Mason rids static from CBS Radio

March 11, 2008 A year ago, Dan Mason returned to CBS Radio to tackle sluggish station ratings and return the unit of CBS Corp. to a growth trajectory amid flattish sector trends. Mason spoke to The Hollywood Reporter's business editor and New York bureau chief Georg Szalai about his company's digital initiatives and business outlook, a possible recession, as well as the proposed satellite radio merger. Last week, CBS Radio announced a partnership with AOL that will combine the two companies' radio streaming efforts.

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