It’s a multi-year contract extension for the sports programming executive as Senior Vice President, Sports, Cumulus Media and Westwood One. Gilbert joined Cumulus Media and Westwood One in 2015 from FOX Sports Radio/iHeartMedia, where he was previously Senior Vice President of Sports Operations.
Mike McVay, Executive Vice President, Content & Programming, Cumulus Media and Westwood One, said: “Bruce Gilbert is one of sports broadcasting’s pre-eminent programming and management executives, and his leadership and strategic direction have been instrumental to the success of our industry-leading sports division. We are excited to continue this partnership with Bruce.”
Suzanne Grimes, Executive Vice President, Marketing, Cumulus Media, and President, Westwood One, added: “Sports programming is one of our crown jewels, and Bruce has taken this key vertical to the next level by elevating our relationships with radio stations, advertising clients, and our league partners. We look forward to achieving new heights together in the years ahead.”
