Cumulus Media Classic Rock “92.5 The Fox” WOFX Cincinnati has tabbed Steve Dent as its new Program Director succeeding Marty Bender.
Dent will continue to host mornings at Cumulus Rock “93.9X” WNDX Indianapolis as he has since September 2020. From 2011 to January 2020, Dent programmed iHeartMedia’s “Alt 103.9” WZDA Dayton and then added Classic Rock 104.7 WTUE Dayton in 2016. The Cincinnati native held multiple on-air and promotions roles at iHeartMedia in Cincinnati and Dayton between 2000 and 2011.
CUMULUS MEDIA announces that it has appointed Steve Dent as Program Director for 92.5 The Fox/WOFX-FM, Cincinnati’s Classic Rock. Dent, a native Cincinnatian, will continue to host Mornings on Cumulus Indianapolis’ 93.9X/WNDX-FM. A 20-year Rock radio veteran, he most recently programmed WTUE-FM (Classic Rock), WZDA-FM (Alternative) and WXEG-FM (Alternative) in Dayton, OH.
Jon Laing, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Cincinnati, said: “We are thrilled to have Steve join our programming team in Cincinnati. His expertise in the Rock format, and understanding of the local market dynamics line up perfectly with our competitive strategy.”
Steve Dent commented: “I am thrilled to have this opportunity in my hometown! 92-5 The Fox has a long Rock tradition here in Cincy with a veteran staff of pros. I’m excited to be working with my friends at The BOB & TOM Show and this amazing team at Cumulus Cincinnati. Thanks to Jon Laing, Keith Mitchell, John Dimick and Wade Linder for trusting me to continue the Rock legacy of 92-5 The Fox!”
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com