Cumulus Promotes Derek Madden to VP, Mainstream Rock Formats

Cumulus Media announces that it has promoted Derek Madden to VP, Mainstream Rock Formats. In addition to his new role with the company, Madden will continue to serve as Operations Manager for Cumulus Minneapolis, MN, and Program Director for 93X/KXXR-FM in Minneapolis.

Derek Madden

Madden rises from his previous role as Corporate Programmer, Rock & Alternative for Cumulus Media, a position he has held since 2014. Prior to joining 93X in March 2015, Madden was Program Director of KLOS-FM for Cumulus-Los Angeles.

rian Philips, Chief Content Officer, Cumulus Media and Westwood One, said: “Derek has achieved consistent dominance for KXXR because of his unwavering focus on listener needs and wants. This is his "sixth sense”. Derek is a futurist with killer instincts. He'll share these talents as he leads our fleet of Rock stations."

Derek Madden commented: "Cumulus Media’s Rock stations are unparalleled. I'm truly excited to work with our PDs to help them fully realize their visions, and to create unique opportunities to further develop the artists that make it possible to do what we do. Thanks to everyone at Cumulus who has welcomed me to this incredible team. Now let's rock!"