Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Amanda Valentine as On-Air Host, Afternoon Drive, for Cincinnati Country station Cat Country 94.1/WNNF-FM. Valentine debuts on Cat Country 94.1 on Monday, April 22nd and can be heard on the station Monday through Friday from 3:00pm-7:00pm.
Valentine, a CMA Award-winning personality, also hosts a popular podcast, “Pound This.” She previously hosted afternoons on Cincinnati’s WUBE-FM from 2015 to 2019 and has held on-air roles at stations in markets including Medford, OR, Denver, CO, and Rochester, NY.
Jon Laing, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Cincinnati, said: “Amanda is a strong addition to our growing team. In addition to her on-air experience, Amanda comes with impressive brand marketing skills.”
Chris Elliott, Program Director, Cat Country 94.1, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Amanda to the Cat Country family and can’t wait to get her back on the air and out in the community connecting to the incredible Country music fans in Cincinnati.”
Amanda Valentine commented: “With 20 years of radio experience behind me, I’m thrilled to return to the business after nearly five years away. Radio isn’t just a job�it’s been a love and passion of mine. I’m eager to reunite with listeners in Cincinnati, creating memorable moments, making a positive impact on the community, and having lots of fun!”
Other changes at Cumulus Cincinnati include new programmer Chris Elliott taking afternoon hosting duties on sister station 92.5 The Fox/WOFX-FM and Sean Kelly moving from 92.5 The Fox to Cumulus Cincinnati’s 96 Rock/WFTK-FM.