Cumulus Media Ups Pete Mundo to VP of News/Talk

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Pete Mundo

Cumulus Media promotes Pete Mundo to Vice President of News/Talk, providing content counsel for the company's 43 News/Talk-formatted radio brands across the U.S. He takes the reins as VP of News/Talk from Bill Hess, who has held the position since 2015 and continues as Operations Manager of Cumulus Washington, DC and Program Director of WMAL-AM & FM.

Mundo is based in Kansas City, MO, and will continue as Program Director and morning host of KCMO Talk Radio in Kansas City, positions he's held with Cumulus Media since 2018. Mundo previously hosted national shows on FOX News Radio and CBS Sports Radio Network and was an on-air analyst for Sports Illustrated. He holds a BBA degree in Finance and Real Estate from Villanova University.

Cumulus Media Chief Content Officer Brian Philips said, "Pete has risen to stardom quickly with his on-air performance and innovative program architecture in Kansas City. Pete is among our most dynamic leaders, in ANY format. It also matters that Pete is Bill Hess's hand-chosen successor, as Bill returns to oversight of our News/Talk flagship WMAL, in the nation's capital. Bill has served with distinction in this corporate role, and Cumulus News/Talk is positioned for continued success under Pete's leadership."

Mundo commented, "I'm thrilled for the opportunity to join the content leadership team at Cumulus and am grateful for the confidence that the company has shown in me. Learning from Bill Hess in recent years has been a terrific way to make the transition seamless. The News/Talk format is changing rapidly but remains dominant in the audio industry."

He added, "The format has exceptional upside during this transitional political period, as people continue to seek news and information about their cities, states, and country. I am eager to work with my fellow News/Talk programmers across the nation to make our brands stronger."