CUMULUS NEWS RELEASE

ATLANTA, GA January 26, 2001 -- Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQ: CMLS) today announced that it has completed its process, begun a number of months ago, of re-constituting its executive officers.  At a meeting held recently, the Cumulus Board elected the following persons to the offices indicated: 

Lewis W. Dickey, Jr.

Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer 

 

Jonathan G. Pinch

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

 

Martin R. Gausvik

Executive Vice President,  Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer

 

John W. Dickey

Executive Vice President

The Company also announced that Richard W. Weening has resigned as Executive Chairman and Treasurer, as well as an employee of the Company.

Commenting on this process, Lewis W. Dickey, Jr., Cumulus' Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated:  "It's our Board's strong belief that this slate of executive officers, which encompasses the previously announced assignment of the duties of chief executive officer to me, the election of new chief financial and operating officers, and the designation of three executive vice presidents, correctly positions Cumulus with individuals well-qualified to implement and demonstrate Cumulus' commitment to its shareholders, advertisers and listeners.  Also, on behalf of Cumulus, we thank Richard Weening for his services and wish him well in the future."

Cumulus Media Inc. is the parent Company of Cumulus Broadcasting Inc., which along with its other subsidiaries, owns and operates station clusters in mid-size markets.  The Company commenced operations May 22, 1997.  Cumulus is the second largest U.S. radio operating company based upon the number of stations owned or to be acquired pursuant to pending acquisition agreements.

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For further information please contact: 


Lew Dickey (404) 949-0700, 

Marty Gausvik (404) 949-0700


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