Patrick Davis To PD Q99.7 Atlanta

Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Patrick Davis as Program Director for legendary Top 40 radio brand Q99.7 Atlanta (WWWQ-FM). Davis will be based in Atlanta and reports to Leslie Whittle, VP, CHR, Hot AC and Rhythmic CHR, Cumulus Media, and Justin Schaflander, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Atlanta. His appointment is effective immediately.

Davis was most recently SVP of Programming for iHeart Media Dallas, a position he held for 13 years. Davis is known for his work on the iconic nationally syndicated morning show, The Kidd Kraddick Show, where he was the late Kidd Kraddick’s Operations Manager. He was named Program Director for DFW Top 40 Kiss 106.1/KHKS-FM in 2004 and was promoted to VP of Programming for iHeart Media Dallas in 2011, and later added oversight of programming for iHeart Media Austin to his purview.

Brian Philips, Chief Content Officer, Cumulus Media, said: “Patrick Davis is one of the most admired, credible programmers in America. Q99.7 Atlanta is a jewel in Cumulus Media’s Top 40 crown, a perfect new proving ground for Patrick’s prowess in talent and brand development. We foresee an important future for him at Cumulus.”

Justin Schaflander, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Atlanta, noted: “Patrick’s acumen, track record and energy are a welcomed addition to Cumulus Atlanta. I’m so excited to have him leading the charge with one of our Atlanta Radio heritage gems, Q99.7. Let the fun begin!”

Leslie Whittle, VP, CHR, Hot AC and Rhythmic CHR, Cumulus Media, remarked: “To know Patrick is to respect him. His legacy of excellence, leadership, and vision will continue to elevate the Q99.7 brand. Simply said, we’re beyond thrilled to welcome Patrick to our Cumulus Atlanta team.”

Patrick Davis commented: “The opportunity! This station has a storied past, killer existing staff and the challenge of retaining its CHR dominance, beginning with our plans to launch a terrific new morning show. Every PD dreams of working on a vast canvas like Q99.7.”