Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Justin Schaflander as Vice President of Sales for Cumulus Atlanta. Schaflander joins Cumulus Media from Good Karma Brands/ESPN Los Angeles, where he was Director of Sales for two years. Prior to that, Schaflander was with iHeartMedia for 13 years and was Region President over Atlanta/Georgia markets, Market President – Atlanta, and Vice President of Sales – Atlanta. In his new role with Cumulus Atlanta, Schaflander will report to Melissa Forrest, Vice President/Market Manager.
Melissa Forrest, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Atlanta, said: “This is the second time Justin and I have had the opportunity to work together. He is one of the strongest sales leaders I have ever had the benefit of partnering with. I look forward to maximizing the growth of our great stations and team.”
Justin Schaflander commented: “It is an amazing day when you can both return to your home and reunite with one of your mentors simultaneously! I would like to thank Dave Milner and Melissa Forrest for this opportunity to head Sales for Cumulus Atlanta and its heritage brands. Something special is in the air – I can feel it!”
Cumulus Media owns and operates four popular radio stations in the Atlanta market, including: New Country 101.FIVE/WKHX-FM (Country); 99X/WNNX-FM (Classic Rock); Q99.7/WWWQ-FM (CHR); and OG 97.9/WWWQ-H3 (Urban/Classic Hip Hop).
