podcast on Demand

Top Performance and Mindset Coach Drops New Episodes Each Tuesday and Thursday

Six Leading Real Estate Investing Podcasts Join the Cumulus Podcast Network

NEW YORK, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CUMULUS MEDIA’s (NASDAQCMLS) Westwood One, the largest audio network in the U.S., will present exclusive national audio coverage of the Army-Navy Football Game presented by USAA. One of college football’s most legendary rivalries, this year's game will be broadcast live from Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 2 p.m. ET.

Deal Keeps “The Dan Bongino Show” in Broadcast Syndication on Westwood One and The Dan Bongino Show Podcast on the Cumulus Podcast Network for Multiple Years

ATLANTA, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media (NASDAQCMLS) today announced that it has appointed Collin Jones as President of Westwood One, effective January 1, 2024, responsible for Westwood One, the largest audio network in America, and the top-rated Cumulus Podcast Network. Jones adds this position to his current role as EVP of Corporate Strategy & Development for Cumulus Media, reporting to Mary Berner, President and CEO of Cumulus Media. He succeeds Suzanne Grimes, who decided to embark on the next chapter of her career after eight years.

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media (NASDAQCMLS) announced today that the Cumulus Podcast Network will now provide brand suitability and safety measurement across the Cumulus Podcast Network through Barometer.

First Ever Black Friday Game Features Twin Brothers Jason and Devin McCourty in the Broadcast Booth with Ian Eagle

Ross Mathews and Bethie Hungerford to Host All-New Cooking Podcast Each Wednesday Beginning November 8

ATLANTA, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) (the "Company," "Cumulus Media," "we," "us," or "our") today announced operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) will host a conference call on Friday, October 27th at 8:30 AM ET to discuss its third quarter 2023 operating results. A press release containing a summary of these results will be issued before the call at approximately 8:00 AM ET.

Westwood One’s NFL Primetime Game Broadcasts Available to Fans on Westwoodonesports.com, Affiliated Stations’ Primary Digital Platforms, NFL+ and the NFL App

Newest Collaboration, What The Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask, Launches September 12 on the Cumulus Podcast Network

Virginia Union Faces Morehouse College on September 3

ATLANTA, July 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) (the "Company," "Cumulus Media," "we," "us," or "our") today announced operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s (NASDAQCMLS) Westwood One today announced that David Cohn has joined as Senior Vice President, Sales and Digital Partnerships, based in New York and reporting to Brandon Berman, President of Sales, Westwood One. In this new role, Cohn oversees digital sales for Westwood One nationwide, with a focus on growing brand partnerships across podcasting. Cohn also has responsibility for the New York and Atlanta sales teams.

ATLANTA, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) will host a conference call on Friday, July 28th at 8:30 AM ET to discuss its second quarter 2023 operating results. A press release containing a summary of these results will be issued before the call at approximately 8:00 AM ET.

ATLANTA, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) (the "Company” or "Cumulus") today announced the final results of its "modified Dutch auction" tender offer, which expired at midnight, New York City time, at the end of the day on June 9, 2023.

ATLANTA, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQCMLS) (the "Company” or "Cumulus") today announced the preliminary results of its "modified Dutch auction" tender offer, which expired at midnight, New York City time, at the end of the day on June 9, 2023.

Study Reveals YouTube Is Top Destination for Podcast Discovery

Preliminary Round Broadcasts Air Thursday, June 1st through Monday, June 5th

NEW YORK, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s Westwood One, the official network radio partner of the NCAA, will broadcast the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Semifinals and Championship Games over the Memorial Day weekend. This year’s event will take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.