Michelle Matthews

Cumulus Media announced July 31 that it has appointed Michelle Matthews as Program Director for its Hot AC station WDVD-FM (Detroit).

Matthews was previously Operations Manager/Brand Manager for Saga Communications in Columbus, OH, and brings 30 years’ experience in radio programming and operations to Cumulus Media. Prior to that, she was Digital Program Director for Classic Hits station KLOU-FM in St. Louis, MO. She was also Regional Programming Manager, Omaha/Wichita/Sioux City for Clear Channel/iHeartMedia, and Operations Manager for Clear Channel/iHeartMedia’s five station group in Omaha, NE.

Steve Finateri, Regional Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Detroit/Ann Arbor, said: “We are so excited to have Michelle aboard. She brings a new kind of energy to our team which I’m sure will be felt by the loyal WDVD listening audience. She has an impeccable track record for success which I know will continue for a very long time in Detroit.”

”Michelle Matthews commented: “How lucky am I??? Super excited to work with a dream team at Cumulus Media and WDVD. Fun begins now!”