Cumulus Media Inc. announced that Lisa Waks has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Digital Partnerships and Business Development, leading Cumulus Podcast Network's content acquisition strategy and content pipeline development, with a focus on personality-driven brand franchises in the News; Business, Money & Tech; Sports; and Entertainment verticals. Waks reports to Suzanne Grimes, President, Westwood One and EVP, Corporate Marketing, Cumulus Media, who oversees the Cumulus Podcast Network. Waks brings more than two decades of expertise in building revenue streams through strategic partnerships and new product development.

As a pioneer in the digital video space, she is responsible for developing multi-platform opportunities across print, TV, experiential, and audio. Before joining Cumulus Media, Waks was Head of Global Media Partnerships, Strategy, and Operations for TED Conferences, where she expanded their digital business, streamlined operations, and launched the TED Audio Collective. She previously spent nearly 15 years with Scripps Network Interactive where she developed cross platform revenue streams and new business ventures including the launch of a video lifestyle website and network.

Waks began her career at Condé Nast with the inception of their web properties.