Cumulus Media

Cumulus Media

https://www.cumulusmedia.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumulus-media/

Cumulus Media is a privately owned American broadcasting company headquartered in the US. Founded in 1997, the company employs approximately 3,130 individuals and reported $827.1M in revenue as of 2024. As a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company specializes in Pro AV services, operating AM and FM radio stations across the United States. It also owns and operates Westwood One.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1997

Headcount

3,130

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Pro AV services

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On March 15, 2026, Cumulus Media surrendered the licenses for stations 1440 WLWI Montgomery, AL, 1490 WLAW, and 97.5 WLAW-FM Whitehall, MI, along with translator 99.1 W256DM Whitehall, MI, after these stations went silent in March 2025. Earlier, on March 11, a U.S. District Judge recognized an automatic stay in Cumulus Media’s antitrust suit against Nielsen, triggered by the company's Chapter 11 reorganization filing, ordering the parties to submit a joint letter on the bankruptcy proceedings' status by June 9, 2026. This development follows the company's confirmation on March 11 that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week. The radio broadcaster, which operates nearly 400 AM and FM stations across the United States, seeks to restructure and eliminate a substantial portion of its debt amidst pressure from digital competitors. Also on March 11, Gibson Dunn confirmed its role in advising an ad hoc group of lenders and noteholders on the financial restructuring, which aims to eliminate approximately $600 million in debt from Cumulus Media's balance sheet.

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Cumulus Media offers 3 products in the ad tech and services, pro AV and media and telecoms services industries. Cumulus Media's product portfolio comprises of RTB and programmatic, broadcast television and radio and pro AV services.

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Cumulus Media's revenues were less than $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Cumulus Media's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is audio production services. For full access to Cumulus Media's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Mar

18th

2026

21:30

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Cumulus' Westwood One and NCAA Renew Audio Media Partnership

As the first round of March Madness begins on Thursday, Cumulus Media’s Westwood One and the NCAA have entered into a multi-year renewal agreement for game broadcasts. Terms of the deal were not released. The deal comes on the heels of Cumulus’ recent filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, as it seeks to eliminate $600 million in debt.

Mar

18th

2026

13:18

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Cumulus Media’s Westwood One and the NCAA Renew Audio Media Partnership

ATLANTA, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s Westwood One (OTCQB: CMLS), one of the largest audio networks in America, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) have entered into a multi-year renewal, maintaining Westwood One’s place as the official network audio broadcast partner of the NCAA for several years to come.

Associated Press

Mar

15th

2026

05:30

FCC Report 3/15: Big AM Downgrade In Jacksonville

License Cancellations Cumulus Media surrendered the licenses of more stations it took silent in March 2025. 1440 WLWI Montgomery AL, 1490 WLAW and translator 99.1 W256DM Whitehall MI, and 97.5 WLAW-FM Whitehall MI have all been cancelled.

Mar

11th

2026

18:30

Women To Watch: Stella Bianco, Cumulus Media Buffalo

For Stella Bianco, radio is about more than music and microphones; it’s about building genuine relationships with listeners. As Production Director for Cumulus Media Buffalo, Stella plays a key role both behind the scenes and on the air for multiple stations.

Mar

11th

2026

18:30

Bankruptcy, B2B Tag

Cumulus’ Chapter 11 Reorganization Triggers Stay in Complaint Against Nielsen

United States District Judge Jeannette Vargas recognizes the automatic stay that kicks in due to U.S. Bankruptcy laws in Cumulus Media’s anti-trust suit against Nielsen as the result of the former’s entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The parties are ordered to submit a joint letter regarding the status of the bankruptcy proceedings by June 9, 2026.

Mar

11th

2026

12:34

Bankruptcy, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Cumulus Media Files for Chapter 11 as Radio Giant Moves to Cut Massive Debt

In a dramatic turn for one of America’s largest radio broadcasters, Cumulus Media has filed for bankruptcy protection, seeking a financial reset as traditional radio faces relentless pressure from digital competitors. The Atlanta- based company — which operates nearly 400 AM and FM radio stations across the United States — confirmed it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week in an effort to restructure and eliminate a substantial portion of its debt.

Mar

11th

2026

11:30

Gibson Dunn Advises Ad Hoc Group of Lenders and Noteholders on Financial Restructuring of Cumulus Media

Firm News | March 11, 2026 Gibson Dunn is advising an ad hoc group of lenders and noteholders on the financial restructuring of Cumulus Media, Inc. and certain of its affiliates to eliminate approximately $600 million in debt from its balance sheet.

Mar

11th

2026

11:18

Bankruptcy, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag

Parent company of national radio stations, including 7 in N.Y., files for bankruptcy

The parent company of national radio stations across the United States, including seven radio stations in New York state, has filed for bankruptcy, Cumulus Media, which owns 394 radio stations across 84 markets, filed for bankruptcy last week.

Staten Island Advance

Mar

10th

2026

18:30

Cumulus Media’s Westwood One Presents Exclusive Multiplatform Audio Coverage of the 2026 NCAA® Men’s Basketball Tournament › Cumulus Media

March Madness® Broadcasts Connect College Hoops Fans across Multiple Platforms – 500+ Radio Stations, SiriusXM, NCAA March Madness Live™, WestwoodOneSports.com, the Westwood One Sports App, The Varsity Network App, Alexa-Enabled Devices, and TuneIn Premium Network’s

Mar

10th

2026

13:49

Bankruptcy, B2B Tag

Second largest radio station operator in US files for bankruptcy

The operator of nearly 400 AM/FM radio stations across the U.S. has filed for bankruptcy in an effort to eliminate most of the company’s $697 million in debt. According to Reuters, Cumulus Media filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week as it aims to restructure the company.

Mar

9th

2026

17:33

Bankruptcy, B2B Tag

Cumulus Media Files for Bankruptcy: Leases Rejected in NYC, San Francisco & More

16 Cumulus Media’s Restructuring: A Sign of Shifting Tides in Audio Entertainment Cumulus Media, the third-largest commercial U.S. Radio group by revenue, is once again navigating Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. This time, the plan involves a transition to a private company, with lenders poised to gain 95% control.

Mar

9th

2026

14:15

Bankruptcy, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag

Owner of popular Houston radio station files for bankruptcy

One of Houston's best-known radio stations now has a parent company in bankruptcy. Cumulus Media, the Atlanta-based company that owns 104.1 KRBE, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in the Southern District of Texas as part of a plan to restructure hundreds of millions of dollars in debt.

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