Press Release - 050212b

CUMULUS MEDIA NETWORKS ANNOUNCES THE
ADDITION OF DOWNLOAD HD CONTENT SERVICE FOR BROADCASTERS

ATLANTA (May 1, 2012) – Cumulus Media Networks will make Download HD available as a content service for stations nationwide starting in July. Download HD is a broad content service featuring original music, sounds and logos, voice manipulations, on-air stagers, digitally recorded listeners, trivia, tips and factoids. The Download HD service includes more than 20,000 pieces of audio, a similar amount of database written content and more than two million pieces of linked content. 

Download HD is the creation of Mike and Bob Lee and Greg Fadick, well known experts in content and sound creation. Previously, they created the Brown Bag production service, which was heard by two billion people globally every day.

The addition of Download HD is part of ongoing efforts to provide enhanced library and prep services to partners of Cumulus Media Networks.

“We are building our reputation by associating with the biggest names and best content in the business,” said Dennis Green, SVP of Affiliate Sales and Broadcast Operations for Cumulus Media Networks. “In the category of creating audio and written content there is no one better than Mike Lee and his team.  Download HD is a key component in making Cumulus a one stop shop for the best in production, imaging, music libraries and prep material in the business.“

“Opportunities to join a thriving, dynamic group like Cumulus are rare.  We are elated to be part of their commitment to blue chip content,” said Mike Lee.

About Cumulus Media Networks
Cumulus Media Networks has more than 4,000 affiliate radio stations reaching 121 million listeners in the 12+ demographic each week. Programs and services include ABC News Radio, The Mark Levin Show, The Michael Baisden Show, The Mike Huckabee Show, Geraldo, The Huckabee Report, Imus in the Morning, The John Batchelor Show, Red Eye Radio, MoneyTalk with Bob Brinker, The Larry Kudlow Show, Radio Perez with Perez Hilton, Kidd Kraddick in the Morning, Cannon’s Countdown with Nick Cannon and American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks. Other Cumulus Media Networks services include advanced digital media platforms with online interactive advertising; streaming audio and podcasts; ABC Sports Radio; format-specific ePrep; production libraries; and nine 24-hour formats including Scott Shannon’s True Oldies Channel and ESPN Radio. Cumulus Media Networks en Español includes leading Spanish-language programming such as Conexión Thalia and ESPN Deportes Radio.