Robinson Named VP/MM, Cumulus Birmingham

James Robinson has been named as the new VP/Market Manager for Cumulus Media’s five-station group in Birmingham, AL. Robinson was most recently VP/Director of Sales, Radio, Television & Digital for Univision Communications in San Antonio. Prior to that, he was Director of Sales for Radio One Houston. Robinson’s earlier sales management positions include VP of Sales for iHeartMedia Washington, DC and General Sales Manager for iHeartMedia St. Louis and Memphis.

Mark Sullivan, Cumulus SVP, Operations, said, “I’m extremely pleased that James will be bringing his experience and talent to the Cumulus Media team. I’m looking forward to many shared successes with him.”

Robinson commented, “Now is the best time to work in Radio. Cumulus Media is a dynamic and innovative company, and I’m honored to join the talented team in Birmingham. I would like to thank Mary Berner, Bob Walker and Mark Sullivan for this opportunity. The Cumulus stations in Birmingham are iconic brands that have a history of deep commitment to the community and partner success, and I’m looking forward to continuing to build on this success with the talented team in Birmingham.”

Cumulus Birmingham includes Urban AC WUHT (Hot 107.7); Talk simulcast WAPI-AM/WZRR-FM (Talk 99.5) and Sports-Talk trio WJOX-FM (JOX 94.5); WJQX-FM (JOX 2 — 100.5 ESPN) and WJOX-690 AM (JOX 3).

Robinson Named VP/MM, Cumulus Birmingham