CBS Radio Elevates Chris Oliviero to Executive Vice President, Programming

Sports is the clear cut format winner for today’s headlines. Not only is there the anticipated transition in Detroit that sees former adult contemporary WMGC now taking aim at sports WXYT-FM but there is also word that effective immediately, CBS Radio (WXYT-FM, Detroit’s parent company) is upping four-year senior vice president, programming Chris Oliviero to executive vice president, programming. As part of his new responsibilities, Oliviero will lead programming development and operations for the company’s 126 news, sports, talk and music stations; manage talent relations; explore new business partnerships/acquisitions; and maintain his role overseeing CBS Sports Radio, which debuted the first of this year. According to CBS Radio president/CEO Dan Mason, “Chris has demonstrated a profound understanding of collaboration across our local station management, sales and digital teams to drive growth, and brings a contemporary perspective into the ever changing media landscape. Chris is a true industry leader and a respected colleague to everyone at CBS Radio.” Instrumental in the company’s expansion of sports radio on FM, Oliviero comments, “CBS Radio has afforded me the chance to work with an amazingly talented group of professionals. We have assembled an outstanding line-up of multi-platform assets that not only showcase our unmatched collection of exclusive content, but also provide additional opportunities to introduce our industry leading brands to new audiences. I look forward to continuing these efforts by partnering with senior VP of Programming Greg Strassell along with all our program directors in the years to come.” Oliviero’s CBS Radio career began 17 years ago when the New York University graduate was a “Howard Stern Show” intern. He joined WFAN, New York as producer in 1998. From July 2004 – July 2005, he served as director, Original Programming for CBS Radio before being named VP of Programming.

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