Cumulus Media has tapped longtime programming executive Patrick Davis as the new Program Director for Q99.7, Atlanta’s heritage Top 40 station. Davis, who officially steps into the role effective immediately, will report to Cumulus Media Vice President of CHR, Hot AC and Rhythmic CHR Leslie Whittle and Cumulus Atlanta Vice President and Market Manager Justin Schaflander.
Davis joins Cumulus after more than a decade as Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Dallas. Where he helped shape the company’s CHR and Hot AC presence across major Texas markets.
He’s widely recognized for his tenure with The Kidd Kraddick Show. Where he served as Operations Manager for the late syndicated host before taking the programming reins at Kiss 106.1 in 2004. Davis was elevated to VP of Programming in 2011 and later expanded his oversight to include iHeartMedia Austin.
In announcing the move, Cumulus Chief Content Officer Brian Philips called Davis “one of the most admired, credible programmers in America,” adding that Q99.7 represents “a perfect new proving ground for Patrick’s prowess in talent and brand development.”
Philips also hinted at a broader future within the company for Davis, describing the appointment as “an important next step” for both Davis and the Cumulus portfolio.
Schaflander echoed that enthusiasm, saying Davis brings “acumen, track record and energy” to one of Atlanta’s signature music brands. “I’m so excited to have him leading the charge with one of our Atlanta Radio heritage gems, Q99.7,” Schaflander said. “Let the fun begin!”
Whittle, who oversees Cumulus’s CHR and Rhythmic brands nationally, praised Davis’s leadership and consistency.
“To know Patrick is to respect him,” she said. “His legacy of excellence, leadership, and vision will continue to elevate the Q99.7 brand. Simply said, we’re beyond thrilled to welcome Patrick to our Cumulus Atlanta team.”
For his part, Davis said the role represents both a professional challenge and an opportunity to build on a strong foundation. “This station has a storied past, killer existing staff, and the challenge of retaining its CHR dominance. Beginning with our plans to launch a terrific new morning show,” he said. “Every PD dreams of working on a vast canvas like Q99.7.”
With Davis at the helm, Cumulus aims to strengthen Q99.7’s position in a competitive Atlanta market that continues to evolve across platforms.
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Your morning show has not been good sense the Bert show went away! I am going to start looking for a new morning show!