Cumulus Media Inc. announced the promotion of Carolyn Chauncey to Senior Vice President of Marketing and Podcasting. In this new role, Chauncey will lead the day-to-day operations, content acquisition, editorial and production of the Cumulus Podcast Network. In addition to her new responsibilities, Chauncey will continue to lead corporate marketing for Cumulus Media, Westwood One and the Cumulus Podcast Network, reporting to Collin R. Jones, President of Westwood One and EVP, Corporate Strategy & Development for Cumulus Media.
Chauncey brings nearly three decades of media experience, gained in senior roles across broadcast, video, digital, print and experiential at top companies such as Conde Nast Publications, Time Warner and VEVO. Since joining Cumulus Media in 2016, Chauncey has overseen ad sales solutions, creative services and audience development at Westwood One, as well as on-site client entertainment at the network’s major sporting events such as the Super Bowl and Final Four. She is also a member of the team that launched the podcast network and has been instrumental in expanding listenership, commercializing the platform and growing the ad business since the beginning.