GlobeNewswire Inc | Jan 13, 2022 06:23PM EST

January 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CUMULUS MEDIAs (NASDAQ: CMLS) Westwood One will introduce Eliott & Nina a new Contemporary Hit Radio show to broadcast live from Westwood Ones Atlanta studios beginning Monday, January 17. Each weeknight from 7 p.m. to 12 midnight, Eliott and Nina will engage listeners with content targeting young adults including todays hottest hits, celebrity and artist updates, pop culture news, listener calls, and extensive social media integrations.

Eliott and Nina are poised to reimagine and recharge nighttime CHR, said Brian Philips, Executive Vice President of Content and Audience. Bringing chemistry, comedy and cultural relevance, they will light up every platform with this fast-paced new entry.

Eliott and Nina are the perfect duo to anchor our new nationally syndicated evening show. Combined, they have covered both coasts and every corner of this country and know better than anyone how to reach the young adult demo and build a loyal following nationwide, said Suzanne Grimes, EVP Marketing, CUMULUS MEDIA and President, Westwood One.

Eliott & Nina is available via satellite receiver. For more information on Eliott & Nina, contact Todd Alan at (212) 735-1107 ortalan@westwoodone.com.

About Eliott KingOriginally from the west side of Indianapolis, Eliott attended college and honed his radio skills in Michigan. He spent 10 years hosting radio gigs across the country from Los Angeles, Houston, Indianapolis, and Philadelphia before settling in Atlanta. Eliott is a strong advocate for mental health awareness. You can catch him on social media with plenty of content and ridiculous videos.

About Nina HajianNina is an award-winning broadcast pro with experience in major markets including New York and Chicago. Nina launched her career in Seattle radio, doing everything from hanging banners to cracking the mic on every daypart. She served as Seattle radios exclusive red-carpet correspondent at major Hollywood events such as the Grammy Awards, American Idol finales, FOX Premieres, and Teen Choice Awards. Nina has been recognized nationally for her work with two Gracie Awards in three years. Nina raises awareness for breast cancer and suicide prevention.

About Westwood OneWestwood One, the national-facing arm of CUMULUS MEDIA (NSDQ: CMLS), offers iconic, nationally syndicated sports, news, and entertainment content to more than 250 million monthly listeners across an audio network of nearly 7,300 affiliated broadcast radio stations and media partners. Westwood One is the largest audio network in America, home to premium content that defines the culture, including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, the AP, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and Westwood One Backstage. The rapidly growing Cumulus Podcast Network delivers popular network and industry personalities and programs. Westwood One connects listeners with their passions through programs and platforms that have everyone listening. For more information, please visit www.westwoodone.com.

Contact:Karen Glover | Westwood One | kglover@westwoodone.com