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Cumulus Media Inc. (OTCQB: CMLS) generates a steady stream of news across broadcast radio, national audio networks, and digital podcasting. As an audio-first media company, its announcements often highlight programming changes, talent signings, sports rights coverage, financial results, and corporate governance updates. This news page aggregates coverage so readers can see how Cumulus Media’s strategy and content offerings evolve over time.
Recent news items feature developments at Westwood One, Cumulus Media’s national audio network business, including the unveiling of a 24/7 sports talk lineup and the appointment of an Executive Director to oversee around-the-clock sports programming. Other releases detail Westwood One Sports’ live play-by-play coverage of NFL Wild Card Weekend as the official network audio partner of the NFL, underscoring the company’s long-running role in major sports audio rights.
Cumulus Media’s digital and podcast initiatives also drive headlines. The Cumulus Podcast Network has announced partnerships with the Shots Podcast Network and "Insight with Chris Van Vliet," as well as the relaunch of The Dan Bongino Show as a two-hour daily podcast. These stories show how the company expands its presence in creator-led entertainment, professional wrestling interviews, and opinion-driven talk content.
Investors and industry followers will also find regulatory and financial updates, such as quarterly operating results and Form 8-K filings, along with governance news like the appointment of Carol Flaton to the Board of Directors. By following this CMLS news feed, readers can track programming moves, talent additions, sports coverage plans, and key financial disclosures that shape Cumulus Media’s position in the radio networks and digital audio landscape.
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) appointed Carol Flaton to its Board of Directors effective January 15, 2026, replacing Joan Hogan Gillman, who resigned the same day after eight years of service.
Flaton brings more than three decades of experience in financial services, advisory and governance roles, including senior positions at AlixPartners and Lazard, and currently serves as an independent director of QVC Group, where she sits on the Audit and Compensation Committees. She holds an MBA from IMD and a BS in Economics and Finance from the University of Delaware.
Cumulus Media’s Westwood One and Barbasol (CMLS) mark 20 years of partnership sponsoring the NFL on Westwood One, a relationship that began in 2006. The collaboration highlights long-term brand alignment across broadcast play-by-play, creative integrations, and fan engagement, featuring talent from Boomer Esiason to Kurt Warner. The partnership has supported community causes with hundreds of thousands in donations to the Boomer Esiason Foundation and multi-year contributions to the Kurt and Brenda Warner’s Treasure House. Plans emphasize new creative integrations, expanded community impact, and continued NFL audio storytelling.
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) announced the relaunch of The Dan Bongino Show, returning as a two-hour daily podcast starting February 2, 2026 and airing Monday–Friday from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM ET. The video livestream will be exclusive to Rumble and recorded audio will be available on all major podcast platforms. Westwood One is the exclusive sales partner for the show. The relaunch follows Bongino stepping away in March 2025 to join the Trump administration as Deputy Director of the FBI and represents his largest digital commitment to date, with a format focused on headline analysis, interviews, cultural commentary, and audience segments.
Westwood One (OTCQB:CMLS), the official network audio partner of the NFL, will carry live play-by-play of all six NFL Wild Card Weekend games on Jan 10–12, 2026, powered by Verizon. This marks Westwood One’s 39th consecutive year as the NFL’s exclusive network audio partner. Broadcasts air across ~500 radio stations and digital platforms including westwoodonesports.com, the Westwood One Sports App, SiriusXM, NFL+, and the NFL App.
Notable matchups include Rams vs Panthers, Packers vs Bears, Bills vs Jaguars, 49ers vs Eagles, Chargers vs Patriots, and Texans vs Steelers with named play-by-play teams and hosts.
Cumulus Media (CMLS) announced that Westwood One Sports will debut a new Sports Talk lineup on December 29, 2025, delivering round‑the‑clock sports discussion across major platforms.
Key weekday shows: Drake C. Toll (6am–9am ET), You Better You Bet with Nick Kostos (9am–Noon ET), Bleck & Abdalla (Noon–3pm ET), The Jim Rome Show (3pm–6pm ET), BetMGM Tonight (6pm–11pm ET), and WWO Sports Tonight hosted by Lynnell Willingham and Josh Graham (11pm–3am ET).
The weekend lineup will be announced later; Westwood One Sports continues play‑by‑play coverage of the NFL, NCAA, and U.S. Soccer and is available on affiliates, WestwoodOneSports.com, and the Westwood One Sports app.
Cumulus Media (NYSE:CMLS) announced that broadcaster Drake C. Toll will host a new Westwood One morning sports talk show airing Monday–Friday 6:00–9:00 AM, beginning December 3, 2025. Toll, known for play-by-play work with the Savannah Bananas and for launching EagleVision in Arkansas, will combine on-air commentary with digital and social engagement to deliver a modern, personality-driven program.
The show promises sharp insight, opinionated segments, and fan interaction while Toll continues play-by-play duties for the Savannah Bananas.
Cumulus Media (NASDAQ:CMLS) announced that McGraw Milhaven, KTRS-AM morning host in St. Louis, will become the host of the nationally syndicated program America at Night starting December 1, 2025. The show will broadcast live weeknights 9:00 PM–midnight ET and will feature interviews, commentary, and listener interaction across politics, current events, sports, and entertainment.
Milhaven succeeds legacy hosts in the program's tradition and said he aims to deliver nightly news analysis and candid conversations. Collin Jones, President of Westwood One, highlighted Milhaven's connection with listeners and journalistic approach as reasons for his selection.
Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announced that the Shots Podcast Network has joined the Cumulus Podcast Network via Westwood One for distribution, marketing, and monetization while Shots retains content ownership and production.
Key audience metrics cited include Full Send with 2.2 million YouTube subscribers and 430 million views, and One Night with Steiny with 190,000 YouTube subscribers. Shows highlighted include Full Send Podcast, One Night with Steiny, and The Rush with Maxx Crosby. Episodes are available weekly on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Cumulus digital platforms.
Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announced on November 6, 2025 that Emmy Award-winning host Chris Van Vliet will bring his podcast INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet to the Cumulus Podcast Network as part of Westwood One’s portfolio.
The partnership will provide distribution, marketing, and monetization support across Cumulus’s network and digital channels while INSIGHT continues releasing episodes multiple times per week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Cumulus platforms. The show is described as the #1 wrestling podcast worldwide with nearly 2 million YouTube subscribers and over 2.8 billion views across channels. The collaboration also plans exclusive live events and bonus content.
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) reported results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. Q3 net revenue was $180.3M, down 11.5% YoY, with a Q3 net loss of $20.4M and Adjusted EBITDA of $16.7M. Digital revenue totaled $39.0M; digital marketing services grew 34% and now represent ~50% of digital revenue. The company recorded $90.4M cash and $722.2M total debt at September 30, 2025, with $23.9M of debt due in 2026. Management noted $7M of annualized fixed-cost reductions in the quarter and year-to-date savings of $20M.
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