Cumulus Media introduced that it has appointed Collin Jones as President of Westwood One, efficient January 1, 2024, answerable for Westwood One, the most important audio community in America, and the top-rated Cumulus Podcast Community. Jones provides this place to his present position as EVP of Company Technique & Growth for Cumulus Media, reporting to Mary Berner, President and CEO of Cumulus Media. He succeeds Suzanne Grimes, who determined to embark on the subsequent chapter of her profession after eight years.
Jones joined Cumulus Media in 2011 and is answerable for main the Firm’s technique, company improvement (together with main partnerships and M&A), and investor relations efforts. Jones has led the Firm by way of a number of strategic transactions and development initiatives together with the acquisition of Westwood One in 2013. Moreover, he oversees IncentRev, the Firm’s e-commerce and day by day deal platform.
Jones is the Nationwide Affiliation of Broadcasters Radio Board Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Radio Music License Committee. Earlier than becoming a member of Cumulus, he held positions at Macquarie Capital and Argentum Group.
Mary Burner stated, “Together with his deep understanding of each Cumulus Media and Westwood One, Collin is uniquely certified for this position and is well-prepared to harness the total energy of our platform to assist Westwood One develop. Collins has constantly demonstrated his secure enterprise acumen, efficient administration model, and collaborative spirit, and I’ve full confidence that he has the abilities and the imaginative and prescient to construct upon Suzanne’s appreciable accomplishments.”
Berner added, “I wish to thank Suzanne for her invaluable contributions and her pivotal position in our success. Beneath her management, we launched the top-rated Cumulus Podcast Community, constructed the multi-platform Westwood One Information/Speak franchise, and established the industry-leading Audio Energetic Group. All through her time with Cumulus, she has been a exceptional chief, colleague, and mentor to many, and we’re sure she is going to accomplish nice issues each time he chooses to share her skills subsequent.”
“I’m excited for the chance to develop upon Suzanne’s successes,” Jones added. “Since buying Westwood One in 2013, I’ve been struck by the breadth of its capabilities, the power of its content material and repair choices, and its monumental affect on the broadening audio panorama. I sit up for working day-to-day with Westwood One’s inventive, passionate, and proficient staff to gas development and unlock much more worth for Cumulus Media and our shareholders.”
About Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media is an audio-first media firm delivering premium content material to over 1 / 4 billion individuals each month – wherever and each time they need it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality native programming by way of 403 owned-and-operated radio stations throughout 85 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports activities, information, discuss, an leisure programming from iconic manufacturers together with the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, the AP, the Academy of County Music Awards, and plenty of different world-class companions throughout greater than 9,400 affiliated stations by way of Westwood One, the most important audio community in America; and conjures up listeners by way of the Cumulus Podcast Community, its quickly rising community of unique podcasts which can be good, entertaining and thought-provoking.
