Mr. Cook has established a distinguished reputation in the media industry and has excelled in the role of regional vice president and market manager at Cumulus Media since 2023.
COAL VALLEY, IL, March 13, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Joseph Cook has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Cook has established a distinguished reputation in the media industry and has excelled in the role of regional vice president and market manager at Cumulus Media since 2023. He initiated his career with Cumulus Media in 2008 as an account executive. After demonstrating exceptional strategic acumen, he advanced to the title of sales manager in 2010, deploying broad insights into a complex industry to advance his presence in the field. In 2015, Mr. Cook ascended to the role of vice president and market manager for Cumulus Media – Radio Peoria, and through 2022, he deftly navigated the challenges of industry consolidation while maintaining a focus on team cohesion.
In 2022, Mr. Cook expanded his regional scope as the dual market vice president and market manager for Peoria and Bloomington, Illinois. In this role, he relied on sales experience gained as the director of sales at Townsquare Media-Quad Cities from 2013 to 2015 and as a sales manager at Artistic Media Partners from 2007 to 2008. Mr. Cook initially entered the media sector with Clear Channel Communications, now known as iHeartMedia, where he gained foundational experience that helped define his future endeavors.
Mr. Cook’s educational background includes sociology and psychology coursework and studies in political science at Illinois State University. He also earned an associate’s degree in psychology from Black Hawk Community College in 1998. This comprehensive academic training helped him forge a solid understanding of human behavior, which he leverages to foster strong relationships within his teams and drive organizational success. Notably, Mr. Cook attributes his professional advancement to self-motivation as well as his grandfather’s positive influence, noting that his model of community engagement and generosity left a lasting impression.
Throughout his career, Mr. Cook has prioritized an open rapport with staff and has been consistently dedicated to treating his staff as peers. He has been duly recognized for his contributions to the media industry and counts being named a finalist for the Radio Wayne Award as an important career achievement. Notably, this accolade is particularly meaningful as it demonstrates that Mr. Cook has earned the respect of his peers and points to his leadership capabilities.
Outside of his professional life, Mr. Cook remains deeply committed to his family and shares a fulfilling life with his wife and daughter. To achieve balance against his professional obligations, he also enjoys participating in athletic activities. Looking toward the future, Mr. Cook plans to persist in helping those with whom he works to achieve success while supporting his family as they pursue their dreams.
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