Cumulus Media Names Veteran Programmer Jeff McCartney as Operations Manager/Program Director for Salt Lake City Stations KBER 101/KBER-FM and Power 94.9/101.9 KENZ-FM

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - June 15, 2026 - Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Jeff McCartney as Operations Manager/Program Director for Salt Lake City radio stations KBER 101/KBER-FM (Rock) and Power 94.9/101.9 KENZ-FM (CHR).

Jeff brings more than three decades of experience in multi-platform audio programming, brand development, and audience growth strategy to the Cumulus Salt Lake City cluster. He spent over 25 years with iHeartMedia in Salt Lake City, where he held senior programming and operations leadership roles, overseeing a multi-station cluster and leading heritage brands to sustained market success. Known for his strategic approach to content, talent development, and operational execution, Jeff has consistently driven ratings growth, leveraged data-driven insights to enhance performance, and built high-performing teams.

Joyce Wirthlin, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Salt Lake City, said: "We're thrilled to welcome Jeff to the team. He's a proven programmer with a strong track record of building winning brands and developing talent. His passion for the product and his competitive mindset makes him a great fit for KBER and KENZ, and we're excited to have him leading these stations forward."

Jeff McCartney remarked: "Utah has been my home for nearly three decades, and I'm excited to join the Cumulus Salt Lake team for this exciting new chapter. Joyce and I have worked together for more than 20 years, and we share a deep understanding of this market, its listeners, and the relationships that drive meaningful results for both our audiences and our clients. I'm grateful for the opportunity to help lead what's next."

For more information or to stream KBER 101, visit: https://www.kber.com. To stream Power 94.9/101.9, visit https://www.power94.com

About Cumulus Media

Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month - wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 393 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, AP News, and the Academy of Country Music Awards, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information visit https://www.cumulusmedia.com.

Media Contact: Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication for Cumulus Media, [email protected], 512.633.4084.