ATLANTA and NEW YORK, November 3, 2014— Cumulus announces that it has signed a multi-year contract renewal with Westwood One Chief Operating Officer, Charles Steinhauer. Under the new agreement, Steinhauer will continue to oversee the management of Westwood One’s day-to-day operations, including programming, technology, distribution, sports, marketing, affiliate services, research, compliance and strategy, and…
NEW YORK, November 3, 2014 —Westwood One announced that it has elevated five longtime programmers in its 24-hour Formats division. Kristopher Jones and Cheri Marquart were named Vice-Presidents, Programming and Network Formats, respectively, and Scot Kirk was named Vice President, Production. They join David Felker and the recently hired George King, in roles on…
NEW YORK, October 30, 2014 —Westwood One announces that Mary Giesen has been hired as Vice-President, Sales Planning. It is a homecoming for Giesen, who previously worked at Westwood One in several sales planning capacities. Her responsibilities will include strategic development of the company’s sales initiatives, including management of commercial inventory; sales data; pricing;…
NEW YORK, October 30, 2014 —Westwood One announces that President Barack Obama will join its syndicated Café Mocha Radio Show this Saturday, November 1, 2014, to discuss the importance of making ‘smarter’ decisions by voting to better our communities. The President has an animated and insightful conversation with show hosts Loni Love, Mc Lyte,…
Stations in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. to Reap Benefits of Flexibility, Customization, and Local Branding NEW YORK, NY – October 29, 2014 – Westwood One announced today that its new customized news product–Westwood One News, a next-generation, full-service news network powered by CNN—has signed on four CBS RADIO stations in Top 10…
Award-winners Steve Kastenbaum, Bob Costantini, Jim Roope, and Alan Scaia All Joining Network News Team NEW YORK, NY – October 27, 2014 – Westwood One today announced that its new customized news product–Westwood One News, a next-generation, full-service news network powered by CNN—has built an award-winning news team featuring top correspondents. CNN Correspondent Steve Kastenbaum will…
Network will Broadcast Four NFL Games Back-to-Back-to-Back-to-Back, Beginning with Sunday Morning Matchup from London’s Wembley Stadium New York, NY – October 22, 2014 – Westwood One, the exclusive radio network partner of the NFL, today announced it will air four consecutive NFL games this Sunday, October 26, 2014. This special day of back-to-back-to- back-to-back…
NEW YORK, October 21, 2014 —Westwood One announces it has signed a multi-year extension with vCreative, the web-based continuity management system. vCreative’s cloud-based terrestrial and digital software allows continuity, traffic, and production departments to work easily together. "We look forward to working with Charles Steinhauer and a new and improved Westwood One,” said Jinny Laderer,…
Top Country Stars Share Their Appreciation NEW YORK, NY – October 14, 2014— Westwood One continues its tradition of high-end holiday music specials with a Veterans Day salute to our troops. In honor of all the men and women who serve, who have served, and those who sacrificed their lives to keep our nation safe,…
A Bevy of Country All-Stars Join In and Share their Gratitude NEW YORK, NY – October 13, 2014— Westwood One celebrates a Country Thanksgiving by serving up music, memories, and a side of gratitude. This is the latest in a series of holiday music specials from Westwood One. Country superstar Jason Aldean will host the all-star…