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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 (NASDAQ: CMLS) through its Westwood One network will provide exclusive full-court live audio coverage of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Final Four and national championship games on multiple platforms. Coverage includes English and Spanish broadcasts, 500+ radio stations, SiriusXM, NCAA March Madness Live™, free streaming, apps, Alexa, and TuneIn Premium.
Men’s games originate from Indianapolis (April 4 and April 6); Women’s games originate from Phoenix (April 3 and April 5). Sponsors include Werner Ladder (Spanish men’s) and Intuit TurboTax (women’s).
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) Westwood One will provide exclusive multiplatform audio coverage of the 2026 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament, airing Sweet Sixteen through the National Championship from March 27 to April 5, 2026. Coverage streams on 200+ radio stations, SiriusXM, NCAA March Madness Live™, apps, Alexa devices, and TuneIn Premium.
Key on-air talent includes Ryan Radtke, Debbie Antonelli, Ros Gold-Onwude, J.B. Long, and Kim Adams; full schedules and announcer bios are available on Westwood One Sports channels.
Cumulus Media’s Westwood One (OTCQB: CMLS) and the NCAA signed a multi-year renewal preserving Westwood One as the official network audio broadcast partner for multiple NCAA championships.
Under the agreement Westwood One retains exclusive radio and digital audio distribution and licensing rights for NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, NIT, WBIT, and Men’s and Women’s College World Series, with live coverage across affiliates, Sirius/XM, westwoodonesports.com, the Westwood One Sports app, and NCAA March Madness Live.
Cumulus Media’s Westwood One (CMLS) will provide exclusive multiplatform audio coverage of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament from March 17 to April 6, 2026.
Coverage includes 500+ radio stations, SiriusXM, NCAA March Madness Live, WestwoodOneSports.com, Westwood One Sports app, The Varsity Network app, Alexa devices, and TuneIn Premium. Spanish Final Four and Championship coverage is included.
Cumulus Media (OTCQB:CMLS) entered a restructuring support agreement to eliminate approximately $600 million of debt via a streamlined prepackaged Chapter 11 process filed March 5, 2026. The Plan calls for cancellation of 100% of existing funded indebtedness in exchange for 100% of reorganized equity and $50 million of new convertible notes, plus an amended asset-based revolving credit facility to provide continued liquidity. Cumulus expects a court hearing within 60 days and emergence following required Federal Communications Commission approvals. Operations will continue in the ordinary course during the process.
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) Westwood One will air 19 NCAA men’s and women’s conference championship games from March 7–15, 2026, and will also broadcast Selection Sunday on March 15 at 6:00 PM ET. Coverage includes major conferences such as the Big East, SEC, Ivy League, CAA, and WCC.
Selection Sunday coverage is hosted by Jason Horowitz with analysts PJ Carlesimo and Debbie Antonelli. Games air on terrestrial radio, SiriusXM, online at westwoodonesports.com, and via the Westwood One Sports app.
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) and Westwood One are launching a new digital vodcast, Liberty’s Voice with Mark Levin, publishing episodes three times weekly (Monday–Wednesday) on YouTube and Rumble with plans to expand to other platforms.
The ad-supported series will offer original video commentary from Mark Levin focused on constitutional ideas, current events, and principles of liberty.
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) Westwood One will present live national audio coverage of Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
Coverage includes play-by-play by Kevin Harlan, Hall of Famer Kurt Warner as lead analyst, the Halftime Show with Bad Bunny, and expanded pregame programming.
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) Westwood One will carry live, national radio coverage of Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Key announcers include Kevin Harlan, Kurt Warner, Gene Steratore, Laura Okmin, Scott Graham, and Ryan Harris.
The broadcast includes pregame, halftime, and postgame shows, a new Tailgate Show hosted by Mike Golic and Mike Golic Jr., and will air across ~600 stations, digital platforms, SiriusXM, NFL+ and AFN.
Cumulus Media's Westwood One (NYSE:CMLS) will present live play-by-play coverage of NFL Championship Sunday on January 25, 2026, presented by Intuit TurboTax.
Coverage begins with the AFC Championship New England Patriots at Denver Broncos at 2:00 PM ET and continues with the NFC Championship Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks at 6:30 PM ET. Westwood One marks its 39th consecutive year as the NFL's official audio partner, with Scott Graham hosting pre-, half- and post-game coverage for the 17th consecutive season. Broadcasts air on ~500 radio stations, westwoodonesports.com, the Westwood One Sports App, SiriusXM, NFL+, and the NFL App.