This isn't exactly timely but I just became aware that WFEZ's (Easy 93.1) brand manager, Gary Williams, was let go. This was back in June. While I realize radio has seen its fair share of people being displaced, I am quite shocked not only in the news but that no one bothered to report this decision on this board.
I have long been impressed with Mr. Williams' abilities. But it's not just my viewpoint, the listeners obviously agree in that Easy has been a ratings juggernaut for years. While I understand the tough economic times radio finds itself, one would think someone of Gary Williams' abilities and skills would still have a place somewhere in the organization.
I feel very bad. Gary's time at sister station WFLC when it was an AC was quite memorable as well. To this day, I don't think any other radio station featured the 80s like The Coast did. At this point, all I can say is I hope he finds opportunity in radio elsewhere. He knows his stuff and I wish him well.
This was reported on June 8 in All Access:
"Changes at COX MEDIA GROUP/MIAMI, as PHIL MICHAELS-TRUEBA's duties are expanded. In addition to his Dir./Branding & Programming job at Urban AC WHQT(HOT 105), he now fills the same role at sister station AC WFEZ (EASY 93.1).
TRUEBA replaces 19-year company vet GARY WILLIAMS, as his position was eliminated."
And so it goes.
I have long been impressed with Mr. Williams' abilities. But it's not just my viewpoint, the listeners obviously agree in that Easy has been a ratings juggernaut for years. While I understand the tough economic times radio finds itself, one would think someone of Gary Williams' abilities and skills would still have a place somewhere in the organization.
I feel very bad. Gary's time at sister station WFLC when it was an AC was quite memorable as well. To this day, I don't think any other radio station featured the 80s like The Coast did. At this point, all I can say is I hope he finds opportunity in radio elsewhere. He knows his stuff and I wish him well.
This was reported on June 8 in All Access:
"Changes at COX MEDIA GROUP/MIAMI, as PHIL MICHAELS-TRUEBA's duties are expanded. In addition to his Dir./Branding & Programming job at Urban AC WHQT(HOT 105), he now fills the same role at sister station AC WFEZ (EASY 93.1).
TRUEBA replaces 19-year company vet GARY WILLIAMS, as his position was eliminated."
And so it goes.