Westwood One Ups Todd Alan to VP/Affiliate Sales, Hires Bell

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, June 11, 2019 | 12:18pm CT

Todd Alan

Westwood One promotes Todd Alan to VP/Affiliate Sales, Music & Entertainment from Director/Affiliate Sales. In his new role, he'll manage and develop the company's station relationships and distribution partnerships and is based in New York. Alan has spent 16 years at Westwood One, with affiliate sales experience in Entertainment and Talk programming. He also spent two years as VP/Affiliate Sales and Programming for Focus 360. Prior to Westwood One, he served as Director of Affiliate Marketing for Launch Media and Affiliate Sales Manager for OnRadio.

In addition, Westwood One has hired affiliate sales specialist Julie Bell as Director/Affiliate Sales, Music & Entertainment succeeding Alan. Bell comes to Westwood One from United Stations, where she spent 20 years as Regional Director of Affiliate Relations. She also served as National Director, Content & Affiliate Relations at Superadio and as Director of Client Services and Research Manager for Vallie-Richards Consulting. In addition, Bell was Account Executive/Product Manager for Broadcast Investment Analysts (BIA). Earlier in her career, Bell was a Research Director at WBMW-FM in Fairfax, VA.

"I'm thrilled that Todd will take command of our Music and Entertainment division here at Westwood One," said Senior VP/Affiliate Sales Stuart Greenblatt. "I've worked closely with him for many years and know him to be one of the best in the business, with solid industry relationships and impressive sales expertise. I'm also delighted to welcome Julie Bell to our Music & Entertainment team. Her 20 years' experience selling entertainment programs make her the perfect person to round out our team, along with Westwood One veteran Neal Weiner. Together they will showcase our best-in-class lineup to stations all across the country."

Alan added, "I am truly excited to lead the Music & Entertainment team at Westwood One and to provide exclusive and exceptional programming, services, and live event experiences for our affiliates. A special shout-out and Grade A Extra Large thanks to Stuart Greenblatt and Charles Steinhauer for this incredible opportunity."

"I am humbled to be asked to join such a prestigious team of professionals," said Bell. "Stuart and Todd have excellent reputations in this industry and I'm honored to contribute to the Westwood One Entertainment Team's already well-established success. I look forward to what we will accomplish together."