CBS Radio Ups Fitzsimmons to VP/Music Initiatives

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, April 14, 2016

Chad Fitzsimmons

Chad Fitzsimmons is named VP/Music Initiatives for CBS Radio, effective immediately. Based in Los Angeles, Fitzsimmons will be responsible for the creation and execution of the division's concert series. He'll continue to develop and launch a variety of partnership opportunities for record labels to promote artists, as well as up-and-coming musicians, both through CBS Radio's stations and suite of digital assets, including Radio.com.

"The exponential growth and critical acclaim that our national events have experienced over the last few years is a direct result of Chad's vision and passion for the unique and powerful marriage of radio and the music industry," said Executive VP/Programming Chris Oliviero. "Today's announcement recognizes the significant leadership role he plays and will continue to play as we strengthen the bond between our stations, listeners, clients and of course, artists."

Fitzsimmons has served as Director/Music Initiatives for the division since 2013. Prior to that, he held the Director of Integrated Marketing role for KAMP-FM (97.1 AMP Radio), KCBS-FM (93.1 JACK FM) and KROQ-FM in Los Angeles.

Born and raised in Chicago, Fitzsimmons began his career in radio in 1999 as a promotion assistant at WKQX-FM in his hometown. He went on to work at a variety of stations in Charlotte, including WNKS-FM, WEND-FM and WKQC-FM. In 2005, Fitzsimmons took on the role of Marketing Director for Los Angeles' KCBS-FM, a Classic Hits station at the time.