Cumulus Media Announces Leadership Changes for the Cumulus Podcast Network

Carolyn Chauncey Takes on Podcast Content and Operations as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Podcasting

NEW YORK, August 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) today announced the promotion of Carolyn Chauncey to Senior Vice President, Marketing and Podcasting. In this new role, Chauncey will oversee the day-to-day operations, content acquisition, editorial and production of the Cumulus Podcast Network. In addition to her new responsibilities, Chauncey will continue to lead corporate marketing for Cumulus Media, Westwood One and the Cumulus Podcast Network, reporting to Collin R. Jones, President of Westwood One and EVP, Corporate Strategy & Development for Cumulus Media.

Chauncey brings nearly three decades of media experience to the role, having held senior leadership positions in broadcast radio, video, digital, print and experiential at top companies including Conde Nast Publications, Time Warner and VEVO. Since joining Cumulus Media in 2016, Chauncey has overseen ad sales solutions, creative services and audience development for Westwood One, as well as entertaining clients on-site at the network’s major sporting events, including the Super Bowl and Final Four. She is also an original member of the team that launched the podcast network and has been instrumental in audience expansion, platform marketing and ad sales growth since its inception.