S-F Radio: Larry Blumhagen News VP/MM For Cumulus

CUMULUS MEDIA announces that it has appointed Larry Blumhagen as Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus San Francisco. Beginning Monday, May 3rd, Blumhagen will lead CUMULUS MEDIA’s Bay Area radio stations KSAN-FM (Classic Rock), KGO-AM (News/Talk), KNBR-FM/AM (Sports), and KSFO-AM (News/Talk). 

He replaces Doug Harvill, who announced his retirement from the industry in January.

Larry Blumhagen

Blumhagen joins CUMULUS MEDIA from Audacy (Entercom Communications) where he was Vice President, Director of Sales, for Audacy/Entercom Los Angeles, CA, and for previous owner, CBS Radio, for the past six years. Prior to that, Blumhagen was General Sales Manager for CBS Radio San Francisco, from 2006-2015, following nine years as General Sales Manager for CBS Radio/Infinity Radio Portland, OR. A 29-year radio broadcasting veteran, Blumhagen started his career as Account Executive for Henry Broadcasting/American Radio Systems. He holds a B.S. degree in Education from the University of Oregon and studied at the Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dave Milner, EVP, Operations, 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.”