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Pattiz founded [[Westwood One (1976-2011)|Westwood One]], a radio syndication company, in 1976. It became America's largest radio network and one of the world's leading media companies.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1989/07/02/business/westwood-one-s-comeback-bid.html|title=Westwood One's Comeback Bid|first=Geraldine|last=Fabrikant |newspaper=The New York Times|date=July 1, 1989|accessdate=July 9, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.adweek.com/digital/radio-industry-legend-now-transforming-podcasting-scene-172245/|title=This Radio Industry Legend Is Now Transforming the Podcasting Scene|access-date=2017-02-16|language=en-US}}</ref>
Pattiz founded [[Westwood One (1976-2011)|Westwood One]], a radio syndication company, in 1976. It became America's largest radio network and one of the world's leading media companies.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1989/07/02/business/westwood-one-s-comeback-bid.html|title=Westwood One's Comeback Bid|first=Geraldine|last=Fabrikant |newspaper=The New York Times|date=July 1, 1989|accessdate=July 9, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.adweek.com/digital/radio-industry-legend-now-transforming-podcasting-scene-172245/|title=This Radio Industry Legend Is Now Transforming the Podcasting Scene|access-date=2017-02-16|language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2001, Pattiz joined the [[Regents of the University of California|board of regents of the University of California]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/article/17166|title=Pattiz appointed chair of laboratory governing boards |publisher=University of California|accessdate=May 19, 2011}}</ref> and is chair of the Board of the Regents Oversight Committee of the Department of Energy Laboratories. In January 2014, Governor of California [[Jerry Brown]] reappointed Pattiz to a second twelve year term on the board of regents.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gov.ca.gov/news.php?id=18369|website=www.gov.ca.gov|language=en|access-date=2017-11-14}}</ref> In November 2016 [[Monica C. Lozano]] led an initiative <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-uc-regents-sexual-harassment-20161109-story.html|title=UC regent's breast comments prompt proposal for tighter rules on sexual harassment|first=Teresa|last=Watanabe |newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=November 9, 2016|access-date=2017-11-14}}</ref> to amend regents policy to clarify that "Regents’ conduct, whether in their official or private capacity, must be consistent with the University’s Statement of Ethical Values and Standards of Ethical Conduct and the University’s Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy. Failure to comply with these standards shall be a basis for appropriate action".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/aar/novg.pdf|access-date=2017-11-14}}</ref> The [[University of California Student Association]] passed a resolution in January 2017,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ucsa.org/activities/resolutions/|title=Resignation of UC Regent Norman Pattiz|date=January 2017|accessdate=November 14, 2017}}</ref> and another in October 2017, calling for dismissal of Pattiz from the board of regents, the latter including as well request that he be banned from all UC properties except during Regents meetings. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ucsa.org/activities/resolutions/|title=Demand for Regent Pattiz' Dismissal|date=October 2017|accessdate=November 14, 2017}}</ref>
In 2001, Pattiz joined the [[Regents of the University of California|board of regents of the University of California]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/article/17166|title=Pattiz appointed chair of laboratory governing boards |publisher=University of California|accessdate=May 19, 2011}}</ref> and is chair of the Board of the Regents Oversight Committee of the Department of Energy Laboratories. In January 2014, Governor of California [[Jerry Brown]] reappointed Pattiz to a second twelve year term on the board of regents.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gov.ca.gov/news.php?id=18369|website=www.gov.ca.gov|title=Governor Brown Announces Appointments|language=en|access-date=2017-11-14}}</ref> In November 2016 [[Monica C. Lozano]] led an initiative <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-uc-regents-sexual-harassment-20161109-story.html|title=UC regent's breast comments prompt proposal for tighter rules on sexual harassment|first=Teresa|last=Watanabe |newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=November 9, 2016|access-date=2017-11-14}}</ref> to amend regents policy to clarify that "Regents’ conduct, whether in their official or private capacity, must be consistent with the University’s Statement of Ethical Values and Standards of Ethical Conduct and the University’s Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy. Failure to comply with these standards shall be a basis for appropriate action".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/aar/novg.pdf|title=Minutes, Governance and Compensation Committee, Regents of the University of California, November 17, 2016|access-date=2017-11-14}}</ref> The [[University of California Student Association]] passed a resolution in January 2017,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ucsa.org/activities/resolutions/|title=Resignation of UC Regent Norman Pattiz|date=January 2017|accessdate=November 14, 2017}}</ref> and another in October 2017, calling for dismissal of Pattiz from the board of regents, the latter including as well request that he be banned from all UC properties except during Regents meetings. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ucsa.org/activities/resolutions/|title=Demand for Regent Pattiz' Dismissal|date=October 2017|accessdate=November 14, 2017}}</ref>


Pattiz is also chairman of the board of Lawrence Livermore and [[Los Alamos National Security]] LLC and on the board of the [[USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism]].<ref name="forbes">{{cite web|url=https://people.forbes.com/profile/norman-j-pattiz/86314|title=Norman J. Pattiz|publisher=Forbes|accessdate=May 19, 2011}}</ref> He was president of the [[Broadcast Education Association]] and is on the [[Council of Foreign Relations]] and the [[Pacific Council on International Policy]]. He was appointed by [[Bill Clinton|President Clinton]] for the United States [[Broadcasting Board of Governors]] (BBG), which oversees all U.S. non-military international broadcast services, in 2000, and reappointed by [[George W. Bush|President Bush]] in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbg.gov/pressroom/press-releases/BBG-PressRelease-132.html|title=Broadcasting Board of Governors' Statement on Resignation of Norman J. Pattiz|publisher=Broadcasting Board of Governors|accessdate=May 19, 2011}}</ref> He was chairman of BBG's Middle East Committee, where he helped create the [[U.S. government]]'s Arabic-language radio and TV services broadcast to the 22 [[Middle East]] countries, including [[Radio Sawa]] and [[Alhurra]] Television.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://audioboom.com/posts/3356355-from-westwood-one-to-podcastone-pioneer-norm-pattiz|title=From Westwood One to PodcastOne, Pioneer Norm Pattiz|website=audioBoom|language=en|access-date=2017-02-15}}</ref>
Pattiz is also chairman of the board of Lawrence Livermore and [[Los Alamos National Security]] LLC and on the board of the [[USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism]].<ref name="forbes">{{cite web|url=https://people.forbes.com/profile/norman-j-pattiz/86314|title=Norman J. Pattiz|publisher=Forbes|accessdate=May 19, 2011}}</ref> He was president of the [[Broadcast Education Association]] and is on the [[Council of Foreign Relations]] and the [[Pacific Council on International Policy]]. He was appointed by [[Bill Clinton|President Clinton]] for the United States [[Broadcasting Board of Governors]] (BBG), which oversees all U.S. non-military international broadcast services, in 2000, and reappointed by [[George W. Bush|President Bush]] in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbg.gov/pressroom/press-releases/BBG-PressRelease-132.html|title=Broadcasting Board of Governors' Statement on Resignation of Norman J. Pattiz|publisher=Broadcasting Board of Governors|accessdate=May 19, 2011}}</ref> He was chairman of BBG's Middle East Committee, where he helped create the [[U.S. government]]'s Arabic-language radio and TV services broadcast to the 22 [[Middle East]] countries, including [[Radio Sawa]] and [[Alhurra]] Television.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://audioboom.com/posts/3356355-from-westwood-one-to-podcastone-pioneer-norm-pattiz|title=From Westwood One to PodcastOne, Pioneer Norm Pattiz|website=audioBoom|language=en|access-date=2017-02-15}}</ref>

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Norman J. Pattiz
Born1943 (age 80–81)
NationalityUnited States
OccupationBusinessman
Known forfounder of Westwood One
SpouseMary Turner

Norman J. Pattiz (born 1943) is an American broadcasting entrepreneur who founded radio network Westwood One.[1] Pattiz is a member of the National Radio Hall of Fame.[2]

In November 2016, he was accused by a number of women of workplace sexual harassment. [3]

Career

Pattiz founded Westwood One, a radio syndication company, in 1976. It became America's largest radio network and one of the world's leading media companies.[4][5]

In 2001, Pattiz joined the board of regents of the University of California[6] and is chair of the Board of the Regents Oversight Committee of the Department of Energy Laboratories. In January 2014, Governor of California Jerry Brown reappointed Pattiz to a second twelve year term on the board of regents.[7] In November 2016 Monica C. Lozano led an initiative [8] to amend regents policy to clarify that "Regents’ conduct, whether in their official or private capacity, must be consistent with the University’s Statement of Ethical Values and Standards of Ethical Conduct and the University’s Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy. Failure to comply with these standards shall be a basis for appropriate action".[9] The University of California Student Association passed a resolution in January 2017,[10] and another in October 2017, calling for dismissal of Pattiz from the board of regents, the latter including as well request that he be banned from all UC properties except during Regents meetings. [11]

Pattiz is also chairman of the board of Lawrence Livermore and Los Alamos National Security LLC and on the board of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.[12] He was president of the Broadcast Education Association and is on the Council of Foreign Relations and the Pacific Council on International Policy. He was appointed by President Clinton for the United States Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), which oversees all U.S. non-military international broadcast services, in 2000, and reappointed by President Bush in 2002.[13] He was chairman of BBG's Middle East Committee, where he helped create the U.S. government's Arabic-language radio and TV services broadcast to the 22 Middle East countries, including Radio Sawa and Alhurra Television.[14]

In 2009, Pattiz was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.[15] Pattiz also received the Giants of Broadcasting Award from the Library of American Broadcasting.[16]

Pattiz founded Courtside Entertainment Group in 2010 and was the company’s CEO.[14] In October 2012, Pattiz founded Launchpad,[17] which became PodcastOne in February 2013.[18][19]

Personal life

Pattiz is married to Mary Turner, former radio personality and chairman of the board of the Betty Ford Center. They reside in both Beverly Hills, California and Santa Barbara, California.[14] He was a reserve deputy in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and a member of the Region 1 Homeland Security Advisory Council. He is the benefactor of the Academy of Music at Hamilton High School and on the board of the Sheriff's Youth Foundation.[20]

References

  1. ^ Radio guru turns podcast curator. With Podcast.One, Norman Pattiz aims to package talk shows to gain listener and advertiser interest. (LA Times February 28, 2013)
  2. ^ "Norman Pattiz". www.radiohof.org. Retrieved 2017-02-16.
  3. ^ Watanage, Teresa (November 2, 2016). "UC regent apologizes for 'inappropriate' comments about women's breasts". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  4. ^ Fabrikant, Geraldine (July 1, 1989). "Westwood One's Comeback Bid". The New York Times. Retrieved July 9, 2011.
  5. ^ "This Radio Industry Legend Is Now Transforming the Podcasting Scene". Retrieved 2017-02-16.
  6. ^ "Pattiz appointed chair of laboratory governing boards". University of California. Retrieved May 19, 2011.
  7. ^ "Governor Brown Announces Appointments". www.gov.ca.gov. Retrieved 2017-11-14.
  8. ^ Watanabe, Teresa (November 9, 2016). "UC regent's breast comments prompt proposal for tighter rules on sexual harassment". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2017-11-14.
  9. ^ "Minutes, Governance and Compensation Committee, Regents of the University of California, November 17, 2016" (PDF). Retrieved 2017-11-14.
  10. ^ "Resignation of UC Regent Norman Pattiz". January 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  11. ^ "Demand for Regent Pattiz' Dismissal". October 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  12. ^ "Norman J. Pattiz". Forbes. Retrieved May 19, 2011.
  13. ^ "Broadcasting Board of Governors' Statement on Resignation of Norman J. Pattiz". Broadcasting Board of Governors. Retrieved May 19, 2011.
  14. ^ a b c "From Westwood One to PodcastOne, Pioneer Norm Pattiz". audioBoom. Retrieved 2017-02-15.
  15. ^ 852-4327, Philip Potempa - (219). "OFFBEAT: National Radio Hall of Fame induction dinner this Saturday in Chicago". nwitimes.com. Retrieved 2017-02-16. {{cite news}}: |last= has numeric name (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  16. ^ "Norman Pattiz". HSA Council. Retrieved 2017-02-16.
  17. ^ "Broadcasting Board of Governors' Statement on Resignation of Norman J. Pattiz". Broadcasting Board of Governors. Retrieved May 19, 2011.
  18. ^ Radio guru turns podcast curator. With PodcastOne, Norman Pattiz aims to package talk shows to gain listener and advertiser interest. (LA Times February 28, 2013)
  19. ^ Hill, Brad (18 December 2013). "Norman Pattiz on building a podcast empire: "Since there is no industry, I'm just doing it myself."". Rain News. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
  20. ^ "Regent Norman Pattiz - Board of Regents". regents.universityofcalifornia.edu. Retrieved 2017-02-16.
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