Cumulus Media has appointed Cosette Nowik as Program Director and afternoon host at Alternative “96.9 The Fox” WWWX Oshkosh/Appleton WI.
Nowik joins WWWX from Cumulus Chicago where she was an associate producer for Talk 890 WLS and the Cumulus Podcast Network after previously working as a promotions assistant. Nowik also served as a host and Program Director at Illinois State University’s 103.3 WZND-LP Bloomington IL.
Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Cosette Nowik as Program Director and On-Air Host, Afternoons, on Alternative Rock station 96.9 The Fox/WWWX-FM in Appleton/Oshkosh, WI. Nowik debuts today on 96.9 The Fox and can be heard Monday through Friday from 2:00pm-7:00pm.
Nowik joins Cumulus Appleton/Oshkosh from Cumulus Chicago, where she was Board Operator and Associate Producer, Afternoon Drive, for WLS-AM, and Podcast Technical Producer. She holds a B.A. degree in Mass Media from Illinois State University, where she started her radio career at the college radio station, WXND.
John Rowe, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Appleton/Oshkosh, said: “Cosette’s energy will light up the airwaves and instantly connect with The Fox listeners and advertisers. We’re excited to see what the future holds with Cosette’s leadership, drive and enthusiasm. We welcome Cosette to The Fox Valley and 96.9 The Fox.”
Jay Philpott, Operations Manager, Cumulus Appleton/Oshkosh, noted: “Cosette represents a talented generation of up-and-coming broadcasters who will help our industry move into the broader world of online, on-speaker and streaming content – She’s got a lot of energy and forward-looking ideas, along with musical and cultural savvy. She’s the right person to bring 96.9 The Fox to new sets of ears and listening devices!”
Cosette Nowik commented: “I am ecstatic to continue growing within the Cumulus family and begin a new chapter in the Appleton-Oshkosh market at 96.9 The Fox. My sincerest gratitude to John Rowe and Jay Philpott for the incredible opportunity, James Kurdziel for encouraging me, and to my Chicago radio family for support and inspiration to continue learning. I look forward to building a home in Oshkosh.”
