Switzer Joins Westwood One as M&E/Country VP/GM

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, January 23, 2017

Bryan Switzer

Westwood One appoints music industry and network radio vet Bryan Switzer as VP and General Manager of Music and Entertainment, Country. Switzer will oversee affiliate sales, marketing, and operations for Westwood One's NASH-branded shows, including "Ty, Kelly & Chuck," "NASH Nights Live," "The Blair Garner Show" and "American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks," as well as "Country Countdown USA," "Country's Inside Track," "Country Gold with Terri Clark," "The Lia Show," "Power Source Country" and various Country specials and events.

"Bryan is a gem, perfectly suited to this role at Westwood One," commented Westwood One President Suzanne Grimes. "His passion for the business, his deep industry relationships and his vision for the future will benefit affiliated radio stations and sponsors alike."

From 1989 through 2000, Switzer rose from VP/National Promotion to General Manager of Atlantic Records, and then became Senior VP/National Promotion for Universal South Records, through 2005. From 2006 through 2014, he oversaw Nashville marketing, promotion, and affiliate sales for "American Country Countdown," 24-hour formats and more for the then ABC Radio Networks, Citadel Media and Cumulus Media Networks. Most recently, Switzer held an executive position in JennsCo Chemical Solutions, a chemical manufacturing and distribution company.

"I never dreamed I would be back with the company I left a little over two years ago, but let me just say it's a new day at Cumulus," commented Switzer. "The new leadership is inspiring and empowering; I look forward to helping advance Westwood One's reputation as a leader in Country."