Cumulus Media Bolsters Programming Organization With Multiple Promotions in Key Louisiana Markets

Cumulus Promotes Jerold Jackson to Operations Manager for Cumulus Baton Rouge and Program Director for Cumulus New Orleans Stations KMEZ-FM and KKND-FM

Cumulus Taps New Support Team That Includes LaTangela Sherman as Assistant Program Director of Cumulus Baton Rouge Cluster; Glen Roberson as Music Director of New Orleans Station KMEZ-FM and Baton Rouge Station KQXL-FM; and Vincent Thomas as Assistant Program Director of KNEK-FM and KRRQ-FM in Lafayette

NEW ORLEANS, BATON ROUGE, and LAFAYETTE, LA- August 16, 2024 -Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has promoted Jerold Jackson to Operations Manager for Cumulus Baton Rouge. Jackson, who has programmed stations for Cumulus Media in various markets for over 20 years, also adds stripes as the new Program Director of KMEZ 102.9/KMEZ-FM (Urban AC) and Heaven 106.7 FM/KKND-FM (Gospel) in New Orleans. He will continue in his role as Program Director of Magic 104.7/KNEK-FM (Urban) and Q95.5/KRRQ-FM (Urban) in Lafayette, LA, a position he has held since 2015.

Cumulus Media also announces that it has appointed a new support team in Baton Rouge that includes the promotions of LaTangela Sherman to Assistant Program Director of the Baton Rouge Cluster, and Glen Roberson to Music Director of Q106.5/KQXL-FM (Urban AC) in Baton Rouge and KMEZ 102.9/KMEZ-FM (Urban AC) in New Orleans. In addition, the company has promoted Vincent Thomas to Assistant Program Director of Magic 104.7/KNEK-FM (Urban) and Q95.5/KRRQ-FM (Urban) in Lafayette.

Pat Galloway, Regional Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus New Orleans/Baton Rouge/Lafayette/Columbus-Starkville, said: "These appointments reflect our company values of promoting from within. Jerold Jackson has deep experience and a track record of success with Cumulus. I am confident that Jerold will be very effective in this new leadership role."

Galloway added: "Likewise, the promotions of LaTangela Sherman, Glen Roberson, and Vincent Thomas within the Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lafayette radio clusters further strengthens our programming efforts in these key markets. We have a tremendous team in place to continue creating Louisiana's best radio programming for our listeners and advertising partners."

Cumulus Media owns and operates four radio stations in Baton Rouge, including: Q106.5/KQXL-FM (Urban AC); MAX 94.1/WEMX-FM (Urban); Classic Hits 103.3/WRQQ-FM (Classic Hits); and Heaven 95.7 FM-1460 AM/WXOK-AM/FM (Gospel). Cumulus owns and operates four stations in New Orleans, including: Heaven 106.7 FM/KKND-FM (Gospel); KMEZ 102.9/KMEZ-FM (Urban AC); The Ticket 106.1/WRKN-FM (Sports); and Alt 92.3/WZRH-FM (Alternative). The company also owns and operates four stations in Lafayette, including: Magic 104.7/KNEK-FM (Urban); Q95.5/KRRQ-FM (Urban); 94.5 KSMB/KSMB-FM (CHR); and 99.1 KXKC/KXKC-FM (Country).

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 401 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, AP News, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,800 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.

Contact: Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication for Cumulus Media, 512.633.4084, [email protected].