| Indiana University, BA | 1990 |
| Journalism & Psychology |
As BUZZMEDIA’s Executive Vice President of Corporate and Business Development since 2007, Jay Westlin oversees strategic growth initiatives, including commerce, technology partnerships, commercial licenses, non-brand advertising monetization and the addition of new publications.
BUZZMEDIA is the web’s fastest growing* and largest independent entertainment publisher** reaching more than 100 million monthly pop culture, music and celebrity enthusiasts worldwide.
Along with nearly 1,700 fan sites, BUZZMEDIA’s more than 40 category-leading brands include Buzznet, Celebuzz, Egotastic!, AbsolutePunk, GoFugYourself, JustJared, Stereogum, TheSuperficial, WWTDD, HypeM, PureVolume, SocialiteLife, ConcreteLoop, Gorilla Vs. Bear, PopMatters, RCRD LBL, Idolator, BrooklynVegan, RADAR Online, OK! Magazine, TheFrisky and the official sites for celebrities like Kim Kardashian and others.
BUZZMEDIA is backed by Universal Music Group, Focus Ventures, Sutter Hill Ventures, NEA (New Enterprise Associates), Anthem Venture Partners and Redpoint Ventures. The company is headquartered in Hollywood with offices in NYC, San Francisco and Chicago.
