Cumulus Media has announced it is evelating KCMO Talk Radio Program Director and host Pete Mundo to the role of Vice President of News/Talk for the entire company.
Mundo will take over the position previously held by Cumulus Washington D.C. Operations Manager and WMAL Program Director Bill Hess, who has held the title since 2015. In the new role, he’ll add content counsel for the company’s 43 news/talk brands around the country.
“I’m thrilled for the opportunity to join the content leadership team at Cumulus and am grateful for the confidence that the company has shown in me,” said Mundo. “Learning from Bill Hess in recent years has been a terrific way to make the transition seamless.
“The News/Talk format is changing rapidly but remains dominant in the audio industry,” Mundo continued. ”The format has exceptional upside during this transitional political period, as people continue to seek news and information about their cities, states, and country. I am eager to work with my fellow News/Talk programmers across the nation to make our brands stronger.”
“Pete has risen to stardom quickly with his on-air performance and innovative program architecture in Kansas City,” added Cumulus Media Chief Content Officer Brian Philips. “Pete is among our most dynamic leaders, in ANY format. It also matters that Pete is Bill Hess’s hand-chosen successor, as Bill returns to oversight of our News/Talk flagship WMAL, in the nation’s capital. Bill has served with distinction in this corporate role, and Cumulus News/Talk is positioned for continued success under Pete’s leadership.”
Mundo will continue to serve as the Program Director and morning show host at KCMO Talk Radio in addition to his new duties as Vice President of News/Talk. Additionally, Pete Mundo writes a weekly column about the news/talk radio industry for Barrett Media.
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