Todd Cavanah
Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Todd Cavanah as Program Director for Classic Gits 94.7 WLS-FM in Chicago, Cumulus Media’s biggest Classic Hits station. Cavanah joins Cumulus Media and WLS-FM after 33 years at Audacy CHR WBBM (B96) in Chicago, where he was named Program Director in 1993. He also served as VP/Programming for CBS Radio Chicago and Audacy Chicago and programmed Country station, WUSN (US 99), Classic Hits station, WJMK (104.3 K-Hits), and Classic Hip Hop station, WBMX (104.3 Jams). Prior to Chicago, Cavanah held positions at KTRS-FM in Casper, WY, KRXY-FM in Denver, CO, and at Elektra Records.
Marv Nyren, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Chicago, said: “Having an experienced and talented Program Director like Todd Cavanah join 94.7 WLS-FM and the Cumulus Chicago team is a perfect fit. Todd’s track record of success in Chicago is second to none and his presence is already being felt in the hallways. Todd’s impact with our amazing on-air talent and entire station positions us for success for years to come.”
Todd Cavanah said: “It is an honor to Program the legendary WLS-FM in the city that I have called home since 1987. When I first spoke to Marv Nyren and Brian Phillips about this job, I knew Cumulus and 94.7 were a perfect fit for me. Their support for this amazing brand is refreshing and I look forward to elevating WLS-FM and taking these call letters to the top of the ratings.”
