New CEO named for Westwood One

Westwood One announced late yesterday that its board of directors had named Thomas Beusse President and CEO of the company. Beusse, formerly President of Time Warner’s enthusiast magazine division, Time4 Media, has also joined the board of directors.

“Tom is an experienced media executive with a strong track record of revenue growth and effective leadership at companies ranging from Fortune 500 to start-up organizations. A creative and strategic thinker, Tom is the ideal executive to lead Westwood One as the company continues to evolve as a top provider of content to the broadcast industry and beyond,” said Westwood One founder and Chairman of the Board Norm Pattiz.
Beusse succeeds Peter Kosann, who had announced that he would leave as Westwood One prepares to dissolve its deal to be managed by CBS Radio. Kosann is a CBS employee.

Beusse comes from a magazine publishing and ad sales background, largely in sports titles.
“I have been very fortunate in my career to have worked on some of the most notable brands in media. Westwood One has long been among the most revered brands in broadcasting, and I look forward to using the internet and other evolving digital technologies to improve our current leadership position and ensure the brand’s relevance well into the future,” Beusse said of his new job.

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