Blumhagen Named VP/MM of Cumulus SF

• Cumulus Media has appointed Larry Blumhagen as the new VP/Market Manager of the company’s San Francisco group — Classic Rock KSAN (107.7 The Bone), News-Talk duo KGO-AM & KSFO-AM and Sports-Talk KNBR-FM/AM, effective Monday, May 3. He succeeds Doug Harvill, who announced his retirement in January.

Blumhagen is a 29-year broadcasting pro who was most recently VP/Director of Sales, for Audacy (Entercom) and CBS Radio Los Angeles for the past six years. The new gig means a return to the Bay Area for Blumhagen, who previously served as General Sales Manager for CBS Radio San Francisco from 2006-2015, following nine years as GSM for CBS Radio/Infinity Radio Portland, OR. Blumhagen started his career as Account Executive for Henry Broadcasting/American Radio Systems.

Dave Milner, EVP, Operations for Cumulus Media, said, “Larry brings a strategic mind focused on building successful sales organizations and positive cultures. Aligning his exceptional leadership abilities and deep knowledge of the San Francisco market with our talented team and strong brands is a winning combination.” Blumhagen commented, “I’m beyond thrilled to return to San Francisco and to join the exceptional team at Cumulus Media. Leading these great brands forward while meeting the needs of both our listeners and advertisers will be an exciting journey. I’m fortunate to be stepping into Doug Harvill’s shoes, as I know first-hand that he is a man of deep integrity and immense passion for the industry.”