As Charlie Cook prepares to retire from Cumulus Media on May 1, Cumulus Media is transferring Travis Daily to Nashville to serve as Brand and Content Manager for Classic Country “95.5 Nash Icon” WSM-FM and Country “103.3 Country” WKDF.
Daily has served as PD/afternoon host at Cumulus’ “93.3 The Bull” KUBL Salt Lake City since December 2022. He previously served as OM for Beasley Media Tampa and Program Director of Country 99.5 WQYK from April 2018 to October 2022 after seventeen years at iHeartMedia first as OM/PD/Morning Host at “Y96.9” KCCY Pueblo/Colorado Springs CO from 2000-05, then launched Country “US 103.5” WFUS as PD and rose to SVP/Programming overseeing Tampa and Sarasota from 2016-17.
Cumulus Chief Content Officer Brian Phillips stated, “In short order, Travis Daily proved himself to be the ideal turnaround specialist for our KBUL-FM, Salt Lake City. He has demonstrated the crafty intellect and steady instincts to completely re-shape KBUL. With great confidence, we welcome Travis to Nashville’s #1 Country station, WKDF, and to WSM-FM.”
Cumulus Nashville VP/Market Manager Allison Warren noted, “We are thrilled to welcome Travis Daily as Brand and Content Manager of Cumulus Nashville’s two esteemed Country stations. WKDF-FM and WSM-FM have a rich history and a passionate audience, and are at the heart of Music City, where Country music thrives. Travis brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the Country music landscape. His innovative approach, strategic vision, and unwavering dedication will undoubtedly shape the future of our stations. We are confident that his leadership will foster creativity, engagement, and community. As we look ahead, we recognize the immense potential for growth in the Country music format. Our commitment to delivering exceptional content to our listeners remains unwavering. In the heart of Nashville, where Country music pulses through every street, our stations have a unique role to play. The passion for this genre runs high, and we are excited to witness the impact that Travis will have on our stations, our artists, and our listeners. Together, we’ll create memorable moments, celebrate the artists we love, and continue to be the heartbeat of Country music in Nashville.”
Daily added, “I have spent my entire career in Country Radio and Nashville has always been my #1 bucket list market. I want to thank Allison Warren, Brian Philips, and John Dimick for having faith in me to lead WKDF and WSM-FM into the future. Whoever the next PD of KUBL in Salt Lake City is, they will have the same privilege I had of working with Pat Reedy and Chris Hoffman, two of the best ever.”
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com