FROM HOLLANDER TO INFINITY

Hollander, President and CEO of Westwood One since 1998 and a former Infinity station manager, replaces John Fullam, who stepped down April 28. Reporting directly to Sykes, Hollander will oversee day-to-day operations of Infinity’s 183 radio stations effective June 16.

"Joel is one of the most gifted executives working in radio today and has built Westwood One into an exceptionally successful radio operation," said Sykes. "Because of Infinity’s relationship with Westwood One, Joel has become one of my closest colleagues in the industry and was my only choice for this important position. I am very pleased to welcome Joel back to Infinity, and I am confident that his presence will make an immediate impact on our business."

"Infinity Broadcasting is the foremost radio group in the industry with an unrivaled portfolio of stations, and I am very pleased to work with John and the entire Infinity team," said Hollander. " I look forward to building our business and growing our local operations and competitive positions in the markets and communities that we serve."

Hollander’s appointment follows Mel Karmazin’s public airing of discontent with Infinity when Viacom’s first-quarter numbers were released in late April. That tongue-lashing led to Fullam’s exit.

Prior to joining Westwood One, Hollander was GM of Infinity’s WFAN New York. He will remain a member of Westwood One’s board.