Cumulus Media has announced Carolyn Chauncey’s promotion to Senior Vice President, Marketing and Podcasting. In her role, Chauncey will lead the network’s day-to-day operations, content acquisition, editorial, and production. She will continue to direct corporate marketing for Cumulus Media, Westwood One, and the Cumulus Podcast Network and will report to Collin R. Jones, President of Westwood One and EVP, Corporate Strategy & Development for Cumulus Media.
In a release, the company says Chauncey brings nearly three decades of media experience to the position, having achieved senior leadership positions in broadcast radio, video, digital, print, and experiential at companies such as Conde Nast Publications, Time Warner, and VEVO. Chauncey joined the company in 2016 and has overseen ad sales solutions, creative services, and audience development for Westwood One.
In another change, Jason Soderberg has been elevated to Vice President, Podcast Operations and Production. He will be responsible for managing all audio and video production for the podcast network as well as platform relations.
Additionally, Megan Devine has been promoted to Vice President, Podcast Sales Planning and Yield Optimization. The company said her role will help better align podcast sales planning and yield optimization with revenue-generating activities.
