Cumulus Media

Cumulus Media

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

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

2024 Revenue

Founded

1997

Headcount

3,130

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Pro AV services

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On April 23, 2026, Cumulus Media initiated a search for a new Operations Manager in Toledo, Ohio, following the departure of Jerry Mac after an eight-year tenure with the cluster. Previously, on April 22, the Cumulus Media | Westwood One’s Audio Active Group published a study using Edison Research Share of Ear data, revealing that Honda automobile drivers primarily listen to AM/FM radio for ad-supported audio at 83%, with ad-supported podcasts accounting for 8%. Earlier, on April 21, the company appointed an individual who most recently served as General Manager for American General Media’s Bakersfield radio stations to lead its radio stations serving Ventura County, California. This followed an April 20 blog post from Cumulus Media | Westwood One’s Audio Active Group, which provided guidelines for local advertisers on utilizing AI to inform their media plans.

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

30th

2026

10:30

Partnerships and Alliances, New Offerings, B2B Tag

Cumulus Media Pushes Data-Driven Sales Forward With New Research Integrations.

Cumulus Media is expanding its data-driven sales approach through new partnerships with The Media Audit and TOMA.Solutions, bringing more advanced consumer and competitive intelligence to stations in a growing number of markets.The initiative is designed to move beyond traditional audience measurement by equipping local sales teams with detailed insights into consumer lifestyles, purchasing behavior, and cross-platform media usage.

Apr

29th

2026

18:30

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Cumulus Partners with The Media Audit and TOMA.Solutions for Consumer Insights

Cumulus Media says that it is “accelerating its commitment to data-driven sales by partnering with The Media Audit and TOMA.Solutions to bring sophisticated market and consumer intelligence to Cumulus stations across a growing number of

Apr

29th

2026

08:34

Financial Results, Bankruptcy, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag

Cumulus Posts Q1 Revenue Decline of 12%

Cumulus Media revenue fell about 12% in the first quarter compared to the same period a year earlier, though it reduced its losses by almost 50%. The company is the third-largest commercial U.S. radio group by revenue and is in the process of its second Chapter 11 reorganization in nine years.

Apr

29th

2026

08:31

Bankruptcy, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag

Cumulus Media Reports Operating Results for the First Quarter 2026

Operating Summary (dollars in thousands, except percentages and per share data): For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company reported net revenue of $164.4 million, a decrease of 12.2% from the three months ended March 31, 2025, net loss of $16.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $2.7 million.

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Apr

29th

2026

06:31

Financial Results, Bankruptcy, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag

Cumulus Media Reports Operating Results for the First Quarter 2026

Cumulus Media Reports Operating Results for the First Quarter 2026 04/29/2026 - 08:01 AM ATLANTA, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (OTC: CMLS.Q) (the "Company," "Cumulus Media," "we," "us," or "our") today announced operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

Apr

29th

2026

03:29

Financial Results, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag

A Lower Net Loss, and Softer Revenue, In Q1 For Cumulus

It simply awaits FCC approval of its restructuring plan, at which time it will unwind its debtor-in-possession status. Until that happens, Cumulus Media’s executive leadership team, led by CEO Mary Berner and CFO Frank López-Balboa, remains focused on leveraging the company’s “core strengths” to drive long-term value creation.

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Apr

28th

2026

18:30

Financial Results, Bankruptcy, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag

Cumulus Media Reports Operating Results for the First Quarter 2026

ATLANTA, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media Inc. (OTC: CMLS.Q) (the "Company," "Cumulus Media," "we," "us," or "our") today announced operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Mary G. Berner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cumulus Media, said, "We are pleased to report first quarter earnings.

Apr

27th

2026

18:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Cumulus Names Webb PD for KABC and KSFO

Cumulus Media promotes Art Webb to program director for news/talk stations KABC, Los Angeles and KSFO, San Francisco. He has been serving as assistant program director and executive producer for both stations since 2017. He takes over for Luis Segura, who recently assumed the operations manager role at the company’s WMAL-FM, Washington.

Apr

27th

2026

08:35

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Webb To Program Two Big Cumulus California AMs

Some 40 years ago, they were among the most listened-to spoken word stations in the nation. Today, they operate in a vastly different landscape, leading Cumulus Media to rethink who should program two of its big-signal Golden State AM radio stations.

Radio & Television Business Report

Apr

25th

2026

04:02

Lehigh Valley Job Fair · Calendar of Events · Lafayette College

Are you looking for careers in health and human services? Cumulus Media will host the Lehigh Valley Job Fair, presented by Victaulic, in tandem with the Magellan Health & Human Services Job Fair, at Palmer Park Mall in Easton on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Lafayette College

Apr

23rd

2026

13:15

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Cumulus Toledo Seeks Operations Manager As Jerry Mac Exits

Cumulus Media is conducting a search for a new Operations Manager in Toledo OH as Jerry Mac has exited after eight years with the cluster. Mac shared on LinkedIn, “Looking for my next opportunity and ready to make a move.

Apr

22nd

2026

18:30

Study: Honda Drivers Use AM/FM for Ad-Supported Listening

Cumulus Media | Westwood One’s Audio Active Group reveals that according to Edison Research Share of Ear data, Honda automobile drives listen predominantly to AM/FM radio when listening to ad-supported audio (83%). Ad-supported podcasts come in second at 8%.

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