Townsquare’s Jersey Shore Celebration

• Townsquare Media of Monmouth-Ocean, NJ is proud to announce one new hire and two internal promotions: New to the team is Rich DeSisto, who returns home to the Jersey Shore as Brand Manager and afternoon drive talent for Classic Rock WCHR (105.7 The Hawk). DeSisto (left) most recently programmed Beasley AC WJBR/Wilmington, DE. Earlier Philadelphia stops include APD/afternoons at Beasley Adult Hits WBEN (95 Ben FM) and weekends at WMGK. “I’m very excited to return to my Jersey Shore radio roots and help lead The Hawk,” said DeSisto. “Growing up in NJ, I landed my first radio gig at WPST/Trenton — 34 years later, I have come full circle. I’m grateful to everyone on the leadership team including [SVP of Programming] Kurt Johnson, [Market President] Jim Antes and [Director of Content] JB Wilde for this opportunity.”

And now, the promotions: Matt Ryan (center) has earned his elevation from Asst. Brand Manager and afternoon drive talent to Brand Manager of Hot AC WJLK (94.3 The Point). Ryan said, “Over the past 11 years I’ve been fortunate enough to be a part of the Jersey Shore’s heritage community leader, The Point. Now, I look forward to leading this brand and its uber-talented personalities into the future. The sky’s the limit!”

And WJLK night personality Jim “Jimmy G” Guiliano (right) has been upgraded to Promotions & Programming Coordinator for the local cluster. Guiliano commented, “Thank you to JB and Jim for the opportunity. I’m very grateful and thrilled to continue building tremendous working relationships with our local partners in the Jersey Shore market.”

Market President Jim Antes remarked, “We are growing and thriving locally on the Jersey Shore. I’m thrilled that Rich is joining our Jersey Shore family of radio stations. With his proven track record in Classic Rock he’ll make The Hawk soar! (Yes, I said that.) Matt is an incredible radio personality, a Jersey Boy with tons of creativity, talent and passion and I’m proud to elevate him to lead The Point. And Jim has earned this promotion with his incredible local content and his energy and passion for live and local on air, online, and events. Our Director of Content, JB Wilde, is building a great team that will widen our lead in the market.”