Cumulus Taps John Rowe to Lead Northeast Wisconsin Ops

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, April 14, 2022

John Rowe

Cumulus Media appoints 30-year media veteran John Rowe as VP/Market Manager for the combined business units of Cumulus Green Bay and Cumulus Appleton-Oshkosh. Rowe has served as VP/Market Manager for Cumulus Appleton-Oshkosh for nearly eight years and adds leadership responsibilities for the Green Bay market, effective immediately.

Rowe joined Cumulus in October, 2014 after 10 years at Gannett in Green Bay and Oshkosh, where he held positions including Advertising Director, Gannett Green Bay, and Advertising Director, Gannett Oshkosh, as well as Director, Group Majors & National for Gannett. Prior to that, Rowe spent over 11 years with the Chicago Sun-Times in posts including Director, Major Accounts and as National Sales Manager.

Cumulus Media Regional Vice President Mark Sullivan said, "John's track record of success with his team in Appleton/Oshkosh, along with his outstanding client and community involvement made him the natural choice to lead our operations in Northeast Wisconsin. I'm excited for both John and our team members and I look forward to their many successes."

Rowe commented, "I am excited to lead both Wisconsin clusters on behalf of Cumulus Media. The combination of talent and quality programming in each market makes this an ideal role and provides a host of opportunities going forward. My primary focus will be to enhance these great brands while meeting the needs of both our listeners and advertisers. I want to thank Mary Berner, Bob Walker, and Mark Sullivan for this opportunity."

Cumulus owns five stations in Green Bay, including AC WQLH-FM (Star 98), WDUZ-AM/FM (Sports Radio 107.5 & 1400), AAA WKRU-FM (106.7 The Big Dog) and Classic Hits WOGB-FM.