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Excelsior to Take over Westwood One Formats

Published on May 31, 2006
Excelsior Radio Networks is taking over day-to-day control of Calif.-based Westwood One's eight 24/7 music formats, according to a multi-year deal announced Tuesday, Radio Ink writes. Beginning August 1, Excelsior's Global Media division of Dial Communications will assume responsibility for affiliate programming and sales of the Westwood One formats, while the company will gain full responsibility for the formats, including advertising sales, January 1, 2007.