Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has promoted Laura Dickerson to Assistant Program Director and On-Air Host, Middays, on Top 40 powerhouse Q99.7 Atlanta (WWWQ-FM). She can be heard on Q99.7 weekdays from 11:00am-3:00pm. Dickerson, based in Atlanta, will continue to serve as Music Director for Cumulus Houston Top 40 station, 104.1 KRBE, and will continue to host “H-Town Nights with Laura” Monday through Friday from 7:00pm-Midnight.
Dickerson joined Cumulus Media and 104.1 KRBE in 2021, as On-Air Host, Weekends, and earned Music Director stripes for the station in 2022. Prior to that, she was Midday Host for Houston Top 40 station Radio Now 92.1 (KROI-FM) and rose to Music Director in 2019. She was also on-air in Phoenix from 2012-2017 at Hot 97.5/103.9 Hot AC (KMVA-FM). Dickerson holds a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Arizona State University and started her career at Boston Top 40, Kiss 108 (WXKS-FM).
Leslie Whittle, VP, CHR, Hot AC and Rhythmic CHR, Cumulus Media, and Regional Content Director, Cumulus Houston and Atlanta, said: “It was obvious the day I met Laura four years ago that she's a star. Her pop culture fandom is unparalleled, as is the energy, knowledge, enthusiasm, and creativity she brings to any team she is a part of. She's always looking for “what's next,” and this is a huge, much deserved “what's next.” I'm beyond excited to continue to partner with Laura in Houston and to launch our Atlanta journey together.”
Laura Dickerson commented: “I am thrilled to step into this new role at such a legendary brand as Q99.7. I can't wait to get to know Atlanta, while continuing to build upon the strong foundation Leslie Whittle and I have created together at 104.1 KRBE in Houston. It truly feels like the best of both worlds!”
Dickerson added: “Thank you to Brian Philips for this incredible opportunity to grow within Cumulus Media, and to Alex Cadelago and Melissa Forrest for their collaborative efforts during this transition to what will be a dynamic and prosperous partnership between both markets.”
