Poet… & Cumulus Knows It

• Cumulus Media has appointed Chuck Poet as VP/Market Manager for the company’s five-station group in Erie, PA — AC WXKC (Classy 100); Classic Hip Hop WXKC-H2 (104.3 The Vibe); Country WXTA (NASH FM 97.9); CBS Sports affiliate WRIE (96.3FM/1260AM) and Classic Rock WQHZ (Z102.3).

Poet (left) was most recently Sales Manager for Results Radio in Parkersburg, WV. Prior to that, Poet spent 15 years as Market President for iHeartMedia’s Parkersburg, WV, and Wheeling, WV radio stations. Earlier in his career Poet was GSM for WCLR, WZLR and WPTW in Piqua/Xenia/Dayton, OH.

Ron Giovanniello, RVP of Cumulus Media Pennsylvania, said, “We are excited to have Chuck join our Cumulus Erie team. Chuck’s talent, skills and experience make him a great asset to Cumulus and will drive our continued success in Erie.” Poet remarked, “I’m looking forward to continuing Cumulus’ heritage of service to the Erie community. I’m fired up to work with the Cumulus Erie team, our Erie stations and all the other assets Cumulus brings to the table for our listeners and business partners. Exciting things are happening at Cumulus and I’m thrilled to be joining CEO Mary Berner, EVP Bob Walker and RVP Ron Giovanniello.”