Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK is proud to recognize afternoon DJ (2pm to 7pm), Andre Gardner, for receiving the 2008 March of Dimes AIR Awards Milestone Award.  The award is presented to someone whose Philadelphia radio career spans over two decades and has made outstanding contributions to the radio arts in Philadelphia.  

Gardner's first job as an on-air personality came at age sixteen, when he worked at Trenton's 97.5 WPST, but his broadcast career began even earlier than that.  When he was eight years old, his father and brother built him a radio station in his bedroom where he did regular broadcasts that could be heard in his surrounding Medford Lakes, NJ neighborhood.  

 Andre's Philadelphia radio career spans over 30 years.  His first major market, full time radio gig came at Wizard 100 WZZD in Philadelphia.  Gardner also worked at WIFI 92, WSNI Sunny 104.5, and 94.1 WYSP before landing at WMGK in 2002.  He's also worked as air talent, Music Director and Program Director for stations in New York, Dallas and Atlanta.

 His weekly two hour musical salute to The Fab Four, Breakfast With the Beatles(Sundays 7am-9am on 102.9 MGK), has received international recognition.  Gardner has interviewed Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono and Olvia Harrison for the program.  

 An avid Beatles fan and collector, Andre can frequently be found rummaging through old record albums at used vinyl stores, bird watching and spending time with his wife and daughter at their Chester County home.

Greater Media Inc. announces Jules Riley has been appointed as the new Program Director of 95.7 WBEN –FM (BEN-FM). She will begin her new position in mid-November. In addition, current station PD Don Gosselin has been named as the new Program Director at NOW 97.5FM.
 
Riley most recently served as the Program Director of Bonneville’s 106.5 The Arch (WARH) and Movin 101.1 (WMVN) in St. Louis. Prior to that, she worked as the Operations Manager for Citadel Broadcasting in Wilkes Barre/Scranton, PA and as a Program Director at Journal Broadcast Group in Wichita, Kansas.  “Jules has a track record of excellence in the Adult Hits format,” said Greater Media Philadelphia Vice President & Market Manager John Fullam.  “We can’t wait to see her take our great BEN brand and make it even greater.”

“I am excited to join John Fullam, Bill Schultz, Buzz Knight and the Greater Media team in Philadelphia as the new PD of BEN-FM,” said Riley. “To have an opportunity like this is rare today. I feel incredibly fortunate to work with one of the industry’s best companies

Broadcasters Foundation of America Chairman Philip J. Lombardo is pleased to announce Greater Media, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Peter Smyth and the Bordes family will be presented with the 2009 Broadcasters Foundation of America Golden Mike Award on Monday, February 23, 2009 at a black-tie gala at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

Golden Mike honors will be presented to members of the Bordes family and Smyth, who joined Greater Media in 1986. 

  "It is an honor and privilege to recognize such an outstanding broadcasting family for their tireless commitment and dedication to the radio industry," said Lombardo. "Peter Smyth and the Bordes family are shining examples of what makes radio such a great medium to be a part of."

 The Broadcasters Foundation of America is a national public charity that provides financial assistance for radio and television broadcasters who are in acute need.

Braintree, MA (October 29, 2008): President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Smyth has been named Chairman of the Board of Greater Media, Inc.
 
Smyth was appointed to the new position after the sudden passing of former Chairman of the Board, John Bordes, on September 25th. The other members of the Board are family members of Greater Media founder Peter Bordes.
  
“On behalf of the family, we are thrilled and honored to have Peter as our chairman and CEO," said Peter Bordes, Jr. "He brings years of leadership and dedication not only to our company but to the industry, which holds him in the highest esteem.  His enduring commitment to Greater Media carries on a tradition of excellence set forth by my father and upheld by my uncle.”

“I am honored to be entrusted with this new responsibility,” said Smyth.  “But even more important, especially in these turbulent economic times, is that the Bordes family remains firmly committed to its investment in Greater Media's radio stations and is enthusiastic about the future of the company and the industry.”

Smyth’s new position is effective immediately.

For more information, please contact:
Heidi Raphael
Direct: 781-348-8612
hraphael@greatermedia.com

Bala Cynwyd, PA (September 8, 2008): Greater Media has officially unveiled NOW 97.5 FM in Philadelphia. The exciting new, younger leaning adult contemporary format will feature a variety of artists ranging from Madonna, Rob Thomas and Kelly Clarkson to Rod Stewart, Elton John and Phil Collins.

“We saw a great opportunity for a station that takes a new, younger approach to today’s soft rock in the Philadelphia market,” said Greater Media Vice President and Market Manager John Fullam. “We are excited to offer our listeners this exciting new choice.”

A new program director will be named in the near future. We are very grateful to Michael Tozzi and the entire Smooth Jazz on air staff for their valuable contributions.

For more information, please contact:
Heidi A. Raphael
781-348-8612
Hraphael@greatermedia.com