Chicago Radio: Brian Thomas New PD At WLS-FM

Brian Thomas

Cumulus Media announced July 28, 2015 that it has named programming executive Brian Thomas as Program Director for Chicago’s Classic Hits WLS 94.7 FM. Thomas will continue to serve Cumulus as Corporate Program Director for the Country format, and will now also oversee Classic Hits for the company.

Thomas moves to Chicago from Cumulus New York, where he joined Cumulus last year as Corporate Program Director and Program Director for NASH FM 94.7/WNSH-FM. Prior to joining Cumulus, he was with CBS Radio as National Vice President of Classic Hits programming. He was also Program Director of Country WQYK-FM and Classic Hits WRBQ-FM, and Vice President, Programming for CBS Radio in Tampa.

Mike McVay, Senior Vice President, Content and Programming for Cumulus said: "Brian's performance with Cumulus, and his prior experience, makes us confident that this is the right move for this station. He knows this format and how to maximize its potential."

WLS 94.7 FM (4.4 Kw) Red=Local Coverage Area

Thomas said: “Every kid from Chicago who grew up listening to WLS-FM, as I did, dreams of working there. I’m proud that NASH-FM weekly audience hit an all-time high of almost 1.2 million and sales pacing +20% in a down market…and I’m excited to continue to work with a handful of our Country stations, too.”